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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1920-07-16

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton would like to have the dates of the Chicago/Glenview District Assembly finalized before he leaves for his summer vacation in August. He suggests October 17th and 24th and asks Smith to let him know as soon as possible whether or not this will work. Pendleton expects to hold the Pittsburgh District Assembly on October 10th and will stop in Cincinnati either on his way there or on his return home.

Dates: 1920-07-16

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1920-09-20

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Smith’s letter of Sept. 18th. He asks Smith for clarification on the dates of the upcoming District Assembly in Glenview. Pendleton’s original plan regarding Cincinnati was to visit them on a weekday on his way from Pittsburgh to Chicago. However, if they prefer a weekend, Pendleton can visit them on the return journey. Pendleton is pleased to hear of the high enrollment at the Glenview...
Dates: 1920-09-20

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1920-09-30

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letter of September 26th. He approves of the change of date for the upcoming District Assembly, but he asks that the Oct. 15th meeting with Sharon Church be canceled as he will not arrive from Cincinnati until the following morning. He will preach in Chicago on Sunday. This plan will allow him ample time for extra meetings before the 24th.

Dates: 1920-09-30

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1920-10-01

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received a letter from Mr. Headsten asking him to preach for his society on Sunday, October 17th at a public hall. Pendleton replied that he will preach on the 17th, but that it should be a “union” service coordinated between the congregations of Mr. Headsten, Mr. Gladish, and Smith. Regarding all other plans, Pendleton will go along with whatever Smith has decided. Names mentioned: Mr. (John)...
Dates: 1920-10-01

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1921-06-06

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. After receiving several letters from Europe upon his return from the Toronto District Assembly, Pendleton has decided to prolong his trip to Europe. Consequentially, he will miss the Fall District Assemblies in Pittsburgh and Glenview. The Consistory has appointed Mr. Doering as the Bishop’s representative for these assemblies. Pendleton was sorry to hear that Smith cannot come to the Ministers Meetings, and...
Dates: 1921-06-06

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1921-07-02

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton is busy preparing to depart for his European trip. He informs Smith that the Joint Council “enthusiastically approved” of the Immanuel Church’s invitation to host the 1923 General Assembly. He writes, “I am greatly pleased and encouraged because of the spirit shown by the Immanuel Church in this undertaking. Bryn Athyn willingly divides the honors with Glenview. I wish it were possible for some of...
Dates: 1921-07-02

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1921-11-30

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has been attempting to bring Smith’s suggestion regarding the 1923 General Assembly before the Consistory for weeks, but has not yet been able to as they have been busy with other matters. Pendleton is personally unsure about Smith’s suggestion. He writes, “For myself, I see certain difficulties. If all articles, for instance, are published and distributed beforehand, a certain freshness of...
Dates: 1921-11-30

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1922-06-12

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Smith’s letter of May 16th containing suggestions for the upcoming General Assembly arrived shortly before Pendleton departed for the Canadian Assembly, and the Consistory has only now been able to discuss it. Unfortunately, before the Consistory could come to any conclusions, Mr. Alvin Nelson arrived with more pressing matters to discuss. Pendleton feels that several of Smith’s suggestions, including a “Grand...
Dates: 1922-06-12

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1923-04-05

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letters of March 29th, April 1st, and April 3rd. Pendleton writes that Smith’s final decision not to hire Mr. Cranch as principal of the Glenview church school seems to be for the best under the circumstances; Hiring him would have upset the other teachers and, additionally, there were questions about his ability to manage boys. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming...
Dates: 1923-04-05

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1923-04-30

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letter of April 27th. He responds, “I dislike throwing cold water but from an episcopal standpoint and with a view to the rigid prohibition which prevails over this land, I feel that a call to unanimous prayer would be more appropriate, - - certainly it would be more feasible. However, and in any case, I do not find in my mind at the present moment the ‘message.’ Such things...
Dates: 1923-04-30