Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents: -Starkey’s depressed state, unknown spiritual causes -Attended Sunday school- stayed for worship but not sermon -Appointed teacher of doctrinal class -Read 3 of 5 sermons that have caused upset in Philadelphia, sees no issue -Dr.’s brother, Fred, has been staying with them -Caira’s improved health -Inquiries regarding Geroge’s...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Dated "Sunday 9th 1876." No month.Continents: -taught Sunday school today about correspondence of fig trees; would be interested in teaching own class for a few months -Mr. & Mrs. Hall arrived today; took Mr. Hall to see “the John Bull house of legation”; will go with them to the Pollock’s this evening -Mrs. Hatch’s 54th birthday -sent...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Dated "Thursday 27 1876," no month. Contents: -inquires how Caira is getting on at home after time away, whether she has Anne or any other help -“Our Children” address delivered by Starkey at Church social meeting- well received -2 children baptized at meeting -hopes for a letter from home soon -Caira’s and Gertie’s trip to city; successful...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Rev. W. H. Benade in Alleghany City (Allegheny), PA to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Contents: -Gertrude’s favor of June 11th received; Benade happy to answer questions -almost glad that Gertrude imagines herself without decided talent; leaves her free to be good woman & good wife -discussion of Kindergarten / Fröbel’s teaching theory; complimentary to New Church education; benefit of natural objects & creative materials (slates, pencils, paper,...