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Found in 281 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner, 1910-12-26

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner. Pendleton discusses the changed appearance of the Atlantic Garden restaurant, which he and Odhner have not visited together in twenty years. It used to be “like an open court, with a large palm (?) and fountain in its center. . . Now it is nothing more than an ordinary dining room- entirely enclosed- having no distinguishing feature.” When Pendleton received Odhner’s request, he spoke to Walter Falkner, who is acquainted...
Dates: 1910-12-26

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner, 1911-01-18

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner. Pendleton was informed by Walter Faulkner that a photograph of the Atlantic Garden restaurant was taken and sent in time for the Founders’ Day Banquet. Pendleton is enclosing a letter from W. C. C. (Walter C. Childs) which he forgot to return to Odhner with his previous letter. Pendleton is also forwarding a General Church application for Mrs. Null, a long-time member of the Convention Allegheny Society. Pendleton is...
Dates: 1911-01-18

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner , 1906-03-07

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner. Pendleton thanks Odhner for his letter of yesterday with news from Bryn Athyn. He comments, “I have always opposed vaccinations as a matter of course. The compulsory variety adds injustice to injury. . . As to voluntary vaccination, I consider that the principle involved is a choice between evils, which every man must be free to make according to his judgement.” He asks if he is correct in understanding Odhner to say...
Dates: 1906-03-07

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1934-12-20

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Johnstown, PA, USA. Pendleton writes that both the General Church and the Academy are under severe financial strain. Hubert (Hyatt) will write to Iungerich about the timing of the payments he (Iungerich) will be receiving for ministering to the New Church circle in France. Pendleton has endorsed Iungerich’s clerical application and encloses it with this letter. Names mentioned: Hubert (Hyatt)

Dates: 1934-12-20

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1935-05-06

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton reports that the Consistory has enjoyed reading Iungerich’s letters from Paris. Pendleton writes that the Denver Society has finally collapsed following several recent deaths and families moving away. The Pastor, Henry (Heinrichs), has resigned and will move to Kitchener to pursue secular work. Miss Hager will support Heinrichs financially, and the General Church will also continue to pay...
Dates: 1935-05-06

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1935-07-22

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton encloses two letters from Mr. and Mrs. Allard which have been translated from French by Iungerich’s mother (Regina Hanau Iungerich) and sister (Solange Iungerich Howard). Mrs. Allard has apparently had a vision in which she saw the words “Go and Teach” written in gold and heard a voice command “Rise and go to your house work.” Pendleton assumes the Allards are or have been part of...
Dates: 1935-07-22

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1936-04-06

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton reports that the Spring meetings in Bryn Athyn have successfully concluded with the ordination of Dr. (Alfred) Acton into the episcopal degree of the priesthood. Pendleton relays the latest in a series of letters he has exchanged with Mr. Bjorck. Bjorck argues that his letter to Bishop DeCharms does not constitute an attack upon the Church as he merely pointed out things in the...
Dates: 1936-04-06

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1936-05-06

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton has received Iungerich’s letter of April 16th. Pendleton continues to relay the latest in a series of letters exchanged between himself and Albert Bjorck. In this exchange, Bjorck argues, “The disturbance existing in the Church is caused by the uncharitable misrepresentation of the Hague position persisted in for years.” Bjorck accuses Iungerich of falsely representing the Hague...
Dates: 1936-05-06

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1930-07-24

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton agrees with Iungerich’s criticism of Pfeiffer’s doctrinal ideas regarding mediate and immediate influx. Pendleton reports on the contents of his letter to Theodore Pitcairn; He has told Pitcairn that there may be hope of reconciliation if the Hague changes their stance. As things are now, Pendleton believes the Hague’s current position will eventually lead to their withdrawal from the General...
Dates: 1930-07-24

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1933-12-28

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton writes that while there is no spiritual reason to prohibit serving wine at Church suppers, there is the matter of expense. In addition, he thinks it may be wise not to be too aggressive in taking advantage of the recent repeal of the 18th amendment. Pendletons suspects that the customs regarding alcohol in the General Church will slowly revert to their old ways once the finances increase....
Dates: 1933-12-28