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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1920-01-31

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Alden's letter of Jan. 28th, in which Alden describes his evangelization methods. Alden suggests getting to know the parents and becoming a part of the life of a potential convert before bringing up the New Church. This reminds Pendleton of the methods of the I.W.W (Industrial Workers of the World?); they approach potential converts not when they are happy, but when they are unhappy....
Dates: 1920-01-31

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1920-10-27

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Carbon copy attached. Pendleton has relpied to Mr. (Robert?) Carswell's letter about the situation of Mr. (Emil) Cronlund. The Church has recieved criticism from multiple sources about the way Cronlund's situation has been handled. Many question whether the General Church should assume responsiblity for its ministers. Pendleton argues that the Church itself would break down under the strain...
Dates: 1920-10-27

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1920-11-18

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead, copy attached. Pendleton is happy that Alden's work in Toronto is going well and that the people there are responding positively to Miss Alice (Grant?). Nothing will be more beneficial to Alden's work long term than a school, but Alden must make sure the conditions are right before attempting to start one. Pendleton warns that Miss Celia Bellinger does not have quite as positive an outlook...
Dates: 1920-11-18

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1921-01-10

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Copy attached. Pendleton acknowledges Alden's letter of Jan 5th, in which Alden reports that the people of the Toronto society are raising more money than ever, and that doctrinal classes are well attended. Pendleton advises Alden to avoid the common mistake of attempting to think for the people of the society. Instead, a minister should "cultivate most carefully the art of leading others to...
Dates: 1921-01-10

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1921-02-16

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Copy attached. Pendelton requests Alden act as secretary of the Ontario District Assembly. He asks Alden to discuss holding an assembly in the Spring with the Toronto and Kitchener societies. Pendleton would prefer the dates for the assembly to include April 10th and/or 17th.

Dates: 1921-02-16

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1921-03-04

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. As a result of Alden's letter of March 1st, Pendleton has sent a telegram to Llewellyn (David?) to say that the assembly will be from May 21st-24th. This way Pendleton can accomodate the Kitchner society in terms of date, and he thinks that the people of the Toronto Soceity will understand.

Dates: 1921-03-04

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1921-03-10

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents 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. Karl R. Alden, 1921-03-22

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Copy attached. Pendleton's plans have changed and he will now be able to preach in Toronto on the Sunday after the Assembly in Kitchener.

Dates: 1921-03-22

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1921-04-02

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton writes that it wont be necessary to rent out a hall, and whether or not he preaches in Toronto can be decided later. Pendleton's schedule for May and June is very busy with the Ontario assembly, school closing, the wedding of Marion (Childs Pendleton?), ministers' meetings, and Pendleton's trip to Europe.

Dates: 1921-04-02

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1921-04-20

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. The wedding date of Marion (Childs Pendleton?) has been changed, and Pendleton will no longer be able to preach in Toronto the Sunday after the Assembly. He writes, "In this matter I am up against 'Uncle Sam' and his leave of absences and so must yield."

Dates: 1921-04-20