Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Apr. 11th, in which he was glad to read that Miss (Senta) Centervall’s absence from the Stockholm Society is only temporary. Mr. and Mrs. George de Charms have sailed for Europe for the British Assembly, after which they will travel with Harold and Clara Pitcairn to Stockholm. Pendleton has heard that Baeckstrom may attend the British Assembly, in which case,...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has read in a letter from Miss (Senta) Centervall that Mr. and Mrs. Liden have been in a serious automobile accident. Pendleton has been busy attending meetings and giving speeches at banquets for the past two months. The Sons of the Academy recently met in Pittsburgh, and members from Bryn Athyn, Canada, Chicago, and elsewhere drove there in automobiles. Pendleton took a party from Bryn Athyn in his...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has received Baeckstrom’s report of Dec. 8th detailing his recent missionary trip. Pendleton hopes Oslo will become a New Church center in the same way that Stockholm has. Baeckstrom’s visits to other places, including southern Stockholm, also appear encouraging and useful. Pendleton has received Mr. Holm’s translation of the New Jerusalem and Its Heavenly Doctrines; He cannot read it, but is happy to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 18th with account of Baeckstrom’s missionary trip to Dalekarlia and southern Sweden. Pendleton thinks the results of this trip demonstrate that winter is the best time for missionary work; Everyone is restless in and looking for change in the summer. Pendleton and his wife (Beatrice) are very concerned over the news about Senta (Centervall), and they hope she is...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Bishop De Charms has just returned from Sweden and given a positive report of his trip. He has informed Pendleton of the “mental conditions” which affected Senta (Centervall) when her accident occurred, and Pendleton is happy to hear she is now making a recovery. Pendleton notes with interest Baeckstrom’s account of his first missionary trip to Finland and the Island of Aland. Tomorrow, Pendleton will drive to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has just read Baeckstrom’s last letter, which included an account of Baeckstrom’s successful missionary trip; Pendleton approves of Baeckstrom’s policy of linking isolated members to the Stockholm Society. Pendleton has returned to Bryn Athyn from his trip West (Pittsburgh, Chicago, Glenview, Denver) in time for Charter Day. Mr. Caldwell has published news from Baeckstrom’s report in the Life....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters of May 9th, 15th, and 27th. The membership applications and records of baptism have been received, and Pendleton thinks the growth of the Stockholm Society must be a cause of rejoicing for the original circle of Academicians. Pendleton thinks the Society has Providence on their side, and he hopes that they will be able to establish a New Church School soon. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton looks forward to reading an account of the Los Angeles Assembly when it is published in the Life. Pendleton briefly updates Boef on developments in the Hague controversy; Bishop DeCharms has recently visited the Hague and reports that Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer will not compromise because “he sees absolute truth which cannot be changed to all eternity.” Pendleton assures Boef that the men in Bryn Athyn are...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The Executive Committee will meet and consider Boef’s request on Nov. 13th. Pendleton reports that they would like to have Boef at the Mid-year meetings and will contribute $237 for traveling expenses. Pendleton hopes Boef will be able to accept, but he understands if circumstances after the recent birth of Boef’s son prevent him from being away from home. Names mentioned: Virginia (Boef)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton reports that many budget cuts were made at last night’s Executive Committee meeting. Boef’s traveling budget for the state of California has been cut for the year 1932. However, by means of private contributions from members of the Committee, they were able to raise the $200 Boef had requested to cover his wife’s medical expenses. Pendleton is also able to offer Boef $240 towards travelling expenses...