Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. “In answer to your letter, and after having consulted with the Faculty of the Boys Academy, I may say that the rule concerning a working scholarship boy who has been conditioned, has proven of such benefit in toning up the school that the Faculty would not consider changing it. However, it is understood that Gerardin will be given a further opportunity, but as to a specific statement of the way in which the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton was sorry to hear of Susan Scalbom’s illness and hopes she will recover soon. In the meantime, Smith must find another teacher for the Glenview school. Pendleton suggests writing to Jennie Gaskill as she will likely not be re-employed by the Pittsburgh school. He confirms that half-time work in the Glenview school would be the best arrangement for Norman (Reuter) next year. He regrets that there are...

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. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of Feb. 17th. Pendleton does not belive it is advisable to encourage a woman of Miss Valentin's age to travel to America with the hope of employment in the Academy; It is possible they could arrange to employ her, but the war has left the financial situation of the Academy uncertian. Pendleton has received Baeckstrom's letter of March 26th enclosing 6 baptism cards, 3...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Sept. 12. Pendleton discusses the state of Mr. (Alfred) Stroh; Stroh’s mental state has steadily improved from the effects of his illness, but his spiritual state is uncertain. At times he becomes “infected with doubt”, but he still wishes to be thought of as a New Churchman. Pendleton hopes Stroh will return to his old self with time, but Pendleton’s efforts to help...

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:...