Pendleton, William Frederic, Rt. Rev. (1845-1927)
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Dates
- Existence: 1845-03-25 - 1927-11-05
Found in 219 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1903-07-21
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton writes that on the previous night, he informed his Council that he had failed to secure the services of either Miss Hanlin or Miss Gilmore for the Pittsburgh school. The Council then considered Miss Lucy Potts, but it was decided that she did not have the necessary skills to govern the school. They discussed Mrs. Hyatt, but it was felt that her care would be too great a burden for the Society to maintain. They...
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1903-07-21
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1903-08-04
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton writes that W.F.P.’s letter recommending Miss Tafel and Miss Sommerville for the teaching position in Pittsburgh arrived too late. Pendleton was called to Middleport last week to officiate the funeral of Mrs. Kenter. Before he left, Dr. Boggess mentioned that Miss Esther may not return to school in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton extended a job offer to Miss Ester which she has now accepted. Pendleton knows W.F.P. would...
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1903-08-04
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1903-09-02
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton requests W.F.P. notify him when the hymns have been published and are ready for delivery; He anticipates the introduction of the hymns to the Pittsburgh society “will not please all” and he is “not disposed to stir in the matter” until they are “ready for action.” Pendleton reports that the Pittsburgh society school has now opened for the year, and he has been encouraged by Miss Esther so far. Pendleton is sorry...
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1903-09-02
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....
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1904-04
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1904-09-21
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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 forwarding W.F.P. a letter from Mr. Gladish with a suggestion for the upcoming Assembly. If W.F.P. approves of Gladish’s suggestion, he should inform Pendleton as soon as possible since the invitations to the Assembly are currently being printed. Pendleton would like to have the first section of the new hymns if they are ready for distribution; Some in his society are against them, but the majority are for...
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1904-09-21
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, 1905-02-16
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton does not know if the teachers' meeting was taken into consideration by the Committee at their last meeting as he was not present. He will bring it up with the Committee as soon as possible, but he doubts that they will be intimidated by the prospect of an 8-day session. Pendleton reports that he met with Keep, who seems to be getting along well; As far as Pendleton knows, there have been no startling...
Dates:
1905-02-16
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1905-03-07
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
At the last Committee meeting in Pittsburgh, all were in favor of inviting the teachers as well as the ministers and other church officers to assemble in Pittsburgh in June. Pendleton was shocked to learn that Eleora and Wertha had caught scarlet fever, just as it seemed spread of the disease was slowing. Pendleton recently helped Mrs. Carpenter nurse Paul and Jessie through the fever as well, though he was unaware at the...
Dates:
1905-03-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1905-04-22
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton hopes W.F.P. will agree to preach in Pittsburgh on the Sunday between the Ministers Council and the Teachers Meeting. The Pittsburgh Society is looking forward to the upcoming meetings, and they are hoping for a large turnout from Bryn Athyn. Pendleton had been preparing a paper on “The Son of Man and The Son of God,” but he has now decided against presenting a paper as he will be hosting the meetings. Pendleton...
Dates:
1905-04-22
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1905-04-27
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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 an application from Walter Brickman for the position of teacher in the Pittsburgh school. Pendleton asks W.F.P. for advice as to Brickman’s qualifications and his thoughts about employing a male teacher instead of a female teacher. Pendleton will also write to Homer (Synnestvedt) as Brickman has recently been working under him. Stating his personal opinion, Pendleton writes, “While my own view has...
Dates:
1905-04-27
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