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The collection contains records and material related to the Borough of Bryn Athyn (official government) .  Bryn Athyn began as a village in the last decade of the 19th century, eventually receiving  borough status in 1916.  This collection contains early records of the Village Association, and some government records deposited by the Borough (very few).

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, “Pat’s Day” 1876.Contents: -poor weather for the “Wearing of the Green” march in Washington -Starkey household now lacks a servant; Starkey suggests jobs to be covered by each of the children -Advises consultation with Mr. Perry or Mr. Malcolm regarding the vegetable garden -Miss Pollock visited today, said she received a letter from...

Scope and Contents Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey in Vineland, N.J. Contents: -letters & postal received from Caira, George, & Gertrude -will attend President’s reception with Miss Preston & other lady -recovered from cold -did Caira receive Starkey’s letter on Saturday? -letter from Mrs. Otis, who went to Califor (California?); sends love, Blanch has gone homeNames mentioned: George (George G....

Scope and Contents Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey in Vineland, N.J. Dated “Monday Nov 1”, no year. Filed under 1876. From context, 1875 may be more likely. Contents: -coupon tickets sent by mail last night -warmly received at Mr. Knight’s Saturday evening -Sunday: attended Church, met friends, went to Centennial grounds, supper at Wallace St., went to 10th St. at 8:30pm, left for car at 10pm -folks at 1323 (street address) “prospering fairly”...

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Handwritten postal card from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey in Vineland, N.J. Dated “Dec 1,” no year. Filed under 1876. From context, 1875 may be more likely.

Contents: -winter coming in like a “fearful tidal wave” -will attend social meeting with Miss S. tonight -feeling sore from labor in V. -the little girls may have $2 apiece for Christmas things

Names mentioned: Miss S. (Solter?) Places mentioned: V. (Vineland)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Washington, D. C. to his daughter, Pauline Stakrey Wells. “G. R. Starkey, M. D.” letterhead.Contents: -Enclosed draft for $175 on Chemical Nat. Bank of N.Y., to be cashed in San Francisco -Paul should telegraph Starkey regarding travel plans by train -Paul should express gratitude to Uncle & Aunt Tripp for hosting her -Starkey regrets Tripps wont be coming to the Centennial celebration -Uncle R. should send $10 to buy stock...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informs W.F.P. that the Pittsburgh Society will likely choose not to have a district Assembly this spring as there are several other society events already scheduled. Mr. Macbeth would like to hold a special Society Supper in March to discuss matters of local interest, and it is hoped that W.F.P. will attend. Names mentioned: Mr. (George) Macbeth, Ora (Pendleton)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton is preparing for his ordination at the upcoming District Assembly. He will have his declaration of principles ready, and he has been given a robe and stole by Mrs. Bostock. Pendleton hopes both Alfred (Acton) and Homer (Synnestvedt) will be present. Although the Philosophy Club has recently depleted its budget with contributions to the Society’s building operations, they hope to raise enough money to bring in...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming Ministers’ Meetings. The people of his society would like to have a banquet, either on the Thursday or Friday of the meetings. Pendleton has heard a rumor that W.F.P. is considering having a “Benade Day,” and he wonders if the banquet might be used for this purpose. As several Executive Committee members will depart on Friday, Pendleton suggests that Thursday will be...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No date. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming Pittsburgh Assembly. He has been assuming that W.F.P. will preach on the Assembly Sunday, but he has had no confirmation of this. In case W.F.P. is unwilling to preach, Pendleton requests that W.F.P. assign a visiting minister to fill the pulpit. There is a banquet planned for the Friday night which will include a musical program and time for speeches and addresses. It...