Social Life and Customs
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 37 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Edith Abell to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1874-01-22
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Edith Abell at 173 Charles Street, Boston to "Gertie" Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn.
Edith and her family were glad to receive Gertrude’s letter as it relieved them of anxiety as to her fate. Edith is sorry to hear of Gertrude’s severe cold, and she hopes that rest, quiet, and steady warmth will restore her voice so that she can tell her mother and the children of her time in Boston. Edith regrets to report that Mrs. Brown made an appearance with Andrew Webster in tow...
Dates:
1874-01-22
Letter from Emilie Tafel to John Pitcairn, 1875-07-18
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Emilie Tafel at 14 Rothbury Villas, London to John Pitcairn, Jr. Two pages, second page damaged and particularly fragile.
On returning from Birmingham, the Tafel’s received the paper announcing Pitcairn’s safe arrival in New York. They have been expecting a letter from him ever since regarding the rest of his trip to Ireland and voyage home. Rather than wait, Mrs. Tafel has decided to send news and to say again how thankful she and Mr. Tafel are for Pitcairn’s...
Dates:
1875-07-18
Letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1875-04-07
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Typed copy of a letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Philadelphia to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey.
Gerturde received Starkey’s note with arbutus this morning. Paul and Dora looked for arbutus at the Park yesterday, but they think it will be two weeks before it blooms. Gertrude continues to hear good things about her confirmation, and she is very glad she had the service. She reports that their doctrinal class was well attended this morning, and that interest in the Dickens party...
Dates:
1875-04-07
Letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1875
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn at “Home” to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey. Seal of a woman’s profile pressed into upper left corner. Dated “Last day of fall.,” no year. Possibly 1873/1874, filed under 1875.
The family is comfortable, though Mother has a cough and Carrie is ill. “Em” was in for tea this afternoon after taking the oxygen, and she was “all excitement” at the idea of Gertrude going to Boston. After going through the expenses involved (cashmere dress, hat,...
Dates:
1875
Letter from Hannah (surname unknown) to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1877-07-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Hannah (surname unknown) in Newtonville to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double sided. Contents:
-everyone has a right to their own views; why should difference of ideas affect Hannah & Gertrude’s old friendship, as long as they both live good lives?; Gertrude’s new friends seem to be “in the ascendency”
-Hannah happy in her work; has 102 children to live for
-baby Edith christened as “Edith Gertrude” last week
-Wilfred always climbing &...
Dates:
1877-07-11
Letter from J. P. Worrell to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1873-12-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Letter from J. P. Worrell in Terre Houte, Indiana to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn.
Worrel writes to Gertrude for reassurance that he was not too forward in asking permission to write to her during his last visit. Although his motives are worthy, he was hesitant to ask for fear that he might be rebuked or bring her embarrassment. He writes, “No encouragement had been received to lead me to hope that you could feel any interest in me, and I acted solely from a desire to know if possible better a...
Dates:
1873-12-19
Letter from Mary A. Burnham to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-12-08
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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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...
Dates:
1878-12-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eugene Schreck
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eugene Schreck. No Date, circa 1892/1893 CE.
Text: “After consulting with Mr. Bostock in regard to reports, news notes etc from the Emmanuel Society to the “Life” I decided to ask Mr. Alvin Nelson to write them for us and send them to the Life monthly. He will send you general society news, but all communications concerning the Schools will be written by either Mr. Bostock or myself – That is, all communications concerning our work, its...
Dates:
1890 - 1937
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1932-02-15
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Jan. 12th with enclosed annual report for 1931. Pendleton gives Baeckstrom a report of the Mid-year meetings which have just ended; Most of the time was spent discussing the question of marriages, i.e., whether or not ministers should marry people of two different religions. The Writings do not support these marriages, and Pendleton proposed this question “in order...
Dates:
1932-02-15
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 2024-12-01
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 22nd and enclosed baptismal records of two girls from the Sunday school. Pendleton tells Baeckstrom about their night at Mrs. Carpenter’s; It was "a delightful gathering in memory of our visit to Sweden, everything served after the Swedish manner in so far as possible. There were frequent “skoals” so you can imagine we had a good time.” Pendleton may travel to...
Dates:
2024-12-01