Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Fallout in Bryn Athyn has continued following rumors of “opposition services” held by Vincent (Odhner). Pendleton writes that Odhner’s mid-term resignation was not entirely a disappointment as it what somewhat anticipated. Odhner informed Pendleton that he had another job and that he would not be returning to the school, and Pendleton did not attempt to persuade him to stay. Although there were...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton reports that George (DeCharms) has read Iungerich’s letter about the situation in Paris; DeCharms will travel to Paris over the summer to gather information on the state of affairs. Pendleton recounts the situation with Miss Kintner in an attempt to correct recent rumors; Miss (Dorothy) Burnham approached Pendleton about Miss Kintner failing to complete her scholarship work. When Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton discusses the case of an Academy student, Miss Kintner, who was dismissed from school. The head of the girls dormitory, Miss Dorothy Burnham, notified Pendleton that Kintner was not completing her required scholarship work. When Pendleton sent Kintner a letter, her response convinced him that she was not in a stable mental state and needed to be sent home as the dorm was not equipped to help...

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.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Acton's letter and report arrived in time to be included in the report of the Secretary of the Ministers' Council. They were enjoyed by Pendleton and Acton's parents. Pendleton writes that Acton must be patient with efforts to establish a New Church school in Durban. For now it remains the school of Miss Champion, who is reportedly doing good work. Eventually the soceity will take it over, but this process...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter of April 14th. He then discusses the recent Assembly, which some have called the greatest one yet. Visiting church members from Kitchener were especially generous "in the matter of provision for our comfort." Pendleton is glad to hear the John Jiyana is doing good work in Zululand, and believes he (Jiyana) has a great future. Pendleton is impressed by Acton's use of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter and Annual Report of June 15th. Pendleton understands Acton's struggle with his society's "apparent indifference to spiritual instruction." This is a common problem which requires patience and consistent effort. Pendleton had assumed Acton had his own Council, but since he does not, Pendleton recommends Acton wait to appoint one until after his upcoming ordination into...

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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.