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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton regrets that Bjorn Boyesen has had difficulties at the American Consulate in Sweden securing his visa to the US. Pendleton trusts that the enclosed certification will meet the demands of the consulate.

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...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. The wedding date of Marion (Childs Pendleton?) has been changed, and Pendleton will no longer be able to preach in Toronto the Sunday after the Assembly. He writes, "In this matter I am up against 'Uncle Sam' and his leave of absences and so must yield."

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)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Text: “I can not at this time comment on the various criticisms, direct and implied in your recent communication. I must, however, repudiate the interpretation you placed upon the advice I gave to the pastor of the Kitchener Society. I am in agreement with much that you say about freedom of speech and the value of opposing parties in maintaining a balance, as exemplified in countries such as ours. However, one...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Caldwell’s letter of Nov. 6th. Pendleton discusses the governmental issues currently faced by the Glenview Society; The goal should be to balance ecclesiastical authority with the will of the people. Pendleton would like to hear from Caldwell regarding the committee appointed to prepare the Social Song Book. Mrs. Smith has been unsatisfied with Caldwell’s decisions and has brought the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Andrew Czerny in Brooklyn, New York, USA. The Bishop has asked F. Pendleton to write to the Bureau of Citizenship as Czerny requested in his letter of Sept. 6th. F. Pendleton encloses a copy of this letter. W.F. Pendleton says they enjoyed having Czerny with them in Ocean City and were sorry this his visit was so short. Enclosure: Freda Pendleton to the Bureau of Citizenship, Washington, D.C. Text: "Rev. Czerny has been...