Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Copy attached. Pendleton acknowledges Alden's letter of May 8th. Pendleton discusses details of his travel plans to Canada and invites Alden to have lunch with him in Toronto before he leaves for Kitchener. Pendleton will read a paper at a gathering in Kitchener and travel back to Toronto the next morning for the Assembly meetings. Pendleton suggests that on the train ride back to Bryn Athyn...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Pendleton has consulted Mr. (Charles) Doering and Mr. (Fred) Finkeldey about the complaint made against the school. The charges are true, but Pendleton feels that the matter may have been exaggerated. They cannot entirely stop students from swearing and smoking. Pendleton admits that a few of the older boys may have acquired some hard ciders, but does not believe the matter is too serious; "If an occasional...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton thinks the first plan proposed for the Assembly is suitable: May 20th to 24th for the Assembly, 25th and 26th for the Toronto society. He must be back in Bryn Athyn on May 27th for his brother's (W.F. Pendleton) golden wedding anniversary. What Alden has written about Llewellyn (David?) fulfills Pendleton's best expectations, and is gratifying and encouraging. Pendleton writes that it will be a pleasure to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Allentown, PA, USA. Pendleton writes that Alden's missionary efforts have been very encouraging to everyone back in Bryn Athyn. The prospects for the church in Scranton (PA) look promising, they just need to find a minister who is able to preach there regularly. If Mr. Pool is able to keep the people there interested in the church between episcopal visits, Pendleton thinks they may be able to send a minister from time to time....

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. Academy letterhead. Typed copy attached on Olivet Society letterhead. Pendleton is very pleased after receiving Alden's telegram. Alden will be expected in Bryn Athyn next September. Alden will be paid $3k per year and be given residence in Stuart hall. Pendleton advises Alden to announce his acceptance of the position in Bryn Athyn and to call a meeting of the Toronto Society to consider Alden's successor as...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton is glad to have received an invitation from the Carmel Church. Pendleton believes they will be able to send a representative of the Academy for the purpose David mentions. Pendleton looks forward to seeing David at the February meetings in Bryn Athyn.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton writes that the Academy Board of Directors has officially hired David at a salary of $2500 per year, effective Jan. 1st of the present year, to work as Mr. Theodore Pitcairn’s secretary and also work for the Academy to fill his time. Pendleton looks forward to seeing David in Bryn Athyn.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Reginald W. Brown in Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton was happy to hear from Brown about his work in Basutoland and to hear that Brown’s health has been improving. Although the faculty is strained, the Academy has agreed to extend Brown’s leave of absence for another year. Pendleton feels the work Brown is doing with Theo (Pitcairn) in Basutoland presents a unique opportunity. Pendleton notes that it appears attendance at the Academy will be higher in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Reginald W. Brown in Maseru, Basutoland, SA. Pendleton has received Brown’s letters with enclosures. Pendleton supports Brown’s work in Basutoland, but worries that the more success he has there, the harder it will be for him to return to the Academy. The faculty is even more strained than Pendleton had anticipated; Mr. Acton is still away in Europe and will not be back for months. Pendleton advises Brown to prepare someone, possibly de Guymuller, to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Reginald W. Brown in Durban, SA. Pendleton has received Brown’s letter of Oct. 25th with enclosures. Pendleton agrees with Brown in his hope and expectation that the Academy will continue to grow; This year they have a total of 237 students. Pendleton will be glad to have Brown back at the Academy, and he wonders where Brown got the idea that there was not enthusiasm for his return. Pendleton reports that theological student George Mokoena has made...