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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1913-03-03
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton was glad to learn of W.F.P.’s upcoming visit to Pittsburgh in May, and he hopes W.F.P. will arrange to preach for them. Pittsburgh will not be closing its Church this summer in order to provide continued work for the theological students. Pendleton has booked second cabin passage for himself and Beatrice on the Oceanic from New York to Southampton. He has been having trouble booking return passage as they are...
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1913-03-03
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1923-09-19
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Fordingbridge, England.
Pendleton was sorry to learn in Bjorck’s letter of August 11th that his health has not been improving as rapidly as hoped; Pendleton hopes Bjorck’s trip to Span will prove beneficial. Pendleton is encouraged by Bjorck’s report of the recent British Assembly. Pendleton finds Bjorck’s paper interesting and thinks it will appeal to the spiritually reflective; Mr. Caldwell agrees and will publish it in in the Life....
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1923-09-19
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1929-03-07
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Pendleton finds Bjorck’s letter to Hans Giobel informative; Perhaps Giobel will change his mind in the next several years, and in the meantime, Pendleton will keep the house open for him in Bryn Athyn. In August, Pendleton and his wife will sail from New York and join Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Pitcairn in France on their way to visit the General Church mission in South Africa. Pendleton regrets that Bishop Tilson...
Dates:
1929-03-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1930-06-24
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Woodgreen, Salisbury, England.
The Bryn Athyn Assembly has just ended. Pendleton reports that a variety of views were expressed in the papers read, and while the Church remains unified, he believes that there are “indications on the horizon that we may be approaching a period of temptations.” Pendleton then discusses the Hague position at length. In a discussion with Theodore Pitcairn, Pitcairn admitted to Pendleton that the...
Dates:
1930-06-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner, 1911-01-18
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner.
Pendleton was informed by Walter Faulkner that a photograph of the Atlantic Garden restaurant was taken and sent in time for the Founders’ Day Banquet. Pendleton is enclosing a letter from W. C. C. (Walter C. Childs) which he forgot to return to Odhner with his previous letter. Pendleton is also forwarding a General Church application for Mrs. Null, a long-time member of the Convention Allegheny Society. Pendleton is...
Dates:
1911-01-18
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1930-04-14
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton reports that Iungerich’s impressions of Mr. Pfeiffer and the recent doctrinal developments at the Hague were presented to the Consistory. The Consistory members are skeptical of Pfeiffer’s “new doctrine,” and some even feel that his ideas are tantamount to heresy. Bishop Tilson believes they should come down on Pfeiffer’s ideas in the “good old Academy style,” but Pendleton believes they should...
Dates:
1930-04-14
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1930-06-26
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton finds Iungerich’s comment about the length of the papers read aloud at the Assembly pertinent. Pendleton suggests they might try instituting a strict time limit, but he is doubtful about how well that will work. Pendleton hopes Iungerich’s letter to Mr. Pfeiffer will “call for a modest admission.” He states that the main issue the Church has with Pfeiffer is the tone of authenticity with which...
Dates:
1930-06-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre, 1921-06-16
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium.
Pendleton has received Deltenre’s report. Pendleton hopes to meet Deltenre in London for the upcoming Assembly. After the Assembly, Pendleton plans to visit Brussels and the Hague. Pendleton congratulates Deltenre and his wife on the engagement of their daughter, Marie Louise, to Doron Synnestvedt. Pendleton reports that the schools have closed successfully, despite a difficult year owing absence and sickness in...
Dates:
1921-06-16
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1918-04-17
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letters of Dec. 31st, Jan. 5th, Jan. 10th, and Feb. 1st. Gyllenhaal’s report of his trip to Basutoland was read at a Joint Meeting of the Consistory and Executive Committee; There was much interest in the school Gyllenhaal has established with the help of Mr. Buss. Pendleton informs Gyllenhaal of the death of Rev. (Carl) Odhner. Rev. Will Caldwell will be asked to...
Dates:
1918-04-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1931-05-23
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada.
Pendleton notes the decision of the Toronto Society in reference to a teacher for their school, and he wonders if this means Sylvia (Pemberton?) will still come to the Academy to study. Pendleton hopes to attend the Toronto Assembly next fall. Pendleton agrees that he and Gyllenhaal should arrange a meeting to help Gyllenhaal prepare a statement of the order and organization of the Olivet Church. Mrs. (Viola)...
Dates:
1931-05-23
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