Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letters of Feb. 23rd, Feb. 25th, March 8th, and March 11th with enclosures. He was distressed to learn of Mr. Misson’s unexpected death and Mrs. Urwick’s terminal illness. He writes, “It makes one feel old to see our friends one after another passing over. . . Well, you and I must face a new and younger world.” Pendleton is pleased that Tilson has made plans to visit Mr. Sexton on...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is sympathetic to the difficulties Tilson is facing in London; Pendleton faced similar difficulties early in his work in Chicago and Glenview. He recommends outsourcing labor to Church councils. While the invitation to host the General Assembly in London was officially issued by the Burton Road society, Pendleton thinks it would be in order for Mr. Gyllenhaal and the Colchester society to assist in this...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton thanks Tilson for his letter of July 14th and various interesting enclosures. Pendleton does not know what to make of Mr. Coulson’s unusual ordination, that is, whether Coulson is now an ordained minister or simply a recognized leader. Pendleton hopes the British Assembly will be successful this year, resulting in a feeling of spiritual unity despite the current Church controversies. After reading Miss...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton thanks Tilson for his cable and letter, sent to Mr. Pitcairn, in recognition of Pendleton’s 70th birthday. The birthday celebrations were a surprise to Pendleton, and he was grateful for the many good wishes sent by friends. Pendleton continues to consider the prospect of sending Mr. Henderson to Australia. He understands that Henderson’s leaving England will not be too much of an inconvenience to the...

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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....