Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Unsigned, likely written by Viola Wolcott Rennels. The Bishop’s secretary encloses the “Order and Organization of the Immanuel Church of the New Jerusalem” for Pitcairn to read and return so that it may be circulated amongst the other members of the Consistory. The secretary also reminds Pitcairn that the Senior Dance is approaching in case he and Mrs. Pitcairn would like to attend. Names...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton. Unsigned. Most likely written by Viola Wolcott Rennels. Mr. Alden has requested that Willard be reminded to bring his academic cap and gown for the Charter Day service. If he does not have them, he may telegraph Alden his measurements, and Alden will rent a set for him. Names mentioned: Mr. (Karl?) Alden

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola W. Rennels, to Rev. William B. Caldwell. Bishop Pendleton is inviting Caldwell to serve as toastmaster at the Charter Day banquet. Rennels requests a response from Caldwell at his earliest convenience.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton's wife, Beatrice Walton Childs Pendleton, to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner. No Date. “I have been burning the midnight oil in my effort to get off this communication in time. It has been written under difficulty, and may not meet with your approval. In which case, change it, or don’t publish it- I wont be one bit hurt. I have put question marks where I have been uncertain of words- like your Swedish smorgasbord. In reading it, I should advise you to take...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her sister, Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Seal pressed into the upper lefthand corner with the word “CAREW” surrounded by a laurel wreath. Parts of the letter are severely faded. Line across the top of the first page reads, “Please never read my letters to you aloud.” Contents: -feels bad for having received more Christmas gifts than Gertrude -sorry that Gertrude couldn’t be in Phila. or at the...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Rudolph L. Tafel at 149 Tufnell Park Road N., London to John Pitcairn Jr. 1 page, double-sided. Contents: -J. Pitcairn arrived back in Europe -discussion of Mr. & Mrs. Taffel’s Christmas plans with J. Pitcairn, Mr. Charles Faraday, & Mr. Speirs -day after Christmas; dinner & theatrical performance at the Mosley’s house for New Church people Names mentioned: Mrs. (Emilie) Tafel, Mr. Charles Faraday, Spiers (James Speirs?), Mrs....

Scope and Contents Handritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Warren (?), PA to John Pitcairn, Jr. R. Beebe informs J. Pitcairn of her improved health following their delightful trip through the oil region. She has decided to dispense with the Buffalo and Erie visits and instead return to Renovo where she hopes the bracing mountain air will help her recover from the weakness in her chest. She hopes J. Pitcairn will stop in to see her sister as he travels through Buffalo with his aunt and sister. Afterwards, she...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Kalamazoo to John Pitcairn, Jr. Beebe updates J. Pitcairn on her life in Kalamazoo. They have had a mild winter, and she has been in good enough health to attend Church every Sunday as well as two-hour lectures in a crowded house during the week. She greatly enjoyed hearing Miss Annie Dickinson last week on the subject of “whited sepulchres.” Although Kalamazoo has not been very gay, there have been several pleasant entertainments and private dancing...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to Dr. George R. Starkey. 1 page, double-sided. “W.C.C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents: -Land of Smoke (i.e. Pittsburgh?) safely reached after pleasant evening in Lancaster -so far, has only seen Father Matthias of the Pittsburgh crew; tomorrow, will “beg our Academic phalanx to drink to the happiness of the Philadelphia saints- who have contributed so much to mine- and the chances...

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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to “Miss Starkey,” likely Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page. “W.C.C.” crested letterhead.

Contents: -compliments to the Committee; Childs will assist with surprise party next Wednesday evening if he can arrange to be in Phila. by then

Places mentioned: Phila. (Philadelphia)