Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 21 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
Journal excerpts from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn and Maria C. Hogan, 1877-01-01 - 1879-01-15
Item
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 Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875-06-08
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D.C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey.
Mr. Pendleton agreed with Starkey that reading should be attended to. Starkey sent a letter via Daniel to Mr. Arther on Friday as soon as he decided not to come home. If Mr. Arthur was in the office as usual, it would have been practicable to reach Mr. Campbell or someone else. Starkey is chagrined at the way matters transpired, but thinks it is “much sadder that the people should allow...
Dates:
1875-06-08
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-05-28
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Dated "Sunday 28 1876"
Mrs. H. (Hatch?) and Aunt (Sarah?) now wish to travel on Wednesday, and, as Starkey plans to accompany them to Philadelphia, this leaves him very little time to collect payments etc. He is doubtful he can get everything done in one day, but in any event, he expects to be at home on Saturday. If Gertrude needs anything in...
Dates:
1876-05-28
Letter from Dr. Nathan C. Burnham to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-06-08
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. Nathan C. Burnham in West Newton, Massachusetts to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “Office Warren Chemical & Mfg. Co.” letterhead. 1 page, double-sided. Contents:
-Gertrude’s letter to Dr. Tuller likely obtained by Mr. McGeorge and shown to Mr. John Worcester & Mr. S. M. Warren
-Mr. Hibbard & Mr. Childs refuted McGeorge charges against the Academy; McGeorge called for examination of letters by Academy members (Gertrude’s father, Mr. Campbell,...
Dates:
1878-06-08
Letter from Hannah (surname unknown) to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1877-06-19
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Hannah (surname unknown) in Newtonville to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 2 pages, double-sided. Seal pressed into upper lefthand corner. Contents:
-family news: Mother gone to Boston, baby is sweet, Wilfred devoted to baby
-Mrs. Pulsifer’s upcoming annual party; Fred will drive them if the weather is nice
-Gertrude’s new stance regarding works of Swedenborg; does she believe they are on par with the Bible? Hannah disagrees; Swedenborg wrote truth, but works...
Dates:
1877-06-19
Letter from Lillie (surname unknown) to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-02-17
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Lillie (surname unknown) in Germantown to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 2 pages, double-sided. Contents:
-apologies for delayed response; Bessie is teething, wanted to finish reading magazine before giving opinion
-Addressing Gertrude’s concerns; will not join Unitarian Church- enjoying practical sermons but will switch if they find something better; doubtful they will like Mr. Longfellow as much as Mr. Ames; not all Unitarians deny holiness of...
Dates:
1878-02-17
Letter from Mary Dover to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1878-07-08
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
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
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
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