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Prohibition -- United States

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1933-12-28

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton writes that while there is no spiritual reason to prohibit serving wine at Church suppers, there is the matter of expense. In addition, he thinks it may be wise not to be too aggressive in taking advantage of the recent repeal of the 18th amendment. Pendletons suspects that the customs regarding alcohol in the General Church will slowly revert to their old ways once the finances increase....
Dates: 1933-12-28

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

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley, 1920-12-03

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England. Pendleton has received Ottley’s letter of Nov. 30th and the manuscript of his upcoming book. Pendleton will read it when he has the opportunity, and he will pass it on to Bishop (W. F.) Pendleton and Mr. Alden as requested. Pendleton is pleased to hear of the biweekly meetings of the General Church priests in London. Pendleton may have the opportunity to attend one of these meetings next summer if all goes well...
Dates: 1920-12-03

Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1920-06-11

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith. F. Pendleton writes, “The Bishop has received your letter of the 8th asking for authorization to buy wine (!) or words to that effect, and I hasten to forward you the same, hoping it will suffice, and that it is what you want. It is the first of the kind the Bishop has had to do, - - so far. I daresay there will be others coming along with the same request. Isn’t it outrageous.” She encloses the form...
Dates: 1920-06-11