Benade, William Henry, Rt. Rev. (1816-1905)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1816 - 1905
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
Journal excerpts from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn and Maria C. Hogan, 1877-01-01 - 1879-01-15
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
22 handwritten journal pages dated 1/1/1877 – 1/15/1979. First 16 pages written by Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, covering early developments in the establishment of the Academy (opening 1st Academy society, various conflicts with Convention, social gatherings, etc.), Gertrude’s personal relationships, and Starkey family events including their move from Vineland to Philadelphia, Dr. Starkey’s medical business, and Caira Skelton Starkey’s deteriorating mental state. Large sections occasionally...
Dates:
1877-01-01 - 1879-01-15
Letter from Mary Dover to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-09-17
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 3 pages, double-sided.Contents:
-letter received with great excitement
-Maria sat in rear train car with “the Boy”; left with eyes bright & face beaming
-very sorry not to be joining Maria on upcoming visit to Starkeys in Philadelphia
-sorry to hear Starkey family has been sick with the chills
-happy to hear that Doctor has returned & Mrs. B. (Burnham?) will be with them soon; happy that...
Dates:
1878-09-17
Letter from Mary Dover to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1878-02-21
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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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...
Dates:
1878-02-21
Letter from Mary Dover to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1878-07-08
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Pauline Starkey Wells. Dated: “July 8,” no year. Filed under 1878. 3 pages, double-sided. Crest of a rope wrapped around an anchor pressed into upper lefthand corner. Contents:
-remembrances of recent stay with Starkeys in Phila.; will especially miss morning worship, didn’t know such a perfect family existed, enjoyed “Gertie’s” angelic sphere & teaching, sorry she & Maria were so loud- hopefully Gertie & Paul...
Dates:
1878-07-08
Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-02-24
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten 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...
Dates:
1878-02-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1916-09-14
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Identifier: RG.004.01.002
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of May 30th but has still not received a report of his trip to Basutoland; Pendleton requests this report. Pendleton would like to confirm that Gyllenhaal received Pendleton’s letter of July 12th along with the $150 forwarded by Mr. Alden for travel expenses to Basutoland. Pendleton has received Mr. and Mrs. Braby’s membership applications, and the Church...
Dates:
1916-09-14
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1878-02-02
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Philadelphia, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr. 2 pages, double-sided. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents:
-first letter received from Egypt
-asked Spiers (Speirs?) for criticisms of 2nd issue of Serial (Words for the New Church) so that they can improve 3rd issue
-General (J. P. Stuart) requesting support from Mr. Bower’s Frankford congregation to move from Vineland to Philadelphia so that he can be more present at...
Dates:
1878-02-02
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1878-03-16
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Lansingburg (Lansingburgh?) to John Pitcairn, Jr. 2 pages, double-sided. “W.C.C” crested letterhead. Contents:
-Childs en route home following 6-week stay in Phila
-General (J. P. Stuart) moved to Phila. to be closer to school
-3rd no. of the serial (Words for the New Church) nearly ready for “Editorial Committee”
-Childs’ trip to Boston: invited to attend Magazine Club meeting; Samuel Warren presented critical paper on 2nd no. of...
Dates:
1878-03-16
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1877-07-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA addressed to “My dear Boys” (John Pitcairn, Jr. and possibly W. H. Benade?). “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher.Contents:
-2 Sundays have passed since “Boys” departed
-(Rev.) Vetterling doing well
-new medal arrived; decided improvement; Childs will alter few minor details when in Phila. with the General (Stuart)
-copy of C. L. (?) that they have is missing pages from the Miscellaneous...
Dates:
1877-07-11
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1877-08-14
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Sea Bright, N.J. to John Pitcairn, Jr. “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher. Contents:
-left home somewhat over a week ago once riots had subsided; quiet now except in coal regions; Molly Maguire element cannot be put down
-spent few hours with Pendleton & Dr. Boericke in Phila; planned to have meeting same evening as foundation of Cherry St. Society
-saw Starkey, Campbell, & Farrington; Starkey has...
Dates:
1877-08-14
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