Directory of Carnegie Libraries Resources

The 19th century steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie gave money for the building of public libraries across Britain and America.

Resources in This Category

Carnegie Libraries in Texas

http://www.texasescapes.com/Texas_architecture/CarnegieLibraries.htm
Checklist of buildings and current uses, with postcards of now-demolished Carnegie libraries.
Carnegie Libraries of Scotland

http://www.scotcities.com/carnegie/
History and architecture with contemporary photographs and original drawings.
Carnegie Libraries: The Future Made Bright

http://www.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/50carnegie/50carnegie.htm
Lesson plan for teaching about Andrew Carnegie's library philanthropy. Includes readings, photos, and suggested activities.
Carnegie Library Buildings in South Carolina

http://www.libsci.sc.edu/histories/vts/epw53.html
List of Carnegie buildings in the state with dates and photographs.
Carnegie's Library Legacy

http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/20030302carnegie2.asp
The history and renovation of the city's library branches, from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
History of Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Libraries

http://andrewcarnegie.tripod.com/
Biographical material, photographs and details of his benefactions in Pennsylvania.
The Handbook of Texas Online: Carnegie Libraries

http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/lcc01
Overview of the uptake of Carnegie grants in the state.

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