Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Iungerich that the General Church cannot take on any additional expense at this time. If fact, the Academy has already been forced to cut the salaries of its teachers and workers by 10%. Pendleton writes that the General Church never had a real foundation in Brussels, and the death of Mr. (Ernest) Deltenre has ended even the appearance of a foundation. Madame (Maria) Deltenre has...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton reports that Mr. Caldwell had agreed to send issues of the Life to Rev. M. Krivosh for the next three months. Krivosh will also begin receiving New Church sermons in June. An extract from Iungerich’s letter containing information about Krivosh has been forwarded to Mr. Sellner. Pendleton writes that he ran into Miss Iris Briscoe on his way into school that morning. She recently applied for a...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Johnstown, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Iungerich that he has met with that Board of Directors to inquire about a teaching position at the Academy for Iungerich. Unfortunately, the Academy’s finances are still seriously “in the red” and they are not able to employ Iungerich at this time. Pendleton is disappointed but writes that all they can do is wait for a change in the Academy’s fortunes.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Enoch Spradling Price in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Price has recently resigned from his teaching position at the Academy. In recognition of his years of service, the Board of Directors has decided to award him 75% of his salary in the coming year. In case Price decides to continue teaching in some capacity, an additional sum of money is available.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton writes that he does not understand the enclosed letters relating to a matter in South Africa, but he thinks Gyllenhaal will. Pendleton reports that Bryn Athyn has been relatively quite with all the students on summer vacation and many of the teachers taking summer courses at Columbia, Chicago, Cornell. Pendleton discusses the War; The country is pleased with the news of Ferdinand Foch’s...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton encloses an official letter for Gyllenhaal to read aloud at the Colchester Assembly. Pendleton reports that he has not seen Theodore Pitcairn much as he (Pitcairn) is still in Toronto where meetings are being held for the teachers and the Sons of the Academy. Pendleton has heard a good report of the teachers’ meeting, and he hopes the Sons will grant material assistance again this year for...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, ON, Canada. Miss Jennie Gaskill would like to accept Gyllenhaal’s offer to teach in the Toronto Society school for a year. She has also inquired of Mr. Morse about the teaching position which opened in the Sydney school when Miss White left to get married. Pendleton has received word from Dr. Iungerich that Morel Leonard has extended his activities to Pittsburgh. As far as Pendleton is aware, Mr. Bjorck did not inform...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letters of March 29th, April 1st, and April 3rd. Pendleton writes that Smith’s final decision not to hire Mr. Cranch as principal of the Glenview church school seems to be for the best under the circumstances; Hiring him would have upset the other teachers and, additionally, there were questions about his ability to manage boys. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. “In answer to your letter, and after having consulted with the Faculty of the Boys Academy, I may say that the rule concerning a working scholarship boy who has been conditioned, has proven of such benefit in toning up the school that the Faculty would not consider changing it. However, it is understood that Gerardin will be given a further opportunity, but as to a specific statement of the way in which the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton was sorry to hear of Susan Scalbom’s illness and hopes she will recover soon. In the meantime, Smith must find another teacher for the Glenview school. Pendleton suggests writing to Jennie Gaskill as she will likely not be re-employed by the Pittsburgh school. He confirms that half-time work in the Glenview school would be the best arrangement for Norman (Reuter) next year. He regrets that there are...