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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1931-04-03
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada.
Pendleton apologizes for not replying sooner; He is recovering from the grippe. Mrs. Duquesne’s membership application has been accepted. Pendleton is pleased that Karl (Alden)’s visit to the Toronto Society was appreciated. Pendleton writes that they “must keep the good fight for New Church education going” as he believes that the success of the Church depends on it. Pendleton notes what Gyllenhaal writes of his...
Dates:
1931-04-03
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1916-09-07
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA.
Pendleton acknowledges Smith’s letter of Sept. 5th. He will be glad to deliver a sermon on the second Sunday of his upcoming trip to Glenview and Chicago, and he would be happy to have Mr. Headsten’s congregation join Sharon Church for the occasion. He notes an air of optimism in Smith’s letter, and he wishes Smith luck in his plans to improve the Sharon Church Society. In Bryn Athyn, they have decided to...
Dates:
1916-09-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1926-03-02
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA.
Pendleton has received Smith’s letter containing an account of his recent visit to Windsor and Detroit. Pendleton thinks Smith’s advice to these societies that they should take time for thorough deliberation was wise. He writes, “We have no intent to foment factional trouble in a Convention society. Only in case there is a definite movement in the direction of the Academy are we interested.” Pendleton looks...
Dates:
1926-03-02
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1921-02-18
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters of Dec. 12th and Jan. 28th. Swedish public opinion on Swedenborg has changed because of a recently published book by Emil Kleen. Pendleton believes the Kleen will be forgotten with time. He writes, “We New Churchmen are accustomed to look deeply into the future for the fruition of our hopes for the Church.” He wishes someone would write an answer to the book which...
Dates:
1921-02-18
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1924-09-20
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Sep. 6th. Pendleton tells Baeckstrom how much he and Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton enjoyed their recent trip to Sweden. Pendleton and his wife have just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and have been gifted a beautiful set of table silverware by their friends. Tore (E. Loven) is now enrolled at the Academy; He is learning English quickly and fitting in with his...
Dates:
1924-09-20
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs, 1925-05-07
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA.
Pendleton has received Heinrichs’ letter of April 14th and was glad to hear that the situation in Denver has become more encouraging. Pendleton hopes that Heinrichs will inspire interest in New Church education during his trip to the Northwest over the summer; The trip will be well worth while if Heinrichs can convince some of the young people to attend school in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton is busy preparing for the end...
Dates:
1925-05-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos, 1928-10-31
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Pendleton received Leonardos’ letter of Sept. 27th on his return from overseeing the district assemblies in Glenview and Pittsburgh. Pendleton informs Leonardos that his son, Henry, appears to be doing well at the Academy and that the membership applications of Mr. da Silva and Mr. Machado have been accepted. Pendleton is pleased by Leonardos’ reports of the society in Rio, especially by the way in which...
Dates:
1928-10-31
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner, 1921-06-07
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Pendleton found Odhner’s last letter regarding the Durban Society and the New Church movement amongst the Zulu people to be very interesting. Pendleton thinks perhaps the church work with the Zulu people shows more promise than previous work done with the Basuto people. Pendleton has heard a rumor, which he hopes is true, that Nolly and Joan Braby will be traveling from South Africa to Bryn Athyn with Mr....
Dates:
1921-06-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner, 1924-06-17
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner.
Pendleton is preparing to depart for Europe with Theodore Pitcairn to visit several New Church societies there. Pendleton confirms that Odhner will accept the call of the Toronto Society and will relocate in January. The current Toronto Pastor, Karl Alden, will be moving to Bryn Athyn at the end of the summer to fill the position of Principle of the Boys Academy and Housemaster of Stuart Hall. Mr. David will fill the Toronto pulpit in the...
Dates:
1924-06-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1916-09-07
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Allentown, PA, USA.
Pendleton writes that Alden's missionary efforts have been very encouraging to everyone back in Bryn Athyn. The prospects for the church in Scranton (PA) look promising, they just need to find a minister who is able to preach there regularly. If Mr. Pool is able to keep the people there interested in the church between episcopal visits, Pendleton thinks they may be able to send a minister from time to time....
Dates:
1916-09-07
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