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Typed letter N.D. Pendleton writes that Acton's letter of August 13th was considered by the Board of Dirctors, and it was decided they could not support Mr. Svenson's family if he were to attend the Theological school. N.D. Pendleton suggests other financial otpions for Mr. Svenson. He also mentions Norman Ridgeway, a prospective Theological student he has brought back from a recent trip to South Africa.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Alfred Acton in Sweden. Pendleton reports that the Board has been having trouble balancing their budget in their effort to raise teachers' salaries. As a result, they will not be able to finance Mr. (Joseph) Rosenquist's translation of the works of Achatius Kahl and Rob Sundelin. Pendleton mentions Acton's letter to Leonard (no surname given) in which Acton speaks of trips he would like to take for his work. Pendleton writes that Harold Pitcain has taken...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Apr. 24th; Mr. Acton will write something in memory of Mr. (Alfred) Stroh for the Life, drawing from Baeckstrom’s information about the funeral and from a letter by Mrs. Stroh to Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton. The applications for General Church membership have been received, and Pendleton thinks Baeckstrom will now probably need to find a larger room for holding...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter of July 10th. Regarding the matter of Mr. Frazee, Pendleton anticipates that it would be very difficult to convince the Board to approve taking on a new theological student at this time. Additionally, Frazee’s past demonstrates frequent changes in occupation which is not an encouraging sign for a potential theolog. Commenting on...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton was delighted to hear that Gladish’s son, Victor, has decided to study for the ministry and that he is engaged to Miss Lucy Wright. After consulting with Mr. (Alfred) Acton, Pendleton suggests that Victor should study another year in college, along with Vincent Odhner and Norman Reuter, before the three of them begin theological school. Pendleton explains the details of the theological school stipend...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton writes that he will be able to meet with the Sharon Church congregation the night of Oct. 12th. Pendleton has received a letter from Morley Rich applying for financial help to enter Theological School. The Board of Directors of the Academy usually requires evidence of leadership ability before granting assistance, and Pendleton does not feel that Morley’s college record demonstrates that he is ready to...