Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters of May 24th and June 9th; Pendleton finds the evidence of progress in Baeckstrom’s report gratifying. With this letter, Pendleton’s encloses authorization for Baeckstrom to administer Holy Supper and perform the marriage ceremony. Ideally, Baeckstrom would have been ordained into the 2nd degree of the priesthood before performing these ceremonies, but the war is making...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton has revived Boef’s letter and reports of Jan. 13th. Boef’s suggestion that he take over responsibility for the General Church members in California will be considered by the Executive Committee at its next meeting. Pendleton will support this idea if suitable arrangements can be made. Pendleton is happy to hear that Boef’s health continues to improve, and he hopes Boef’s wife, Virginia, is also well....

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The Executive Committee will meet and consider Boef’s request on Nov. 13th. Pendleton reports that they would like to have Boef at the Mid-year meetings and will contribute $237 for traveling expenses. Pendleton hopes Boef will be able to accept, but he understands if circumstances after the recent birth of Boef’s son prevent him from being away from home. Names mentioned: Virginia (Boef)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton reports that many budget cuts were made at last night’s Executive Committee meeting. Boef’s traveling budget for the state of California has been cut for the year 1932. However, by means of private contributions from members of the Committee, they were able to raise the $200 Boef had requested to cover his wife’s medical expenses. Pendleton is also able to offer Boef $240 towards travelling expenses...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Lawson Cooper’s application has been endorsed and filled. Pendleton thinks the idea of finding a house big enough to serve as the church and pastor’s residence for the Los Angeles Society is a good one; A similar arrangement has been successful in Chicago. Mr. Deltenre had a similar arrangement as well. Pendleton thinks Boef should have received a copy of the Life by now; They published it as soon as they could...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton has received Boef’s letter of Oct. 10th. There has been serious concern over Boef’s health, but it now seems he will recover. While in Pittsburgh, Pendleton took the liberty of discussing Boef’s health with Mr. Marlin Heilman. Heilman believed Boef would recover, but that he would have to take responsibility for his own recovery and follow a strict diet, etc. Pendleton was delighted to hear Boef’s...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Boef’s letter of Nov. 6th. Pendleton will pass along Boef’s request for increased income to the Executive Committee. Pendleton has just returned from a successful trip to South Africa; A full account of this trip will appear in the Life. Pendleton is sympathetic to Boef’s desire to get married in the near future, and he hopes Providence will allow him to do so.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Boef’s request for increased income was granted last night at the Executive Committee meeting; Mr. Hyatt will be in touch regarding the details. Pendleton hopes this aid, along with the added strength from Boef’s upcoming marriage, will help Boef be successful in his work for the Los Angeles Society.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. In reply to Heinrichs’ letter of March 2nd, Pendleton writes that it will not be necessary for Heinrichs to make his usual trip to the Northwest this summer as his trip to London for the Assembly will take him away from his congregation for long enough. Pendleton is encouraged by the improvement of the situation in the Denver Society as exemplified by the addition of a new member. Pendleton thinks Heinrichs was...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton writes to advise Heinrichs on a situation that has arisen in the Denver society regarding the behavior of Mrs. Schroder. He believes her “social aggressions” are disturbing but are probably not grounds for her removal from the Church. Pendleton directs Heinrichs to “speak to her directly, and show her that you not only propose to be but are master of the situation.” Pendleton does not think that a pastor...