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Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Cara Starkey Glenn

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Identifier: Sub-Series 1

Scope and Contents

Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey to his daughter, Cara Starkey Glenn, at 1638 Green St., Philadelphia. Some words obscured due to damage. Dated "Monday Eve," no month or year. Filed under 1876. Transcription: “Dear Cara: I wrote a letter to Mamma yesterday. I haven’t much to say now: only that I am well & in good spirits. Tell Gertie that Edith Abel was at Mrs. Hatches today. I think she is to sing on Thursday in Baltimore. I wonder how you are getting on! (?) Do you prac… …well in your music? (?) And do you get any other lessons? How do the dolls like th… ca…iage … ? (?) Write me a letter. Good bye, Papa" Names mentioned: Gertie (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn), Edith Abel, Mrs. Hatch Places mentioned: Baltimore

Dates

  • 1856 - 1916

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

Contact:
PO Box 757
Bryn Athyn PA 19009-0757 Country Code 0