Pitcairn, Theodore, Rev. (1893-1973)
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Dates
- Existence: 1893 - 1973
Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1930-06-24
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Woodgreen, Salisbury, England.
The Bryn Athyn Assembly has just ended. Pendleton reports that a variety of views were expressed in the papers read, and while the Church remains unified, he believes that there are “indications on the horizon that we may be approaching a period of temptations.” Pendleton then discusses the Hague position at length. In a discussion with Theodore Pitcairn, Pitcairn admitted to Pendleton that the...
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1930-06-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1929-03-07
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Pendleton finds Bjorck’s letter to Hans Giobel informative; Perhaps Giobel will change his mind in the next several years, and in the meantime, Pendleton will keep the house open for him in Bryn Athyn. In August, Pendleton and his wife will sail from New York and join Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Pitcairn in France on their way to visit the General Church mission in South Africa. Pendleton regrets that Bishop...
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1929-03-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1928-11-05
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Pendleton is interested in the potential of Bjorck’s wife’s nephew training for the ministry; If he decides he is interested, a theological class will start next year with two young men about his age. Pendleton is grieved to hear that nothing can be done for Bjorck’s leg, but he is happy that Bjorck may move back to England. Pendleton has not yet had a chance to speak to Mr. (Theodore) Pitcairn about his...
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1928-11-05
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alfred Acton, 1927-09-02
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Alfred Acton. Pendleton wants to grant Acton's request for leave of absence from teaching. After consultation with heads of college and seminary school, Miss (Rita) Buel is able to accomodate the request, but there is resistance from Mr. Iungerich, partly due to Theo (Pitcairn)'s absence. Pendleton suggests Acton meet with Iungerich. Names mentioned: Miss (Rita) Buel, (Eldred) Iungerich, Theodore Pitcairn
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1927-09-02
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton, 1929-03-08
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Pendleton informs Acton that he (Pendleton) and Mrs. Pendleton, along with Rev. Theo Pitcairn and Mrs. (Marijke) Pitcairn, will be visiting South Africa in September. Pendleton hopes to ordain several South African "natives" into the first or second degrees of the priesthood, and he asks for Acton's advice in this matter. Pendleton thinks it may be advisable to ordain Moffat Mcanyana into the second...
Dates:
1929-03-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre, 1920-02-24
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium.
While in South Africa last summer for the admission of the Durban Society into the General Church, Pendleton had the idea of hosting an International Church Council in Bryn Athyn for the purpose of bringing together the leaders of the Academy movement from all around the world. He recently presented this idea to the Consistory and the Executive Committee where it was met with approval. The Council will be held in...
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1920-02-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1916-09-14
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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...
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1916-09-14
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1918-04-17
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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 letters of Dec. 31st, Jan. 5th, Jan. 10th, and Feb. 1st. Gyllenhaal’s report of his trip to Basutoland was read at a Joint Meeting of the Consistory and Executive Committee; There was much interest in the school Gyllenhaal has established with the help of Mr. Buss. Pendleton informs Gyllenhaal of the death of Rev. (Carl) Odhner. Rev. Will Caldwell will be asked to...
Dates:
1918-04-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken , 1916-09-11
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of July 14th and 17th with $2 enclosed from Mme. de Chazal for a subscription to the Life and $3 from Fercken’s society for the revised edition of the Liturgy. Pendleton has read with concern what Fercken writes about the engagement of Miss Hilda Collins and Mr. Nusbaum. Pendleton reports that the automobile missionary trip of Theodore Pitcairn and Karl Alden has...
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1916-09-11
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken, 1916-11-16
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of Sept. 12th and 16th. Regarding Fercken’s confidential communication about M. Pierre de Chazal, Pendleton advises Fercken to “stand quietly but firmly for the dignity and authority of the priesthood.” Pendleton regrets becoming involved in the Nusbaum engagement as nothing is really known in Bryn Athyn except a vague rumor of marital difficulties, and he recommends...
Dates:
1916-11-16