Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Lillie (surname unknown) in Germantown to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 2 pages, double-sided. Contents: -apologies for delayed response; Bessie is teething, wanted to finish reading magazine before giving opinion -Addressing Gertrude’s concerns; will not join Unitarian Church- enjoying practical sermons but will switch if they find something better; doubtful they will like Mr. Longfellow as much as Mr. Ames; not all Unitarians deny holiness of...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Pauline Starkey Wells. 3 pages, double-sided. Contents: -all Pittsburgh Academy friends disapprove of Pauline’s upcoming betrothal to Mr. Lang: not right according to doctrine (too long before marriage), both parties too young, betrothal removes freedom to consider other options -Pauline should reconsider and talk it over with Mr. Lang, her father, & Mr. TafelNames mentioned: Miss Fannie, Academy, the Dr....

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Mary Dover in Pittsburgh, PA to Pauline Starkey Wells. 2 pages, double-sided.Contents: -excitement over receiving first letter from Academy “sister” correspondent (i.e. Pauline); Maggie received letter from Malvina (Boericke) -doctrinal reading class at Shady Side -hopes Pauline can attend Association meeting; wishes all Academy friends could be together in Philadelphia -friendship w/ Maria (Hogan) -letter from Mr. John Pitcairn: Pitcairn & Bishop...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 2 pages, double sided.Contents: -letter of Feb. 20th received -poor financial state of Chicago society; main supporter, Mr. Nelson, has fallen on hard times; potential implications for June 19th celebrations & W. F. Pendleton’s attendance at Conference, Convention, & Academy meetings -inquiries about Starkey family (Cara, Dora, George, Pauline) -will Mr. (J. P.) Stuart continue...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informs W.F.P. that the people of Pittsburgh would prefer not to have a district assembly due to the recent General Assembly. Pendleton is planning to officiate the upcoming wedding of Clio (Pollock) and Gerald (Glenn). Marriage laws in the state of West Virginia are very strict, and Pendleton requests an identification certificate from W.F.P. so that he can take out a special license. Names mentioned: Gerald...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton requests a certificate of identification from W.F.P. so that he will be able to perform an upcoming marriage ceremony in Ohio.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton was delighted with Gill’s last letter and will read it to the Consistory. Pendleton is very pleased with Gill’s work in the Kitchener society so far. In Bryn Athyn, Pendleton is preparing for the Glenview and Pittsburg Assemblies and also the marriage of Venita Blair and Gilbert Smith.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Woodgreen, Salisbury, England. Pendleton has received Bjorck’s reports and letter of Dec. 31st. The Mid-year meetings have just ended. The Ministers’ Meetings where devoted to the subject of the state of the Church and the responsibility of priests when marrying those of different religions. Pendleton raised the question because he feels that the minister has a very definite responsibility in that situation, and he sensed a growing...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Iungerich’s letters of Oct. 21st and 27th. Pendleton has never heard of a pastor delegating the authority to perform the betrothal ceremony to a layman, and he does not advise doing so. In cases where a greater interval is not possible between ceremonies, he recommends that the pastor betroth the couple immediately preceding marriage. As per Iungerich’s suggestion, Pendleton read...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has just received Iungerich’s letter of July 9th. He congratulates Iungerich on his engagement to Miss Kintner and wishes them a happy future. Since Iungerich has advised that his resignation as Pittsburgh society pastor should be formally presented, Pendleton will contact the proper parties to make the necessary arrangements. Pendleton does not feel that he can leave his camp at Indian Lake as...