Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 182 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-05-21
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn.
Contents:
-Gertrude's and Starkey's parent-child relationship & loving partnership
-Gertrude’s inherited evils from Starkey
-Anticipated spiritual battles now that Gertrude has accepted the ordinances of the Church
-Peace and strength from the Lord following spiritual conflicts
Dates:
1876-05-21
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn , 1876-05-31
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, NJ. Contents:
-Draft won’t be paid without Paul’s endorsement
-Gertude’s health; poor prospects for summer
-no news from the maid, so she is probably doing well
-Starkey will go to the “opening” next week. Will anyone else go?
-beautiful foliage and inquiry regarding the status of Gertude’s plants Names mentioned: Paul (Pauline Starkey...
Dates:
1876-05-31
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn , 1876-01-18
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, NJ.
Contents:
-Gertrude’s letter received
-Starkey knew Mamma had not left the Institution on Saturday because he saw her on Sunday
-if Mamma gets a “certificate of dismissal,” she may go home tomorrow
Places mentioned: the Institution
Dates:
1876-01-18
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-01-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, NJ.Contents:
-Gertrude’s letter received
-Starkey received letter from Mamma saying she feels she must get home (from the Institution)
-Did Gertrude forward Starkey’s letter to Mamma in Vineland?
-Paul wrote to Starkey about her Christmas presents
-Starkey advises that Mamma stay at the Institution as long as she is improvingNames mentioned:...
Dates:
1876-01-11
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-01-05
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, NJ.Contents:
-Gerturde’s postal received
-No word from Mamma since Starkey left Phila. Suppose she is doing well
-Auntie P. enjoyed keeping secret
-Mamma relieved that Gertrude went with children
-Letter received from Paul saying she hasn’t heard from home in 3 weeks and is disgusted Names mentioned: Auntie P. (Peirsol), Paul (Pauline Starkey...
Dates:
1876-01-05
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-03-21
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, NJ.
Contents:
-Starkey accidentally acknowledged Gertrude’s birthday 1 month early
-Letter promised by Gertrude has not arrived
-If Gertrude will “step in now,” Starkey will take her to Thomas’ Concert
-Gertrude should send tickets to 1116 (address)
Names mentioned: Thomas
Places mentioned: 1116 (address)
Dates:
1876-03-21
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, NJ. Dated “Thurs. 6th.” No month or year. Filed under 1876.Contents:
-Mamma has not written Starkey since his last visit
-Letter from H.A.P. said Board permitted her to go to Darby
-Miss Pollock visited today and said Mrs. Bluxome died last night
-Starkey hopes children will recover from their coughsNames mentioned: H.A.P., Paul (Pauline...
Dates:
1876
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1876-04-13
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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 Dr. George R. Starkey to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1877-06-12
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia to his daughter, Pauline Starkey Wells. “Starkey & Palen” letterhead. 1 page, double-sided.Contents:
-letter received from Baby (Gertrude); Paul should go to social meeting and Gertrude will stay at home
-Paul should bring George and make plans to travel with Mr. & Mrs. Pendleton
-Mamma’s health improved; spending day with Mrs. Baker
-caught train just in time; bought 5¢ worth of doughnuts & ate them with...
Dates:
1877-06-12
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Starkey family , 1876-05-16
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to the “Spans,” i.e. the Starkey family. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents:
-three letters received from home, just as Starkey was beginning to feel “ausgespiel” (i.e. “played out”)
-Starkey in good physical condition; Mrs. Hatch agrees
-Starkey accepts invitation to visit Vineland
-Paul is home (from California) Names mentioned: Mrs. Hatch, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), Paul (Pauline...
Dates:
1876-05-16