Benade, William Henry, Rt. Rev. (1816-1905)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1816 - 1905
Found in 41 Collections and/or Records:
Bishop Benade Address at the Laying of the Cornerstone of the Cherry Street Schoolhouse, 1856-09-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Typewritten copy of Bishop Benade’s address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Cherry Street schoolhouse. Benade believes they are beginning a great work as they lay the foundation for building where they will provide spiritual and natural education to their children. He emphasizes the hard work and self-sacrifice that will be required of their relatively few members in order to make this work a success.
Dates:
1856-09-11
Excerpts of letters from William H. Benade to John Pitcairn, 1878
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Typed excerpts of letters from Willaim H. Benade to John Pitcarin, Jr. and Walter C. Childs. 4 pages, double spaced. Contents:
-excerpts of Benade’s letters regarding Professor Lanzone and the purchase of his 1300-piece Egyptian collection for Academy purposes
-excepts also cover the publication of an ancient Egyptian papyrus depicting the Netherworld (an Amduat papyrus) which Benade saw as evidence of New Church ideas regarding the afterlife and the Ancient Church in Egypt ...
Dates:
1878
Letter from Benjamin Fisher Glenn to John Pitcairn, 1867-05-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Letter from B. F. Glenn at 1700 Green Street, Philadelphia to J. Pitcairn.
Glenn plans to travel with his daughter Mary to attend Convention in Cincinnati. As he does not have much experience traveling, he hopes to convince J. Pitcairn to join them, or if not, to give them recommendations regarding route and arrangements. Glenn reports that they are getting along pleasantly in Church matters and that “the storm is over and past.” He writes that things are also going well with their...
Dates:
1867-05-19
Letter from Benjamin Fisher Glenn to Mary Aitken Glenn I, 1875-08-24
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Benjamin F. Glenn at 236 South 8th Steet, Philadelphia to his wife, Mary Aitken Glenn I.
B. F. Glenn has received a telegram from their son Robert telling him not to come down because the mosquitoes are too bad. He is very sorry to think of them being tortured by the “iniquitous” “long nosed pests” and worries the mosquitos will counterbalance the good effects of the sea air. He recommends they return home early if the “land breeze” prevails and things do not improve....
Dates:
1875-08-24
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 Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1877-12-07
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Frank Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitcairn, Jr. in Oil City, PA. “Pelican Mill” letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents:
-according to Artemas, Pitcairn has sailed to America; will be in Oil City for 7-10 days
-Report on Pelican Mill: storms, ore supply issues, and equipment breakdowns have caused delays; net profit over last two months about half of what was expected; mill still turning a profit while running at half...
Dates:
1877-12-07
Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1877-12-20
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Frank Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitcairn, Jr. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places. Contents:
-Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 11th received
-Pitcairn getting out of business with V. P. & Co. is good thing; will free mind to enjoy travel
-Ballou hopes to depart for trip East on the 5th proximo (Jan. 5th)
-Pelican Mining Co. is attempting to sell Pelican Mill for $40,000; if sold, Ballou will have to give up Mill at 60 days...
Dates:
1877-12-20
Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1878-01-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Franklin Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitciarn Jr. 2 pages, double-sided. Contents:
-Snider commenced efforts to block merger of Dives & Pelican Companies; Ballou made needed repairs on Pelican Mill; merger deal reached sooner than expected; company will repossess Mill if/when stock is sold; Ballou now short of cash but will start turning profit again soon
-trip East postponed; letters should be sent to W. C. Childs & Co. who will...
Dates:
1878-01-19
Letter from Mary Dover to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-09-17
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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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
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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
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