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. 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:...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Synnestvedt’s previous letters. He writes that they do not plan to employ Margaret Gyllenhaal as a teacher in Bryn Athyn next year unless Synnestvedt decides not to hire her for the Pittsburgh school. Pendleton discusses Synnestvedt’s reorganizational plan for his pastoral government. When Pendleton was pastor, the government functioned under one committee. He recognizes...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Having recently returned from his trip south, Pendleton has received Synnestvedt’s letter of April 14th regarding the re-hiring of Celia (Bellinger) as a teacher in the Pittsburgh school. Synnestvedt believes he ought to debar himself from this decision because Celia is his sister-in-law. Pendleton states that Synnestvedt only needs to debar himself if he feels he cannot make an unbiased decision, in which...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton warns Synnestvedt that there will be a significant shift in schoolteachers next year due to the resignations of Clara Scott, Venita Roschman, Vida Gyllenhaal, Bella Campbell, and Mrs. Hyatt. Pendleton suggests Synnestvedt try to retain Calia (Bellinger) for the Pittsburgh school if he can. He also suggests Amy and Olivia Doering as potential teachers. Pendleton informs Synnestvedt that the June...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton hopes the Pittsburgh Society will pay for Amy Doering to receive a course in education as Synnestvedt has suggested, otherwise she will not have all the necessary credentials to receive her diploma. In Bryn Athyn, the scholarship students are busy preparing the buildings for reopening. The girls’ dorm will have more students than ever before this year, and Pendleton anticipates the elementary school...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Synnestvedt’s letter of March 25th. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming district assembly in Pittsburgh, April 26th-29th. The subject of his address will be Representative Government and Human Freedom in the light of Revelation. He is looking forward to the customary “Stag luncheon” and Monday night banquet. Pendleton regrets that’s the Pittsburgh school will lose Miss Celia...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Synnestvedt’s letter of April 23rd. He regrets that he does not know of any available teachers for the Pittsburgh school; In Bryn Athyn, they had a difficult time finding a replacement after the resignation of Olive Bostock. Commenting on the lack of teachers Pendleton writes, “Teachers are not born, they are made, and it takes quite a while to make one.” The Academy schools are...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Synnestvedt’s letter of Feb. 23rd proposing a meeting of General Church elementary school teachers. Pendleton heartily approves of the idea and authorizes Synnestvedt to begin preparations. When things have been arranged, Pendleton will issue a call to the elementary teachers and will appoint a representative to preside over the meetings. Pendleton has already spoken with several...