Cairnwood
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Bryn Athyn Historic District
Collection — Box 1 box
Identifier: RG.05
Scope and Contents
The collection contains promotional and informational literature about the Bryn Athyn Historic District, as well as information provided by the Historic Distric Council. The collection includes photographs, posters, brochures and news articles.
Dates:
Created: 2009; Other: Majority of material found in 2009; Other: Date acquired: 20090418
Bryn Athyn Historic District Research Collection
Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: Mss.008
Abstract
The Bryn Athyn Historic District Research Collection is developed for the purpose of, and as a byproduct of, research performed in support of the various entities that make up the Bryn Athyn Historic Landmark District. This collection is active and related to, but not part of, the original collections in the Glencairn Museum Archives.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1961 - 2018
John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss.001
Scope and Contents
The John & Gertrude Pitcairn papers contain correspondence, diaries, notebooks, ledgers and memorabilia pertaining to the personal, public and business life of John and Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. This includes correspondence regarding the Swedenborgian Church, the Academy of the New Church, Cairnwood Estate, Cairnwood Farms, the Anti-Vaccination movement, homeopathy and the iron, coal, gas, oil and railroad industry. The collection also contains a large accumulation of personal items...
Dates:
Created: 1855-1917; Other: Majority of material found in 1865-1916; Other: Date acquired: 19800101