Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has been considering the feasibility of attending the Canada Assembly as both W.F.P. and the people of the Pittsburgh Society are in favor of it. Pendleton has recently begun teaching another class; On Tuesday afternoons, he reads Miss Beekman’s letters aloud to approximately 20 society ladies, including the three Macbeth women. Regarding the class, Pendleton comments, “Daily, as I perceive the working of the...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informs W.F.P. that he has decided not to attend the Toronto Assembly for two reasons: the state of the Pittsburgh Society’s finances, and Pendleton’s own reluctance to leave his wife, Beatrice, at this time. Pendleton remarks that they have been enjoying Venita’s visit, and he wishes W.F.P. and his family a happy Christmas. Names mentioned: Beatrice (Walton Childs Pendleton), Venita (Pendleton)

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has just informed Mr. Cronlund that he will not be attending the upcoming ministers' meeting in Toronto. Pendleton’s daughter, Jean, has been sick with a fever, and Pendleton feels that one of her parents should stay with her in Pittsburgh. Pendleton has not informed his wife, Beatrice, of the situation as he wants her to enjoy her much needed time away. Names mentioned: Mr. (Emil) Cronlund, Jean (Lowrie...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton recommends that Gill stay in Toronto until Mr. Odhner arrives, which should be sometime around the Christmas holidays. Pendleton and the Consistory believe this will provide Gill with valuable experience as a minister. Gill will be compensated, and arrangements will be made so that he does not fall too far behind in his studies. Names mentioned: Mr. Odhner, Mr. Anderson, W.F. Pendleton

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Emil R. Cronlund in Toronto, Canada. N.D. Pendleton informs Cronlund that Bishop W.F. Pendleton will be unable to visit Canada this winter, so N.D. Pendleton will go in his place. N.D. Pendleton discusses travel plans.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton thinks the first plan proposed for the Assembly is suitable: May 20th to 24th for the Assembly, 25th and 26th for the Toronto society. He must be back in Bryn Athyn on May 27th for his brother's (W.F. Pendleton) golden wedding anniversary. What Alden has written about Llewellyn (David?) fulfills Pendleton's best expectations, and is gratifying and encouraging. Pendleton writes that it will be a pleasure to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received David’s letter of March 27th. Pendleton confirms the dates for his visit to Kitchener. He must be back in Bryn Athyn on May 27th for the celebration of his brother’s (W.F. Pendleton) golden wedding anniversary. Pendleton has also received a letter from Karl (Alden) about the Toronto Society; Pendleton thinks David and Alden make a good team for the work in Canada. Pendleton is glad...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. F. Pendleton informs Odhner that the Bishop has departed for Europe, and will be unable to visit Kitchener in the Spring as planned. The Bishop regrets postponing this visit, but he thought it best to take this opportunity to visit Europe and possibly also South Africa and Australia. The Bishop Emeritus (W. F. Pendleton) will take over the duties of Bishop while he is away. F....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. The Bishop has gone to town and has asked F. Pendleton to send the lessons to Alden: 1st Kings 8:1-21, 1st Kings 8:22-53, and 1st Kings 8:54-61. These are usually read at a dedication. F. Pendleton will remind N.D. Pendleton to get off the train at Sunny Side; She hopes he will not forget. F. Pendleton hopes the meetings will go well. She wishes she could go, as she has friends in Toronto...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. F. Pendleton informs Alden that N.D. Pendleton will visit Canada next May. F. Pendleton discusses the weather in Bryn Athyn; today they have the heaviest fog she has ever seen, and in general it has been unusually and unpleasently wet. F. Pendleton's father (W.F. Pendleton) is not ill but is very frail. However, W.F. Pendleton preached at the last Assembly "with some of his old time...