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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1925-05-08

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt. Pendleton has received Synnestvedt’s letter of April 18th regarding Pittsburgh’s semi-annual meeting. Upon returning from the district Assembly in New York, Pendleton was shocked to hear of Louis Schoenberger’s death. He writes, “I at once wrote to Cora, but you know the feeling of the futility of words. However, there is some help on such occasions, from sincere sympathy.” He continues, “Will Caldwell kindly let me read your...
Dates: 1925-05-08

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1925-07-29

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt. In answer to Synnestvedt’s inquiry regarding the date of the next Pittsburgh district Assembly, Pendleton writes that the 9th to 11th of October will work best. The Sunday following the 11th Pendleton will be in Glenview, and the Sunday after that he will be in Denver.

Dates: 1925-07-29

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1925-09-10

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt. Pendleton reminds Synnestvedt that he will be in Pittsburgh for the district Assembly the weekend of Oct. 9th to 11th. He will depart for Chicago on Tuesday the 13th. Synnestvedt should arrange the Assembly program as he sees fit.

Dates: 1925-09-10

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1925-10-02

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt. Pendleton apologizes for not making more in-depth comments on Synnestvedt suggestions for the Pittsburgh district Assembly; The programs are similar every year and the variations don’t make much of a difference to him. He informs Synnestvedt that a Joint meeting has been called to discuss arrangements for the General Assembly next June. Pendleton then relays the situation regarding Telford and the ball games. He writes, “Telford...
Dates: 1925-10-02

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1926-05-25

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt. Pendleton confirms that the Pittsburgh Assembly will take place around the usual time in the fall. He notes that they usually do not hold a district assembly in the place where a General Assembly has recently been held. Pendleton hopes to see Synnestvedt sometime before he (Synnestvedt) departs for Europe.

Dates: 1926-05-25

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1926-09-17

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. At Synnestvedt’s request, Pendleton will depart for Pittsburgh on Wednesday, October 6th so that he will be able to attend the Philosophy Club meeting prior to the district assembly. Pendleton has discovered that the dates he sent to Telford are entirely wrong; He will write to Telford to correct them. Names mentioned: Telford (Telford O. Rhodes?)

Dates: 1926-09-17

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1926-09-27

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming Pittsburgh District Assembly, address, sermon, Holy Supper, teachers’ meeting, etc. He has received invitations to stay with Alex and Rene (Lindsay?) and with Telford (Rhodes?). From Pittsburgh, he will continue on to Cincinnati and then Glenview to visit the Sharon Church. Names mentioned: Alex and Rene (Alex P. Lindsay and Rene Heilman?), Telford (Telford O....
Dates: 1926-09-27

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1927-03-25

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. If Synnestvedt is able to attend the 1928 London Assembly, the General Church will contribute $200 toward his traveling expenses.

Dates: 1927-03-25

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1927-04-08

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton is pleased that Synnestvedt plans to attend the 1928 London general assembly. He inquires whether the Pittsburgh society is willing and able to host a theological student over the summer, and if so, if Vincent Odhner would be acceptable. Pendleton writes about Odhner, “He is certainly a bright you, and during the past year has evinced quite a modesty of demeanor.” Names mentioned: Vincent Odhner

Dates: 1927-04-08

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1927-06-28

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton agrees with Synnestvedt’s suggestion in his letter of June 7th that it would be ideal for theological candidates to spend a whole year assisting an assigned Pastor. Pendleton himself assisted Mr. Bostock for two years in the Immanuel Church, and he found this training to be very useful. Pendleton inquires whether Oct. 30th will be a satisfactory date for the Pittsburgh district assembly. The Toronto...
Dates: 1927-06-28