Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Pauline Starkey Wells. 2 pages, double-sided.Contents: -excitement over receiving first letter from Academy “sister” correspondent (i.e. Pauline); Maggie received letter from Malvina (Boericke) -doctrinal reading class at Shady Side -hopes Pauline can attend Association meeting; wishes all Academy friends could be together in Philadelphia -friendship w/ Maria (Hogan) -letter from Mr. John Pitcairn: Pitcairn & Bishop...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Pauline Starkey Wells. 3 pages, double-sided. Contents: -all Pittsburgh Academy friends disapprove of Pauline’s upcoming betrothal to Mr. Lang: not right according to doctrine (too long before marriage), both parties too young, betrothal removes freedom to consider other options -Pauline should reconsider and talk it over with Mr. Lang, her father, & Mr. TafelNames mentioned: Miss Fannie, Academy, the Dr....

Scope and Contents Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 2 pages, double sided.Contents: -letter of Feb. 20th received -poor financial state of Chicago society; main supporter, Mr. Nelson, has fallen on hard times; potential implications for June 19th celebrations & W. F. Pendleton’s attendance at Conference, Convention, & Academy meetings -inquiries about Starkey family (Cara, Dora, George, Pauline) -will Mr. (J. P.) Stuart continue preaching in...