Lot 22
Carnegie, Andrew (1835-1919) Scottish-born industrialist and philantropist; the richest man in the world when he retired in 1901 (after selling Carnegie Steel Company to J.P. Morgan's U.S. Steel), he proceeded to give away his wealth; libraries, scientific research, and world peace were his passions. ALS on engraved personal stationery, 2pp, 8½" x 5¼", New York, 1910 April 13. Fine. To Mr. Nicols, Editor in Chief, thanking him for dedicating a yearbook (The Thistle) to Carnegie's mother: "She fully deserved such honor, for heroine true was she." He writes that he and Mrs. Carnegie are impressed with the great work of the students and the "bright faces beaming upon us…" Carnegie gave $2 million in 1901 to start the Carnegie Institute of Technology (CIT) in Pittsburgh, and the same amount in 1902 to found the Carnegie Institution in Washington, D.C.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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