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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1920-07-15
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Durban, Natal, S.A.
Pendleton wonders if Pitcairn might assist with the Durban Society during the interval between Fred Gyllenhaal’s departure for England and Hugo Odhner’s arrival in South Africa. Pendleton remarks that the Church’s activities in Basutoland remain uncertain. He hopes things will soon settle down, but this greatly depends on whether or not the Conference Church decides to withdraw their presence. Karl (Alden) has...
Dates:
1920-07-15
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1920-05-25
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland, S.A.
Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letters of April 9th and 13th with the enclosures of Pitcairn’s letter to Mr. Keyes and Mr. Bjorck’s letter to Pitcairn. Bjork and his wife have recently joined the General Church, and Pendleton has accepted Bjork into the General Church ministry. He does not have a definite position in mind for Bjorck, but he suggests several possibilities including: teaching at the...
Dates:
1920-05-25
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1920-11-30
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland, South Africa.
Pendleton responds to Pitcairn’s letter of Oct. 5th. He has yet to hear from the Brabys regarding Viola (Heath?) and their search for a governess in Durban. Pendleton has heard that Kenneth and Doris Ridgway will soon depart for Bryn Athyn to attend school at the Academy. Pendleton has received word from Mr. Brown that he fully intends returning to teach at the Academy next year. Some think it...
Dates:
1920-11-30
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1921-11-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland.
Pendleton has just arrived back in Bryn Athyn. He remarks that the school is larger than ever this year, and he hopes it will continue growing. He is sorry to hear there has been a falling out with Rev. Mofokeng, and he asks Pitcairn if Mofokeng’s name should be dropped from the roll of General Church ministers. Pendleton gives approval to Pitcairn’s proposal for distributing the Basuto Church’s offertory...
Dates:
1921-11-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1924-12-30
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 11th. Pendleton originally suggested sending Alan Gill to South Africa as Pitcairn’s assistant, but he now sees that whoever is sent to assist will likely become the next Durban society pastor. With this in mind, Pendleton discusses several potential candidates for the position, including Alan Gill, Elmo Acton, Fred Gyllenhaal and Reginald Brown. If the...
Dates:
1924-12-30
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1925-01-07
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn.
Pendleton discusses Pitcairn’s idea of creating a literary translation of the Writings. Pendleton writes, “It is along lines that I have often thought might be effectively carried out. However, I know that many difficulties and discouragements would be encountered. . . I do not know whether I should encourage you to make a beginning or not, considering your many duties and responsibilities. But in any case love will find a way.”...
Dates:
1925-01-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1925-02-20
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn.
Pendleton received Pitcairn’s recent note with enclosed letter to South African theolog John Jiyana. Pendleton has not read the article Pitcairn references, and only Mr. Elphick even knows of the paper in which it was published. Pendleton comments, “John is something of a problem, he has a rather fresh aggressive manner, but on the other hand is the best informed negro as to the Doctrines I have come in contact with.” Under normal...
Dates:
1925-02-20
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1930-02-10
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France.
Pendleton congratulates Pitcairn and his wife on the birth of their daughter. In Bryn Athyn, the mid-year meetings have just concluded, and Pendleton plans to visit Atlantic City with his wife for a few days to recuperate. Pendleton informs Pitcairn of an upcoming change to the government of the Church; He writes, “It has been decided at the forthcoming Assembly to...
Dates:
1930-02-10
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1931-01-12
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France.
Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter of December 23rd, along with the cablegram which arrived 2 days later stating Pitcairn’s decision not to attend upcoming ministers’ meetings in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton writes, “I greatly regret your decision, and hope that you will find it possible to come later. I sympathize with you in the matter of having your statement...
Dates:
1931-01-12
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1932-02-12
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France.
Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter with enclosed exchange between him and Moffat (Mcanyana). Pendleton does not entirely understand Moffatt’s complaints, but he understands the Moffat is unhappy and would like to return to Durban where he is more qualified for the work. Pendleton thinks Pitcairn answered Moffatt wisely, and he wonders how Mr. Elphick and Elmo...
Dates:
1932-02-12