Benade, William Henry, Rt. Rev. (1816-1905)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1816 - 1905
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
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 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 N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1916-09-14
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of May 30th but has still not received a report of his trip to Basutoland; Pendleton requests this report. Pendleton would like to confirm that Gyllenhaal received Pendleton’s letter of July 12th along with the $150 forwarded by Mr. Alden for travel expenses to Basutoland. Pendleton has received Mr. and Mrs. Braby’s membership applications, and the Church...
Dates:
1916-09-14
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley. "Hotel Edward" stationary. No Date. Typed copy by Freda Pendleton attached.
On his return to Durban from Basutoland, Pendleton received Ottley’s letters of Feb. 8th and March 6th. In Basutoland, Pendleton baptized 20 “natives” and ordained 4. Pendleton discusses Mr. Tilson’s independent New Church society and what would happen to it if he died. Pendleton believes it will ultimately join either the Conference Church or the...
Dates:
1890 - 1937
Letter from Rev. W. H. Benade to the Committee of Seven for Translating the Sacred Scriptures , 1876-12-01
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Typed letter from W. H. Benade to potential members of the Committee of Seven, appointed by the Committee on Ecclesiastical Affairs of the General Convention of the New Church in America at the meeting held in Philadelphia on June 13th, 1876. "Dec. 1st 1876" written in pencil on upper righthand corner of the first page.
The Committee's purpose is to create a new translation of the Sacred Scriptures, and in this work, they will confer with the New Church Bible Society of England and with...
Dates:
1876-12-01
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1877-07-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA addressed to “My dear Boys” (John Pitcairn, Jr. and possibly W. H. Benade?). “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher.Contents:
-2 Sundays have passed since “Boys” departed
-Vettering doing well
-new medal arrived; decided improvement; Childs will alter few minor details when in Phila. with the General (Stuart)
-copy of C. L. (?) that they have is missing pages from the Miscellaneous Observations...
Dates:
1877-07-11
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1877-10-12
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr. “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher.Contents:
-friend Wilson King, consul at Bremen, departed yesterday after summer vacation; invites Pitcairn & Benade to stop over in Bremen; convenient stop near to Holland
-Pitcairn’s mother quite ill with bronchitis; Alec & Dr. Cowley say she is recovering and may be out of bed in a week
-Pendleton called to Chicago; stayed...
Dates:
1877-10-12
Letter from William H. Benade to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-04-03
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from William H. Benade in Cairo, Egypt to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. Fragile condition.Contents:
-Gertrude’s complaint on behalf of the Academical sisterhood regarding tyrannical actions of the Academy vice has been noted; Gods of Egypt have sentenced the offender to write three 12-page letters to “the recipient of the goodwill of the sisterhood”
-appreciation for Gertrude’s account of meeting at Mr. Beoricke’s; gratefully for any news of...
Dates:
1878-04-03
Letter from William Henry Benade to John Pitcairn, 1874-06-09
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from William Henry Benade in Allegheny City, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr.
Benade inquires about Pitcairn and Childs' travel abroad, wondering if they have been converted by the Catholic pilgrims and encouraging Pitcairn to “keep down the corks” so as not to drink himself to death by bringing about a case of spontaneous combustion. At home, all is well. Frank has moved into the cottage behind the bridge and is charmed by the spring. The prospect of Benade joining them in...
Dates:
1874-06-09
Letter from William Henry Benade to John Pitcairn, 1874-08-22
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from William Henry Benade in Allegheny City, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr.
Benade has received Pitcairn’s letter of June 29th. With the Professor (R. L. Tafel) as their guide, they can’t help but have a good time, especially as Pitcairn will be able to able to offload some responsibility for M.Z. (Methustikos Zephuros, i.e., Walter C. Childs). If they found “bright inspiration” on the “shores of perfidious Albion,” Benade knows they have met with his friends Mr. Warren and Mr....
Dates:
1874-08-22
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