Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Sep. 6th. Pendleton tells Baeckstrom how much he and Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton enjoyed their recent trip to Sweden. Pendleton and his wife have just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and have been gifted a beautiful set of table silverware by their friends. Tore (E. Loven) is now enrolled at the Academy; He is learning English quickly and fitting in with his...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has read in a letter from Miss (Senta) Centervall that Mr. and Mrs. Liden have been in a serious automobile accident. Pendleton has been busy attending meetings and giving speeches at banquets for the past two months. The Sons of the Academy recently met in Pittsburgh, and members from Bryn Athyn, Canada, Chicago, and elsewhere drove there in automobiles. Pendleton took a party from Bryn Athyn in his...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters of May 24th and June 9th; Pendleton finds the evidence of progress in Baeckstrom’s report gratifying. With this letter, Pendleton’s encloses authorization for Baeckstrom to administer Holy Supper and perform the marriage ceremony. Ideally, Baeckstrom would have been ordained into the 2nd degree of the priesthood before performing these ceremonies, but the war is making...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton is pleased to hear that Boef’s health has been improving. Pendleton has been working in cooperation with the pastors of the Bryn Athyn Society on the liturgy, and he would appreciate any suggestions that Boef may have. Discussing confirmation, Pendleton writes that it is not necessary for Church membership, especially if one was baptized as a rational and responsible adult. Pendleton tells Boef that...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Boef’s letter of Nov. 6th. Pendleton will pass along Boef’s request for increased income to the Executive Committee. Pendleton has just returned from a successful trip to South Africa; A full account of this trip will appear in the Life. Pendleton is sympathetic to Boef’s desire to get married in the near future, and he hopes Providence will allow him to do so.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Boef’s request for increased income was granted last night at the Executive Committee meeting; Mr. Hyatt will be in touch regarding the details. Pendleton hopes this aid, along with the added strength from Boef’s upcoming marriage, will help Boef be successful in his work for the Los Angeles Society.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton will be happy to perform the marriage ceremony for Boef and his fiancée Virginia. There may be a potential conflict if the Pittsburgh Society wants their dedication on June 1st, in which case Pendleton will notify Boef at once.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Heinrichs’ letter of August 30th. Pendleton writes that it is customary and useful for visiting ministers to send in reports of their trips. Pendleton explains that the Confession of Faith is a confirmation of baptism, and as such, “may therefore with propriety be performed by a minister of the first degree.” Pendleton writes that Heinrichs was not out of order, for he has been authorized to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received Heinrichs’ report of his trip to the Northwest and is pleased that Heinrichs believes his work there was useful. Pendleton was sorry to hear of the state of mind of “G.C.S.” and hopes he is able to recover his mental balance. Pendleton is happy that the Denver Church has been renovated and that Heinrichs and the society have been enjoying better social relations. Pendleton met Mrs. Schroder...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton writes that it wont be necessary to rent out a hall, and whether or not he preaches in Toronto can be decided later. Pendleton's schedule for May and June is very busy with the Ontario assembly, school closing, the wedding of Marion (Childs Pendleton?), ministers' meetings, and Pendleton's trip to Europe.