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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 delighted with Alden's telegram and letter in which Alden accepts the position of Acacdemy Boy's School principal. A meeting will be held on Sunday and Pendleton has high hopes. Pendleton may be able to send definite word of the outcome next week.

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. Academy letterhead. Typed copy attached on Olivet Society letterhead. Pendleton informs Alden about the meeting regarding Alden moving to Bryn Athyn and becoming the principal of the Academy Boy's School; Everyone wants Alden but "implications and involvements in other directions are such that we finally agreed to adjourn to meet again next Sunday."

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Copy attached. Pendleton reports that news of Alden's appointment as principal of the Academy Boy's School has reached Bryn Athyn; Pendleton senses general approval. Pendleton hopes Alden can accompany him back to Bryn Athyn after the Toronto District Assembly in the spring. If possible, Alden should stay a week or two to better acquaint himslef with the conditions and needs, and then make...

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.