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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.

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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. 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. 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 already must 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. Ernst Deltenre's wife, Maria, in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton has received Mrs. Deltenre’s letter of June 30th and will take pleasure in expressing her appreciation to the Academy Board of Directors. Pendleton does not think they would have a use for the Tabernacle in Bryn Athyn and transporting it would be very expensive. Pendleton writes that the books have not yet arrived yet, but he will find a place for them when they do.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letters of Oct. 28th and Jan. 13th. Pendleton would like Gyllenhaal and Mr. Tilson to work together towards “spiritual unity and mutual confidence.” Pendleton foresees that the two neighboring New Church societies, Peckham Rye and Burton Road, will eventually join together, and he hopes that this might take place before Peckham Rye sets up external establishments of its own....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of April 17th. Pendleton reports that the Board of Directors intends to give $450 annually to the Colchester School, the same amount that was given to the Burton Road school. Pendleton is sorry that there was a misunderstanding about the money. Pendleton is pleased that Gyllenhaal enjoyed his paper on Free Will, and he looks forward to seeing Gyllenhaal for the...

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 has read with pleasure Baeckstrom’s account of his successful missionary trips. Pendleton notes what Baeckstrom has said about Karl Henrik Sigstedt. Pendleton has spoken to the Board of Directors, but due to financial constraints, they cannot afford to pay for Sigstedt to come to Bryn Athyn to study. However, they could offer him the customary Working Scholarship with remission of the general tuition....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has received Baeckstrom’s recent letter describing his last missionary trip; Attendance at lectures has decreased, but Baeckstrom feels that those who continue to attend will show greater interest. Baeckstrom has requested that his son Harry attend the Academy next fall. Pendleton has informed Bishop De Charms, who is the head of the Schools, and now the Board of Directors must be consulted as well....