Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:
John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss.001
Scope and Contents
The John & Gertrude Pitcairn papers contain correspondence, diaries, notebooks, ledgers and memorabilia pertaining to the personal, public and business life of John and Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. This includes correspondence regarding the Swedenborgian Church, the Academy of the New Church, Cairnwood Estate, Cairnwood Farms, the Anti-Vaccination movement, homeopathy and the iron, coal, gas, oil and railroad industry. The collection also contains a large accumulation of personal items...
Dates:
Created: 1855-1917; Other: Majority of material found in 1865-1916; Other: Date acquired: 19800101
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1871-06-22
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. G. R. Starkey, M. D. letterhead.
G Starkey received C Starkey’s letter last night but was too tired to answer. In case she hasn’t received his letter of last Thursday, he will recapitulate its contents: C Starkey should remain where she is until she wears out her welcome, be in Boston on the 4th, if disposed, visit Bridg- (?) and elsewhere, and then return home during the second week of July. G...
Dates:
1871-06-22
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1862
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn.
Dr. Starkey has been rather lonely with Gertrude, her siblings, and their mother away at the beach for nearly four weeks. He recently visited Mrs. Spangler, and Gertrude’s friends, Willie and Cora. He writes about Mrs. Spangler’s many chickens, geese, etc. and her garden. Dr. Starkey was disappointed to read in a letter from Mrs. Starkey that many of those away at the beach have been ill.
Names...
Dates:
1862
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-04-17
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn.
G. R. Starkey thanks Gertrude for her card. He was going to write them a letter today except that Mrs. Perinchief was going up and could act as a living letter. He wonders if she had a good time in Georgetown and hopes she made it safely to Green Street. He hopes Gertrude enjoyed Lohengrin and that her sewing is going well. He also hopes her mother’s head has “recovered it’s sensibility,” as it is “such...
Dates:
1874-04-17
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-04-20
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washinton, to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. "G. R. Starkey, M.D." letterhead.
G. R. Starkey writes this letter as his representative tomorrow on Gertrude’s 19th birthday. He is enclosing “a large sum of money” - 100 cents – to commemorate the day, though he wonders if it isn’t time for the children to start giving their mother something on their birthdays to express what they owe her. Mrs. Hatch sends Gertrude love and congratulations on her...
Dates:
1874-04-20
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-03-22
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from G. R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into upper left corner. Written “Sunday after Church.”
With Gertrude’s 19th birthday approaching, G. R. Starkey notes that they have walked through life together for the last 18 years. As she enters adulthood, Gertrude is now approaching the final and most important stage of life, and Starkey feels it is his fatherly duty to give her a clear idea of what this last stage entails. He begins with a lesson on the...
Dates:
1874-03-22
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-04-05
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from G. R. Starkey in Washington to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into upper left corner.
Starkey has received Gertrude’s reply to a previous letter. In response to her comment that she “does not know herself,” he writes that it will be many years at least before she is satisfied with her perception of her own spiritual state. He notes that she feels she is more selfish and worldly-minded than she used to be. He assures her that this is normal; It is the result...
Dates:
1874-04-05
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-02-05
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from G. R. Starkey in Washington to “Chere Baby” Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into upper left corner.
Starkey has received Gerturde’s letter of January 31st. He wonders if her sore foot has kept her at home, and he notes that the foot corresponds spiritually to the proprium, or selfhood. He believes that keeping the natural body healthy is essential for spiritual development, and that self-love is good when it is in its proper place. He can’t see any good reason...
Dates:
1874-02-05
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from G. R. Starkey at “Island House” to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. No Date. Seal with several dome-topped buildings pressed into upper left corner, representing either the “National Hill” or perhaps the “National Mall.”
G. R. Starkey was pleased to receive the first letter Gertrude has ever written him. Starkey recounts his maritime adventure of the previous day. He, along with four others from Island House, decided to borrow a sloop owned by the House and sail down to...
Dates:
1856 - 1916
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-10-21
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn.
Starkey received Gertrude’s letter and was delighted to learn of her “new awakening.” He believes the best thing parents can do for their children is to provide a genial atmosphere that supports their spiritual development. He writes, “And now I look forward to you as a charming companion to Mama & me in our spiritual journey. The Lord grant that we may be mutual aids, consolers & rejoicers.”...
Dates:
1874-10-21