Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to her Folks, 1875-07-02
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Pauline Starkey Wells in Woodside, Ca to her “folks” at home. “S” seal pressed into upper lefthand corner. Letter cuts off mid-sentence, indicating that a page is missing. Pauline has finally arrived at her destination in California. She recounts her journey by train across the US, including seeing mountains, trees, prairies, rivers, and a few cities. Names mentioned: the Sargents, Ella (Sargent) Places Mentioned: Alleghenies, Chicago, Ind. (Indiana), Ill. (Illinois), Iowa, Mississippi (river), Missouri (river), Omaha, Neb. (Nebraska), Rocky (mountain), Wasatch mountains, Devil’s Slide, Devil’s Gate
Dates
- 1875-07-02
Conditions Governing Access
Qualified researchers have unrestricted access to this collection
Extent
From the Collection: 15.00 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 3.00 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 25.00 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 6.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository