Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England. Pendleton is pleased that both Ottley and Mr. Tilson have accepted the invitation to attend the International Council and associated meetings in Bryn Athyn in June. As Ottley will most likely be in Bryn Athyn for the school closing, the faculty voted to invite him to deliver the annual address for the commencement ceremony. Pendleton writes that the commencement address is delivered primarily for the graduating...

Scope and Contents Pendleton has received Ottley’s letter of Jan. 21st with enclosures. He remarks, “Mr. Buss’ explanation of Mooki’s rebellion is exceedingly lame,” and he suggests that Theodore Pitcairn would be interested in reading the letter as well. Pendleton finds it difficult to believe that Mr. Acton claimed that the General Church does not stand for any particular principles; Pendleton writes, “All know that the General Church stands for very definite principles, the leading one of which, namely,...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of June 16th. Pendleton agrees with Baeckstrom that the slanders about the Church which have been circulating in Sweden do not merit a response; Public replies are rarely effective because those who want to believe the slanders will believe them anyway, and those who do not want to believe them wont. Pendleton has not been able to read this most recent attack yet, but...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Baeckstrom’s letter of Jan. 6th and Society report arrived in time to be included in the February meetings in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton notes that Miss Henriette De Geer has joined the Stockholm Society and the General Church. The February meetings were very useful, especially the joint afternoon sessions of the Ministers’ Council and he General Faculty. Soon they will begin preparations for the General Assembly in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton answers Synnestvedt’s questions regarding the Academy’s music program. He writes that neither the Boys’ Academy nor the Girls’ Seminary offer music as an elective, though they both require a course in chorale music. Mrs. Smith has proposed a plan for elective music, but the idea is generally unpopular with the Faculty. However, further discussion is required on the larger subject of electives....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton would like to know if Synnestvedt intends to employ Miss Margaret Gyllenhaal next year. Synnestvedt previously expressed doubt as to whether there would be adequate funds to employ two teachers in the Pittsburgh school. A teaching position may become available in Bryn Athyn if she is not needed in Pittsburgh. Pendleton also asks for Synnestvedt’s opinion of Gyllenhaal as a teacher. Names mentioned:...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Synnestvedt’s previous letters. He writes that they do not plan to employ Margaret Gyllenhaal as a teacher in Bryn Athyn next year unless Synnestvedt decides not to hire her for the Pittsburgh school. Pendleton discusses Synnestvedt’s reorganizational plan for his pastoral government. When Pendleton was pastor, the government functioned under one committee. He recognizes...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Having recently returned from his trip south, Pendleton has received Synnestvedt’s letter of April 14th regarding the re-hiring of Celia (Bellinger) as a teacher in the Pittsburgh school. Synnestvedt believes he ought to debar himself from this decision because Celia is his sister-in-law. Pendleton states that Synnestvedt only needs to debar himself if he feels he cannot make an unbiased decision, in which...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton warns Synnestvedt that there will be a significant shift in schoolteachers next year due to the resignations of Clara Scott, Venita Roschman, Vida Gyllenhaal, Bella Campbell, and Mrs. Hyatt. Pendleton suggests Synnestvedt try to retain Calia (Bellinger) for the Pittsburgh school if he can. He also suggests Amy and Olivia Doering as potential teachers. Pendleton informs Synnestvedt that the June...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton hopes the Pittsburgh Society will pay for Amy Doering to receive a course in education as Synnestvedt has suggested, otherwise she will not have all the necessary credentials to receive her diploma. In Bryn Athyn, the scholarship students are busy preparing the buildings for reopening. The girls’ dorm will have more students than ever before this year, and Pendleton anticipates the elementary school...