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General Church of the New Jerusalem

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Found in 271 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Elmo C. Acton, 1931-04-21

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Rennels writes that in the "New Church Open Letter", she learned that Acton baptized Miss Miriam Bretherton, Mr. Douglas G. Macfarlane, Audrey E. Lowe, and Sonia D. Pemberton several months ago. The Bishop's office has not recieved any records of these baptisms, and they should be sent at Acton's earliest convenience. Rennels had informed Rev. (William B.) Caldwell, and...
Dates: 1931-04-21

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1934-05-16

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola W. Rennels, to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, ON, Canada. Rennels informs Gyllenhaal that Agnes Hamer (Ferriday) Thompson (aka Mrs. Arnold Thompson) and Agnes Nora (Thompson) McDonald (aka Mrs. Wm. McDonald) have now been recorded as members of the General Church.

Dates: 1934-05-16

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli, 1919-10-31

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. At the Bishop’s request, F. Pendleton in sending Waelchli correspondence between the Bishop and Mr. E. H. Alden of Philadelphia. F. Pendleton comments, “It would seem from all accounts that the Convention and the Conference are beginning to be quite worried about the doings of the General Church, much as they love to ignore out existence.” Names mentioned: Mr. E. H. Alden

Dates: 1919-10-31

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken, 1919-03-22

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Geneva, Switzerland. F. Pendleton acknowledges Fercken’s letter to the Bishop of Feb. 20th. The Bishop Emeritus (W.F. Pendleton) notes the withdrawal of Fercken and his family from the General Church, but the matter will have to be deferred until the Bishop returns in June or July.

Dates: 1919-03-22

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef, 1928-11-06

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, V.W. Rennels, to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Rennels thanks Boef for the post card he sent her. She was sad to hear he had been sick and hopes he will recover soon. Rennels has several questions regarding the list of Church members in California which Boef sent. She notes that he has not listed Rev. L.G. Jordan, Mr. Fredrik Bundsen, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Bundsen, Mrs. Ida E. Reedy, Mr. Madefrey Odhner, and Mrs. Wallace N. Dibb, all...
Dates: 1928-11-06

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Henry Heinrichs, 1924-01-07

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. F. Pendleton explains that the Bishop assumed Heinrichs would know he needs a blue stole for his upcoming ordination into the second degree of the priesthood. F. Pendleton informs Heinrichs that he can obtain the needed material from Miss Margaret Bostock if he writes to her quickly; Bostock will prepare the fabric and lining and will let Heinrichs know how much it costs. The Chancel...
Dates: 1924-01-07

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Hugo Odhner, 1920-07-09

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. F. Pendleton received Odhner’s letter and forwarded one to Mr. Ridgway as requested. She explains that Mr. R. Melville Ridgway is the secretary of the Durban Society, and his brother is Mr. J. Henry Ridgway. J. Henry Ridgway visited the US with his family about 10 years ago, and his son, Norman Ridgway, has been atteneding the Academy. F. Pendleton relates an anecdote about the...
Dates: 1920-07-09

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1922-12-20

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. Hubert Hyatt has asked F. Pendleton to look up Stanley Anderson in the Church records. There is no record of Anderson joining the Church. It is possible that either Mr. Odhner lost Anderson's application, or that Anderson believes he became a member by being confirmed. F. Pendleton thinks that young people need to be better educated about the process of joining the Church; Some even...
Dates: 1922-12-20

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1920-04-06

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Philadephia, PA, USA. F. Pendleton gives Alden the numbers for the biblical passages which N.D. Pendleton will use for his Sunday sermon on the Glorification of the Lord. N.D. Pendleton would like Alden to read the lessons and assist him in administering Holy Supper. N.D. Pendleton's talk to the children will be about the Commandments, and Alden should read a lesson from Duet. ch. 30 to the children if he...
Dates: 1920-04-06

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1920-10-15

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. F. Pendleton acknowledges Alden's letter of Oct. 12th. N.D. Pendleton is away on his western trip and will not be back until November. The matter which Alden writes about will be brought to the Bishop's attention as soon as possible when he returns. F. Pendleton has also written to Mr. (Robert?) Carswell about this, and she hope the people will understand why N.D. Pendleton cannot deal...
Dates: 1920-10-15