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Baptism

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 82 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Alan Gill, 1936-07-23

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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. Alan Gill. Rennels requests the birthplaces of the following people, whose baptism record cards were recently sent to Dr. Caldwell: Gail J. Down, Eileen Ann Schnarr, Elizabeth Ann Schnarr, Patricia Ann Kuhl, Judith Harriet Kuhl. Rennels hopes Gill is in good health and sends her love to Gill’s wife, Dorothy, and the children.

Dates: 1936-07-23

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1929-08-26

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Letter unsigned, most likely written by Viola Wolcott Rennels. Rennels has received the baptism record card for Fern Fisher which Iungerich recently submitted. Rennels requests further details about the names of Fern’s parents. Names mentioned: Rev. Willian B. Caldwell, Fern Fisher, Mrs. (Molly) Karl Fisher

Dates: 1929-08-26

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1932-09-29

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Letter unsigned, most likely written by Viola Wolcott Rennels. Rennels encloses for Iungerich 10 baptism record cards and 10 confession of faith record cards, both types having been recently redesigned to provide more space for writing in the names of the parents.

Dates: 1932-09-29

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Elmo C. Acton, 1931-10-30

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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 notes that Mr. and Mrs. Allaway and their son, along with Mr. Hubscher and Mr. Morgan, have all been baptized by Acton, yet no baptism cards have been received in the Bishop's office. Rennels asks Acton for signed baptismal cards at his earliest convenience, as it is her job to keep accurate statistical records for the General Church. Rennels informs Acton that...
Dates: 1931-10-30

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Elmo C. Acton, 1935-10-08

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, V.W. Rennels, to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Rennels gives a list of people who became members of the General Church on Oct. 2nd, and are therefor eligible to become members of Acton's society: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil William Royston, Mr. Gordon Dunbar Cockerell, Mr. Frank David Bamford, Miss Winifred Rosalie Bath, Miss Lorna Cockerell, Miss Elsa Melville Ridgway, Mrs. Jean Kirkwood. Rennels requests baptismal cards for Mrs....
Dates: 1935-10-08

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. Eric Sandstrom, 1936-12-07

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, to Rev. Eric Sandstrom in Jonkoping, Sweden. Rennels is returning the baptism card which Sandstrom recently sent to the Bishop DeCharms. She asks that he sign it and send it in his next letter. She is also returning a Theta Alpha bill which she believes Sandstrom may have sent by mistake with the baptism card. Names mentioned: Bishop (George) DeCharms

Dates: 1936-12-07

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1922-10-02

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. F. Pendleton answers Pfeiffer’s questions regarding proper record keeping. She explains that it is difficult to know if the Church’s baptismal records are correct as they must rely on ministers to report the baptisms they perform. F. Pendleton did manage to find a record of baptisms performed by Mr. Deltenre, which she suggests Pfeiffer might compare to Deltenre’s personal records, if...
Dates: 1922-10-02

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1922-12-13

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. F. Pendleton has received Pfeiffer’s letter of Nov. 29th with enclosed cards, application, and letters. In answer to Pfeiffer’s question regarding the woman in Berne, the Bishop responded that the preparation and self-administration of Holy Supper is not recommended; Instead, the woman ought to contact the closest New Church minister and wait until the sacrament can be administered...
Dates: 1922-12-13

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1932-11-07

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Unsigned, very likely written by Viola Wolcott Rennels. The record of baptism card for the Schultz child has been received by the Bishop’s office. These record cards have recently been redesigned so as to include two lines, instead of just one, for the names of the parents. 10 updated cards will be enclosed for Pfeiffer’s use.

Dates: 1932-11-07