Abstract

The Bryn Athyn Historic District Research Collection is developed for the purpose of, and as a byproduct of, research performed in support of the various entities that make up the Bryn Athyn Historic Landmark District.  This collection is active and related to, but not part of, the original collections in the Glencairn Museum Archives.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Dr. George R. Starkey to his daughter, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Letter faded and difficult to read in places, transcription follows: “Easter Sunday 1875. My Dear Gertrude! So it appears that I am to be with you & Mamma at your first Communion. I can hardly tell you how glad I am. In contemplating this event, the concourse of emotions which I experience surprise me, & cannot be expressed for want of words. First, there is a beautiful solemnity...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from John Pitcairn Jr. in Oil City, Pa. to Rev. Chauncey Giles for the editor of the (New Church) Messenger. “Vandergrift, Pitcairn & Co.” letterhead. Regarding the state of the "Old Church." Letter transcribed as the handwriting is difficult to read.Transcription: “Rev. Chauncey Giles Edr Messenger- Will you have the kindness to insert the enclosed article in the Messenger of next week, or if the columns are made up in the paper of the week following...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has yet to receive an official report of the laymen’s meeting, but he has heard that an amount of money was set aside to meet the requirements of the present year. Pendleton was pleasantly surprised by the suggestion in W.F.P.’s last letter that he (Pendleton) relocate to Huntingdon Valley and assist W.F.P. in his work. Pendleton writes, “What ever may be said of my abilities, some such work would be greatly to...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. It is too early for Pendleton and Mr. Klein to say whether they will be able to attend a summer council meeting in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton would like to know as soon as possible once a meeting has been scheduled, as he will need time to prepare a paper. Pendleton regrets that W.F.P. did not look over his (Pendleton’s) paper before it was submitted to the Life. Pendleton reports that W.F.P.’s daughter, Amena, is well and...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has heard that the Middleport Society is considering hosting the District Assembly. Pendleton asks W.F.P. for details on the time and place of the next meeting. He also asks if W.F.P. will make sure these details are announced in the Life. Pendleton supposes he should resign as secretary of the Chicago District Assembly. He left the secretary’s book with Alvin Nelson, with instructions to pass it along to the...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton thanks W.F.P. for the appointment and announces the birth of his and Beatrice’s new baby. He discusses Alfred Stroh’s article, “The Natural Sun and Its Three Atmospheres,” which was published in the April issue of New Church Life; Pendleton has previously argued in favor of the position Stroh puts forth in this article, and he believes this view aligns with what is said in the Writings and the Principia....

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has put a notice in the Life that the dates for the Pittsburgh Assembly will be Oct. 6th-8th. The society members have agreed to the time suggested by W.F.P.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informs W.F.P. that the best date for the next District Assembly will be the fourth Sunday of October. Pendleton will put a notice in the Life. The people in Pittsburgh have expressed their wish to have the ordination in Pittsburgh, and Pendleton agrees this would be the best arrangement. Pendleton was glad to hear that W.F.P.’s time in New York over the summer was beneficial. Ora has returned from the...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Kingsley Hotel letterhead. Pendleton has received W.F.P.’s letter of July 10th and also a copy of W.F.P.’s letter to Mr. Rosenquist. Pendleton will see Rosenquist in Stockholm and possibly also in Gothenburg. Alfred Stroh reports that Rosenquist holds Academy views and has been carrying out good work for the Church. If this proves true, Pendleton believes the Church ought to support him. Stroh has been preparing for the...