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 William F. Pendleton to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-11-18
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from William F. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. Page torn into 2 pieces. Contents:
-teachings in Writings on conjugial partners & marriages in heaven; Mr. Benade’s opinion is that evil interferes with Divine Providence so true conjugial pairs do not always meet & marriages in lower heavens are sometimes between similitude partners; however marriages in celestial heaven are all between true conjugial...
Dates:
1878-11-18
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
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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), 1878-09-03
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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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), 1878-11-07
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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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
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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
Letter from William M. Carter to unknown recipient , 1878-06-28
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from William M. Carter in Trenton, N.J. to “Dear Youth,” possibly George G. Starkey. 1 page, double-sided.
Contents:
-letter received
-must decline invitation as mother will be visiting from Statin Island on Sunday
-did the “stern parent” receive a note from Carter?
-Signed: “Roman Remains”
Names mentioned: Miss Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn)
Placed mentioned: Statin Island
Dates:
1878-06-28
Letter from Willis N. Tuller to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-03-31
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Willis N. Tuller* in Columbus, Ohio to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 3 pages, double sided. “State of Ohio Attorney General’s Office” letterhead. Contents:
-Tuller would like to be in Philadelphia; only enjoyment these days is from studying law & law books; hopes to return to Phila. within 3 years; cannot stay away from dearest friends
-has been expecting a letter from Pauline
-debates Gerturde’s various arguments on the “wine question”; moderate use...
Dates:
1878-03-31