Academy of the New Church
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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1931-03-23
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton was laid up in bed with the grippe when Tilson’s cable announcing the death of Mrs. Benade arrived. Pendleton reflects on his relationship to Mrs. Benade, writing, “Our affectionate remembrances of her will ever hold. To me, when a younger man, and when the weight of grave responsibilities fell upon me, she was always keenly sympathetic despite the former troubles with Father Benade. I have ever felt...
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1931-03-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1931-05-23
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton responds to Tilson’s letter that the Church would be happy to have Bishop Benade’s letter, his doctrinal notes, and his translation of De Verbo. He writes, “Anything connected with him which may serve to throw light upon his life and work should be preserved, and I know of no place better adapted for such preservation than our fireproof library building here in Bryn Athyn.” He believes Bishop Benade will...
Dates:
1931-05-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1935-01-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton is pleased that Michael Church cordially received Wynne Acton as Assistant Pastor and that Tilson and Acton have been working so well together. The matter of sending Mr. Henderson to Australia is still tentative, but Pendleton hopes it will soon be possible as the General Church must take action to “hold the fort” in Australia. In Bryn Athyn, Bishop DeCharms has been assigned to supervise the Academy...
Dates:
1935-01-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1922-02-17
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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 received Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 27th in time for it to be read aloud at the ministers’ council. Pendleton looks forward to Pitcairn’s visit in June; He writes, “I wish you had a flying machine for the return journey. However, for myself, I lack ambition in that respect.” In the Academy schools, the recent expulsion of two college men and probation of three high school boys has helped with...
Dates:
1922-02-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1920-10-05
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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 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, 1918-08-03
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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, 1920-11-30
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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, 1921-01-17
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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. Text: “Dear Theo: It is a pleasure to forward to you the enclosed Resolution passed at a recent social gathering of the workers of the Academy, in celebration of Founder’ Day, - - which speaks for itself.”
Dates:
1921-01-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1922-03-20
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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 acknowledges Pitcairn’s letter of Jan 28th. Pendleton is unsure of when Pitcairn intends departing South Africa for his visit to Bryn Athyn, and he wonders if this letter will arrive in time. Pendleton writes that John Jiyana will be welcomed at the theological school next year, but he suggests that Jiyana will need special housing accommodations outside the dormitory. Pendleton thinks Pitcairn made...
Dates:
1922-03-20