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