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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alfred Acton, 1929-03-13
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Alred Acton in Sweden.
Pendleton writes that Leonard (Gyllenhaal?) has sent Acton a check to purchase the papers of Fru Ehrenberg. Pendleton mentions a letter by (John) Clowes which he hopes to acquire for the Academy. There has been a disagreement over who should teach the subject of exposition in Acton's absence. Pendleton favors Hugo (Odhner), but Will Caldwell claims that Acton left the subject for him (Caldwell) to teach. Caldwell will teach it....
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1929-03-13
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alfred Acton, 1929-04-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Alfred Acton in Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter of March 10th and card. Acton wants to purchase two volumes of Suetonius signed by Swedenborg, but Pendleton writes that he already gave Acton an answer about this matter in a previous letter. Pendleton reports that the price of New Church Life for foreign members has been reduced to $3, and that he has sent Acton's translation of Adversaria to Upsala University. Vincent (no surname given) has...
Dates:
1929-04-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1931-04-16
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton reports that George (DeCharms) has read Iungerich’s letter about the situation in Paris; DeCharms will travel to Paris over the summer to gather information on the state of affairs. Pendleton recounts the situation with Miss Kintner in an attempt to correct recent rumors; Miss (Dorothy) Burnham approached Pendleton about Miss Kintner failing to complete her scholarship work. When Pendleton...
Dates:
1931-04-16
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1923-03-23
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Baeckstrom’s letter of Jan. 6th and Society report arrived in time to be included in the February meetings in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton notes that Miss Henriette De Geer has joined the Stockholm Society and the General Church. The February meetings were very useful, especially the joint afternoon sessions of the Ministers’ Council and he General Faculty. Soon they will begin preparations for the General Assembly in...
Dates:
1923-03-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1916-04-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Synnestvedt’s previous letters. He writes that they do not plan to employ Margaret Gyllenhaal as a teacher in Bryn Athyn next year unless Synnestvedt decides not to hire her for the Pittsburgh school. Pendleton discusses Synnestvedt’s reorganizational plan for his pastoral government. When Pendleton was pastor, the government functioned under one committee. He recognizes...
Dates:
1916-04-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1926-02-19
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt. Pendleton acknowledges Synnestvedt’s letters of Feb. 13th and 17th. Pendleton agrees that the General Church will have trouble finding teachers for its schools next year, but he does not have a solution at this time. Both Pittsburgh and Toronto will have teaching positions to fill next year. Back in Bryn Athyn, things are now relatively quiet after the excitement of the February ministers’ meetings.
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1926-02-19
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1928-01-19
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton has just received Synnestvedt’s last letter. He advises Synnestvedt to call a meeting of his pastoral council, followed by a society meeting, and present them with his resignation. If they accept his resignation, Synnestvedt should write to Pendleton to officially accept his offer of a teaching position in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton will then authorize the Pittsburgh society to meet again to decide who...
Dates:
1928-01-19
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1928-03-16
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton advises Synnestvedt regarding the administration of the Pittsburgh Society while they are in the process of selecting a new pastor. Although the majority opinion was in favor of Eldred (Iungerich) at their last meeting, Pendleton warns that Iungerich should not be brought into administrative matters until he has been officially and formally installed. Pendleton asks what the Pittsburgh Pastor’s...
Dates:
1928-03-16
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner, 1928-03-26
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada.
Pendleton officially offers Odhner a teaching position at the Academy with a salary of $3600 per annum. As part of the Academy, Pendleton hopes Odhner will accept the position as Mr. Iungerich’s move to Pittsburgh will leave a wide gap. As Bishop of the General Church, Pendleton is saddened by the prospect of Odhner leaving pastoral work for teaching. Yet he hopes Odhner will continue to preach in Bryn Athyn from...
Dates:
1928-03-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner, 1928-04-02
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada.
Pendleton has received both Odhner’s resignation as pastor of the Olivet Church and his acceptance of the Academy’s offer of a teaching position. Pendleton hopes the Toronto Society will call Mr. (Fred) Gyllenhaal as their next Pastor. Mr. (Alan) Gill has just been called by Kitchener. Pendleton will now officially notify the secretary of the Toronto Society of Odhner’s resignation and request that the Society call...
Dates:
1928-04-02
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