Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss.001
Scope and Contents
The John & Gertrude Pitcairn papers contain correspondence, diaries, notebooks, ledgers and memorabilia pertaining to the personal, public and business life of John and Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. This includes correspondence regarding the Swedenborgian Church, the Academy of the New Church, Cairnwood Estate, Cairnwood Farms, the Anti-Vaccination movement, homeopathy and the iron, coal, gas, oil and railroad industry. The collection also contains a large accumulation of personal items...
Dates:
Created: 1855-1917; Other: Majority of material found in 1865-1916; Other: Date acquired: 19800101
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1876-04-13
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Pauline Stakrey Wells. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents:
- $175 fraft will be sent by Starkey on New York bank to be cashed in San Francisco
-Plans for Paul to travel by train from California to Philadelphia
-Paul’s affections for a man named White; To avoid impropriety she must come home unmarried Names mentioned: White, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), George (George...
Dates:
1876-04-13
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1876-03-31
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey.Contents:
-possibility of traveling east with Miss Chapin; she can leave as early as 3 days or can wait up to 2 months; Aunt Em suggests sharing a room to save money
-rumor of discounted tickets for Centennial celebration; Starkey should inquire about this in Washington
-Centennial pictures arrived in good condition
-letter received from GertieNames mentioned:...
Dates:
1876-03-31