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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1921-03-10
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada.
Pendleton acknowledges Alden's last letter. Pendleton is happy to be able to accomodate the Kitchener Society with Assembly dates, but is disappointed that this means he will not be able to stop over and preach in Toronto. He asks if it would be possible for him to stop in Toronto and deliver and evening lecture on his way back from Kitchener. If it would be more convenient, he could deliver a lecture on his way to...
Dates:
1921-03-10
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1929-11-13
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia.
Pendleton received Morse’s last two letters upon his return from an extended visit to Europe and South Africa. He notes that Rennels has informed Morse of the dates of the next Assembly, and he looks forward to having Miss Taylor in Bryn Athyn for the occasion. Pendleton was unaware that Ormond Odhner had interest in studying for the ministry. His brother, Philip Odhner, is currently in theological school and shows...
Dates:
1929-11-13
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1927-10-05
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton is sympathetic to the difficulties Tilson is facing in London; Pendleton faced similar difficulties early in his work in Chicago and Glenview. He recommends outsourcing labor to Church councils. While the invitation to host the General Assembly in London was officially issued by the Burton Road society, Pendleton thinks it would be in order for Mr. Gyllenhaal and the Colchester society to assist in this...
Dates:
1927-10-05
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1920-06-30
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland.
Pendleton acknowledges Pitcairn’s letter of May 23rd. Pitcairn has proposed sending a “Fingo” man from Cape Colony to attend theological school in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton advises Pitcairn to spend more time getting to know this man before paying to send him to Bryn Athyn. The Council meetings in Bryn Athyn have come to an end. They were quite successful overall, and it is now being suggested that the Church hold...
Dates:
1920-06-30
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1920-10-05
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Durban, Natal, S.A.
Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter of August 24th. Pendleton is grateful for Pitcairn’s presence in Durban as they await the arrival of the new paster, Hugo (Odhner). Mr. Brown has forwarded several Sesutu translations of Liturgy portions which Pendleton will show to Basuto theological student George Mokoena. Pendleton reflects on Brown’s general situation: He seems well suited to the work in Basutoland,...
Dates:
1920-10-05
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1922-03-20
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland.
Pendleton acknowledges Pitcairn’s letter of Jan 28th. Pendleton is unsure of when Pitcairn intends departing South Africa for his visit to Bryn Athyn, and he wonders if this letter will arrive in time. Pendleton writes that John Jiyana will be welcomed at the theological school next year, but he suggests that Jiyana will need special housing accommodations outside the dormitory. Pendleton thinks Pitcairn made...
Dates:
1922-03-20
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1925-03-11
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn.
Pendleton reports on the progress of the two African students in the Bryn Athyn theological school. He discusses a recent incident involving an article written by one of the students, John Jiyana:
“I have not yet been able to get the article written by John, and my only definite knowledge of its contents is drawn from your letter to him, in which you refer to certain features of its contents. The effect was to make me doubt the...
Dates:
1925-03-11
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris, 1915-09-24
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Arbutus, MD, USA.
Pendleton assures Harris that, should Harris decide to take on the responsibility of ministering to the Abington New Church group several times per year, the Church will arrange to have someone fill his pulpit in Arbutus while he is away. Pendleton presumes that Mr. Doering has been in touch with Harris to inform him that the Board of Directors has granted his (Harris’) daughter a “Normal scholarship” to attend...
Dates:
1915-09-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris, 1923-09-15
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA.
Pendleton apologizes that he will not be able to visit Arbutus on the date that Harris suggests; Pendleton’s time is filled with engagements until he arrives home in early November from his trip west. The Consistory has considered the matter, and they suggest that either they send a member of the Consistory to Arbutus to serve as the Bishop’s representative, or Pendleton himself can attend sometime in...
Dates:
1923-09-15
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish , 1914-05-19
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Middleport, OH, USA.
Pendleton will soon be out of quarantine and will travel to Middleport and Cincinnati if desired. Pendleton reports that the Board of Directors is considering Gladish’s application for a teaching position in the Academy schools. Pendleton would like to discuss future provisions for the Middleport Society and writes that every effort should be made to sustain the work of the Church there.
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Dates:
1914-05-19
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