Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1855-04-21 - 1898-03-27
Found in 124 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn , 1876-05-31
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, NJ. Contents:
-Draft won’t be paid without Paul’s endorsement
-Gertude’s health; poor prospects for summer
-no news from the maid, so she is probably doing well
-Starkey will go to the “opening” next week. Will anyone else go?
-beautiful foliage and inquiry regarding the status of Gertude’s plants Names mentioned: Paul (Pauline Starkey...
Dates:
1876-05-31
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn , 1876-01-18
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, NJ.
Contents:
-Gertrude’s letter received
-Starkey knew Mamma had not left the Institution on Saturday because he saw her on Sunday
-if Mamma gets a “certificate of dismissal,” she may go home tomorrow
Places mentioned: the Institution
Dates:
1876-01-18
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-05-21
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn.
Contents:
-Gertrude's and Starkey's parent-child relationship & loving partnership
-Gertrude’s inherited evils from Starkey
-Anticipated spiritual battles now that Gertrude has accepted the ordinances of the Church
-Peace and strength from the Lord following spiritual conflicts
Dates:
1876-05-21
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, NJ. Dated “Thurs. 6th.” No month or year. Filed under 1876.Contents:
-Mamma has not written Starkey since his last visit
-Letter from H.A.P. said Board permitted her to go to Darby
-Miss Pollock visited today and said Mrs. Bluxome died last night
-Starkey hopes children will recover from their coughsNames mentioned: H.A.P., Paul (Pauline...
Dates:
1876
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-03-21
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, NJ.
Contents:
-Starkey accidentally acknowledged Gertrude’s birthday 1 month early
-Letter promised by Gertrude has not arrived
-If Gertrude will “step in now,” Starkey will take her to Thomas’ Concert
-Gertrude should send tickets to 1116 (address)
Names mentioned: Thomas
Places mentioned: 1116 (address)
Dates:
1876-03-21
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-02-02
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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, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.
On receiving Gertrude’s postal, Starkey discovered that he does still have the coupons, though he won’t be taking Gertrude up to Philadelphia again just to carry them back. Gertrude should “Tell Auntie P. to stop a crowing!!!” The wind has been very strong in Washington recently- the streets around one church are chained off because the wind blew...
Dates:
1876-02-02
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn , 1875-04-25
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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, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Oval seal pressed into upper lefthand corner.
Starkey writes Gertrude a birthday letter while getting some much-needed rest on a bright and cool Sunday. He believes she has just entered the most eventful year of her life to date. Having received her first holy Communion, she is now “being initiated into new & most important experiences in life.” The good and truth which the Lord...
Dates:
1875-04-25
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn , 1875-07-15
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.
Starkey informs Gertrude that Louise has gone picnicking today, and so Mama is “alone in her glory.” Mrs. Haines was in yesterday looking somewhat improved, though she didn’t send any word to Auntie P.. Starkey’s aunt, Eunice Jennifer, and her two daughters visited today on their way to Vassalboro after an absence of 21 years. Starkey was introduced to...
Dates:
1875-07-15
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876
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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, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Addressed to “Darling Baby.” Dated “Sunday afternoon.” Filed under 1876.
Starkey has just finished a letter to Pauline and is now writing to Gertrude, telling her to take some medicine. Miss Solter has “ensconced” herself upon Mamma. She is “a good enough girl,” though boring and rather tedious, but Starkey is not ready to forgive her for leaving the old country again. She wrote to...
Dates:
1876
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-01-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Vineland, NJ.Contents:
-Gertrude’s letter received
-Starkey received letter from Mamma saying she feels she must get home (from the Institution)
-Did Gertrude forward Starkey’s letter to Mamma in Vineland?
-Paul wrote to Starkey about her Christmas presents
-Starkey advises that Mamma stay at the Institution as long as she is improvingNames mentioned:...
Dates:
1876-01-11