Pendleton, William Frederic, Rt. Rev. (1845-1927)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1845-03-25 - 1927-11-05
Found in 89 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to friend, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1877-12-27
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary Lawson Young Pendleton at Po. 2 South Sangamon St. Chicago, IL, to “My Dear Sweetheart,” possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Signed “L. Pendleton.” 3 pages, double-sided.Contents:
-M. Pendleton missing Academy friends after moving to Chicago
-wanted to start Hebrew class but no interest; glad Phila. group is progressing well
-Mr. Pendleton’s evenings taken up with doctrinal classes on West Side & North Side; great need for doctrine, but people...
Dates:
1877-12-27
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1903-02-07
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton is in favor of W.F.P.’s decision to come to Chicago if Pendleton receives a call to be Pastor of the Pittsburgh Society. If Pendleton receives the call, he and Beatrice will expect W.F.P.. Pendleton has begun using the new order of service for Friday evening services. The people are happy with it, and it is far beyond anything they have used before. Names mentioned: Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton)
Dates:
1903-02-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1904-04
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton thanks W.F.P. for the appointment and announces the birth of his and Beatrice’s new baby. He discusses Alfred Stroh’s article, “The Natural Sun and Its Three Atmospheres,” which was published in the April issue of New Church Life; Pendleton has previously argued in favor of the position Stroh puts forth in this article, and he believes this view aligns with what is said in the Writings and the Principia....
Dates:
1904-04
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1905-01-23
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton informs W.F.P. that the prospect of inviting the Ministers’ Council and the Executive Committee to meet in Pittsburgh next June was discussed at the annual meeting. All were in favor, and Pendleton feels it will be of great benefit to the society if it can be arranged. It was also proposed at this meeting that they change the way of supporting the school so that it can be offered for free. Pendleton writes that...
Dates:
1905-01-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1906-10-09
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton received the certificate from W.F.P. in plenty of time for his trip to Zanesville. Concerning W.F.P.’s letter about the recent Consistory meeting, Pendleton comments, “. . . as you rightly remark, I have had my say. Certainly I should be ungracious not to be pleased at the attitudes of my fellow members.” Pendleton reports that he is preparing a paper for the District Assembly, but he will have to leave before...
Dates:
1906-10-09
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1907-10-02
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton has received W.F.P.’s letter of Sept. 27th, and he was glad to read that Ora has made a good impression in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton would like a copy of Miss Sophie’s chart as he would find it very useful. Pendleton inquires about W.F.P.’s travel plans for his upcoming visit to Pittsburgh. He comments that the Pittsburgh Society will miss the McQueen family. However, he is glad that the Nelsons were able to offer...
Dates:
1907-10-02
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1908-05-15
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton was quite surprised by the news that Mr. Gladish had consulted with a psychic woman. He theorizes that perhaps the loss of his boy or some other “secret trouble” drove Gladish to seek supernatural guidance. Regarding psychic communication with the spiritual world, Pendleton writes, “It may be that open converse with spirits, even at this day, will be given to some who are ‘in faith’ and do them no harm. Yet we...
Dates:
1908-05-15
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1908-05-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton and his wife request that W.F.P. stop over in Pittsburgh on his way to Glenview to baptize their new baby. Pendleton is happy to report that both Beatrice and the baby appear to be doing well. Names mentioned: Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton)
Dates:
1908-05-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1910-02-07
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
The Erie Society has proposed a plan for inviting Pendleton to hold Sunday worship in Erie four times per year. The matter was discussed by the Pittsburgh Church Committee, and it was not considered very favorably. The Committee would like to know if the Pittsburgh Society will be expected to cover the cost of securing a substitute in Pendleton’s absence, or if the General Church would take on this responsibility....
Dates:
1910-02-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1910-01-25
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton has received W.F.P.’s letter with enclosure from Dr. Cranch inviting Pendleton to visit the Erie Society. Pendleton will write to Cranch directly to determine if Erie would like doctrinal class work, a weekday evening worship, or a Sunday sermon. If they want Pendleton to preach for them on Sunday, he will need to arrange for someone to fill the Pittsburgh pulpit in his absence.
Names mentioned: Dr. (Edward)...
Dates:
1910-01-25
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