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Carnegie Libraries & Andrew Carnegie
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Carnegie Institution for Science 
 "Nonprofit organization engaged in basic research and advanced education in biology, astronomy, and the earth sciences." The site includes information about the institution's programs (such as embryology, global ecology, and plant biology), observatories, and geophysical laboratory. "First Light and CASE" has information for elementary schools and teachers. The general public can send questions to Carnegie scientists through "Ask the Experts" link. Searchable. http://www.ciw.edu/ Topics: Astronomy, Biology, K-12 Education, Libraries & Archives by Type, Science Last updated Oct 30, 2007 Carnegie Libraries of California
This wonderful site showcases the 144 California libraries constructed between 1902 and 1921 as a result of the philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie. Listings are arranged by city, region, architectural style, and name of architect. A great resource for advocates of the preservation of historic buildings, day travelers planning trips, and students of California history. http://www.carnegie-libraries.org/ Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Apr 19, 2008 Carnegie Libraries: The Future Made Bright
This lesson plan covers the philanthropic library actions of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, who between 1886 and 1919 donated "more than $40 million [that] paid for 1,679 new library buildings in communities large and small across America." Includes a map showing the Carnegie libraries in the U.S. in 1920, readings, a sample building plan, and links to related sites. Part of the Teaching With Historic Places Lesson Plans series from the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/50carnegie/50carnegie.htm Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Mar 8, 2009 History of Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Libraries
In addition to biographical and historical resources and links on Carnegie and the Carnegie libraries, this site has information on other philanthropic projects of the nineteenth century American industrialist. http://andrewcarnegie.tripod.com/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Notable People Last updated Dec 23, 2006 The Richest Man in the World: Andrew Carnegie
This collection focuses on the life and times of Andrew Carnegie. Includes biographical information, a look at the railroad and steel industries of the time, and what it took to get a grant from Carnegie for one of the 2,811 libraries he funded over 33 years. Part of the American Experience series from PBS. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carnegie/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Notable People Last updated Oct 2, 2004 |
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