Pitcairn, Theodore, Rev. (1893-1973)
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Dates
- Existence: 1893 - 1973
Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1928-02-10
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Pendleton has received Bjorck’s letter of Jan. 16th. Pendleton has spoken to Theodore Pitcairn and Pitcairn has agreed to enable Bjorck to have the assistance of Sir Robert Jones. Pitcairn will also write to Bjorck about financial assistance in lieu of a pension. In Bryn Athyn, the mid-year meetings were interesting; Pendleton has chosen to elevate George DeCharms into the third degree of the priesthood....
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1928-02-10
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1930-06-24
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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, 1930-07-19
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Woodgreen, Salisbury, England.
Pendleton was pleased with Bjorck’s letter of July 3rd. Pendleton has always seen the Writings as a rational revelation which can be accessed by a direct approach. The term ‘rational’ includes the spiritual and celestial, as these are the degrees of the natural mind. Pendleton thinks that much of what Pfeiffer says is true, but that the conclusions of his ideas lead to grave consequences for the Church....
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1930-07-19
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1930-08-26
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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. Note: Typed by Stella Campbell.
Pendleton was pleased to receive Bjorck’s last letter and hear that the British Assembly was successful. Pendleton is especially gratified by the stance Bjorck has taken towards the Hague dogmas. While Pendleton agrees that most of the ideas advanced by those advocating for the Hague doctrines are true, he thinks that there is an underlying assumption which should be...
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1930-08-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1929-03-07
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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. Elmo C. Acton, 1929-06-26
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
After the end of school year meetings and a visit to Pittsburgh, Pendleton is making final preparations for his trip to South Africa. Pendleton looks forward to seeing everyone in South Africa again. This will be Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton's frist trip as she did not come with Pendleton to Durban 10 years ago. Eric Ridgeway is back in Philadelphia and has his old job back. The Frazee family has arrived in...
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1929-06-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre, 1924-03-31
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium.
Following Mr. Hussenet’s threat to use the law in Pairs to keep other bodies of the New Church from working there, Pendleton requests that Deltenre make clear to the readers of “La Nouvelle Jerusalem” that the General Church has a policy of fair and open dealings with other bodies of the New Church. However, he does not wish this message to appear as a public rebuke of Mr. Hussenet’s statement, which Pendleton...
Dates:
1924-03-31
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. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1921-06-18
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England.
In his last letter to Gyllenhaal, Pendleton forgot to mention that Theodore Pitcairn would also be accompanying him to France and England along with Raymond (Pitcairn), Ora (Pendleton), Creda (Glenn) and Winfrey (Glenn). Pendleton asks Gyllenhaal to arrange hotel accommodations for them in London for the Assembly. After the Assembly, Pendleton will travel to Stockholm, Sweden. He may also travel to the Hague and...
Dates:
1921-06-18
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1921-06-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England.
The Berengaria has delayed sailing for several days, and Raymond (Pitcairn) has decided to stay home because of his wife’s (Mildred Glenn Pitcairn) health. As a result, Pendleton’s travel plans have been overturned, and he will now be traveling directly to London instead of going to France. After the Assembly, he will depart for Paris, Brussels, the Hague, and Stockholm. He will then return to London for an...
Dates:
1921-06-28