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Address by Andrew Carnegie ...

1. Address by Andrew Carnegie upon the Occasion of the Presentation of the Carnegie Institute to the people of Pittsburgh. Front cover

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Speaker)
  • Format: pamphlets
  • Date: November 5, 1895
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series VIII. Printed Material. VIII.A. CCNY Publications. Vol 57
  • Abstract: The Carnegie Institute, established as a public trust in 1895, originally comprised the Carnegie Library, Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Music Hall. Andrew Carnegie's donations to Pittsburgh also included Car negie Technical Schools, founded in 1900, now part of Carnegie Mellon University.
An Address delivered on the...

2. An Address delivered on the opening of the new Engineering Building of the University of Edinburgh. Front cover

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Speaker)
  • Format: pamphlets
  • Date: 1906
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series VII. Andrew Carnegie. VII.B. Printed Material. Box no. 4
  • Abstract: The University of Edinburgh awarded Andrew Carnegie an honorary degree in 1906. He was twice elected Rector of Scotland' most ancient university, St. Andrews. Carnegie' speech in Edinburgh and his photograph in Aberdeen document his triumphant 1906 v isit to these institutions.
Certificate of US Naturaliz...

3. Certificate of US Naturalization

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
  • Format: legal documents
  • Date: 1885
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records
  • Abstract: Born in Dunfermline, Scotland, Andrew Carnegie came to the United States in 1848 at the age of 12. Andrew, with his parents Margaret and William and his younger brother Tom, settled in Allegheny City, PA, because Margaret Carnegie's sisters had alrea dy been living in the area. This certificate was granted to Andrew Carnegie in New York, upon his presentation of a copy of the 1854 "statement of intention to become a citizen" made by his father William Carnegie to Allegheny County Clerk.
Creating A Trust for the Be...

4. Creating A Trust for the Benefit of the Universities of Scotland, etc. Front cover

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
  • Format: pamphlets
  • Date: 1901
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Records
  • Abstract: The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland was established in 1901, for assistance to students, for expansion of the Scottish universities, and for stimulation of research. The endowment of the Trust on establishment was $10 million, several times larger than the governmental funding of the four Scottish universities at the time. The Trust was accepted, but remained one of the most controversial of all the large Carnegie benefactions. Carnegie was criticized for creating an “academic dictatorship” by his reliance on trustees, and for “pauperization” of the university clientele by providing financial assistance for Scottish students.
The Final version of the fi...

5. The Final version of the first Deed of Gift to the Carnegie Corporation of New York

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
  • Format: correspondence
  • Date: November 10, 1911
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series I. Administrative Records, 1872-1996. I.F. General Files, 1911-1987. Box no. 11
Financial Records Journal. ...

6. Financial Records Journal. Page 32

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
  • Format: albums
  • Date: 1885-1897
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series I. Administrative Records, 1872-1996. I.C. Financial Record Books, 1872-1987. Flat Box 477
  • Abstract: An early journal shows entries for Andrew Carnegie’s charity expenses entered chronologically among other financial transactions.
The Gospel of Wealth; Volum...

7. The Gospel of Wealth; Volume 148

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
  • Format: periodicals
  • Date: June 1889
  • Collection Name: Rare Book & Manuscript Library General Rare Book Collection
  • Abstract: In 1889, Andrew Carnegie wrote "The Gospel of Wealth", in which he asserted that all personal wealth beyond that required to supply the needs of one's family should be regarded as a trust fund to be administered for the benefit of the community. The essay was originally published as "Wealth" in the June 1889 issue of the North American Review.
Invitation to the first mee...

8. Invitation to the first meeting sent to each of 28 trustees

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
  • Format: correspondence
  • Date: December 7, 1910
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Records
Last Will and Testament

9. Last Will and Testament

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
  • Format: legal documents
  • Date: [1919]
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series VII. Andrew Carnegie. VII.A. CCNY Carnegie Files. Box no. 3A
  • Abstract: In his will, Carnegie appointed the Home Trust Company (i.e. Robert Franks) is an executor and a trustee. As the residual legatee under his will, the Corporation received an additional $10 million when the estate was settled. Louise Carnegie inherite d most of the real estate, and the responsibility to provide for Margaret: "having years ago made provision for my wife beyond her desires and ample to enable her to provide for our beloved daughter Margaret: and being unable to judge at what provision for our daughter will best promote her happiness, I leave to her mother the duty of providing for her as mother deems best. A mother's love will be the best guide."
Letter to Andrew Carnegie

10. Letter to Andrew Carnegie

Root, Elihu, 1845-1937
  • Name: Root, Elihu, 1845-1937 (Author)
  • Format: correspondence
  • Date: June 24, 1911
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series I. Administrative Records, 1872-1996. I.F. General Files, 1911-1987. Box no. 11
  • Abstract: In this letter immediately following the Corporation's approval by the Assembly and the Governor of the State of New York, Elihu Root praises the charter and discusses future plans for the Corporation.
Manuscript letter, signed, ...

11. Manuscript letter, signed, to Robert A. Franks

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
  • Format: correspondence
  • Date: May 5, 1901
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series VI. Other Carnegie Organizations, 1893-1981. VI.A. Home Trust Company. Box no. 1
  • Abstract: Andrew Carnegie used to say that among all his donations his private pension list was the one most dear to him. In this letter he asks his agent Robert A. Franks to bring the list to Scotland, so he could make some changes to it while on vacation.
Marriage Settlement between...

12. Marriage Settlement between Andrew Carnegie and Louise Whitfield

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
  • Format: legal documents
  • Date: April 22, 1887
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series VI. Other Carnegie Organizations, 1893-1981. VI.A. Home Trust Company. Box no. 8
  • Abstract: In this prenuptial agreement between Andrew Carnegie and Louise Whitfield, Louise gave up her rights to her husband's estate in return for an annual income of $20,000 (over 3 million dollars in today's money). The bulk of Andrew Carnegie's estate was to be devoted to charitable and educational purposes, with Louise's full approval.
The New Year Greeting

13. The New Year Greeting

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
  • Format: correspondence
  • Date: 1914
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace New York and Washington Offices Records
The Palace of Peace. Page 1

14. The Palace of Peace. Page 1

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Speaker)
  • Format: printed ephemera
  • Date: 1913
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series VII. Andrew Carnegie. VII.B. Printed Material. Box no. 4, Folder no. 15
  • Abstract: This speech marked Andrew Carnegie's donation of the Hague Peace Palace, later a home of the Academy of International Law at the Hague. The academy was incorporated in 1914 by Carnegie Endowment of International Peace, and funded by the Endowment wit h the Carnegie Corporation's support, until 1939.
Pencil draft of the first D...

15. Pencil draft of the first Deed of Gift to the Carnegie Corporation of New York

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
  • Format: correspondence
  • Date: November 3, 1911
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series I. Administrative Records, 1872-1996. I.F. General Files, 1911-1987. Box no. 11
  • Abstract: The first pencil draft and the final version of Andrew's first deed of gift to the Corporation. During 1911 and 1912, Carnegie gave the Corporation $125 million in three separate gifts, making it the largest single philanthropic trust ever established up to that time.
Power of Attorney, from And...

16. Power of Attorney, from Andrew Carnegie to R.A. Franks

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
  • Format: legal documents
  • Date: October 14, 1901
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series VII. Andrew Carnegie. VII.A. CCNY Carnegie Files. Box no. 3
Remarks of Andrew Carnegie ...

17. Remarks of Andrew Carnegie before the Nineteenth Century Club upon "The Aristocracy of the Dollar". Cover page

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
  • Format: pamphlets
  • Date: [between 1883 and 1886]
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series VII. Andrew Carnegie. VII.B. Printed Material. Box no. 4
  • Abstract: Andrew Carnegie moved to New York City in 1867. In 1883 he was elected to the Nineteenth Century Club of New York founded by Cortland Palmer, who invited best-known men of letters to speak to his club. Carnegie was invited to be one of the disputant s following the lecture by Thomas Wentworth Higginson critical of the new "Aristocracy of the Dollar." In his autobiography, Carnegie fondly remembered this "first introduction to a New York audience," which he later printed in pamphlet form. In 1886 Carnegie presented his work Triumphant Democracy to the Nineteenth Century Club, but soon resigned from the Club following his verbal attack on Palmer.
Tentative List of future tr...

18. Tentative List of future trustees for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
  • Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
  • Format: legal documents
  • Date: November 13, 1910
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Records
  • Abstract: Eventually, Carnegie selected 28 trustees who were leaders in American business and public life. Elihu Root became the Endowment's first president, the position he held until 1925, when he was replaced by Nicholas Murray Butler.
Typed letter, signed, to An...

19. Typed letter, signed, to Andrew Carnegie

Pierce, William L.
  • Name: Pierce, William L. (Author)
  • Format: correspondence
  • Date: March 27, 1907
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series III. Grants. III.A. Grant files, ca.1911-1988. Box no. 210
  • Abstract: Fundraising letter for the Manhattan Trade School for Girls, an exemplary Progressive Era institution, the brainchild of a group of New York City reformers and philanthropists, and the subject of a 1911 documentary. At this time it was the only vocat ional school in the city for female students.
Typed letter, signed, to An...

20. Typed letter, signed, to Andrew Carnegie

Root, Elihu, 1845-1937
  • Name: Root, Elihu, 1845-1937 (Author)
  • Format: correspondence
  • Date: November 16, 1909
  • Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series I. Administrative Records, 1872-1996. I.F. General Files, 1911-1987. Box no. 11
  • Abstract: In this letter Elihu Root answers Andrew Carnegie's inquiry regarding his legal options for setting up a philanthropic trust in his will. Root's advice was to set up a corporation in his lifetime in order to avoid legal entanglements.