Pendleton, William Frederic, Rt. Rev. (1845-1927)
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Dates
- Existence: 1845-03-25 - 1927-11-05
Found in 241 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1913-12-31
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Homer (Synnestvedt) has responded that he would consider a call to the pastorate of the Pittsburgh Society. He will be passing through Pittsburgh on Sunday Jan. 11th and would like to talk the situation over with Pendleton. Pendleton hopes Synnestvedt will be able to come to a decision quickly. Regarding their living situation once they move to Bryn Athyn, Beatrice has written favorably to Pendleton about the Michner...
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1913-12-31
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1914-01-06
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton reports that the Pittsburgh Church Committee unanimously decided to recommend Homer (Synnestvedt) for pastor. W.F.P.’s recommendations will be placed before the Society at a meeting next Friday. Beatrice did not sign for the Michner place while in Bryn Athyn- Mr. Michner told her to consider it rented and that Pendleton could sign the lease when he came to town. However, Pendleton has now received a note stating...
Dates:
1914-01-06
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1914-01-23
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Mr. Doering has written to Pendleton, asking if he would be interesting in teaching 4 classes at the College and Seminary school in the upcoming year. As Pendleton does not yet know the scope of the work W.F.P. has for him in Bryn Athyn, he believes it would be a mistake to take on additional work at this time. Pendleton has just written to Mr. Buss, arranging to write a paper on “natural space” for the July issue of The...
Dates:
1914-01-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date.
Pendleton recollects a conversation he had with W.F.P. concerning evolution and its relationship to Swedenborg’s teachings. Pendleton writes, “At that time I was full of the idea that certain phases of evolution were capable of a profound rendering in the light of the doctrines. But I could never permit that or any other theory to impinge upon the truth of revelation as I understood it. It has also been a belief...
Dates:
1890 - 1937
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date.
Pendleton reminds W.F.P. of the invitation from the Pittsburgh Society to host the Ministers’ Council this year. So far, Pendleton is very pleased with the state of the society and the “warmth with which they receive spiritual instruction.” He reports that the young men of the community come to him of their own accord to learn about Conjugial Love. He believes useful work lies before him in the Pittsburgh...
Dates:
1890 - 1937
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date.
Over the last few days, Pendleton has been questioned repeatedly whether still-born children are “gifted with immortality.” Pendleton has been unable to answer this question, and he wonders if W.F.P. has thoughts on the issue. He writes, “I am aware of the position held by Bishop Benade, but some doubt was cast on it in my mind several years ago by considering certain apparent analogies which the state of life of...
Dates:
1890 - 1937
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton references a conflict involving Alfred S. and the “first Ama” which he feels he does not have enough information to speculate about. He is glad to hear that W.F.P. plans to give a public statement on creation, with a specific focus on the “first Ama.” Names mentioned: Alfred S. (Stroh?)
Dates:
1890 - 1937
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton asks W.F.P. whether the evening council meetings will be open or closed meetings.
Dates:
1890 - 1937
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton comments that W.F.P. took a wise precaution by writing down his notes on special services. He writes, “In case of any disability to you I shall regard your wishes as a bond.” Pendleton and his wife send wishes for a good voyage to W.F.P. and “sister.” Names mentioned: Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton)
Dates:
1890 - 1937
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. “Enclosed you will find the prayer left in the Liturgy. The little volume of 'Posthumous Tracts' makes an excellent text book for a preliminary course in Swedenborg’s Science. It might be used to advantage in school works.”
Dates:
1890 - 1937
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