Benade, William Henry, Rt. Rev. (1816-1905)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1816 - 1905
Found in 9 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
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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 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 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 L. Y. Pendleton to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-02-24
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 2 pages, double sided.Contents:
-letter of Feb. 20th received
-poor financial state of Chicago society; main supporter, Mr. Nelson, has fallen on hard times; potential implications for June 19th celebrations & W. F. Pendleton’s attendance at Conference, Convention, & Academy meetings
-inquiries about Starkey family (Cara, Dora, George, Pauline)
-will Mr. (J. P.) Stuart continue...
Dates:
1878-02-24
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, 1878-03-16
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Lansingburg (Lansingburgh?) to John Pitcairn, Jr. 2 pages, double-sided. “W.C.C” crested letterhead. Contents:
-Childs en route home following 6-week stay in Phila
-General (J. P. Stuart) moved to Phila. to be closer to school
-3rd no. of the serial (Words for the New Church) nearly ready for “Editorial Committee”
-Childs’ trip to Boston: invited to attend Magazine Club meeting; Samuel Warren presented critical paper on 2nd no. of...
Dates:
1878-03-16
Letter from Walter C. Childs to unknown recipient , 1878-07-05
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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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 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
Pamphlet on Officers and Committees of the General Convention 1868-1869, 1868
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Typed pamphlet listing officers, committees, and "Matters specially referred to standing committees" of the General Convention for 1868-1869.
Names mentioned: John C. Ager, James P. Baxter, William H. Benade, Mr. Boericke, Arthur O. Brickman, Glendy Burke, Edwin Burnham, Lyman S. Burnham, C. Louis Carriere, Horace P. Chandler, John C. Chatterton, William C. Church, G. Woolworth Colton, Rev. Willard G. Day, Rev. Samuel F. Dike, C. T. Dunham, Oliver Dyer, Oliver Eldridge, W. A. Fleck, Jabez...
Dates:
1868
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