Pitcairn, Theodore, Rev. (1893-1973)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1893 - 1973
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1930-04-04
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton informs Iungerich that Bishop DeCharms’ traveling expenses for the Pittsburgh dedication service will be covered by the General Church. Things are busy in Bryn Athyn as they prepare for the dedication of their own new Assembly Hall, but Pendleton will plan to arrive in Pittsburgh the Saturday preceding their dedication. Pendleton writes about his concerns regarding the doctrinal developments...
Dates:
1930-04-04
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet, 1929-07-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet Saint Cloud, Seine et Oise, France.
Pendleton has received Hussenet’s last letter in which Hussenet reports on the 19th of June celebrations in his society and the baptism of several young people. Pendleton was with the Pittsburgh society during June 19th for the laying of the cornerstone of their new church building. Pendleton will soon travel to South Africa with Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Pitcairn. They...
Dates:
1929-07-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1922-02-16
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England.
Pendleton acknowledges Gyllenhaal’s letter of Jan. 19th with enclosed report. Pendleton is pleased that the Colchester society is determined to go forward with their affairs by their own means. Pendleton has received Mr. Tilson’s letter giving details of Mr. Ottley’s death. Pendleton discusses the baptism of African New Church people who practice polygamy. The Consistory has considered passages from the Writings...
Dates:
1922-02-16
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1932-11-30
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada.
Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of Nov. 8th with enclosed membership application for Ernest Zorn. Pendleton approves of Gyllenhaal’s insistence on baptism into the General Church as a requirement for admission to the Toronto Society school. Pendleton is happy to hear that Church attendance in Toronto has increased. Theodore (Pitcairn) arrived back in Bryn Athyn with his family; Pendleton had a...
Dates:
1932-11-30
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1922-02-17
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland.
Pendleton received Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 27th in time for it to be read aloud at the ministers’ council. Pendleton looks forward to Pitcairn’s visit in June; He writes, “I wish you had a flying machine for the return journey. However, for myself, I lack ambition in that respect.” In the Academy schools, the recent expulsion of two college men and probation of three high school boys has helped with...
Dates:
1922-02-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1922-01-14
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland.
Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 2nd. He is relieved that Pitcairn agrees with him on “the marriage question.” He states, “The spiritual law is absolute, Christianity and polygamy cannot be mixed, and no New Church minister should knowingly baptize any one known to be living with more than one woman.” Pendleton would also like to insist on a Christian marriage ceremony, but he does not know...
Dates:
1922-01-14
Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1934-08-30
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland.
Rennels has recently returned from vacation in Maine. She received Pfeiffer’s letter regarding baptism cards and will enclose a number of record cards for him with this letter. She requests Pfeiffer send a record of baptism for Feodor Pitcairn, Theodore Pitcairn’s son. She also confirms that she will give Mr. Caldwell Pfeiffer’s memorandum of the baptism for publication in the...
Dates:
1934-08-30
Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1936-03-03
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France.
Rennels recently received a baptism card from Pitcairn with the names of the four people he baptized on February 17th at Moncourt. Rennels encloses 4 new baptism cards, partially filled out with the names of the four baptized, and asks Pitcairn to complete them to the best of his ability. Rennels explains that it is essential to the...
Dates:
1936-03-03