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Academy of the New Church

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 179 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1927-02-15

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton informs Morse that his letter of December 30th with enclosed annual reports arrived in time to be presented at the mid-year meetings. These meetings were highly successful, and the Joint Council approved the calling of the next General Assembly in London. Pendleton’s secretary, Miss Freda Pendleton, has been out sick, but Pendleton will inform her of Morse’s request for more blank report forms when she...
Dates: 1927-02-15

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1927-06-17

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton is pleased that Morse plans to attend the 1928 London General Assembly, and he reports that they are expecting a large attendance. Pendleton discusses the matter of vaccination as it relates to Miss (Mora) White’s attendance at the Academy. Pendleton brought the issue before the Board of Directors, and they agreed with him that proof of vaccination is required for Academy students under the charter granted...
Dates: 1927-06-17

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1930-07-07

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton informs Morse that the Assembly in Bryn Athyn has ended, and nearly all 300 guests have returned home. Pendleton believes Miss Taylor and Mrs. White are now in Glenview, enroute back to Australia. While Pendleton was not able to spend as much time with Miss Taylor as he would like during the Assembly, he was able to host Miss Taylor and Miss White one evening after the Assembly had concluded. Pendleton...
Dates: 1930-07-07

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1931-11-25

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s letter of October 15th, and the enclosed baptism records have been turned over to Mrs. Rennels. In response to Morse’s remarks about the Depression in Australia, Pendleton writes, “The danger, wherever the depression is felt, is to find some political cure-all. The dole is called for here by some, as the right way out, but so far, if I am correctly informed, even our Federation of...
Dates: 1931-11-25

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1920-03-30

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in Camberwell, London, England. In addition to preaching, Pendleton asks if Tilson will address the Council of Ministers when he is in Bryn Athyn for the International Church Council in June. Pendleton explains that this address will take place at an open meeting attended by visitors and community members. Pendleton looks forward to Tilson’s upcoming visit and hopes to have him in Bryn Athyn for school closing exercises on June...
Dates: 1920-03-30

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1921-01-11

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton was pleased to learn from Tilson’s letter of Dec. 10th that his health and vitality are improving. Pendleton has not heard from Mr. Gyllenhaal, or anyone aside from Tilson, regarding Gyllenhaal’s proposal to combine the Burton Road and Peckham Rye societies. Pendleton regards this idea favorably, although there may be some difficulty involved as Burton Road is not a General Church society. Pendleton...
Dates: 1921-01-11

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1922-01-28

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of Dec. 12th. He delayed answering until he could write that the money allocated to the Burton Road School had been sent. There was more difficulty than anticipated in taking action on this matter, as Pendleton supposes Mr. Gyllenhaal has already explained. In Bryn Athyn, the College department is larger than ever this year, and there have been disciplinary issues with some...
Dates: 1922-01-28

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1918-08-03

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn. In response to Pitcairn’s last letter in which he considers joining the war effort, Pendleton writes, “I cannot contemplate with satisfaction your enlisting in the Army, and would advise against it. The most urgent as well as the greatest need is in the Church work. Basutoland is far away and the permanency of our undertaking there is as yet uncertain. Besides, it appears at present that Providence has placed difficulties in the way...
Dates: 1918-08-03

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1920-10-05

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Durban, Natal, S.A. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter of August 24th. Pendleton is grateful for Pitcairn’s presence in Durban as they await the arrival of the new paster, Hugo (Odhner). Mr. Brown has forwarded several Sesutu translations of Liturgy portions which Pendleton will show to Basuto theological student George Mokoena. Pendleton reflects on Brown’s general situation: He seems well suited to the work in Basutoland,...
Dates: 1920-10-05

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1920-11-30

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents 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