Academy of the New Church
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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish, 1916-07-07
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Urbana, IL, USA.
Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter and report of May 20th. Pendleton has been busy preparing for the General Assembly, which at first appeared as if it would be poorly attended, but then turned out a record attendance of about 230 guests. The questions which have been disturbing the Church were brought as near to a solution as Pendleton feels could be expected. Pendleton was disappointed to hear from Mr....
Dates:
1916-07-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish, 1921-03-01
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA.
Pendleton reports on the state of the schools in Bryn Athyn; They are under considerably more stain than usual due to the absence of Mr. Brown, Miss Alice, Mr. Acton, and Mr. Doering. Charlie Pendleton has taken over as Principal of the Boys’ Academy in Doering’s absence and is doing well in the position. Pendleton writes that he only hears good reports of Gladish from Sharon Church.
Names mentioned: Mr. Brown,...
Dates:
1921-03-01
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish, 1922-01-14
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA.
Pendleton encloses a statement, prepared by Mr. Doering, of the business relations between the Academy and Alfred Stroh. Pendleton does not think that Stroh ever really interiorly renounced the doctrines of the Church; Pendleton believes his mind became more disturbed as his sickness got worse, and Pendleton now attributes the things he said to mental infirmity.
Attached: Timeline of financial relations between...
Dates:
1922-01-14
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish, 1922-04-26
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA.
Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of March 25th with an enclosed copy of Gladish’s letter to Mr. (John) Headsten. Pendleton does not think there is anything more to be done now that Headsten has withdrawn his congregation and established separate services. Pendleton believes that the union of the two congregations was useful, even if it was temporary. Pendleton reports that, despite financial loses, he...
Dates:
1922-04-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish, 1923-10-22
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA.
Pendleton acknowledges Gladish’s letter of Oct. 12th. Pendleton has just returned form a trip to Pittsburgh and is hopeful about its future growth. Pendleton is pleased that Gladish and his wife are enjoying their new home and that Louise’s condition is improving. Pendleton reports that things are going well in Bryn Athyn; They have a smaller, more manageable school this year, and Pendleton has at last bought an...
Dates:
1923-10-22
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish, 1936-01-23
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Gladish’s report. Pendleton informs Gladish of the Church’s current plan for the placement of ministers; Theodore (Pitcairn) will return to pastoral work in Bryn Athyn, Elmo Acton will fill a permanent place within the Academy schools and other nearby General Church work, and Philip Odhner will be sent to Durban, South Africa.
Dates:
1936-01-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton (via Karl Alden) to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1926-09-23
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton (via Karl Alden, Boys School Principal) to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA.
Alden has been asked by the Bishop to communicate with Smith regarding the academic standing of his son, Gerardin, and what it means for his scholarship. Gerardin has forfeited his scholarship by failing to pass his re-examination in Latin. However, he will be given a couple months to tutor and then take the test again. Should he pass, he will be granted another...
Dates:
1926-09-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Alan Gill, 1935-02-07
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola W. Rennels, to Rev. Alan Gill in Kitchener, ON, Canada.
Rennels informs Gill that Miss Elma L. Spence has been received as a member of the General Church and is now eligible for membership in the Kitchener society. Rennels reports that DeCharms Hall is “a very pathetic sight” after the fire, and that they are lucky the other school buildings were saved, as they easily could have been burned as well. The elementary school has resumed classes...
Dates:
1935-02-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. David Harold Klein, 1919-01-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Louise E. Davis, to Rev. David Harold Klein in Chicago, IL, USA.
The Bishop has asked Davis to acknowledge receipt of Klein’s letter and to inform Klein that he is pleased that Andrew (Klein) will be attending the Academy. The Bishop has spoken to Mr. Doering, and he advises that Andrew be sent to Bryn Athyn as soon as possible. Davis reports that the Bishop is not engaged in active work at the present and is expected to leave soon for an...
Dates:
1919-01-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1918-09-21
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA.
The Bishop has asked F. Pendleton to acknowledge Smith’s letters of Sept. 2nd, 5th, and 10th, and to inform him that the program for the upcoming District Assembly is satisfactory. The Bishop is currently preparing an address but cannot yet say exactly what it will be about. Referring to the issue of Dr. de Courcy, F. Pendleton writes, “the Bishop had a talk with Mr. Alden about...
Dates:
1918-09-21