Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 174 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Walter C. Childs to Miss Starkey, 1878-05-07
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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 Walter C. Childs to Miss Starkey, 1878-09-09
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten card from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to “Miss Starkey,” likely Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Double-sided. “Oaknest” crested letterhead. Contents:
-Childs given enclosed letter by Miss Hogan
-“In returning it I cannot forbear expressing pleasure in seeing my own feelings so happily expressed by Mr. Pendleton. They are shared I know by every man and woman in the Academy, and I only trust that you realize one half the sympathy that has been awakened on behalf of...
Dates:
1878-09-09
Letter from Walter C. Childs to unknown recipient, 1878-04-09
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA to unknown recipient. Addressed to “My dear Boy.” 1 page, double-sided. “Duquesne Club” letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents:
-thanks for letter; “saints” will have benefit of it next Sunday
-mystery remains unsolved; with Green St. ruled out, suspicion points nowhere in particular
-demijohn, although sunder (?), was full; on suspicion that it contained cologne, Father Vetterling had...
Dates:
1878-04-09
Letter from William H. Benade to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-04-03
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from William H. Benade in Cairo, Egypt to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. Fragile condition.Contents:
-Gertrude’s complaint on behalf of the Academical sisterhood regarding tyrannical actions of the Academy vice has been noted; Gods of Egypt have sentenced the offender to write three 12-page letters to “the recipient of the goodwill of the sisterhood”
-appreciation for Gertrude’s account of meeting at Mr. Beoricke’s; gratefully for any news of...
Dates:
1878-04-03
Letter from William Henry Benade to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1877-06-15
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Rev. W. H. Benade in Alleghany City (Allegheny), PA to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Contents:
-Gertrude’s favor of June 11th received; Benade happy to answer questions
-almost glad that Gertrude imagines herself without decided talent; leaves her free to be good woman & good wife
-discussion of Kindergarten / Fröbel’s teaching theory; complimentary to New Church education; benefit of natural objects & creative materials (slates, pencils, paper,...
Dates:
1877-06-15
Letter from William M. Carter to Miss Starkey (possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), 1878-09-02
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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
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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), 1878-09-03
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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. Date unclear, possibly Sept. 3rd. Contents:
-Carter & Mrs. Furman will be at Church Sunday morning; please inform Mr. Tafel
-Mrs. F. will visit friends; unable to accept Miss Starkey’s invitation
-if Carter arrives Saturday night, where will the “saints” be found?
-sorry to hear Miss...
Dates:
1878-09-03
Letter from William M. Carter to Miss Starkey (possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), 1878-09-09
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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:
-Carter & Mrs. F. arrived home headacheless
-Claudia heartbroken at having been left behind
-hope Miss Cara is improving
-signed: “Old Paris”
Names mentioned: Broad St., 5th St.
Places mentioned: Mrs. F. (Furman), Claudia, Miss Cara (Cara Starkey Glenn)
Dates:
1878-09-09
Letter from William M. Carter to Miss Starkey (possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), 1878-11-27
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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