Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Durban, Natal, S.A. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter of August 24th. Pendleton is grateful for Pitcairn’s presence in Durban as they await the arrival of the new paster, Hugo (Odhner). Mr. Brown has forwarded several Sesutu translations of Liturgy portions which Pendleton will show to Basuto theological student George Mokoena. Pendleton reflects on Brown’s general situation: He seems well suited to the work in Basutoland,...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland, South Africa. Pendleton responds to Pitcairn’s letter of Oct. 5th. He has yet to hear from the Brabys regarding Viola (Heath?) and their search for a governess in Durban. Pendleton has heard that Kenneth and Doris Ridgway will soon depart for Bryn Athyn to attend school at the Academy. Pendleton has received word from Mr. Brown that he fully intends returning to teach at the Academy next year. Some think it...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton discusses Pitcairn’s future as a minister and teacher within the General Church given his recent change in belief. Pendleton does not agree with the doctrinal ideas being developed by Pfeiffer in the Hague, and he believes the fallout from this doctrinal disturbance could “break the internal unity” of the Church. He writes, “As to the ultimate practical...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William Hyde Alden in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton writes that he has be authorized by the Academy Board of Directors to inform Alden that, effective July 1st, Alden will be paid $2205 from the Pension Fund for the year 1931-32. Alden will also recieve an addiotnal salary of $735, provided he continues to teach in the Academy.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton reports on the state of the schools in Bryn Athyn; They are under considerably more stain than usually due to the absence of Mr. Brown, Miss Alice, Mr. Acton, and Mr. Doering. Charlie Pendleton has taken over as Principal of the Boys’ Academy in Doering’s absence and is doing well in the position. Pendleton writes that he only hears good reports of Gladish from Sharon Church. Names mentioned: Mr....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. F. Pendleton sends Synnestvedt a copy of the letter that was sent out to the General Church elementary school teachers along with a list of the teachers to whom it was sent. The letter reads: “Dear Miss--, This is to notify you that that there will be a meeting of teachers of the Elementary Schools of the General Church in Toronto, on June 23-30, 1922. The purpose of the meeting...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. F. Pendleton apologizes for not answering Synnestvedt’s letter sooner. She writes that the Bishop’s speech was delivered extemporaneously and later written down by Randolph (Childs). She was unaware that Synnestvedt had a copy of the paper, but she would like to have it for the Church’s files when Synnestvedt is finished with it. F. Pendleton was glad to hear that Synnestvedt’s...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary to Rev. Willis L. Gladish. Unsigned, mostly likely written by Viola W. Rennels. Gladish’s letter of Oct. 4th arrived just after the Bishop left for his trip to Pittsburgh. Pendleton’s secretary reports that she has no record of any General Church members in St. Louis beside Mr. Wilson. Mr. Caldwell says the Convention minister in St. Louis, Mr. Cook, is “quite sound.” Pendleton’s secretary suggests that Miss Ellen Sherman, a retired theological...