Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters of August 4th and Sept. 3rd with enclosures; He welcomes Miss Pamp into the General Church. Pendleton informs Baeckstrom that Mr. and Mrs. George de Charms and Harold and Clara Pitcairn have had to cancel the Sweden leg of their trip to Europe. Pendleton is sorry to hear that Baeckstrom was unable to attend the British Assembly due to illness. Pendleton is told the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of Oct. 13th, in which Baeckstrom reports that the King of Sweden has officially recognized the Stockholm Circle. Miss (Senta) Centervall is highly regarded in Bryn Athyn; In addition to attending classes at the Academy, she teaches French in the Elementary School and has been assisting Mr. Finkelday with physical training for the girls. Attendence accross the schools...

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. 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. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton is glad to hear that the Kitchener Society was able to retain a satisfactory teacher in their school. Pendleton has no objection to Odhner using a college gown for doctrinal classes; They have found this to be suitable in Bryn Athyn as well. Pendleton approves of Odhner’s action in allowing the old Council to remain in place following Odhner’s appointment as Pastor, but he advises Odhner to make it...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton writes that Olivia came to see him and she now fully understands the situation, that no contract was broken. Pendleton believes she has no feeling of having been treated unfairly. Pendleton hopes Odhner will be able to find a satisfactory teacher, Miss Scott if possible. Names mentioned: Olivia (Waelchli? Doering?), Miss Scott (Edith? Clara?)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges Odhner’s letter of June 4th. As Odhner has decided to accept the call of the Durban Society, Pendleton requests that Odhner present his resignation to the Kitchener Society in the Bishop’s name. Regarding the matter of a teacher for the Kitchener society school, Pendleton writes that they will do everything possible to retain a teacher. He tentatively suggests Vida Doering. Names mentioned:...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Odhner’s letter of August 20th containing an account of the reconciliation of the Brabys and the Forfars. Pendleton comments, “Bitter personal quarrels have been the bane of the Church, this in spite of the doctrine of charity. However, our purpose is intense and our numbers small. This condition is apt to make for exaggerations of some things otherwise small in our personal...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Odhner’s letter of January 9th with enclosed report. Pendleton reports that the February meetings in Bryn Athyn were very successful, especially the new joint meetings between the ministers and the Academy faculty. Pendleton inquires whether Miss Champion has opened a school in Durban yet. He advises starting small with an unambitious opening for the school. Pendleton...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Marked "Confidential." Pendleton writes that, in a few days, he will send Odhner an official offer to come teach at the Academy. Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich is moving to Pittsburgh, and Odhner will be needed in Bryn Athyn. Before the offer arrives, Pendleton would like Odhner to consider whether his best service lies with the Academy or with the General Church. Names mentioned: Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich