Letter from Mary A. Burnham to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-12-08
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary A. Burnham in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided.
Contents:
-Burnham’s busy visit with Church friends in Pittsburgh; has not yet had alone time to speak with Maria; happy in Maggie’s company day & night
-hoping to hear from home today; if all is well with the Doctor, will go to Chicago; boys would like to go, but can’t depart until after Janet’s betrothal
Names mentioned: Maria (Hogan), Maggie (Pitcairn?), Doctor (N. C. Burnham?), Janet (Pitcairn?)
Places mentioned: Chicago, Ellsworth Ave., Aiken Ave., Shadyside, Pittsburgh
Dates
- 1878-12-08
Creator
- Burnham, Mary Arion Pancoast (1823-1897) (Author, Person)
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
- Hogan, Maria C. (1850-1926) (Associated name)
- Pitcairn, Gertrude (Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn) (1855-1898) (Recipient)
- Social Life and Customs
- Travel
Creator
- Burnham, Mary Arion Pancoast (1823-1897) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bryn Athyn Historic District Archives at Glencairn Museum Repository