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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn on board S. S. Homeric, New York, New York. Pendleton informs Pitcairn that Eric Ridgway, with whom Pitcairn is travelling to the United States, has been granted a scholarship by the Academy. Names mentioned: Eric Ridgway

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau de la Motte, Thoury-Ferrottes, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton discusses Pitcairn’s future as a minister and teacher within the General Church given his recent change in belief. Pendleton does not agree with the doctrinal ideas being developed by Pfeiffer in the Hague, and he believes the fallout from this doctrinal disturbance could “break the internal unity” of the Church. He writes, “As to the ultimate practical...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Arbutus, MD, USA. Pendleton assures Harris that, should Harris decide to take on the responsibility of ministering to the Abington New Church group several times per year, the Church will arrange to have someone fill his pulpit in Arbutus while he is away. Pendleton presumes that Mr. Doering has been in touch with Harris to inform him that the Board of Directors has granted his (Harris’) daughter a “Normal scholarship” to attend...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Helethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton reports that he has relayed the contents of Harris’ last letter to the Abington friends, and he believes they will find the arrangement satisfactory. Harris’ daughter has arrived in Bryn Athyn and begun her work in the College department.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton apologizes that he will not be able to visit Arbutus on the date that Harris suggests; Pendleton’s time is filled with engagements until he arrives home in early November from his trip west. The Consistory has considered the matter, and they suggest that either they send a member of the Consistory to Arbutus to serve as the Bishop’s representative, or Pendleton himself can attend sometime in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Walter E. Brickman in Edinburgh, TX, USA. Pendleton has received Herbert and Mrs. Schoenberger’s applications for membership, and certificates of membership have been sent. The applications for August Schoenberger and his wife have not arrived yet. Pendleton knew John Schoenberger in the early days of the Church in Pittsburgh; He remained in the Convention society out of loyalty, but he was with the General Church in principle. Pendleton is glad...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Caldwell’s letters of March 22nd and 26th with enclosed membership application for Crebert Burnham. Pendleton writes that the problems Caldwell has noted due to of an influx of new families who are not trained in the Academy ideals are common. Pendleton believes that as the Church grows, “Academy principles will prove themselves by their ability to vivify and regenerate the mass which...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Following the death of Carl T. Odhner, Pendleton offers Caldwell a position in Bryn Athyn as the Academy’s teacher of theology and religious instruction. He also offers Caldwell the position of editor of the New Church Life. Pendleton encloses a copy of the resolution passed by the Executive Committee appointing Caldwell as editor of the Life. Pendleton advises that Caldwell meet with his Council to discuss...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William Hyde Alden in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton writes that he has be authorized by the Academy Board of Directors to inform Alden that, effective July 1st, Alden will be paid $2205 from the Pension Fund for the year 1931-32. Alden will also recieve an addiotnal salary of $735, provided he continues to teach in the Academy.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William Hyde Alden in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendlton reminds Alden that Alden's salary was contingent upon his continued teaching in the school. As Alden has been forced to stop teaching because of his health, his salary will be discontinued on Jan. 1st, and his pension increased to $2220 per year. The Academy Board of Directors sends their best wishes, and Pendleton expresses the deep regret of the faculty at Alden's departure from the Academy.