Travel
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 151 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1875-06-20
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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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
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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
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to her Folks, 1875-07-02
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline Starkey Wells in Woodside, Ca to her “folks” at home. “S” seal pressed into upper lefthand corner. Letter cuts off mid-sentence, indicating that a page is missing.
Pauline has finally arrived at her destination in California. She recounts her journey by train across the US, including seeing mountains, trees, prairies, rivers, and a few cities.
Names mentioned: the Sargents, Ella (Sargent)
Places Mentioned: Alleghenies, Chicago, Ind. (Indiana), Ill....
Dates:
1875-07-02
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Morleena (no surname given), 1875-06-23
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline “Paul” Starkey Wells in Washington, D. C. to her “sister,” Morleena (no surname given). No records have been found for a “Morleena Starkey,” indicating Morleena may have been a cousin or close family friend. “S” seal pressed into upper lefthand corner.
Paul departs for the “Far West” this evening. Mother will likely return home tomorrow, so Morleena should be on good behavior. Paul asks Morleena to save the St. Nicholases for her to read when she comes home....
Dates:
1875-06-23
Letter from Pauline Starkey Wells to Theodora Starkey Smith, 1875-07-04
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Pauline “Paul” Starkey Wells in Woodside to her sister, Theodora Starkey Smith. “S” seal pressed into upper lefthand corner.Paul writes about her journey to California and seeing Aunt Em and Uncle Robert’s ranch. By Thursday evening, she felt at home with the Sargents, who invited her to visit them in Washington. Uncle Robet is funny and nice, Addie is unchanged and could benefit from city life, and Aunt Em does not look quite so large, but is still just...
Dates:
1875-07-04
Letter from Rev. Rudolph L. Tafel to John Pitcairn, 1874-11-20
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Rev. Rudolph L. Tafel in London to John Pitcairn Jr.
Tafel hopes J. Pitcairn and W. Childs have arrived safely back in Paris after their long and interesting journey. He and his wife look forward to receiving them in London for a long stay before they return to America. His wife has recovered from an illness, and they are both beginning to feel the “good effects” of the trip through Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. Their time with Pitcairn and Childs has renewed...
Dates:
1874-11-20
Letter from Robert M. Glenn to Benjamin F. Glenn and Mary A. Glenn I, 1870-07-20
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Robert M. Glenn at the Golden Hotel, London, to his parents Benjamin F. Glenn and Mary Aitken Glenn.
R Glenn recounts his visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. The outside was dingy and almost black from smoke. The inside was better but not very grand. Glenn notes the stained glass, 300 ft high dome, the statuary, and the very good boys’ choir. After the service, they went down into the crypt and saw the tomb of the Duke of Wellington, complete with his coronet,...
Dates:
1870-07-20
Letter from Robert M. Glenn to Mary Aitken Glenn I, 1870-07-08
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Robert M. Glenn in London to his mother, Mary Aitken Glenn (1819-1896).
R Glenn writes that he arrived in London after a five-hour carriage ride from Liverpool. He, Ernest, and another New Churchman from New York named William A. Tenney (?) paid extra for a private carriage ride, and they amused themselves with talking, singing, and playing cards. They arrived at Shriley’s Temperance Hotel where they only spent one night because there was “a death-like stillness about...
Dates:
1870-07-08
Letter from Robert M. Glenn to Mary Aitken Glenn I, 1870-07-17
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Robert M. Glenn at Hotel Mirabeau, Paris to his mother, Mary Aitken Glenn (1819-1896).
R Glenn has been greatly enjoying Paris. He describes buildings decorated with busts and carved flower garlands, and streets so smooth and level that riding over them feels like being on velvet carpet. The cabs are very cheap, so he and Ernest have been sightseeing around the city every day. He tells his mother not to worry too much about the war; They wouldn’t even know it existed...
Dates:
1870-07-17
Letter from Robert M. Glenn to Mary Aitken Glenn II, 1870-07-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Robert M. Glenn in Paris, France to his sister, Mary Aitken Glenn (1842-1925). Hotel Mirabeau letterhead.
R Glenn and Ernest are staying at a beautiful hotel in Paris with gardens and a fountain. Although the Parisians are complaining about the heat, Glenn says it’s only been 80 degrees and they haven’t perspired once. Yesterday they both received letters at Dr. Hearmann’s which they read while sitting in the Garden of Tuileries. They also visited the Arc de Triomphe...
Dates:
1870-07-11