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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Text: “Dear Theo: It is a pleasure to forward to you the enclosed Resolution passed at a recent social gathering of the workers of the Academy, in celebration of Founder’ Day, - - which speaks for itself.”

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton in Aspinwall, PA, USA. Pendleton apologizes for this brief acknowledgement of Willard’s congratulations on his (Pendleton’s) 70th birthday. Pendleton received many such congratulations, and he was particularly moved by the effort put into the birthday celebrations by Raymond, Mildred, Harold, and Clara. Pendleton has written to Alex P. Lindsay in response to the Pittsburgh Pastoral Council’s request for an assistant pastor. Norman...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. F. Pendleton answers Smith’s letter of April 29th regarding arrangements for the upcoming General Assembly in Glenview. She discusses the loan of choir robes, pageant costumes, liturgies, and Psalmodies to Glenview for the Assembly. She does not know whether her father, W. F. Pendleton, will attend or not; He wants to go and speaks of it often, but F. Pendleton worries he will...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, V.W. Rennels, to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Rennels thanks Boef for the post card he sent her. She was sad to hear he had been sick and hopes he will recover soon. Rennels has several questions regarding the list of Church members in California which Boef sent. She notes that he has not listed Rev. L.G. Jordan, Mr. Fredrik Bundsen, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Bundsen, Mrs. Ida E. Reedy, Mr. Madefrey Odhner, and Mrs. Wallace N. Dibb, all...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. F. Pendleton sends Synnestvedt a copy of the letter that was sent out to the General Church elementary school teachers along with a list of the teachers to whom it was sent. The letter reads: “Dear Miss--, This is to notify you that that there will be a meeting of teachers of the Elementary Schools of the General Church in Toronto, on June 23-30, 1922. The purpose of the meeting...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Copy attached. F. Pendleton acknowledges Alden's letter of Sept. 6th. She tells Alden that the Bishop will sail from England on Oct. 15th and arrive home around Nov. 1st. She cannot say what date N.D. Pendleton will be able to visit Toronto, but she will write to him about it and let Alden know. N.D. Pendleton will be needed in Bryn Athyn for Charter Day on Nov....

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton. Unsigned. Most likely written by Viola Wolcott Rennels. Mr. Alden has requested that Willard be reminded to bring his academic cap and gown for the Charter Day service. If he does not have them, he may telegraph Alden his measurements, and Alden will rent a set for him. Names mentioned: Mr. (Karl?) Alden

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola W. Rennels, to Rev. William B. Caldwell. Bishop Pendleton is inviting Caldwell to serve as toastmaster at the Charter Day banquet. Rennels requests a response from Caldwell at his earliest convenience.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Pauline "Paul" Starkey Wells in Woodside, Ca to her mother, Caira Skelton Starkey. Paul does not want her mother to write when her eyes hurt, but she hopes her mother will ask one of the children to write on her behalf, as Paul gets homesick when she doesn’t hear from home for more than a week at a time. Although she agrees with her mother that she is of little use to Aunt Em, she explains that there is not much for her and Addie to do besides the sewing because Sam...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from Pauline “Paul” Starkey Wells in Woodside, CA to her "dear old sister." Paul is sorry her sister is sick and hopes she will recover in time for Christmas. She especially pities her for being in the same city as Booth, Fanny D., and Kellogg but not being able to see them. She encloses a picture of John Wilkes Booth and asks her sister if she thinks he looks like Edwin. She is very sorry her sister cannot “have [her] girlhood,” but she agrees with her sister’s assertion...