Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letters of Dec. 31st, Jan. 5th, Jan. 10th, and Feb. 1st. Gyllenhaal’s report of his trip to Basutoland was read at a Joint Meeting of the Consistory and Executive Committee; There was much interest in the school Gyllenhaal has established with the help of Mr. Buss. Pendleton informs Gyllenhaal of the death of Rev. (Carl) Odhner. Rev. Will Caldwell will be asked to...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton writes that preliminary arrangements have been made for sending out the two second year theological students next summer. Pendleton asks if Wynn Acton will be satisfactory for Gyllenhaal, and if so, he requests that Gyllenhaal arrange board and lodging for Acton. Pendleton expects to receive both Wynn Acton and Philip Odhner as candidates for the ministry around Easter.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton acknowledges Barger’s letter of June 30th in which he discusses the case of a young man, recently converted, who has been doing good work for the Church in Holland. Pendleton believes this young man may be a good candidate for the ministry, if that is what he chooses. Pendleton thinks they would be able to secure the usual theological student stipend for him, but it would not be enough to support his wife...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton has received Barger’s letter of July 14th giving more information about Mr. Fluiter. Pendleton called together members of the Extension Committee, and it was decided that Mr. Pitcairn will pay Fluiter’s traveling expenses so that he may come to the US and study for the ministry in Bryn Athyn. If Fluiter accepts this offer and departs almost immediately, Pendleton thinks he may arrive in time for the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer has finally arrived in Bryn Athyn after being delayed in Holland for months. He has begun his studies in the theological school and has made a very favorable impression. Pendleton hopes arrangements will be made to have his fiancée come to Bryn Athyn as well so that she may study in the college. Pfeiffer has reported that Barger advanced him money while Pfeiffer was waiting for the departure...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in Richmond, Surrey, UK. Pendleton is interested in reading Ottley’s pamphlet on “The Priesthood of the New Church” as he is currently preparing to teach a course on this subject at the Theological School. Pendleton thanks Ottley for sending it, and he sends along the Bishop’s (W. F. Pendleton) thanks as well.

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. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s last letter. Baeckstrom’s comments on Hans Giobel helped Pendleton and Dr. Acton decide to send money for Giobel to travel to Bryn Athyn to study for the ministry this year. They had originally thought Giobel might come the next year with Erik Sandstrom, but now feel that it will be better to have Giobel in the Church sphere in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton finds the report of...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Abington, Mass., USA. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckström's letter of Sept. 10th, and says that he will present Baeckström's request to the Theological Faculty. Pendleton writes that he understands and sympathizes with Baeckström's desires, but that there are many factors to consider before a decision is made. Pendleton hopes they can talk in person soon.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges the letters received from Baeckstrom while Pendleton was travelling. Pendleton is pleased to hear of Baeckstrom’s success with his evangelization lectures in Sweden. The Board cannot afford to support both Mr. Svensson and his family, but if Mr. Svensson could arrange for his family to stay in Sweden, they would be delighted to have him come study Theology in Bryn Athyn. Svensson would...