Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton regrets to inform Tilson that the Executive Committee has decided no additional expenses may be taken on at this time, and as a result, they will not be able to cover the traveling expenses of Tilson’s or Wynne Acton’s monthly trips to Bristol. The Board of Directors has also made a readjustment regarding payments from the Glanville Bequest to the Colchester school; Tilson will receive a detailed letter...

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. Thomas S. Harris in Arbutus, MD, USA. Pendleton assures Harris that, should Harris decide to take on the responsibility of ministering to the Abington New Church group several times per year, the Church will arrange to have someone fill his pulpit in Arbutus while he is away. Pendleton presumes that Mr. Doering has been in touch with Harris to inform him that the Board of Directors has granted his (Harris’) daughter a “Normal scholarship” to attend...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Victor J. Gladish in Colchester, England. Pendleton informs Caldwell that income from the Glanville Bequest has been reduced by 86%. However, the Board of Directors has decided that remittances for the Colchester school can be continued at the rate of $450 per year through June 30th, 1934. The Board anticipates that its investments of the Glanville Bequest funds will recover, but for now they have been greatly affected by the Great Depression.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Victor J. Gladish in Colchester, England. Pendleton reports that Gladish’s letter of Nov. 24th was placed before the Board of Directors, and they appreciated the suggestions made by the Colchester Board of Finance; The remittances to England will be adjusted in accordance with these suggestions. Pendleton wishes Gladish could attend the midyear meetings in Bryn Athyn; Theodore Pitcairn, Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer, and Elmo Acton will all be in attendance,...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William Hyde Alden in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton writes that he has be authorized by the Academy Board of Directors to inform Alden that, effective July 1st, Alden will be paid $2205 from the Pension Fund for the year 1931-32. Alden will also recieve an addiotnal salary of $735, provided he continues to teach in the Academy.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William Hyde Alden in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendlton reminds Alden that Alden's salary was contingent upon his continued teaching in the school. As Alden has been forced to stop teaching because of his health, his salary will be discontinued on Jan. 1st, and his pension increased to $2220 per year. The Academy Board of Directors sends their best wishes, and Pendleton expresses the deep regret of the faculty at Alden's departure from the Academy.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Middleport, OH, USA. Pendleton will soon be out of quarantine and will travel to Middleport and Cincinnati if desired. Pendleton reports that the Board of Directors is considering Gladish’s application for a teaching position in the Academy schools. Pendleton would like to discuss future provisions for the Middleport Society and writes that every effort should be made to sustain the work of the Church there. Names mentioned:...

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...