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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Letter unsigned, most likely written by Viola Wolcott Rennels. Rennels encloses for Iungerich 10 baptism record cards and 10 confession of faith record cards, both types having been recently redesigned to provide more space for writing in the names of the parents.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, to Rev. Eric Sandstrom in Jonkoping, Sweden. Rennels is returning the baptism card which Sandstrom recently sent to the Bishop DeCharms. She asks that he sign it and send it in his next letter. She is also returning a Theta Alpha bill which she believes Sandstrom may have sent by mistake with the baptism card. Names mentioned: Bishop (George) DeCharms

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. F. Pendleton answers Pfeiffer’s questions regarding proper record keeping. She explains that it is difficult to know if the Church’s baptismal records are correct as they must rely on ministers to report the baptisms they perform. F. Pendleton did manage to find a record of baptisms performed by Mr. Deltenre, which she suggests Pfeiffer might compare to Deltenre’s personal records, if...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. F. Pendleton has received Pfeiffer’s letter of Nov. 29th with enclosed cards, application, and letters. In answer to Pfeiffer’s question regarding the woman in Berne, the Bishop responded that the preparation and self-administration of Holy Supper is not recommended; Instead, the woman ought to contact the closest New Church minister and wait until the sacrament can be administered...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Unsigned, very likely written by Viola Wolcott Rennels. The record of baptism card for the Schultz child has been received by the Bishop’s office. These record cards have recently been redesigned so as to include two lines, instead of just one, for the names of the parents. 10 updated cards will be enclosed for Pfeiffer’s use.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Rennels has recently returned from vacation in Maine. She received Pfeiffer’s letter regarding baptism cards and will enclose a number of record cards for him with this letter. She requests Pfeiffer send a record of baptism for Feodor Pitcairn, Theodore Pitcairn’s son. She also confirms that she will give Mr. Caldwell Pfeiffer’s memorandum of the baptism for publication in the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Rennels notes that she has forwarded Pfeiffer 15 Record of Baptism cards in this mail. The Bishop has already left Bryn Athyn for his usual summer camp, but Certificates of Membership for Mr. and Mrs. Poortvliet will be mailed out upon his return in September. Names mentioned: Mr. (Pieter) Poortvliet, Mrs. (Jacomina Neeltje Cornelia Geluk) Poortvliet

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola W. Rennels, to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Rennels encloses 10 blank baptism cards for Hussenet. She requests that he fill out and return two of them for his grandsons, Claude and Roger Hussenet. Hussenet should keep the extra 8 for future use. Names mentioned: Claude Hussenet, Roger Hussenet, Bishop (N. D.) Pendleton

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Unsigned, likely written by Viola Wolcott Rennels. Pendleton’s secretary has learned that Leonardos baptized both Miss (Elizabeth) Barreto and her mother, but no record of their baptisms has ever been received by the Bishop’s office. She encloses five baptism cards and two marriage record cards for Leonardos. She requests that Leonardos fill out two cards for the baptisms and one for the marriage...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Unsigned, possibly written by Viola Wolcott Rennels. The Bishop’s secretary informs Morse that his letter to the Bishop of August 7th has arrived. The Bishop is currently in attendance at the First Assembly of South Africa, but the letter will be brought to his attention upon his return in November. The Bishop’s secretary encloses 10 blank baptism record cards for Morse, and also requests further...