Scope and Contents The collection holds letters, sketches, architectural drawings, photographs and media articles regarding the design and construction of Bryn Athyn Cathedral.  There are files for many of the craftsmen and artists that worked on the project, as well as construction notes written by Raymond Pitcairn regarding the interior and structural design of hte building.  Several boxes of photographs document the various stages of construction. A slide show and audio tape is included that was used by one...

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The collection contains promotional  and informational literature about the Bryn Athyn Historic District, as well as information provided by the Historic Distric Council.  The collection includes photographs, posters, brochures and news articles.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton in Ocean City, New Jersey, USA. General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton will communicate the contents of W.F.P.’s letter to Raymond (Pitcairn) and the other members of the Symbol Committee. Although the committee was originally opposed, Pendleton notes that several members are now in favor of having 3 lecterns after W.F.P.’s talk at the last meeting. Pendleton hopes W.F.P.’s retirement will not prevent him from...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Since his last letter on the subject, Pendleton has learned more about the supposed “oppositional services” carried out by Vincent (Odhner). In short, Odhner held a Sunday morning doctrinal class in Mr. Harvey Lechner’s house, at Lechner’s request. As Lechner is a member of the Advent Church of Philadelphia, of which Odhner is a minister, Pendleton has no issue with Odhner giving a doctrinal class....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Due to his many responsibilities in Bryn Athyn, Pendleton has been unable to answer Iungerich’s letter until now, and he fears his answer may arrive too late for Iungerich’s meeting. Pendleton confirms that a dedication of the Pittsburgh Society’s new building in the fall would be very satisfactory as, spiritually speaking, “the fall is our spring.” Pendleton advises against Oct. 5th as this conflicts...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Johnstown, PA, USA. Pendleton was relieved to learn from Iungerich’s letter that he had decided to step down as Pastor of the Pittsburgh society prior to receiving Pendleton’s last letter in which he suggested this action be taken. Pendleton advises, “There is certainly no ‘interdict’ on the use of the Cathedral for the service you have in mind, but in view of the sensational publicity which has followed the announcement of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton has received Deltenre’s letter of May 27th and has also seen Deltenre’s 1913-1914 report to the Bishop of the Brussels Mission, with enclosed membership applications for Mademoiselle Maryla Winska and Monsieur J.J. Gaillard. Deltenre’s greetings were read at the June 19th celebration. Pendleton writes that this year’s June 19th “was notable because of the laying of the corner stone of the first “Academy...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in St. Cloud, Paris, France. Pendleton thanks Hussenet for his letters and report. Pendleton informs Hussenet that he will set sail for France on June 30th with Mr. Raymond Pitcairn, Miss Creda Glenn, Miss Winfrey Glenn, and his daughter Ora (Pendleton). They will land at Cherbourg and visit several nearby “Cathedral cities” by automobile before traveling to Paris. The details of the itinerary are not yet certain, but Pendleton thinks...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of May 30th but has still not received a report of his trip to Basutoland; Pendleton requests this report. Pendleton would like to confirm that Gyllenhaal received Pendleton’s letter of July 12th along with the $150 forwarded by Mr. Alden for travel expenses to Basutoland. Pendleton has received Mr. and Mrs. Braby’s membership applications, and the Church...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of March 5th. Pendleton discusses the matter of Norman (Ridgway?)’s letter home to his mother; He explains that “young people in writing often use words with little realization of the impression they make. We frequently are troubled here because of this. Most exaggerated accounts of very small disturbances go out to our societies from time to time.” Pendleton has spoken...