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Typewritten copy of Bishop Benade’s address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Cherry Street schoolhouse. Benade believes they are beginning a great work as they lay the foundation for building where they will provide spiritual and natural education to their children. He emphasizes the hard work and self-sacrifice that will be required of their relatively few members in order to make this work a success.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents: -potential for Starkey’s Sunday School class to grow -Respiratory symptoms; Starkey has succumbed to Washington’s “diphtheritic” epidemic, along with others including Judge Kelly and Mr. Kimball -Caira’s improved health -Inquiries regarding Cara’s stay with Mrs. Parkhurst -enclosed $25 check Names mentioned: Judge Kelly,...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents: -Starkey’s depressed state, unknown spiritual causes -Attended Sunday school- stayed for worship but not sermon -Appointed teacher of doctrinal class -Read 3 of 5 sermons that have caused upset in Philadelphia, sees no issue -Dr.’s brother, Fred, has been staying with them -Caira’s improved health -Inquiries regarding Geroge’s...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Dated "Sunday," no month or year. Filed under 1876.Contents: -Caira’s card received; Starkey glad she is relieved of gastric troubles & enjoying home -Starkey missing family, seeing them would have improved his health, though he has recovered significantly since last week -would like to spend few days in Vineland before going to...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Dated "Thursday 27 1876," no month. Contents: -inquires how Caira is getting on at home after time away, whether she has Anne or any other help -“Our Children” address delivered by Starkey at Church social meeting- well received -2 children baptized at meeting -hopes for a letter from home soon -Caira’s and Gertie’s trip to city; successful...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Addressed "Dear Girl Baby." “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead. Starkey received his daughter’s postal along with one from Mamma. As she didn’t mention going home, he supposes his daughter is still “sponging on the Institution.” He comments, “Well that’s right! Get all you can out of them, no matter if you do have to play crazy for it! It will pay!” Starkey recently gave his...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Joseph R. Kendig in Renovo, Pa to John Pitcairn, Jr. in Oil City, Pa. Transcription: “Dr Sir You will please excuse me for coming to you with the request I am about to make, but our needs are urgent. We have started a New Church Sunday school in this place, and have an attendance of from twenty to thirty. We are much in need of books etc. necessary to the running of a Sunday school, and as we meet in a Hall for which we pay rent it takes most of our contributions to...