Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of Oct. 22nd and was glad to read that Waelchli has safely arrived and settled in Cincinnati. Pendleton does not expect Waelchli to be able to take on extensive missionary work when his time will be devoted to other things like conducting regular services. He explains his philosophy of evangelism, writing, “Personally I believe in peaceful and persistent labor within...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters of April 19th and 29th. The Day family is planning a move from Detroit to either Chicago or Glenview, and Pendleton admits that he is always a little disappointed when Church families relocate. In Bryn Athyn, they have just dedicated their new Assembly Hall. Leonard (Gyllenhaal?) provided 300 chairs, but...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton asks if Synnestvedt will address the schools at the Charter Day morning ceremonies in the Cathedral.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton returns Synnestvedt’s girdle and thanks him for allowing him to borrow it. Upon returning home from his episcopal travels, Pendleton found Synnestvedt’s letter with questions regarding Pendleton’s assembly address. He hopes to find the time to answer it soon. Charter Day is approaching, and Pendleton hopes Synnestvedt will be among the visitors they are expecting from Pittsburgh.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Text: “Your welcome letter received. I am glad to hear of Alex’s victory. Give him my congratulations. I hope he will come with you to the Charter Day celebrations, and that you will preach for us here.” Names mentioned: Alex (Lindsay?)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton responds to Tilson’s letter that the Church would be happy to have Bishop Benade’s letter, his doctrinal notes, and his translation of De Verbo. He writes, “Anything connected with him which may serve to throw light upon his life and work should be preserved, and I know of no place better adapted for such preservation than our fireproof library building here in Bryn Athyn.” He believes Bishop Benade will...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Text: “Dear Theo: It is a pleasure to forward to you the enclosed Resolution passed at a recent social gathering of the workers of the Academy, in celebration of Founder’ Day, - - which speaks for itself.”

Scope and Contents The Norman and Sylvia Fesmire Collection contains items of local history interest for boroughs and townships in the Huntingdon Valley, PA area. Specifically,Lower Moreland Township (bulk), Upper Moreland Township, Borough of Hatboro and Borough of Bryn Athyn. A folder list can be found under Arrangement notes. Norman and Sylvia were members of the Penickpacka Historical Society and much of the material was collectied for that purpose. Other items (such as Stained Glass) were of personal...