Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has received Baeckström's letter of Oct. 30th; Pendleton notes with interest Baeckstrom's marriage, the baptism of the Liden baby, and the return of Mrs. Swaneskog. Alfred Stroh wrote that he was coming to Bryn Athyn, but Pendleton hasn't heard from him since his initial letter. Pendleton tells Baeckstrom about the recent Joint meeting in Bryn Athyn; "Fortunately no attempt was made in the way of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of Jan. 20th. The Academy will grant a scholarship to Miss Centerwall; The things Baeckstrom and Miss Nordenskiold have said about her are intriguing, and Pendleton hopes she will be able to come to Bryn Athyn next fall. A General Assembly will be held in Bryn Athyn in June when a new Bishop will be chosen. Blank report forms will be sent to Baeckstrom which he should...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Baeckstrom’s last letter. The resignation of Mr. Smart is a disappointment; Pendleton believes his illness must have caused the reversal of his attitude towards the Church. Pendleton discusses what should be done in the matter of the Swedish law that requires a society to have an appointed “principal.” In America, the custom is to recognize the priest as the governor and give...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. In addition to preaching, Pendleton asks if Baeckstrom will also address the Council of ministers while he is in Bryn Athyn. This will be an open meeting attended by the laypeople of Bryn Athyn and visitors. Pendleton looks forward to seeing Baeckstrom and the other ministers from abroad. Pendleton hopes Baeckstrom will arrive by the School closing exercises on June 14th.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Sept. 16th which he read with “interest and sympathetic solicitude.” Pendleton writes that he will answer it as soon as the Executive Committee can meet, noting that the Extension Committee no longer exists. Academy attendance is greater this year than ever before; They have about 225 pupils, and the boys’ dorm is so full that 7 of the older boys had to be moved to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Jan. 4th with statistical report for 1929. Hans Giobel has arrived in Bryn Athyn. He is not sure yet if he will study for the ministry, but Pendleton thinks that coming to Bryn Athyn was the best way for Giobel to decide what he really wants. The midyear meetings have ended. At the joint meeting, Pendleton made a move to have a vote at the upcoming Assembly to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton reports that plans are going forward for an International Church Council in Bryn Athyn in June. Pendleton has been interested in the idea of an international council ever since Mr. Ottley and Mr. Tilson joined the General Church. The thought first came to him on the occasion of the Durban Society’s admission into the General Church. Pendleton believes the success of the Academy movement will “depend...

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. Boef is now authorized to act as the General Church pastor for the state of California. His traveling expenses will be provided for by a regular allowance, which the treasurer will write to him about. Pendleton hopes Boef has read Mr. Odhner’s review of De Hemelsche Leer.

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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)