Academy of the New Church
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Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to friend, possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1877-12-27
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary Lawson Young Pendleton at Po. 2 South Sangamon St. Chicago, IL, to “My Dear Sweetheart,” possibly Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. Signed “L. Pendleton.” 3 pages, double-sided.Contents:
-M. Pendleton missing Academy friends after moving to Chicago
-wanted to start Hebrew class but no interest; glad Phila. group is progressing well
-Mr. Pendleton’s evenings taken up with doctrinal classes on West Side & North Side; great need for doctrine, but people...
Dates:
1877-12-27
Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-04-25
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. Written in 2 parts: April 25th & May 2nd. Contents:
-Mary in final stages of pregnancy; not sick yet but will be soon; has not been out in 2 months; missing church; hopes Gertrude & Fannie will continue sending letters, especially as Mr. (W. F.) Pendleton will likely visit Phila. during her “sickness”
-wishing Gertrude happy Easter & birthday anniversary;...
Dates:
1878-04-25
Letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn, 1878-02-24
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 2 pages, double sided.Contents:
-letter of Feb. 20th received
-poor financial state of Chicago society; main supporter, Mr. Nelson, has fallen on hard times; potential implications for June 19th celebrations & W. F. Pendleton’s attendance at Conference, Convention, & Academy meetings
-inquiries about Starkey family (Cara, Dora, George, Pauline)
-will Mr. (J. P.) Stuart continue...
Dates:
1878-02-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1902-08-31
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton conveys to W.F.P. the appreciation of his Council for the Academy scholarship. The Council has awarded the scholarship to Helen Maynard, who’s “case altogether meets with the requirements you have specified.” Mr. Burnham will also send his daughter Dorothy to the Academy, and Mr. Junge plans to send his daughter Elise after Christmas. The Immanuel Church has chosen to sponsor Vida (Gyllenhaal); Pendleton writes,...
Dates:
1902-08-31
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1908-02-04
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Mr. Ed. Fuller would like to apply, through Pendleton, for a scholarship so that his son Marshall may attend the Academy next year. Pendleton writes that Marshall is deserving, and he hopes W.F.P. is in a position to grant this request. Several boys from the Pittsburgh Society are planning on attending the Academy in the upcoming year: Harold and Donald Lindsay, Homer Schoenberger, and George Macbeth. As the boys’ former...
Dates:
1908-02-04
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1908-07-15
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton has spoken with Harvey Lechner regarding the Church’s legal standing in the Kramph Will case. Lechner has examined the relevant laws and is concerned that the Church and the Academy are legally vulnerable. Any form of fornication and adultery is against the law, as is the teaching of these ideas. As Pendleton understands from Lechner, “Any institution which holds and teaches things against public policy is...
Dates:
1908-07-15
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1913-08-13
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton and his wife spent three days with the New Church people of Copenhagen. They attended Sunday service at Mr. Bronniche’s Church and met the congregation. Pendleton relays the specifics of the order of service used. Pendleton judges Bronniche’s philosophical position to be intermediate, somewhere between Academy principles and the rest of the Church. From Copenhagen, Pendleton and Beatrice travelled to Gothenburg...
Dates:
1913-08-13
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1913-08-17
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Hotell Excelsior letterhead.
Continuing on their European tour, Pendleton and his wife have arrived in Stockholm. Their visit began with an informal meeting of the Church circle; Pendleton comments, “The occasion was altogether delightful- was like an old Academy meeting.” He concludes that Academy thought is strong in Sweden, and he advises that the “Church will make no mistake in giving hearty support to the work that...
Dates:
1913-08-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1913-08-23
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. La Have hotel letterhead.
Pendleton and his wife, Beatrice, arrived in the Hague two nights ago. They will dine with the Barger family tonight, and afterwards, there will be a gathering of all interested members, including Alfred (Stroh), Mr. Pitcairn, Mr. Deltenre, Mr. Gardiner, and two ladies from the Stockholm Circle. Tomorrow, Pendleton will administer Holy Supper to the community and then attend meetings at the...
Dates:
1913-08-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Louise Gladish, 1927-01-22
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Louise Gladish in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Pendleton offers Gladish a half time teaching position in Bryn Athyn; She will receive board and lodging in the college dormitory and $60 per month. He would like Gladish to take some extra courses in Bryn Athyn before assuming the responsibility of a full-time position. Pendleton notes that he enjoyed reading Gladish’s article in the Bulletin.
Dates:
1927-01-22