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...

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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.

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 discussed the Glanville bequest with Mr. (R. J.) Tilson while Tilson was visiting; The Glanville will stipulates that the money be used to support New Church education in England. Tilson and Gyllenhaal should discuss opening a school, preferably one that can serve both the Peckham Rye group and Mr. Tilson’s people. Pendleton is pleased that Gyllenhaal has been able to preach at both Peckham Rye and...

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. Waelchli in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s report of May 2nd and letters of May 4th and 9th. Waelchli has requested a teacher for the Carmal Society, but Pendleton warns that they are having trouble supplying the demand for New Church teachers this year. In Bryn Athyn, they are looking to replace Miss Campbell following her resignation. Pittsburgh and Toronto will also need new teachers. Pendleton hopes they...