Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton reflects that he plans to remain in Pittsburgh for a long time as “each passing year makes a radical change less likely.” Regarding his health, Pendleton has been exercising on the tennis court at his doctor’s recommendation, and he has been feeling much better as a result. Pendleton writes that he plans to let Ora’s French professor, with whom he has formed a friendly relationship, perform an examination along...

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. Homer Synnestvedt. Pendleton apologizes for not making more in-depth comments on Synnestvedt suggestions for the Pittsburgh district Assembly; The programs are similar every year and the variations don’t make much of a difference to him. He informs Synnestvedt that a Joint meeting has been called to discuss arrangements for the General Assembly next June. Pendleton then relays the situation regarding Telford and the ball games. He writes, “Telford...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton read Odhner’s letter of June 23rd aloud at a special meeting of the Consistory. General approval was expressed over the way Odhner handled the “Braby-Forfar situation.” Pendleton cautions Odhner against taking sides, even if it becomes evident that one party is in the wrong. He writes, “The true priestly attitude is not one of withdrawal from the wrong doer, save in extreme cases. Keep the door...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Copy attached. Pendleton suggests that Alden recruit laymen from his society to help with the work, as has often been done in the Chuch in cases of necessity. Pendleton explains why he does not want first year theological student Alan (Gill?) to participate in public worship; "My mind is clear as to the injurious effect of advancing the states of our theological students too fast. The...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s letter of August 18th. He is impressed that Morse still enjoys playing tennis at age 73 as he himself was forced to give up tennis long ago. He informs Morse that the Academy Board of Directors has discussed Morse’s request regarding the holding of his property, and it was decided that the Academy should take charge of it since the organization of the Sydney Society is not yet...