ZHN

Previous

Documents Arranged Chronologically

• CZHN 1/00728 Correspondence : Annett? - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  Ruby received her silver button from the Red Cross--the M.D. had trouble finding her vein. Gordon was missed on Halloween. George Bowers received his silver wings.
• CZHN 1/00765 Correspondence : Annie - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She thinks she likes Ben more than Eugene. She talks about a blackout. She likes Gordon's poetry very much.
• CZHN 1/00737 Correspondence : Audrey - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She discusses movies she has seen. Audrey will send picures of her and Fern in their new winter coats.
• CZHN 1/00768 Correspondence : Audrey - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She mentions that he is going to ask to be transferred to a mental hospital. Mother misses him.
• CZHN 1/00761 Correspondence : Audrey - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She won a war bond. Fern apologizes for not writing.
• CZHN 1/00833 Correspondence : Auguste, Louise 1942
  A letter addressed to "Mr. Punkt." ~ She mentions Norbert several times.
• CZHN 1/00716 Correspondence : Bassett, Jonathan Lord - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  He attempts to take care of Gordon's love life through a poem. He will be glad to "axe Fern." He hasn't been to the Terris since the time they went together.
• CZHN 1/00788 Correspondence : Cleo - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She talks about Fanny.
• CZHN 1/00992 Correspondence : Cleo and Mille 1942
  A Christmas card to Gordon. ~ They envy the folks who have the privilege to be Gordon's daily companions.
• CZHN 1/00995 Correspondence : Daniel, Joseph M. - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  Father Daniell received news that Gordon's brother, Freddie, passed away on July 27th, and is both saddened and depressed by the loss. He calls Fred a "boy saint." He asks to know more about Gordon. He also objects to the war.
• CZHN 1/00829 Correspondence : Difficult to read 1942
  A note to Gordon. ~ Bob Matyasz is in the army, stationed in Santa Ana. Lyle Kamraaadt was accepted for non-combat service. He is confident that Gordon is doing a good job.
• CZHN 1/00789 Correspondence : Edna - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  Bob. M left for Santa Ana on Nov. 4.
• CZHN 1/00738 Correspondence : Edna - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  Henry is still near London. Henry said he could write a lot that would not pass the censors. She wants to know how "This Ain't the Army" is coming.
• CZHN 1/00778 Correspondence : Effie - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She saw a concert with Irene.
• CZHN 1/00774 Correspondence : Fanny - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She talks about an "exiled" feeling that Gordon is experiencing. She wants to give him a subscription to "Time" for Christmas.
• CZHN 1/00816 Correspondence : Fanny - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She thanks him for the record. She expects to see the Russian Ballet. She thinks his poem, "Evening Meditation," is excellent.
• CZHN 1/00811 Correspondence : Fanny - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  Winnie called the house asking for Gordon--she was sorry that had missed Gordon's visit.
• CZHN 4/04878 Correspondence : Father Dan (Rev. Joseph M. Daniell) 1942
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ General catching up. Few paragraphs spent marveling at the fact that he (Father Dan) does not have any photos of Freddy ? and would Gordon mind if he wrote to the principal of Riversaide High to get a picture of Freddy. Very happy that Freddy was baptised. Father Dan was suprised to hear in Gordon's letter that Mr. Zahn was his stepfather; "mother" (probably Gordon's) and Fred never said a word about it, but can understand Gordon's desire to forget his stepfather as Father Dan had done the same with his own father. Turns to talk of the war. Father Dan is a strong objector to any war and his "clerical brethren" do not share his feelings and often make him the butt of their attacks. Asks Gordon to keep him in his prayers because he can use all the prayers he can get. ~ 11/30 ~ Written from Philadelphia, PA.
• CZHN 1/00726 Correspondence : From: "Your Old Grandma" (Irene?) - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She had a fight with her boss. She tells Gordon to write whatever comes to mind.
• CZHN 1/00763 Correspondence : Gerry - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  Mentions Irene, Ruby, Annie, and Effie.
• CZHN 1/00748 Correspondence : Gerry - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  Ruby had a hangover. Gerry talks about Christmas and mentions Irene.
• CZHN 1/00815 Correspondence : Gerry - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She reminds him to call on Christmas Eve. She tells him a couple of jokes.
• CZHN 1/00772 Correspondence : Gerry - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She talks about Christmas and a funny incident in which she fell and her feet went up in the air.
• CZHN 1/00771 Correspondence : Gerry - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She talks about Christmas, Irene, and Annie.
• CZHN 1/00762 Correspondence : Gerry - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She talks about Christmas. Irene is very excited about spending New Year's Eve in New York.
• CZHN 1/00491a Correspondence : Gerry - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She talks about Effie, Irene, and Ruby. She talks about her job.
• CZHN 1/00767 Correspondence : Gerry - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She wants to know if Gordon would like her to send her radio to him.
• CZHN 1/00781 Correspondence : Gerry - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She was sick on her birthday. She talks about Effie, Irene, and Ruby. She talks about an incident at work.
• CZHN 1/00845 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Ethel Alma Hueda. 1942
  Winter is approaching. Gordon is grateful for the food they sent.
• CZHN 1/01089 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A Christmas card to the Hollander clan. ~ The card is not in letter form. Instead, Gordon has either written or copied a religious poem.
• CZHN 1/00835 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter addressed: "Gentlemen" ~ As a war objector, Gordon would like to state some w. o. principles. He says: We are pacifists. Since only God has the power to give life, does it not make sense that only he has the right to destroy it?
• CZHN 1/00841 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter addressed: "Gentlemen" ~ Gordon is planning to visit New York on Dec. 29th. He is inquiring if he needs to make reservations.
• CZHN 1/00844 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter addressed: "My Dear Friends" ~ He wants to thank everyone for the many kind Christmas messages. He talks about the state of the world, and believes the battle is within ourselves.
• CZHN 1/01073 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to Annette. ~ He hopes to make a trip to New York and would love company if the girls could afford it. He says that he is getting along famously with Hoosag.
• CZHN 1/01092 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to Gerry and the rest of the Hollander sisters. ~ He thanks the girls for the nice shirt and packages of cookies and candy. He plans to take Irene out to dinner and then drinking in Greenwich village during their first night in New York.
• CZHN 1/01077 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to Ruby Hollander. ~ He says he's working on a show for Broadway entitled: "This Ain't the Army."
• CZHN 1/01076 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls with an attached letter from Kenelm McCauley, and another letter by Zahn. ~ He calls the journal's letter "a fine piece of double talk." The letter says that Gordon's piece was read with interest but will not be published due to the amount of space already allotted to the same topic. Gordon's letter to the journal explains CO beliefs.
• CZHN 1/01085 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls with an attached letter to Irene Hollander from Fanny Pung attached to information concerning the Selective Service. ~ Joe Buttina may leave the camp--he has a neurosis and a heart condition. The sheet containing notes on Olson's speech explains that assignees lose all of their civilian liberties. The rules of conduct the men must follow are also explained.
• CZHN 1/01084 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls with enclosed poems by Gordon. ~ Gordon discusses his furlough and writes two poems regarding the war and God. They are entitled: "Requiem" and "The Bells Are Rather Faint Tonight."
• CZHN 1/01074 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ A senator has proposed that CO's be paid. He discusses plans for a furlough during Christmas. He describes other men in the camp.
• CZHN 1/01101 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ Gordon explains that he hasn't had that much time to write them: "This Ain't the Army" is finished and is being rehearsed. It is going to be presented at Smith College.
• CZHN 1/01091 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ Gordon is excited about seeing Irene in New York, and teases the other girls that he will not take advantage of their sister even if she is an old bag.
• CZHN 1/01090 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ Gordon is still uncertain whether or not he will receive his furlough and it is driving him crazy.
• CZHN 1/01078 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ Gordon teases Annie about a man who is quite infatuated with her. He describes Joe, a new fellow at the camp.
• CZHN 1/01100 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ He complains that Gerry and Ethel have not written."This Ain't the Army" is finished.
• CZHN 1/01071 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ He got a typhoid shot and his arm is still stiff and red. He said he will not be spending his Christmas in tears. His going home would mean that other men would have to stay.
• CZHN 1/01072 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ He has written a Leonard Punkt article entitled, "Art and all its Aspects." He makes a reference to Jack and calls him a jerk.
• CZHN 1/01070 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ He is more than pleased with life at the camp. He briefly describes the other men.
• CZHN 1/01079 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ He may not receive a furlough for Christmas--it may be postponed until New Years. Dorothy Day spoke at the camp. She believes (and Gordon agrees) that coming to the camp is cooperating with the war effort.
• CZHN 1/01080a Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ He may receive a furlough beginning Dec. 29th. Gordon wants them to bring extra money along to New York so he can borrow it.
• CZHN 1/01093 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ He says it is a shame that all the girls could not make it to New York. His transfer to the Chicago hospital fell through. There was a New Year's Eve party for CO's in town.
• CZHN 1/01083 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ He talks about the other men in the camp and the reviews of a couple of new movies.
• CZHN 1/01086 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ He thanks Ruby for her cheery letters and thanks the girls for their packages. Annie still has not informed Gordon about her boyfriend. Jack has fallen for Lorraine but will wait until the war is over.
• CZHN 1/01081 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ Hoosag is sick again and was taken to the hospital. His furlough will be from Dec. 29 - Jan 2. He has finished reading "Magic Mountain."
• CZHN 1/01087 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ Jack has admitted that he is more serious about Lorraine than he ever indicated. Gordon has put in a request for hospital work in Rochester, Minn.
• CZHN 1/01082 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ The war dept. has decided that only 10% of the soldiers, sailors, marines and CO's can have holiday furloughs.
• CZHN 1/01080b Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ The weather has gotten to be about 13 degees below zero. He is excited about meeting the girls in New York on his furlough.
• CZHN 1/01069 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1942
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Gordon describes the camp as not being enormously pious. There are no restrictions. The men are allowed to drink. He says the food is very plain.
• CZHN 1/01094 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn. 1942
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ Gordon teases the girls about not writng him; he accuses them of lying around in druken stupors. There may be a hospital opening in New Haven, Conn.
• CZHN 1/01594 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn? 1942
  A letter to Larry Stanton. ~ The author teases Larry about being a drinker (of Root Beer) and being a gambler (of $1.00).
• CZHN 1/00713 Correspondence : Hank 1942
  A postcard addressed: "Dear Oglethorpe" ~ He describes Africa as rain, mud, men, and cigarettes.
• CZHN 1/00745 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  Aunt Bertha wonders why none of "us" are married.
• CZHN 1/00782 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  Ruby gave a pint of blood. She mentions Christmas in New York.
• CZHN 1/00792 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She discusses meeting Gordon in New York. Leo admires Gordon and feels he has a lot of spirit and will come out on top.
• CZHN 1/00776 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She dislikes rationing. The Boston fire made the headlines.
• CZHN 1/00755 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She mentions Gerry and Effie and talks about New York.
• CZHN 1/00727 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She speaks about plans to go to New York with Gordon.
• CZHN 1/00786 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She talks about Effie and Ruby.
• CZHN 1/00757 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She talks about Ruby, Effie, and Annie.
• CZHN 1/01012 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She talks about different members of the family: Ruby and Effie and Arno.
• CZHN 1/00759a Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She talks about going drinking in New York, as well as hotel accomodations.
• CZHN 1/00735 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She tells Gordon that she can meet him in New York, and discusses plans and hotel reservations.
• CZHN 1/00770 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She wants to know if he received the stuff they sent.
• CZHN 1/00739 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She wants to know what Gordon would like for Christmas. If Gordon is in China, she can go.
• CZHN 1/00747 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She wants to see pictures of Gordon.
• CZHN 1/00812 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She will be in New York on Dec. 27. Edna B. stopped by with a gift for Gordon.
• CZHN 1/00744 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She will go to New York any time. She wants to know if he needs anything. She is going to the show for the first time in months.
• CZHN 1/00733 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She won't write for reservations (regarding New York) until she hears from Gordon.
• CZHN 1/00764 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  Talks about New York plans. She talks about Jack.
• CZHN 1/00725 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  Talks about drinking. Talks about Effie and Ruby. George passed away.
• CZHN 1/00780 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  The entire family wants to visit him. Effie suggested that Irene and Gordon meet in New York.
• CZHN 1/00758 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  They liked Gordon's letter. She thinks New York will cheer Gordon up.
• CZHN 1/00718 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  Gasoline rationing begins at midnight. He has been working overtime--missed poker at Tito's. He thinks Gordon is too humble "to take honor" in his writing.
• CZHN 1/00719 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  He has been missing choir practice again. He speaks of the possibility of getting married.
• CZHN 1/00717 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  He makes reference to Gordon's "hospitalization." Lorraine and Jack were in a car accident--no one was hurt.
• CZHN 1/00721 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  He received a raise at work. Three and a half million men will be drafted in 1943. He speaks of Lorraine and Christmas activities.
• CZHN 1/00715 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  He's been sick with a Latin infection in his throat. He shares "gossip" about mutual friends. He sees nothing in Winnie other than a motherly interest in Gordon.
• CZHN 4/04877 Correspondence : Jack ? 1942
  A letter to Gordon Zahn ~ General "catching up" and gossip. Jack had been sick, but is getting better. Oscar ? does not approve of Gordon's decision. General talk about Jack's interest in Lorraine and Winnie's "motherly" interest in Gordon. Asks that Gordon please not "woo" Lorraine away from him as he knows he so easily could. ~ 11/09 ~ Written from Milwakee, Wis.
• CZHN 1/00724 Correspondence : Kamrads?, Lyle - A postcard to Gordon. 1942
  He thanks Gordon for his letter. Lyle is starting his sixth day of basic training and is beginning to feel like a soldier.
• CZHN 1/01026 Correspondence : L. A. H. Klatt - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  The letter contains funny paragraphs matched with pasted cartoon cut-outs. One says: "I hear they may have to ration the rationing cards."
• CZHN 1/00830 Correspondence : L___ - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  He gave Gordon's message to Cleo.
• CZHN 1/00777 Correspondence : Larry - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  He talks about mutual friends, poker games, and the weather. He is missed by everyone.
• CZHN 1/00766 Correspondence : Luick, Frank - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  He received Gordon's "very interesting" letter. Gas rationing is occurring. He wishes Gordon luck and hopes to hear from him.
• CZHN 1/00773 Correspondence : Norbert - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  He thanks Gordon for the pine cone. Governor-elect "Spike" Loomis died of a series of heart attacks.
• CZHN 1/00846 Correspondence : Probably Gordon Zahn - A letter to Larry. 1942
  Gordon spends the letter teasing Larry about his vices: he gambled a whole dollar on a baseball game and drinks ROOT beer.
• CZHN 1/00785 Correspondence : Ruby - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  Irene's really counting on seeing Gordon at Christmas. She also talks about Gerry and Ethel.
• CZHN 1/01016 Correspondence : Ruby - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She's not sure what she is more worried about: Irene going to New York City or the fact that she will be there with Gordon.
• CZHN 1/00769 Correspondence : Ruby - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  The sausage is on the way. Irene arrived at the house drunk.
• CZHN 2/02937 Correspondence : Selective Service 1942
  Zahn's Notice of Classification from the Selective Service. ~ Zahn has been classified by the Local Board in class I-A. Document mailed on February 3, 1942.
• CZHN 1/00775 Correspondence : Vivian - A letter to Gordon. 1942
  She agrees with Gordon that both Jack and Charlie are lost. She abhors war and all the crookedness, even though she contributes to the war effort.

Next