Academy of the New Church
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 240 Collections and/or Records:
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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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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
Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1918-12-03
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA.
F. Pendleton informs Smith that the Bishop has found it imperative to retire to the shore for two weeks in order to prevent a nervous breakdown. She writes, “The trouble is nothing very sudden but has been coming on gradually from over work and not enough vacation in the summer.” He was able to preach the Thanksgiving Day service in Bryn Athyn but was strained by the effort. He...
Dates:
1918-12-03
Letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Hugo Odhner, 1920-07-09
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada.
F. Pendleton received Odhner’s letter and forwarded one to Mr. Ridgway as requested. She explains that Mr. R. Melville Ridgway is the secretary of the Durban Society, and his brother is Mr. J. Henry Ridgway. J. Henry Ridgway visited the US with his family about 10 years ago, and his son, Norman Ridgway, has been atteneding the Academy. F. Pendleton relates an anecdote about the...
Dates:
1920-07-09
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1877-07-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA addressed to “My dear Boys” (John Pitcairn, Jr. and possibly W. H. Benade?). “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher.Contents:
-2 Sundays have passed since “Boys” departed
-Vettering doing well
-new medal arrived; decided improvement; Childs will alter few minor details when in Phila. with the General (Stuart)
-copy of C. L. (?) that they have is missing pages from the Miscellaneous Observations...
Dates:
1877-07-11
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1877-08-14
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Sea Bright, N.J. to John Pitcairn, Jr. “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher. Contents:
-left home somewhat over a week ago once riots had subsided; quiet now except in coal regions; Molly Maguire element cannot be put down
-spent few hours with Pendleton & Dr. Boericke in Phila; planned to have meeting same evening as foundation of Cherry St. Society
-saw Starkey, Campbell, & Farrington; Starkey has...
Dates:
1877-08-14
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1877-10-12
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr. “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher.Contents:
-friend Wilson King, consul at Bremen, departed yesterday after summer vacation; invites Pitcairn & Benade to stop over in Bremen; convenient stop near to Holland
-Pitcairn’s mother quite ill with bronchitis; Alec & Dr. Cowley say she is recovering and may be out of bed in a week
-Pendleton called to Chicago; stayed...
Dates:
1877-10-12
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1878-02-02
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Philadelphia, PA to John Pitcairn, Jr. 2 pages, double-sided. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents:
-first letter received from Egypt
-has asked Spiers (Speirs?) for criticisms of 2nd issue of Serial (Words for the New Church) so that they can improve 3rd issue
-General (J. P. Stuart) requesting support from Mr. Bower’s Frankford congregation to move from Vineland to Philadelphia so that he can be more present at...
Dates:
1878-02-02
Letter from Walter C. Childs to John Pitcairn, 1878-02-02
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in El Rio, San Diego Co, CA to John Pitcairn, Jr. 1 half-page, double-sided. "Yuma Mill & Mining Company" letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents:
-list of potential Academy candidates; does Pitcairn think they are individually heartily in sympathy with Academy? will also ask private opinion of “the boy Gretrude” (Gertrude?) Names mentioned: Yuma Mill & Mining Company (letterhead), Walter C....
Dates:
1878-02-02
Letter from Walter C. Childs to unknown recipient, 1878-06-01
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Philadelphia, PA to unknown recipient. Addressed to “Dear Friend.” 1 page, double-sided. "Revere House, Boston" letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.Contents:
-thanks for letter of introduction to Mrs. Webster (?); will take tea with her tomorrow evening
-note from Mr. Warren (?) was handed to the General (J. P. Stuart)
-lots of bosh, not missing much except Academy meetings
-demijohn arrived safely this...
Dates:
1878-06-01