Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 86 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Theodora Starkey Smith, 1876-03-15
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Dora (Theodora Starkey Smith). “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.
Starkey thinks Dora will probably be expecting a letter from him by this time. He hasn’t received any word from home this week, though he supposes he doesn’t deserve any more letters than he gets. Starkey was informed by Mamma’s last letter that everyone was feeling a little better, however he wouldn’t be surprised to learn that everyone in V....
Dates:
1876-03-15
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Theodora Starkey Smith, 1876-01-14
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Theodora Starkey Smith. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.
Starkey acknowledges Dora’s favor, received Dec. 28th. Reading it, he was glad to learn that the children had a very nice party at Auntie Peirsol’s, which Auntie P. enjoyed almost as much as they did. They should all feel very grateful to the Peirsol folks for “getting up such fine entertainment.” He was pleased that Dora and Cara took the...
Dates:
1876-01-14
Letter from Edith Abell to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1870-05-02
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Edith Abell at 173 Charles Street to “Gertie” Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “C. V. Mills Congress” seal pressed into upper left corner.
Edith, busy with preparations, has failed to keep up her correspondences. She recently saw Mr. Nadleigh at the Apollo Club rooms, and he asked her to send regards to Gertrude. She trusts Gertrude’s mother “has less care” than last time she saw her, when she was very charitably hosting the Pendletons. Edith and her mother are moving to...
Dates:
1870-05-02
Letter from Edith Abell to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-12-21
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Edith Abell in Washington, D.C. to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. "First Class" seal pressed into upper left corner.
Edith received Gertrude’s letter from her father today. She had intended to stop over in Philadelphia, but business calls her to New York immediately. She hopes to be home when Gertrude arrives. Edith will meet her at the station if she sends a telegram. Edith’s mother will be very glad to see Gertrude; She still cherishes a knitted ball that Gertrude left...
Dates:
1874-12-21
Letter from Edith Abell to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875-09-14
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Edith Abell in Milan to Gertrude "Gertie" Starkey Pitcairn. Letter in delicate condition.
Edith thanks Gertrude for her letter and the photograph of herself. She thinks Gertrude looks a trifle sad and reproachful in the picture, and she wonders if the “photographing man” messed with her hair to get her head straight. She thanks Gertrude for the report about her family and the Barretts. Edith hasn’t written to the Barretts yet herself due to her pile of unanswered...
Dates:
1875-09-14
Letter from Edith Abell to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-01-22
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Edith Abell at 173 Charles Street, Boston to "Gertie" Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn.
Edith and her family were glad to receive Gertrude’s letter as it relieved them of anxiety as to her fate. Edith is sorry to hear of Gertrude’s severe cold, and she hopes that rest, quiet, and steady warmth will restore her voice so that she can tell her mother and the children of her time in Boston. Edith regrets to report that Mrs. Brown made an appearance with Andrew Webster in tow...
Dates:
1874-01-22
Letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1874-12-06
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn at “Home” to Dr. G. R. Starkey. Seal of a woman’s profile pressed into upper left corner.
Gertrude updates G. R. Starkey on life at home- sickness, new babies, Christmas preparations etc. She reports that she has been staying well by going to bed early and “taking the oxygen often.” Starkey has stated that he can provide Gertude with little except for an education, but Gertrude feels he could not have done more for her wellbeing than provide...
Dates:
1874-12-06
Letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1874-10-30
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Philadelphia to Dr. G. R. Starkey.
Gertude updates G. R. Starkey on life at home- weather, health, etc. She and her mother went to hear “Nasby” lecture last night, and “The Youngest” was received yesterday at 1638 Green St. with great pleasure. Dora ran into Mrs. Stokes and the twins while she was out on an errand, and the little girls are now getting ready to attend Mamie’s party. Gerturde is enjoying studying the times of Shakespeare and...
Dates:
1874-10-30
Letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1875-01-31
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey. “S” seal pressed into top center of the page.
Gertrude misses her father greatly and wishes he could come home permanently. She feels there is a lack of the “masculine element” with no grown men in the house, and she sometimes wishes they had a thoughtful man around to break the monotony of the “feminine ways of viewing things.” She confesses that she has grown fonder of gentlemen’s society as she has...
Dates:
1875-01-31
Letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1875-03-14
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Philadelphia to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey.
Gertrude has been thinking about her father lately and the constant strain he is under to upkeep the family’s finances. She feels something ought to be done to lower their cost of living, and she suggests moving somewhere with cheaper rent and provisions where they can dress more plainly. While she enjoyed being a bridesmaid and her trip to Boston, she now regrets the expenses involved;...
Dates:
1875-03-14