Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 10 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 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 Walter C. Childs to Miss Starkey, 1878-05-07
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to “Miss Starkey,” likely Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. “Academy of the New Church, Adventus Domini” letterhead.
Contents:
-will Gerturde form “Committee of Investigation” to find sea-side retreat to serve as Academy summer Head Quarters?
Names mentioned: Academy, Convention
Places mentioned: Pittsburgh
Dates:
1878-05-07
Letter from William M. Carter to Miss Starkey (possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), 1878-09-02
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from William M. Carter in Trenton, N.J. to Miss Starkey, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page. Decorative initials ("WC"?) pressed into top center of page.
Contents:
-could Mrs. Furman be baptized next Sunday?
-New Church flourishing in Trenton
Names mentioned: Mrs. Furman
Places mentioned: Trenton
Dates:
1878-09-02
Letter from William M. Carter to Miss Starkey (possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), 1878-11-07
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from William M. Carter in Trenton, N.J. to Miss Starkey, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page. Decorative initials ("WC"?) pressed into top center of page.Contents:
-New Church, excepting 1 member, will be down (to Philadelphia?) on Sunday if it is pleasant (i.e. good weather?)
-Claudia sings “Life is a blessing, not worth possessing, Woman too, if truth be told” which Carter thinks is “quite unsound”
-Childs, Mrs. Furman, & Carter wished to be...
Dates:
1878-11-07
Letter from William M. Carter to Miss Starkey (possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), 1878-11-27
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from William M. Carter in Trenton, N.J. to Miss Starkey, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. Decorative initials ("WC"?) pressed into top center of page.Contents:
-must decline Starkey family's invitation; booked for old church Thanksgiving dinner with same parties as every year since moving to Trenton
-“saints” arrived home safely, much better than when they started; as they got away from the Celestials, air grew more fit for their...
Dates:
1878-11-27