Pitcairn, Theodore, Rev. (1893-1973)
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Dates
- Existence: 1893 - 1973
Found in 168 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1936-02-26
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France.
Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter with news that he intends to return to pastoral work in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton is glad Pitcairn will return, but he wishes Pitcairn could make an additional “interim trip” to attend the spring Ministers’ Council meeting. There are also certain questions regarding the future of the South African Mission for which Pitcairn’s...
Dates:
1936-02-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1936-03-23
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France. Text: “While regretting the fact that you can not come to Bryn Athyn at this time, I fully understand. In the prospect of seeing both you and Marijke next fall, I am as ever yours, NDP” Names mentioned: Marijke (Maryke Urban Pitcairn)
Dates:
1936-03-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1920-03-25
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland.
Pendleton enjoyed receiving Pitcairn’s letters from Europe, and he is grateful for the financial assistance Pitcairn is offering to provide the Church. Pendleton wrote to Mr. Regamey regarding Pitcairn’s offer to finance Regamey’s two sons coming to Bryn Athyn, and he will inform Pitcairn of the result when Regamey’s response arrives. Pendleton is formulating a plan to host an International Council in Bryn...
Dates:
1920-03-25
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1920-06-30
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland.
Pendleton acknowledges Pitcairn’s letter of May 23rd. Pitcairn has proposed sending a “Fingo” man from Cape Colony to attend theological school in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton advises Pitcairn to spend more time getting to know this man before paying to send him to Bryn Athyn. The Council meetings in Bryn Athyn have come to an end. They were quite successful overall, and it is now being suggested that the Church hold...
Dates:
1920-06-30
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1925-02-14
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn.
Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s last two cablegrams. Elmo Acton will be ordained sometime around the 19th of June this year and will set sail for South Africa afterwards; Pitcairn should expect him in Durban in the latter half of July. Pendleton comments, “I hope that the Durban friends will find him all that they expect, as for myself, my only doubt arises from the consideration of his youth and inexperience.” Pendleton has...
Dates:
1925-02-14
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1925-11-16
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Pendleton elaborates on the cable he sent to Pitcairn asking for assistance in Bryn Athyn. George (DeCharms)’s health is failing and, after consultation with Raymond (Pitcairn), it was decided that someone should be sent for to relieve DeCharms of his responsibilities. Pendleton does not know if Pitcairn is willing or able to leave his position in South Africa, but he thought Pitcairn should be...
Dates:
1925-11-16
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1932-04-23
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France. Raymond Pitcairn has agreed to serve as a member of the South African Committee. Pendleton writes, “His agreement to serve will, I think, be as pleasing to you as to us.”
Dates:
1932-04-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Victor J. Gladish, 1932
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Victor J. Gladish in Colchester, England.
Pendleton reports that Gladish’s letter of Nov. 24th was placed before the Board of Directors, and they appreciated the suggestions made by the Colchester Board of Finance; The remittances to England will be adjusted in accordance with these suggestions. Pendleton wishes Gladish could attend the midyear meetings in Bryn Athyn; Theodore Pitcairn, Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer, and Elmo Acton will all be in attendance,...
Dates:
1932
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell, 1918-03-30
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA.
Pendleton acknowledges Caldwell’s letter of March 28th in which he agrees take up a position in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton does not think George DeCharms will leave Bryn Athyn for Glenview to accept the call of the Immanuel Church, so he advises that the Council also decide on a second choice. Pendleton would like to have Caldwell in Bryn Athyn as soon as possible, but Caldwell’s move depends on when the Immanuel...
Dates:
1918-03-30
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell, 1918-04-05
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA.
Pendleton acknowledges Caldwell’s letter of April 2nd. Pendleton remarks that while his last letter was not intended to increase the desire of the Immanuel Church Council to have George DeCharms, the Council’s wishes must be respected, and so Pendleton will include DeCharms’ name among the nominees. Pendleton is glad to hear Caldwell will come to Bryn Athyn on May 1st. In the interim between a pastor leaving...
Dates:
1918-04-05