Features
The Odyssey of an Art Collector
By Charles H. Carpenter,
Jr.
For 50 years Charles Carpenter, Jr. and his wife, Mary Grace, bought
art on the installment plan and gradually developed a great collection.
The
Tale before Peter Rabbit
Robert McCracken Peck
Beatrix Potter
was a great scientific illustrator as well as a famous children's author
William
Falconer and the Landscaping of Schenley Park
By Barry Hannegan
A
century ago Pittsburgh's Schenley Park became a horticultural showplace designed by
a talented Scot.
A Century of Scientific Exploration
For
the centennial year Carnegie scientists display rare artifacts and specimens gathered
over the past 100 years.
YouthALIVE! At Carnegie Science
Center
By Mark Petruzzini
High school mentors teach elementary
school children in an innovative neighborhood program.Departments
Editorial
Making Changes
Book Reviews
Edward
Hopper: An Intimate Biography
Gail Levin -- Reviewed by Harry Schwalb
The
Early Architecture of Western Pennsylvania
Charles Morse Stotz -- Reviewed
by Paul Rosenblatt
Snow Angels
Stuart O'Nan --
Reviewed by Ellen S. Wilson
Research
Pending
Legislation Threatens Fossil Collecting
By Chris Beard
Cleaning
Paintings with Lasers
By Will Real
On The Cover
Beatrix
Potter's Peter Rabbit enjoying food and music in Mr. McGregor's forbidden garden.