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...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada. Pendleton reports that, in Bryn Athyn, the summer is ending and some of the teachers have returned from their summer vacations. Despite the war making it difficult for boys over 18 to attend the Academy, they are expecting at least 16 pupils in the boys’ dormitory and 25 in the girls’. Pendleton has noted Waelchli’s statement about the encouraging and discouraging aspects of his missionary work in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of October 7th and is now more convinced than ever of the usefulness of Waelchli’s trips to the west coast. In Bryn Athyn, they have just had a visit from Mrs. Sweet of Portland, Oregon. She attended Holy Supper and the annual commemoration of the Dedication of the Cathedral, during which they repeat many features of the original dedication. Pendleton notes Waelchli’s...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s report of October 27th concerning his trip to Middleport and Columbus. Pendleton notes the “Wiley-Boatman incident” and comments that Boatman seems to be doing better at the Academy this year, his countenance being less sullen than in the past. Pendleton enjoyed his recent visit to Cincinnati as always and retains hope of a revival of the Church there. In Bryn Athyn, they...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Regarding Waelchli’s proposed trip South, Pendleton thinks they should do what they did last year, i.e. make preliminary arrangements pending a final decision later. Pendleton does not see any prospects for the Church in Valdosta, but he thinks Waelchli should give them some information regarding his proposed trip and then “let Providence guide.” Pendleton notes that Marion and Alan are not in Columbus, but are actually stationed in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters of November 16th and 17th. Pendleton writes that the Consistory meeting will be held on Monday afternoon, preceding the regular meetings. Regarding Waelchli’s proposed winter trip to the South, Pendleton had imagined a shorter trip than Waelchli suggests, but he leaves the arrangements to Waelchli. If he decides to make the journey, Pendleton thinks Waelchli should write...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Hollywood, California, USA. Pendleton thinks Waelchli may be interested to know that he was recently called to help Olivia and Willard by the side of the road after they ran out of gas; Willard was teaching Olivia to drive and forgot to monitor the gas gauge. Pendleton has recently returned from Pittsburgh where the Sons of the Academy hosted a large assembly-like gathering. Pendleton felt there was something of the old Academy...

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...