Scope and Contents 22 handwritten journal pages dated 1/1/1877 – 1/15/1979. First 16 pages written by Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, covering early developments in the establishment of the Academy (opening 1st Academy society, various conflicts with Convention, social gatherings, etc.), Gertrude’s personal relationships, and Starkey family events including their move from Vineland to Philadelphia, Dr. Starkey’s medical business, and Caira Skelton Starkey’s deteriorating mental state. Large sections occasionally...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Evelyn E. Plummer to William H. Benade. Undated, filed under 1878. Half page, double-sided.Contents: -explanation of disagreement btwn Miss Pitcairn & Mlle. Cheminat: Cheminat runs Institution in French style w/ severe restrictions & regulations (e.g. reads girls’ letters, won’t let them go outside alone, etc.), Pitcairn considers Institution merely boarding house where she & nieces take a few lessons; Pitcairn indignant that Cheminat has...