Scope and Contents

The collection contains records and material related to the Borough of Bryn Athyn (official government) .  Bryn Athyn began as a village in the last decade of the 19th century, eventually receiving  borough status in 1916.  This collection contains early records of the Village Association, and some government records deposited by the Borough (very few).

Abstract

The community of Bryn Athyn was formed in the late 19th century by members of the Philladelphia Swedenborgian Church (New Church).  This collection documents the early Village Association (before becoming a Burough) as well as the various community groups, old and new, that sprang up in the community.  This collection does not contain any official records of the Borough of Bryn Athyn.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton would like to finalize the program for the upcoming District Assembly. He reminds W.F.P. that at last year’s District Assembly, W.F.P. delivered his address on Saturday instead of Friday. Pendleton contends that Friday is still generally best for the Bishop’s address as attendance is always much higher at the supper. Pendleton ask W.F.P. if he plans to hold the ordination on Sunday morning and if he will arrange...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola W. Rennels, to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, ON, Canada. Rennels encloses the Order of Service arranged by Bishop (N.D.) Pendleton for the sermon which he plans to preach for the Ontario Assembly. Gyllenhaal is permitted to make any changes necessary to adapt the arrangement to fit his usual service. Rennels reports that the subject of the Bishop’s address will be “The Rule of Love.” Names mentioned in attached Assembly program:...