Academy of the New Church
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 264 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Walter C. Childs to Miss Starkey, 1878-05-07
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to “Miss Starkey,” likely Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. “Academy of the New Church, Adventus Domini” letterhead.
Contents:
-will Gerturde form “Committee of Investigation” to find sea-side retreat to serve as Academy summer Head Quarters?
Names mentioned: Academy, Convention
Places mentioned: Pittsburgh
Dates:
1878-05-07
Letter from Walter C. Childs to Miss Starkey, 1878-09-09
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten card from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to “Miss Starkey,” likely Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Double-sided. “Oaknest” crested letterhead. Contents:
-Childs given enclosed letter by Miss Hogan
-“In returning it I cannot forbear expressing pleasure in seeing my own feelings so happily expressed by Mr. Pendleton. They are shared I know by every man and woman in the Academy, and I only trust that you realize one half the sympathy that has been awakened on behalf of...
Dates:
1878-09-09
Letter from Walter C. Childs to unknown recipient, 1878-06-01
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Philadelphia, PA to unknown recipient. Addressed to “Dear Friend.” 1 page, double-sided. "Revere House, Boston" letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents:
-thanks for letter of introduction to Mrs. Webster (?); will take tea with her tomorrow evening
-note from Mr. Warren (?) was handed to the General (J. P. Stuart)
-lots of bosh, not missing much except Academy meetings
-demijohn arrived safely this...
Dates:
1878-06-01
Letter from Walter C. Childs to unknown recipient, 1878-04-09
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA to unknown recipient. Addressed to “My dear Boy.” 1 page, double-sided. “Duquesne Club” letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents:
-thanks for letter; “saints” will have benefit of it next Sunday
-mystery remains unsolved; with Green St. ruled out, suspicion points nowhere in particular
-demijohn, although sunder (?), was full; on suspicion that it contained cologne, Father Vetterling had...
Dates:
1878-04-09
Letter from Walter C. Childs to unknown recipient , 1878-05-16
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to unknown recipient. Addressed “Dear Parent.” 1 page, double-sided. “Academy of the New Church, Adventus Domini” letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places. Contents:
-letter received; sender has omitted name of most important man on Com. (committee?) of June 19th- Dr. Boericke
-since they will meet at Dr. Boericke’s house, Childs has no doubt that “tod” department will be properly supplied
-will discuss...
Dates:
1878-05-16
Letter from Walter C. Childs to unknown recipient , 1878-06-14
Item
Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to unknown recipient. Addressed “Dear Parent.” 1 page, double-sided. “Academy of the New Church, Adventus Domini” letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places. Contents:
-discussing plans for the 19th of June: anniversary meeting must be a success, principle items are the “drinkables, eatables and transportation”
-will invitations be issued to the “saints” (i.e. Academy members) orally or in writing?
-Mr....
Dates:
1878-06-14
Letter from Walter C. Childs to unknown recipient , 1878-07-05
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to unknown recipient. Addressed “Dear Parent.” 1 page, double-sided. “Academy of the New Church, Adventus Domini” letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places. Contents:
-July 3rd letter received; Childs doesn’t write short letters to invite brevity; sender should try writing him a long
-morning mail reminds Childs of old adage “Misfortune never came simply”: Jimmy (?) turning holy New England against them &...
Dates:
1878-07-05
Letter from Walter C. Childs to unknown recipient, 1878-01-01
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to unknown recipient(s). 1 page. “Duquesne Club” letterhead.
Transcription: “A happy new year to all! Every saint absent was remembered this morning between 12 and 2:30.
W.C.C.
In haste.”
Dates:
1878-01-01
Letter from William F. & Mary L. Y. Pendleton to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-12-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from William F. & Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 4 pages, double-sided. Seal with the word “Warren” over dome-roofed building pressed into the upper lefthand corner. Written in 3 stages, dated Dec. 19th, Dec 26th, and Jan. 2nd. Contents:
-Dec 19th (W. F. Pendleton): excitement over possibility of starting Academy Kindergarten
-Chicago young people & Mr. Forrest energized by visit of General & Mr....
Dates:
1878-12-19
Letter from William F. Pendleton to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-08-14
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from William F. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. Contents:
-W. F. Pendleton’s advice on how to handle scandal caused by Gertrude’s letter* within Convention; don’t explain, don’t appeal; Gertrude has the love go the Lord, angels, and “saints” (i.e. Academy members); those outside are dogs, sorcerers, & wordmongers
-circulating letter from Benade on heredity state of foundlings; obtain from Mr. Stuart & send to...
Dates:
1878-08-14