Academy of the New Church
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 264 Collections and/or Records:
Journal excerpts from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn and Maria C. Hogan, 1877-01-01 - 1879-01-15
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
22 handwritten journal pages dated 1/1/1877 – 1/15/1979. First 16 pages written by Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, covering early developments in the establishment of the Academy (opening 1st Academy society, various conflicts with Convention, social gatherings, etc.), Gertrude’s personal relationships, and Starkey family events including their move from Vineland to Philadelphia, Dr. Starkey’s medical business, and Caira Skelton Starkey’s deteriorating mental state. Large sections occasionally...
Dates:
1877-01-01 - 1879-01-15
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Caira Skelton Starkey, 1877-12-28
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey at Oak Nest, Pittsburgh (home of Walter C. Childs) to his wife, Caira Skelton Starkey. “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. 1 page, double-sided. P.S. and P.P.S. added by Walter C. Childs.Contents:
-Starkey and the General (J. P. Stuart) arrived safely via separate trains in Pittsburgh
-Childs improving, not as melancholy as before, wishes the other 2 boys were there (Pitcairn & Benade?)
-been drinking; General has taken responsibility...
Dates:
1877-12-28
Letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1877-06-12
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey in Philadelphia to his daughter, Pauline Starkey Wells. “Starkey & Palen” letterhead. 1 page, double-sided.Contents:
-letter received from Baby (Gertrude); Paul should go to social meeting and Gertrude will stay at home
-Paul should bring George and make plans to travel with Mr. & Mrs. Pendleton
-Mamma’s health improved; spending day with Mrs. Baker
-caught train just in time; bought 5¢ worth of doughnuts & ate them with...
Dates:
1877-06-12
Letter from Dr. Nathan C. Burnham to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-06-08
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Dr. Nathan C. Burnham in West Newton, Massachusetts to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. “Office Warren Chemical & Mfg. Co.” letterhead. 1 page, double-sided. Contents:
-Gertrude’s letter to Dr. Tuller likely obtained by Mr. McGeorge and shown to Mr. John Worcester & Mr. S. M. Warren
-Mr. Hibbard & Mr. Childs refuted McGeorge charges against the Academy; McGeorge called for examination of letters by Academy members (Gertrude’s father, Mr. Campbell,...
Dates:
1878-06-08
Letter from Mary Dover to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-09-17
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 3 pages, double-sided.Contents:
-letter received with great excitement
-Maria sat in rear train car with “the Boy”; left with eyes bright & face beaming
-very sorry not to be joining Maria on upcoming visit to Starkeys in Philadelphia
-sorry to hear Starkey family has been sick with the chills
-happy to hear that Doctor has returned & Mrs. B. (Burnham?) will be with them soon; happy that...
Dates:
1878-09-17
Letter from Mary Dover to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1878-02-21
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Pauline Starkey Wells. 2 pages, double-sided.Contents:
-excitement over receiving first letter from Academy “sister” correspondent (i.e. Pauline); Maggie received letter from Malvina (Boericke)
-doctrinal reading class at Shady Side
-hopes Pauline can attend Association meeting; wishes all Academy friends could be together in Philadelphia
-friendship w/ Maria (Hogan)
-letter from Mr. John Pitcairn: Pitcairn & Bishop...
Dates:
1878-02-21
Letter from Mary Dover to Pauline Starkey Wells, 1878-07-08
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Pauline Starkey Wells. Dated: “July 8,” no year. Filed under 1878. 3 pages, double-sided. Crest of a rope wrapped around an anchor pressed into upper lefthand corner. Contents:
-remembrances of recent stay with Starkeys in Phila.; will especially miss morning worship, didn’t know such a perfect family existed, enjoyed “Gertie’s” angelic sphere & teaching, sorry she & Maria were so loud- hopefully Gertie & Paul...
Dates:
1878-07-08
Letter from Mary Dover to unknown recipient , 1878
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to unknown recipient, likely Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn or Pauline Starkey Wells. Dated: “Monday Morning,” no day, month, or year. Filed under 1878. 2 pages, double-sided. Crest of a rope wrapped around an anchor pressed into upper lefthand corner. Contents:
-letter received from Mr. P. (Pitcairn?): in New York ready to depart, speaks of happy days in Phila.
-Sunday social event at the Nest (Oaknest) w/ Mr. Childs, Mr. G....
Dates:
1878
Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to friend, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1877-08-30
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary Lawson Young Pendleton, in Barren Hill (? or Banner Hill?), to “My Dear Sweetheart,” possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Signed “L. Pendleton.” 1 page, double-sided. Contents:
-Pendleton missing husband who is away in Chicago for 2 months; wishes she had been left in Vineland instead of alone here in the “Dragon’s mouth”
-settling into new location; multiple families of different backgrounds (Jewish, Bohemian, English), 18 children; feels very...
Dates:
1877-08-30
Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to friend, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1877-12-27
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Mary Lawson Young Pendleton at Po. 2 South Sangamon St. Chicago, IL, to “My Dear Sweetheart,” possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Signed “L. Pendleton.” 3 pages, double-sided.Contents:
-M. Pendleton missing Academy friends after moving to Chicago
-wanted to start Hebrew class but no interest; glad Phila. group is progressing well
-Mr. Pendleton’s evenings taken up with doctrinal classes on West Side & North Side; great need for doctrine, but people...
Dates:
1877-12-27