Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton informs W.F.P. that the people of Pittsburgh would prefer not to have a district assembly due to the recent General Assembly. Pendleton is planning to officiate the upcoming wedding of Clio (Pollock) and Gerald (Glenn). Marriage laws in the state of West Virginia are very strict, and Pendleton requests an identification certificate from W.F.P. so that he can take out a special license. Names mentioned: Gerald...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton requests a certificate of identification from W.F.P. so that he will be able to perform an upcoming marriage ceremony in Ohio.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. In response to Pfeiffer’s question regarding “coming of age” laws in America, Pendleton writes, “There are no ‘American’ laws on the subject of the coming of age of citizens. Each state has its own laws. In Pennsylvania we have the same law as that in Holland, and I think it is the same in the most of the states of the Union. However, common perception, as in the matter of marriage, recognizes the fact that women...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton has received Pfeiffer’s report and request for a letter of introduction to the American Consul at The Hague. Letter of Introduction attached, requesting “any courtesies extended to [Pfeiffer] which may facilitate his coming to America” for the 1933 ministers’ meetings in Bryn Athyn.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Smith’s letter of Sept. 5th. He will be glad to deliver a sermon on the second Sunday of his upcoming trip to Glenview and Chicago, and he would be happy to have Mr. Headsten’s congregation join Sharon Church for the occasion. He notes an air of optimism in Smith’s letter, and he wishes Smith luck in his plans to improve the Sharon Church Society. In Bryn Athyn, they have decided to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges Odhner’s letter of May 15th. Pendleton looks forward to working with Odhner in Bryn Athyn. Fred Gyllenhaal has sent a cable accepting the call to serve as the Toronto Society’s new Pastor. Attached are copies of three letters required by the US Consulate in Toronto for obtaining a visa for Odhner. Names mentioned: Mrs. (Viola Wolcott) Rennels, Mr. (Fred) Gyllenhaal, Rev. Hugo H. V. Ljungberg...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s letters of January 16th and February 20th with enclosed annual report and photographs. Pendleton especially enjoys the photograph showing Morse’s ecclesiastical outfit, and he informs Morse that he has placed the photographs in the Library collection for preservation. Pendleton congratulates Morse and the Sydney Society for severing ties with the Government as they will now be free to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton is pleased that Morse plans to attend the 1928 London General Assembly, and he reports that they are expecting a large attendance. Pendleton discusses the matter of vaccination as it relates to Miss (Mora) White’s attendance at the Academy. Pendleton brought the issue before the Board of Directors, and they agreed with him that proof of vaccination is required for Academy students under the charter granted...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s letter of October 15th, and the enclosed baptism records have been turned over to Mrs. Rennels. In response to Morse’s remarks about the Depression in Australia, Pendleton writes, “The danger, wherever the depression is felt, is to find some political cure-all. The dole is called for here by some, as the right way out, but so far, if I am correctly informed, even our Federation of...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn. Pendleton is sorry that Pitcairn will have to go through a great deal of “red tape” to bring Maryke into the United States. The people of Bryn Athyn are all looking forward to the couple’s arrival. Pendleton closes the letter writing, “I wish you both a very happy journey, not only across the water, but through life.” Names mentioned: Maryke (Urban Pitcairn)