Pendleton, William Frederic, Rt. Rev. (1845-1927)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1845-03-25 - 1927-11-05
Found in 242 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Frank Ballou to John Pitcairn, 1878-01-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Franklin Ballou in Georgetown, Colorado, to John Pitciarn Jr. 2 pages, double-sided. Contents:
-Snider commenced efforts to block merger of Dives & Pelican Companies; Ballou made needed repairs on Pelican Mill; merger deal reached sooner than expected; company will repossess Mill if/when stock is sold; Ballou now short of cash but will start turning profit again soon
-trip East postponed; letters should be sent to W. C. Childs & Co. who will...
Dates:
1878-01-19
Letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1875-03-14
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Philadelphia to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey.
Gertrude has been thinking about her father lately and the constant strain he is under to upkeep the family’s finances. She feels something ought to be done to lower their cost of living, and she suggests moving somewhere with cheaper rent and provisions where they can dress more plainly. While she enjoyed being a bridesmaid and her trip to Boston, she now regrets the expenses involved;...
Dates:
1875-03-14
Letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1875-04-01
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Typed copy of a letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn in Philadelphia to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey.
Gertrude has been intending to answer her father’s letter regarding her potential confirmation into the Church, but the family’s time has been taken up by Mrs. P.’s sickness. Mrs. P. still suffers, but she was moved to Mrs. Knight’s yesterday, which Gertrude feels is better for everyone. Mr. Pendleton consulted with Mr. Arthur and saw no objection to performing the confirmation in the...
Dates:
1875-04-01
Letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to Dr. George R. Starkey, 1875-01-31
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn to her father, Dr. George R. Starkey. “S” seal pressed into top center of the page.Gertrude misses her father greatly and wishes he could come home permanently. She feels there is a lack of the “masculine element” with no grown men in the house, and she sometimes wishes they had a thoughtful man around to break the monotony of the “feminine ways of viewing things.” She confesses that she has grown fonder of gentlemen’s society as...
Dates:
1875-01-31
Letter from Hannah (surname unknown) to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1877-06-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Hannah (surname unknown) in Newtonville to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 2 pages, double-sided. Seal pressed into upper lefthand corner. Contents:
-family news: Mother gone to Boston, baby is sweet, Wilfred devoted to baby
-Mrs. Pulsifer’s upcoming annual party; Fred will drive them if the weather is nice
-Gertrude’s new stance regarding works of Swedenborg; does she believe they are on par with the Bible? Hannah disagrees; Swedenborg wrote truth, but works...
Dates:
1877-06-19
Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to friend, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1877-08-30
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary Lawson Young Pendleton, in Barren Hill (? or Banner Hill?), to “My Dear Sweetheart,” possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Signed “L. Pendleton.” 1 page, double-sided. Contents:
-Pendleton missing husband who is away in Chicago for 2 months; wishes she had been left in Vineland instead of alone here in the “Dragon’s mouth”
-settling into new location; multiple families of different backgrounds (Jewish, Bohemian, English), 18 children; feels very...
Dates:
1877-08-30
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, 1901-04-03
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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 yet to receive an official report of the laymen’s meeting, but he has heard that an amount of money was set aside to meet the requirements of the present year. Pendleton was pleasantly surprised by the suggestion in W.F.P.’s last letter that he (Pendleton) relocate to Huntingdon Valley and assist W.F.P. in his work. Pendleton writes, “What ever may be said of my abilities, some such work would be greatly to...
Dates:
1901-04-03
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1901-03-15
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
At their last council meeting, Pendleton presented a report showing that church offerings have decreased by $10 per month over the last six months compared to the previous year. The Manse and the Club house are badly in need money for repairs, and the school is behind in paying Miss Hanlin’s and Mr. Klein’s salaries. Pendleton comments, “The situation, though not altogether unusual with us, proved to be somewhat...
Dates:
1901-03-15
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1901-01-07
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton reports that W.F.P.’s letter was read aloud at the recent special council meeting. This meeting was called to determine whether the Pittsburgh Society would offer to host the next General Assembly. There was a “state of grave discouragement” at W.F.P.’s suggestion not to hold an Assembly in the coming year, as many felt that the Church would soon grow too large for Pittsburgh to host. The council began...
Dates:
1901-01-07
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