Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. With regret, Pendleton turns down the position offered by the Board of Directors; He feels he would like the work, but the salary is significantly less than his current income. Additionally, it would place a great strain on Beatrice, however much she would enjoy living in Bryn Athyn. Both Pendleton and Beatrice would make any sacrifice necessary for the Church, but Pendleton does not feel that this is warranted in this...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Earlier the same day, Pendleton wrote to W.F.P. and Mr. Doering rejecting the position in Bryn Athyn offered by the Board of Directors as the salary offered was too low. After having added up receipts, Pendleton has now calculated that his income for the previous year was $3,092.50, and so the proposed salary would represent about a 1/3rd reduction of income. As things are, Pendleton struggles to put aside even a small...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton hopes W.F.P. will be able to visit Pittsburgh soon. However, if he cannot, Pendleton will arrange to come to Bryn Athyn for a few days. Pendleton was glad to learn of the way Mr. Pitcairn feels, though it came as a bit of a surprise. Pendleton himself feels that “if such a change is to be made it ought not to be long delayed- especially in view of conserving your forces- for that part of your work which will...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton met with Mr. Pitcairn who informed him that the Academy and Consistory have voted on the matter of Pendleton’s proposed transfer to Bryn Athyn. A meeting of the General Church Executive Committee is scheduled for Dec. 13th for the same purpose. Pendleton will plan to visit W.F.P. in Bryn Athyn after the 13th. Pendleton has discussed his potential relocation with the Church Committee in Pittsburgh; They responded...

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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 options for Mr. Svenson. He also mentions Norman Ridgway, a prospective Theological student he has brought back from a recent trip to South Africa. Names mentioned: Mr. Svenson, Norman Ridgway

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...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendlton to Alfred Acton in Sweden. Pendleton has had Mr. (Reginald) Brown estimate the cost for Mr. (Joseph) Rosenquist to translate the works of Achatius Kahl and Rob Sundelin from Swedish into English. Cost estimates will be submitted for approval at the next Board meeting.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Alfred Acton in Sweden. General update from Pendleton on life in Bryn Athyn; the matter of employment of Mr. (Joseph) Rosenquist for translating will be brought before Board, Pendleton will have Mr. (Reginald) Borwn send Acton's preface to the Word Explained to Upsala University, Homer (Synnestvedt) and Hugo (Odhner) have begun their work, Pendleton has recieved good reports of work of Eldred (Iungerich), Fred Gyllenhaal, Alan Gill, and Victor Gladish....

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Charles E. Doering. Pendleton has received Doering’s letter of April 4th, and while honored by the Academy Board’s proposal, he is unable to accept the position they are offering. The main reason for this is that the salary offered by the Board is less than his present income, and Pendleton and his wife must already be very financially conscious to get by. Pendleton expresses his appreciation to the Board for their offer.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. David Harold Klein in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Klein’s letter of Sept. 2nd. Pendleton will bring Klein’s request before the Board of Directors for approval at their next meeting; He anticipates there will be no difficulty in granting it. In the meantime, Pendleton assures Klein that Eldric (Klein) will be received at the Boys’ Academy. Names mentioned: Eldric (Klein)