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 Mary A. Burnham to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-12-08
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary A. Burnham in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided.Contents:
-Burnham’s busy visit with Church friends in Pittsburgh; has not yet had alone time to speak with Maria; happy in Maggie’s company day & night
-hoping to hear from home today; if all is well with the Doctor, will go to Chicago; boys would like to go, but can’t depart until after Janet’s betrothal Names mentioned: Maria (Hogan), Maggie...
Dates:
1878-12-08
Letter from Mary Dover & Maria C. Hogan to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1878-08-10
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary Dover & Maria C. Hogan in Pittsburgh, PA to Dr. George R. Starkey. 1 page, double-sided. Condition: Faded. Contents:
-Addressed to “My dear Stern Parent”
-will the Doctor let Gertrude & Paul visit Mary & Maria in Pittsburgh as he promised when Mary & Maria were in Philadelphia?
-sorry that George cannot come
-happy to hear Doctor’s health has improved following a trip to the seashoreNames mentioned: Gertrude (Gertrude...
Dates:
1878-08-10
Letter from Mary Dover to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-09-17
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 3 pages, double-sided.Contents:
-letter received with great excitement
-Maria sat in rear train car with “the Boy”; left with eyes bright & face beaming
-very sorry not to be joining Maria on upcoming visit to Starkeys in Philadelphia
-sorry to hear Starkey family has been sick with the chills
-happy to hear that Doctor has returned & Mrs. B. (Burnham?) will be with them soon; happy that...
Dates:
1878-09-17
Letter from Mary Dover to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1878-02-21
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Pauline Starkey Wells. 2 pages, double-sided.Contents:
-excitement over receiving first letter from Academy “sister” correspondent (i.e. Pauline); Maggie received letter from Malvina (Boericke)
-doctrinal reading class at Shady Side
-hopes Pauline can attend Association meeting; wishes all Academy friends could be together in Philadelphia
-friendship w/ Maria (Hogan)
-letter from Mr. John Pitcairn: Pitcairn & Bishop...
Dates:
1878-02-21
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 Mary L. Y. Pendleton to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-04-25
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. Written in 2 parts: April 25th & May 2nd. Contents:
-Mary in final stages of pregnancy; not sick yet but will be soon; has not been out in 2 months; missing church; hopes Gertrude & Fannie will continue sending letters, especially as Mr. (W. F.) Pendleton will likely visit Phila. during her “sickness”
-wishing Gertrude happy Easter & birthday anniversary;...
Dates:
1878-04-25
Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-08-06
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. “Hamilton Mill (?)” pressed into upper lefthand corner.Contents:
-apologies for lack of response to 3 previous letters
-worsening state of health; constant headache; Dr. Mills treating her w/ electricity every 2-3 days; Divine Providence is only consolation
-updates on new baby (Venita) and 2 other children (Lulu & Gussie)
-Mary Yunge wants to open Kindergarten on...
Dates:
1878-08-06
Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-02-24
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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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
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