Travel
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 149 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1875-12-28
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in Woodside, Ca to her mother, Caira Skelton Starkey.
Paul does not want her mother to write when her eyes hurt, but she hopes her mother will ask one of the children to write on her behalf, as Paul gets homesick when she doesn’t hear from home for more than a week at a time. Although she agrees with her mother that she is of little use to Aunt Em, she explains that there is not much for her and Addie to do besides the sewing because Sam...
Dates:
1875-12-28
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1876-02-27
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in San Francisco, CA to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey. Seal pressed into the upper lefthand corner reads “CAREW,” surrounded by a laurel wreath.Contents:
-Pauline’s spiritual struggles & regeneration
-David visited Woodside; Pauline accompanied him home to San F.; Mrs. Farwell wants Pauline to stay with them until she goes back east
-Pauline’s & David’s relationship: treats her with respect & kindness like a...
Dates:
1876-02-27
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1876-03-31
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey.Contents:
-possibility of traveling east with Miss Chapin; she can leave as early as 3 days or can wait up to 2 months; Aunt Em suggests sharing a room to save money
-rumor of discounted tickets for Centennial celebration; Starkey should inquire about this in Washington
-Centennial pictures arrived in good condition
-letter received from GertieNames mentioned:...
Dates:
1876-03-31
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Edward "Ned" Starkey, 1875-07-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline “Paul” Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her brother, Edward “Ned” Starkey. “S” seal pressed into upper lefthand corner.
Paul thinks Ned would enjoy California and wishes he could be there with her. All the animals on the ranch respond to their names, and the dogs, cats, and chickens all eat out of the same dish without any fuss. They have not gone horseback riding yet because Addie has had a sore throat and Paul doesn’t have a riding skirt. However Addie is...
Dates:
1875-07-11
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to George G. Starkey, 1875-07-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in Woodside, Ca to her brother, George G. Starkey. “S” seal pressed into upper lefthand corner.
Paul appreciated receiving Goerge’s letter with illustrations upon her arrival in California. She has now seen sage brush, antelopes, prairie dogs, and a bear. Aunt Em seems pleased that her niece travelled across the country with the family of Senator Sargent. Paul enjoyed the Sargent’s company very much; Ella Sargent is “pretty, and full or...
Dates:
1875-07-11
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to George G. Starkey, 1875-03-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paulie" Starkey Wells in Woodside, Ca to her brother, "Dear old Georgie Boy."
Although the letter is dated 1875, context clues indicate it was very almost certainly written in 1876.
Paulie received a letter from their father yesterday instructing her to figure out how much the travel home will cost. He will send the money, and she may return home at the first opportunity. Uncle Robert will find out the information tomorrow in ‘Frisco. She doesn’t know...
Dates:
1875-03-19
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to George G. Starkey, 1876-01-09
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her brother, George G. Starkey. Seal pressed into the upper lefthand corner reads “CAREW” in the center, surrounded by a laurel wreath.Contents:
-George must write more
-David/Davie leaving for San Francisco to book-keep for his step-father; will be missed
-visit from Bixbie, one of the Froment’s teamsters
-amusement watching Bixbie and White yoke 10 oxen
-Bixbie going to Wis. after his wife in a few days...
Dates:
1876-01-09
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1876-03-02
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in San Francisco, CA to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into the upper lefthand corner with the word “Huntington” over a building facade.Contents:
-Paul visiting Farwells in San Francisco, will return to Woodside on Saturday
-Davie in love with Paul; potential marriage depends on his acceptance of New Church doctrines
-White also in love with Paul; would try to win her if he was rich
-Paul & Davie...
Dates:
1876-03-02
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875-06-20
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Pauline “Paul” Starkey Wells in Washington, D. C. to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “S” seal pressed into upper lefthand corner. Contents:
-arrived in Washington with Mother & Father
-helped Dr. & Mrs. Hatch with chores
-visited Capitol building & went to top of dome; very impressive
-saw 2 new pictures by Moran of Yellowstone
-visited with Mrs. Sargent & Mr. Hitz
-forgot neckties; will Gertrude send them?
-Gip the dog belongs to...
Dates:
1875-06-20
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875-08-27
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Pauline “Paul” Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “S” seal pressed into upper lefthand corner. Letter severely faded in places. Contents:
-doesn’t know why last letter to George was unsatisfactory
-descriptions of Antoine & Mike (unflattering)
-where is Gertie Peirce? travel plan is worthy of consideration
-eating grapes, pears, & peaches with Aunt Em
-Mr. Smith’s mare, Pet, temporarily staying on Tripp’s...
Dates:
1875-08-27