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Academy of the New Church

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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1920-09-20

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Smith’s letter of Sept. 18th. He asks Smith for clarification on the dates of the upcoming District Assembly in Glenview. Pendleton’s original plan regarding Cincinnati was to visit them on a weekday on his way from Pittsburgh to Chicago. However, if they prefer a weekend, Pendleton can visit them on the return journey. Pendleton is pleased to hear of the high enrollment at the Glenview...
Dates: 1920-09-20

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1926-03-02

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Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letter containing an account of his recent visit to Windsor and Detroit. Pendleton thinks Smith’s advice to these societies that they should take time for thorough deliberation was wise. He writes, “We have no intent to foment factional trouble in a Convention society. Only in case there is a definite movement in the direction of the Academy are we interested.” Pendleton looks...
Dates: 1926-03-02

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1926-09-23

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Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. “In answer to your letter, and after having consulted with the Faculty of the Boys Academy, I may say that the rule concerning a working scholarship boy who has been conditioned, has proven of such benefit in toning up the school that the Faculty would not consider changing it. However, it is understood that Gerardin will be given a further opportunity, but as to a specific statement of the way in which the...
Dates: 1926-09-23

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1927-09-16

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s last letter. He agrees with Smith that it would be a good idea to give theological student Hendrick Boef a token of appreciation for his work with the Glenview society over the summer. Pendleton concurs with Smith’s assessment that Boef “promises well” as a minister. Pendleton discusses details of the upcoming assembly in Glenview, including suggestions for who should preach and...
Dates: 1927-09-16

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley, 1919-11-22

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England. Pendleton has received Ottley’s letter of Oct 22nd. Pendleton comments on the letters between himself and Mr. Friend, which he forwarded to Ottley with his last communication. In these letters, Pendleton and Friend discuss Church matters in South Africa. Pendleton was pleased to read Ottley’s account of the “Feast of Charity” held at the Burton Road Church in England. He writes, “It is good to hear news from the...
Dates: 1919-11-22

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley, 1920-03-29

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England. Pendleton is pleased that both Ottley and Mr. Tilson have accepted the invitation to attend the International Council and associated meetings in Bryn Athyn in June. As Ottley will most likely be in Bryn Athyn for the school closing, the faculty voted to invite him to deliver the annual address for the commencement ceremony. Pendleton writes that the commencement address is delivered primarily for the graduating...
Dates: 1920-03-29

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1916-02-17

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of Jan. 20th. The Academy will grant a scholarship to Miss Centerwall; The things Baeckstrom and Miss Nordenskiold have said about her are intriguing, and Pendleton hopes she will be able to come to Bryn Athyn next fall. A General Assembly will be held in Bryn Athyn in June when a new Bishop will be chosen. Blank report forms will be sent to Baeckstrom which he should...
Dates: 1916-02-17

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1916-12-02

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of Oct. 13th, in which Baeckstrom reports that the King of Sweden has officially recognized the Stockholm Circle. Miss (Senta) Centervall is highly regarded in Bryn Athyn; In addition to attending classes at the Academy, she teaches Frech in the Elementary School and has been assisting Mr. Finkelday with physical training for the girls. Attendence accross the schools is...
Dates: 1916-12-02

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1917-05-11

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Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of Feb. 17th. Pendleton does not belive it is advisable to encourage a woman of Miss Valentin's age to travel to America with the hope of employment in the Academy; It is possible they could arrange to employ her, but the war has left the financial situation of the Academy uncertian. Pendleton has received Baeckstrom's letter of March 26th enclosing 6 baptism cards, 3...
Dates: 1917-05-11

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1919-11-29

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 22nd, and he regrets that Baeckstrom’s report did not arrive in time to be presented to the General Assembly. Mr. Svensson has arrived in Bryn Athyn and has made a favorable impression. They now have 5 theological students in one class: (Ernst) Pfeiffer, Raymond Cranch, Loyal Odhner, Frank H. Rose, and Mr. Svensson. School attendance is high; They have more...
Dates: 1919-11-29