Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead, copy attached. Pendleton is happy that Alden's work in Toronto is going well and that the people there are responding positively to Miss Alice (Grant?). Nothing will be more beneficial to Alden's work long term than a school, but Alden must make sure the conditions are right before attempting to start one. Pendleton warns that Miss Celia Bellinger does not have quite as positive an outlook...

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 Jan 5th, in which Alden reports that the people of the Toronto society are raising more money than ever, and that doctrinal classes are well attended. Pendleton advises Alden to avoid the common mistake of attempting to think for the people of the society. Instead, a minister should "cultivate most carefully the art of leading others to...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Typed copy attached on Olivet Society letterhead. Pendleton acknowledges Alden's letter of March 6th. Pendleton discusses the situation in Toronto; Pendleton will speak to the Toronto society at a later date, because if he comes now, nothing will be accomplished except a drawn out fight; Rudolph Potts has informed Pendleton that many in the Toronto Society believe Alden was called to...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Pendleton has heard from Walter Cranch that the Advent Society has unanimously chosen Alden as their pastor. If Alden wishes to accept this position, he should notify the society as soon as possible. Pendleton tells Alden that he was very happy when he heard the news, and that he has every confidence in the future of Alden's work.

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 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 Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton informs David that at a recent meeting of the Denver Society, the members were unanimous in their desire to have David return as their pastor after his ordination into the second degree of the priesthood. If David agrees, he will be duly commissioned after his ordination.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received David’s letter of May 20th. The Denver Society has accepted David’s resignation as Pastor, and as the Church does not have anyone lined up to take his place, Pendleton requests that David ask his father (Joseph David) about undertaking the work. Pendleton hopes to see David at the upcoming June meetings in Bryn Athyn.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges David’s letter of Sept. 27th. Under the present conditions, Pendleton agrees with David’s decision to place his resignation before the Bishop. Pendleton will visit Kitchener after the Assembly in Toronto and stay until he departs for the Glenview Jubilee celebration.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton is concerned by David’s letter of Sept. 27th; Pendleton believes the stand taken by some members of the Kitchener society presents a challenge to the Church’s order of government, and he approves of the actions taken by David in offering his resignation as pastor. Pendleton suggests David make his resignation public. Pendleton will discuss further steps to be taken with David and the “leading...