Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England. Pendleton has received Ottley’s letter of Nov. 30th and the manuscript of his upcoming book. Pendleton will read it when he has the opportunity, and he will pass it on to Bishop (W. F.) Pendleton and Mr. Alden as requested. Pendleton is pleased to hear of the biweekly meetings of the General Church priests in London. Pendleton may have the opportunity to attend one of these meetings next summer if all goes well...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley. "Hotel Edward" stationary. No Date. Typed copy by Freda Pendleton attached. On his return to Durban from Basutoland, Pendleton received Ottley’s letters of Feb. 8th and March 6th. In Basutoland, Pendleton baptized 20 “natives” and ordained 4. Pendleton discusses Mr. Tilson’s independent New Church society and what would happen to it if he died. Pendleton believes it will ultimately join either the Conference Church or the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s recent promising report and letters of Apr. 4th and May 18th. Pendleton is finding it complicated to arrange a trip which includes all the Church’s European societies, but he expects to be in Stockholm the last week of August and the first week in September. Pendleton’s daughter Ora (Pendleton) and Miss Creda Glenn will accompany him to Stockholm, and Pendleton asks Baeckstrom...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton informs Baeckstrom that his ship has been delayed and that Raymond Pitcairn no longer plans to sail to Europe due to his wife’s health. Pendleton will now arrive in Sweden a week later than intended; He will be there for the first two Sundays in September.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters, with enclosed membership applications, of June 2nd and 26th. Rune Boyesen’s application has been processed; Pendleton is very pleased to have a son of Josef Boyesen join the Church. Pendleton thinks Baeckstrom’s decision regarding Ebba Christiernsson was wise given the circumstances, and he is happy to hear that Mr. Smart’s health is improving. Bishop De Charms will...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has received Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 30th. Pendleton hopes that Baeckstrom’s trip to Copenhagen will not alarm their Conference Church friends. Conference has cut off the General Church from Mr. Anderson in Spain by turning him against the General Church, but Pendleton hopes Baeckstrom will continue to travel wherever he feels called in service of the Church. Both the Academy and the General Church...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Sept. 13th. Pendleton notes Baeckstrom’s visit to the Sigstedt family and thanks Baeckstrom for the photographs of Baeckstrom in ministerial robes and the Jonkoping group. They have tried to carry on activities in Bryn Athyn despite the depression. They have had to close the new assembly hall to cut back on expenses, so Friday classes, suppers, etc. have returned to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton writes that the Consistory enjoyed Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 5th in which he discusses the future of the circle at Jönköping and their desire to have Erik Sandström become their resident pastor. Pendleton thinks this is a good idea and hopes it will be possible soon. Pendleton sends good wishes for Baeckstrom’s trip to Northern Sweden. Pendleton notes the reception of Mr. Tor Stenström’s application...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has received Baeckstrom’s recent letter describing his last missionary trip; Attendance at lectures has decreased, but Baeckstrom feels that those who continue to attend will show greater interest. Baeckstrom has requested that his son Harry attend the Academy next fall. Pendleton has informed Bishop De Charms, who is the head of the Schools, and now the Board of Directors must be consulted as well....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has just returned from his Fall trip to Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Glenview. The Executive Committee met while Pendleton was away and were able to increase the Church’s financial contribution to Baeckstrom’s support. Pendleton hopes the amount given will be enough to carry out the policy they have agreed upon. Pendleton reminds Baeckstrom that they are not opposed to missionary work but...