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Found in 169 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1927-08-01

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton informs Pfeiffer that he anticipates changes to the Order and Organization Statement of the General Church following the upcoming General Assembly. Pendleton also goes over specific changes to the Corporation which were made at the last General Assembly, and which should be reflected in any re-publications of the Statement. Pendleton reminds Pfeiffer that, in a previous letter, he asked if there was any...
Dates: 1927-08-01

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1927-09-08

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton has received Pfeiffer’s letters of August 26th and July 27th with the financial report of the First Dutch Society enclosed. Pendleton congratulates Pfeiffer on the progress made in Holland over the last year. He notes Pfeiffer’s public lectures, baptisms performed, increased subscriptions to “De Ware Christelijke Godsdienst,” and the institution of monthly suppers. Pendleton answers Pfeiffer’s questions...
Dates: 1927-09-08

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1927-12-01

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton informs Pfeiffer that the Executive Committee has just met and may not meet again until the mid-year meetings in February. Pfeiffer has asked for money to cover the deficit for the lectures he is organizing. Because Pfeiffer has received this money for the last two years, Pendleton agrees to guarantee $75 for the purpose. However, he asks that in the future, Pfeiffer send his request on or before...
Dates: 1927-12-01

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1928-01-14

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. In response to Pfeiffer’s question regarding “coming of age” laws in America, Pendleton writes, “There are no ‘American’ laws on the subject of the coming of age of citizens. Each state has its own laws. In Pennsylvania we have the same law as that in Holland, and I think it is the same in the most of the states of the Union. However, common perception, as in the matter of marriage, recognizes the fact that women...
Dates: 1928-01-14

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1928-09-20

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton writes that Pfeiffer’s request for an appropriation of $75 for advertising his public lectures will be laid before the Executive Committee at its next meeting. In Bryn Athyn, they have just had an auspicious opening of the Schools. Eldred Iungerich will be missed this year, but they have both Hugo and Vincent Odhner. Names mentioned: Eldred Iungerich, Hugo Odhner, Vincent Odhner

Dates: 1928-09-20

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1928-09-28

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton informs Pfeiffer that the Executive Committee has approved his request for $75 for advertising his public lectures. Mr. Hyatt will forward the money. Names mentioned: Mr. (Hubert) Hyatt

Dates: 1928-09-28

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1930-12-16

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton has received Pfeiffer’s report of Nov. 9th and notes of Nov. 10th and 12th. The Executive Committee has approved the customary allocation of $75 to fund Pfeiffer’s proposed public lecture series. Pendleton has received Pfeiffer’s translation of excerpts from the “De Hemelshe Leer” magazine. He writes, “. . . [I] noted with much interest the points of apparent difference between your view and that which...
Dates: 1930-12-16

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1932-12-05

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents From the c02:

Correspondence, research, minutes, agendas, presentations, papers and publications related to the Office of the Bishop.  Many papers are included for each particular minister from his career prior to election as bishop.  While bishops' papers are restricted, certain exceptions apply for documents such as sermons and doctrinal classes.

Dates: 1932-12-05

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet, 1925-03-03

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton has received Hussenet’s letter of Jan. 19th with enclosed membership applications of the Cosse family; The applications have been accepted and certificates of membership forwarded. Pendleton reports that the February ministers’ meetings were successful, and he wishes Hussenet could have been present. Pendleton is enclosing a copy of “The Statement of Order and Organization of the...
Dates: 1925-03-03

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet, 1920-02-26

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, France. Handwritten French copy attached, translated by Madame Iungerich. Pendleton has received Hussenet’s letter of January 20th. Pendleton hopes that Hussenet and the Church members in Paris will not be too hasty in attempting to form a federation of French speaking societies. Pendleton writes that while the General Church “hold[s] our people by no other than an internal bond, yet we have a right to expect that...
Dates: 1920-02-26