This paper is about Massachusetts-born merchant George Peabody's social contacts with 10 U.S. ministers (now called ambassadors) to Britain during the 1850s and 1860s, especially Peabody's contact with John Lothrop Motley, U.S. minister to Britain at the time of Peabody's death. The paper begins with Peabody's life and commercial career; describes…

One of several articles on educational philanthropist George Peabody focuses on his contribution to the Arctic search for Sir John Franklin, British explorer. Peabody's financial contribution made Elisha Kent Kane's Arctic expedition possible and supported the United States in joining other nations to further scientific development and…

The gifts of George Peabody, self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist, made possible the Peabody Museum of Salem. The article details the life of Peabody, then explains how he created the museum to promote science, detailing its maritime history, natural history, and ethnology departments. (SM)

One of several papers on self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist George Peabody defends Peabody's philanthropy against those who criticized him as miserly, highlighting his establishment of colleges, libraries, museums, hospitals, and other charities. The paper details his life, work, politics, and death, describing the causes that he…

One of a collection of articles on philanthropist George Peabody tells the story of two bronze doors made by sculptor Louis Amateis for the U.S. Capitol. The doors include a panel entitled Apotheosis of America that captures Amateis' vision of the spirit of America and includes the figures of George Peabody and other historic personages. (SM)

One of a collection of articles on self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist George Peabody examines the history of his work in Maryland and with the Maryland Historical Society. Peabody always sought to enrich Maryland's culture, and his most important gift to Maryland was the Peabody Institute of Baltimore. (SM)

One of several articles on George Peabody examines his history as a self-made millionaire, focusing on his years working in Maryland and the cultural legacy that he left the state (including the Peabody Institute of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University, Peabody Conservatory of Music, and Peabody Library of Baltimore). (SM)

Explains how George Peabody, self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist, was one of three powerful men who influenced Johns Hopkins in founding Johns Hopkins University (the other two being Dr. Joseph Parrish and Dr. Patrick Macaulay). The article looks at how Hopkins, like Peabody, used his wealth for philanthropic purposes. (SM)

Educational philanthropist George Peabody was deeply moved by the post-Civil War poverty in the southern United States and eventually created the Peabody Education Fund to support southern education. The paper, which is one in a collection on George Peabody, describes the history of the Peabody Education Fund. (SM)

One in a collection of papers on self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist George Peabody highlights his establishment of the Peabody Education Fund, noting the far-reaching effects of that gift to southern education. The paper also presents a brief history of the life, work, and death of George Peabody. (SM)

One in a collection of papers on George Peabody, educational philanthropist, highlights his commitment to education in the South during the Reconstruction Era by establishing the Peabody Education Fund. The paper discusses the effect of Peabody's relationship with philanthropist Johns Hopkins as well as with other important historical figures. (SM)

One in a collection of articles on self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist George Peabody explains how he supported education in the South following the Civil War by starting the Peabody Education Fund. The paper focuses on the history of the Peabody Education Fund. (SM)

One in a collection of articles on George Peabody provides a short biography of Peabody, who grew up poor, became wealthy, then gave of his wealth for education. (SM)

Discusses an 1869 meeting between George Peabody, educational philanthropist, and Robert E. Lee. The meeting focused public attention on the Peabody Education Fund and the South's educational plight. Significant measures of educational efforts in the South are directly attributable to several informal meetings centered around Peabody and Lee…

The funeral of George Peabody, educational philanthropist, took 96 days, involved 2 countries and many important political figures, and touched the lives of many people. The article presents a history of the life and self-made fortune of Peabody, then explains the complex funeral arrangements between Britain and the United States. (SM)