Andrew Carnegie, Chapter 2
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- Identifier
- JML.MS1133-0057
- Barcode
- JML.MS1133-0057
- Title
- Andrew Carnegie, Chapter 2
- Description
- The paper explores Andrew Carnegie's life and his philosophy on wealth and philanthropy, highlighting his transformation from a steel magnate to a major philanthropist. It details his business strategies, including vertical integration and the sale of Carnegie Steel, and his commitment to redistributing wealth through public institutions like libraries and universities. Carnegie's "Gospel of Wealth" advocates for the responsible use of wealth to benefit society rather than hoarding or passing it on through inheritance.
- Date
- 19 March 1998
- Creator
- Dolan, Ronald V.
- topic
- SPHEX Club - lecture
- Dolan, Ronald V.
- Andrew Carnegie
- Homestead Strike
- Pennsylvania Railroad
- Keystone Bridge
- Henry Clay Frick
- vertical integration
- philanthropy
- public libraries
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Bessemer process
- Gospel of Wealth
- Location
- Lynchburg, Va.
- Digital Format
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights Holder
- Dolan, Ronald V.
- George M. Jones Library Association
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