Bennett family papers 1841-1962.

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Bennett family papers 1841-1962.

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Papers include copies of letters arranged chronologically, written by various individuals about issues concerning the Bennett family and their relationship with Andrew Carnegie. Much of the correspondence was written in an effort to obtain a photocopy of a letter written by Andrew Carnegie to Edwin Bennett of Baltimore, Md. Also included are copies of clippings and writings about James Bennett, a pottery manufacturer in East Liverpool, Ohio, called Bennett and Brothers. The company later moved to Pittsburgh, Pa. and then to Baltimore, Md. The company went out of business in 1936.

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Bennett family.

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James Bennett came from England in 1841 with two of his brothers. They established a pottery in Ohio, moved to Pennsylvania and later to Maryland. The Bennetts came to know the Carnegies while they were residing in Pittsburgh and the Carnegies were new immigrants to the city. From the description of Bennett family papers 1841-1962. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 43533555 ...

Bennett, James, 1812-1862.

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Bennett, Edwin, 1818-1908.

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Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919

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Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) was an American industrialist and philanthropist. From the description of Carnegie autograph collection, 1867-1945. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122682758 From the guide to the Carnegie autograph collection, 1867-1945, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) Andrew Carnegie was an industrialist and philanthropist. From the description of Address of Mr. Andrew Carnegie before the Pitt...