Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s last letter. Baeckstrom’s comments on Hans Giobel helped Pendleton and Dr. Acton decide to send money for Giobel to travel to Bryn Athyn to study for the ministry this year. They had originally thought Giobel might come the next year with Erik Sandstrom, but now feel that it will be better to have Giobel in the Church sphere in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton finds the report of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has received Baeckstrom’s last letter telling of his third trip to Norway. Baeckstrom has reported that a Mr. Boyesen joined the Circle at Oslo, and Pendleton wonders if he is one of the Stockholm Boyesens, or one of their cousins who live in Norway. Pendleton is glad to hear that the lectures in Oslo were so well attended, and he expresses the importance of having the Capital city be a strong New...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Jan. 13th and the receipt of a copy of Baeckstrom’s book “The Invisible World”. Pendleton is concerned about Baeckstrom’s heath and hopes he will follow his doctor’s advice and rest. Pendleton received Miss Therese Engstedt’s membership application and welcomes her into the General Church. Pendleton discusses the details of his upcoming summer trip to Europe and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of Oct. 13th, in which Baeckstrom reports that the King of Sweden has officially recognized the Stockholm Circle. Miss (Senta) Centervall is highly regarded in Bryn Athyn; In addition to attending classes at the Academy, she teaches French in the Elementary School and has been assisting Mr. Finkelday with physical training for the girls. Attendence accross the schools...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton is saddened over the death of Mr. Bronniche and hopes that Baeckstrom will be able to step in and help with Bronniche’s society if needed, in the same way that Bronniche helped with the Stockholm Society from time to time. Pendleton has read Baeckstrom’s account of the “other” (i.e. Conference?) Stockholm Society with interest. The society has suffered from many disturbances and seems to be “infested...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter and report of Dec. 5th. Pendleton notes Baeckstrom’s point about the decline of interest in spiritual mysteries in Sweden over the last few years. Pendleton believes this was to be expected after the end of the war, now that life is getting back to normal. Pendleton foresees the slow and steady growth of the Stockholm Society in the future. Pendleton and his wife...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton agrees that the book by Mrs. (Marguerite Beck) Block is notable and has generated more interest than he anticipated. Pendleton thinks if that reference to the Schreck outgivings is eliminated, the review by Hugo (Odhner) will be very satisfactory.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. The Social Song Book proofs have been approved by Bishop (W.F.) Pendleton and N.D. Pendleton, and they have been given to Mr. Alden for publication. Mrs. Smith claims that N.D. Pendleton removed her from the Song Book Committee, so Pendleton does not think they should wait for her formal approval. Pendleton was glad to hear of Caldwell’s rapid recovery and hopes Caldwell can attend the meetings in February....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of Nov. 5th. Pendleton agrees that George DeCharms was a wise choice for Assistant Bishop. Pendleton comments on Gladish’s plan for a new church building, and he notes with interest Gladish’s proposal for writing a book on the glorification of the Lord. Pendleton writes that the only qualifications for the publication of this book by the Academy would be the approval of the...