Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Circa 1904 CE. The Committee has decided to employ Miss Evelyn Gilmore as the new Pittsburgh school teacher. Walter Brickman’s application was turned down as the Committee felt “a lady teacher was the first necessity of a school such as ours.” Pendleton inquires whether W.F.P. has heard of the engagement of Arthur Lechner and Esther Boggess. Names mentioned: Miss Evelyn Gilmore, Mr. (Walter) Brickman, Arthur Lechner,...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that the Sunday after the upcoming meetings will work best for him to preach in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton has been considering locations to host the next Pittsburgh assembly which he will review with W.F.P. when they are together in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton discusses options to replace Venita in the Pittsburgh society school; Miss Lucy Potts has submitted an application, but Pendleton would prefer Miss Hanlin or...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton writes that on the previous night, he informed his Council that he had failed to secure the services of either Miss Hanlin or Miss Gilmore for the Pittsburgh school. The Council then considered Miss Lucy Potts, but it was decided that she did not have the necessary skills to govern the school. They discussed Mrs. Hyatt, but it was felt that her care would be too great a burden for the Society to maintain. They...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. At the last Committee meeting in Pittsburgh, all were in favor of inviting the teachers as well as the ministers and other church officers to assemble in Pittsburgh in June. Pendleton was shocked to learn that Eleora and Wertha had caught scarlet fever, just as it seemed spread of the disease was slowing. Pendleton recently helped Mrs. Carpenter nurse Paul and Jessie through the fever as well, though he was unaware at the...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton hopes W.F.P. will agree to preach in Pittsburgh on the Sunday between the Ministers Council and the Teachers Meeting. The Pittsburgh Society is looking forward to the upcoming meetings, and they are hoping for a large turnout from Bryn Athyn. Pendleton had been preparing a paper on “The Son of Man and The Son of God,” but he has now decided against presenting a paper as he will be hosting the meetings. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Bath, England. Bjorck’s letter of December 4th has arrived, along with the latest number of the “New Church Standard”. Pendleton found Bjorck’s article about the Lord as a person very enjoyable. Pendleton’s only suggestion about the Standard is that Bjorck should try to make it distinct from other New Church periodicals to avoid duplication. In Bryn Athyn, they are now preparing for the February Ministers’ Meetings. Pendleton expects...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Alfred Acton in Sweden. Pendleton reports that the Board has been having trouble balancing their budget in their effort to raise teachers' salaries. As a result, they will not be able to finance Mr. (Joseph) Rosenquist's translation of the works of Achatius Kahl and Rob Sundelin. Pendleton mentions Acton's letter to Leonard (no surname given) in which Acton speaks of trips he would like to take for his work. Pendleton writes that Harold Pitcain has taken...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Alfred Acton. Pendleton wants to grant Acton's request for leave of absence from teaching. After consultation with heads of college and seminary school, Miss (Rita) Buel is able to accomodate the request, but there is resistance from Mr. Iungerich, partly due to Theo (Pitcairn)'s absence. Pendleton suggests Acton meet with Iungerich. Names mentioned: Miss (Rita) Buel, (Eldred) Iungerich, Theodore Pitcairn

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Alfred Acton; response to letter from Acton asking for relief from teaching responsiblities in the Boy's Academy and asking to be removed as head of the Religious Instruction department. N.D. Pendleton feels that Acton's requests should be granted, and wrties that he has spoken to Karl (Alden?) about it. Pendleton suggests Victor Gladish as Acton's replacement in the Boy's Academy, and says he (N.D. Pendleton) will take over as head of the Religious...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Alfred Acton in Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter of March 10th and card. Acton wants to purchase two volumes of Suetonius signed by Swedenborg, but Pendleton writes that he already gave Acton an answer about this matter in a previous letter. Pendleton reports that the price of New Church Life for foreign members has been reduced to $3, and that he has sent Acton's translation of Adversaria to Upsala University. Vincent (Odhner?) has not been...