Pitcairn, Raymond
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1885-1966
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms, 1930-07-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Ashokan, NY, USA. Care of Mr. Raymond Pitcairn.
In response to DeCharms’ letter of July 26th, Pendleton writes that there is no reason DeCharms should return at any date as Pendleton will be in Bryn Athyn all summer and the preaching engagements can be easily taken care of. Pendleton is happy to hear that DeCharms and his wife Fidelia have enjoyed the rest and recreation. He hopes they will stay as long as possible because the...
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1930-07-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms, 1930-07-19
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Ashokan, NY, USA. Care of Mr. Raymond Pitcairn.
Original enclosures: Letter to Bishop Pendleton from Theodore Pitcairn dated June 30th, 1930 and Bishop Pendleton’s reply dated July 19th, 1930.
Pendleton writes that he has been placed in a difficult position by Theodore Pitcairn’s request that Pendleton chose whether he returns to work in Bryn Athyn or not. Pendleton feels that if he tells Pitcairn to return, it will be an...
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1930-07-19
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger, 1917-09-08
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland.
Pendleton has received Barger’s letter of July 14th giving more information about Mr. Fluiter. Pendleton called together members of the Extension Committee, and it was decided that Mr. Pitcairn will pay Fluiter’s traveling expenses so that he may come to the US and study for the ministry in Bryn Athyn. If Fluiter accepts this offer and departs almost immediately, Pendleton thinks he may arrive in time for the...
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1917-09-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger, 1918-02-13
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland.
Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer has finally arrived in Bryn Athyn after being delayed in Holland for months. He has begun his studies in the theological school and has made a very favorable impression. Pendleton hopes arrangements will be made to have his fiancée come to Bryn Athyn as well so that she may study in the college. Pfeiffer has reported that Barger advanced him money while Pfeiffer was waiting for the departure...
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1918-02-13
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger, 1918-07-10
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland.
Pendleton has received Barger’s letter of May 20th in which Barger discusses the will of Miss Emma Helderman. Helderman wishes to leave a sum of money to the Church when she dies, and but there are questions over who should be named the administrator of the will. The Church in Holland is not officially legally recognized, so she may have to name the General Church as the administrator. Pendleton is wary of legal...
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1918-07-10
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger, 1917-08-17
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland.
Pendleton acknowledges Barger’s letter of June 30th in which he discusses the case of a young man, recently converted, who has been doing good work for the Church in Holland. Pendleton believes this young man may be a good candidate for the ministry, if that is what he chooses. Pendleton thinks they would be able to secure the usual theological student stipend for him, but it would not be enough to support his wife...
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1917-08-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1921-06-16
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s recent promising report and letters of Apr. 4th and May 18th. Pendleton is finding it complicated to arrange a trip which includes all the Church’s European societies, but he expects to be in Stockholm the last week of August and the first week in September. Pendleton’s daughter Ora (Pendleton) and Miss Creda Glenn will accompany him to Stockholm, and Pendleton asks Baeckstrom...
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1921-06-16
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1921-06-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton informs Baeckstrom that his ship has been delayed and that Raymond Pitcairn no longer plans to sail to Europe due to his wife’s health. Pendleton will now arrive in Sweden a week later than intended; He will be there for the first two Sundays in September.
Dates:
1921-06-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1923-12-27
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter and report of Dec. 5th. Pendleton notes Baeckstrom’s point about the decline of interest in spiritual mysteries in Sweden over the last few years. Pendleton believes this was to be expected after the end of the war, now that life is getting back to normal. Pendleton foresees the slow and steady growth of the Stockholm Society in the future. Pendleton and his wife...
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1923-12-27
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1921-02-18
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters of Dec. 12th and Jan. 28th. Swedish public opinion on Swedenborg has changed because of a recently published book by Emil Kleen. Pendleton believes Kleen will be forgotten with time. He writes, “We New Churchmen are accustomed to look deeply into the future for the fruition of our hopes for the Church.” He wishes someone would write an answer to the book which would...
Dates:
1921-02-18