Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 163 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Mary Dover to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1878-07-08
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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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 Pauline Starkey Wells to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1876-03-31
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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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
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Edward "Ned" Starkey, 1875-07-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline “Paul” Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her brother, Edward “Ned” Starkey. “S” seal pressed into upper lefthand corner.
Paul thinks Ned would enjoy California and wishes he could be there with her. All the animals on the ranch respond to their names, and the dogs, cats, and chickens all eat out of the same dish without any fuss. They have not gone horseback riding yet because Addie has had a sore throat and Paul doesn’t have a riding skirt. However Addie is...
Dates:
1875-07-11
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875-09-25
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline “Paul” Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn.
Paul has not been able to practice much because the house walls are very thin, and the noise would annoy people. She reports that Albert (Green) has not made any romantic attempts because he feels he is far below her station. She likes him, but thinks it “would be simply impossible to love him.” She is glad Gertrude doesn’t care for Horace, though she would like to have him as a...
Dates:
1875-09-25
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875-11-06
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline “Paul” Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into the upper lefthand corner reads “CAREW” (or "GAREW") surrounded by a laurel wreath.
Paul has been anxiously awaiting Gertrude’s letter and was glad to receive it. She expects to hear the decision sometime next week. If she can’t come home now, she wonders if she might come home in the spring. She was interested to hear about Gertude’s boy; She knew Gertrude could...
Dates:
1875-11-06
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn.
It will cost only about 30¢ to ship Gertrude a trunk, so Paul has packed two white skirts, one plain and one ruffled, her “under waist,” and Paul’s fan for her. She couldn’t find Gerturde’s white slippers. She got out the dress while the Tuller boys were over on Saturday night, and they decided it was pretty enough to be worth the money to fix. Paul already knows the polka quadrille, but she asks...
Dates:
1875
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-01-13
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into the upper lefthand corner with the word “CAREW” surrounded by a laurel wreath. Parts of the letter are severely faded. Line across the top of the first page reads, “Please never read my letters to you aloud.” Contents:
-feels bad for having received more Christmas gifts than Gertrude
-sorry that Gertrude couldn’t be in Phila. or at the...
Dates:
1876-01-13
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-03-02
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in San Francisco, CA to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into the upper lefthand corner with the word “Huntington” over a building facade.Contents:
-Paul visiting Farwells in San Francisco, will return to Woodside on Saturday
-Davie in love with Paul; potential marriage depends on his acceptance of New Church doctrines
-White also in love with Paul; would try to win her if he was rich
-Paul & Davie...
Dates:
1876-03-02
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875-06-20
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline “Paul” Starkey Wells in Washington, D. C. to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “S” seal pressed into upper lefthand corner. Contents:
-arrived in Washington with Mother & Father
-helped Dr. & Mrs. Hatch with chores
-visited Capitol building & went to top of dome; very impressive
-saw 2 new pictures by Moran of Yellowstone
-visited with Mrs. Sargent & Mr. Hitz
-forgot neckties; will Gertrude send them?
-Gip the dog belongs to...
Dates:
1875-06-20
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875-08-27
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline “Paul” Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “S” seal pressed into upper lefthand corner. Letter severely faded in places. Contents:
-doesn’t know why last letter to George was unsatisfactory
-descriptions of Antoine & Mike (unflattering)
-where is Gertie Peirce? travel plan is worthy of consideration
-eating grapes, pears, & peaches with Aunt Em
-Mr. Smith’s mare, Pet, temporarily staying on Tripp’s...
Dates:
1875-08-27