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• CZHN 1/00935a Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Annie. 1943
  He went to John Mack's last night with some beer and heard the Boston Symphony done by the Philharmonic.
• CZHN 1/00937 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Annie. 1943
  He will not be home for Christmas. First of all, only two men can leave, and Gordon thinks it should be those with real families. Besides, if he visits in March, he will be able to visit longer.
• CZHN 1/00920 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Annie. 1943
  The days have been hot. Gordon has spent much of his time reading, arguing about Socialism and Catholicism, and playing bridge.
• CZHN 1/00874 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Annie. 1943
  The guys went into Pikesville last night to drink. Gordon's camp is supposed to elect an assistant director who will go to Washington for training.
• CZHN 1/00932 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Effie. 1943
  Gordon informs Effie that he will be arriving in Chicago the morning of the 30th. However, he wants to surprise Annie.
• CZHN 1/00924 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Effie. 1943
  Gordon says that it was great to see John Mack again. John seems very happy.
• CZHN 1/00933 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Effie. 1943
  He thanks her for the two lovely cards. He spends most of the letter teasing Effie about her trip to Wisconsin.
• CZHN 1/00929 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Ethel and Irene. 1943
  He wishes them both a happy birthday.
• CZHN 1/00849 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Ethel. 1943
  Gordon discusses various states where he might be placed, and mentions the possibility of forestry camp.
• CZHN 1/00885 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Ethel. 1943
  The state inspector of mental hospitals is making a routine visit. Monday after work, Gordon has volunteered to read fairy tales to the some of the more normal children.
• CZHN 1/00884 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Geraldine. 1943
  Gordon thinks it's great that Gerry is thinking about coming to work at the same location as Gordon, but he warns her about the long hours and hot days.
• CZHN 1/00854 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Geraldine. 1943
  He jokes about having to remain in a steel tower twenty feet above the ground during a thunderstorm, yet here he is worrying about getting a furlough.
• CZHN 1/00864 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Geraldine. 1943
  Her letter gave him quite a laugh. He finished Wolfe's letters. He discusses Wolfe in some detail.
• CZHN 1/00895 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Gerry, Ruby, and Susan. 1943
  The scarlet fever scare turned out to be pretty much of a fake. He thanks them for the Christmas cards and money, and will reserve the money for a trip home.
• CZHN 1/00887 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Gerry. 1943
  Another fellow has been accused of hitting a boy. In Washington, he saw Ford's Theater and the house where Lincoln died, but Gordon was not impressed.
• CZHN 1/00928 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Gerry. 1943
  He finished Vol. II of THE WAR YEARS. He finds it very interesting. He thinks Baltimore is a dump.
• CZHN 1/00922 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Gerry. 1943
  He is planning to see MAJOR BARBARA in Baltimore.
• CZHN 1/00916 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Gerry. 1943
  He received a rejection slip from Coronet, and teases her about having shot himself over it. The doctor doesn't think there is anything wrong with his lungs.
• CZHN 1/00935b Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Gerry. 1943
  On Christmas Eve Gordon and a friend went to Baltimore Cathedral to hear the Archbishop. Gordon hasn't rid himself of the cough yet.
• CZHN 1/00890 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Irene. 1943
  Duane Whelan will be coming to work with Gordon. He's been in touch with Fanny and Henry.
• CZHN 1/00919 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Irene. 1943
  Gordon teases Irene about being in love.
• CZHN 1/00897 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Irene. 1943
  Gordon's unit is now publishing the Catholic CO paper, and he has been writing a couple of the articles. He discusses mutual friends.
• CZHN 1/00892 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Irene. 1943
  He describes the woman who is in charge of the boys' side. He also mentions Ludlow and O'Hanlon.
• CZHN 1/00906 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Irene. 1943
  He heard that Winnie is having a child. The letter reflects Gordon's bitterness concerning some recent events of the war.
• CZHN 1/00893 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Irene. 1943
  The candy she sent was excellent. He's seen a couple of good movies.
• CZHN 1/00911 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Richard Reuter. 1943
  He addresses the issue that there should not be public relations problems concerning Rosewood men who obtain part-time jobs in Baltimore as long as they perform their jobs satisfactorily.
• CZHN 1/00921 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Ruby. 1943
  Gordon's seen a couple of movies.
• CZHN 1/00923 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Ruby. 1943
  He received a letter from Jack. Gordon wishes Ruby and family a happy birthday.
• CZHN 1/00914 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Ruby. 1943
  He talks about the various movies he plans to see.
• CZHN 1/00908 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Ruby. 1943
  It's just a silly, little letter written in funny language.
• CZHN 1/00848 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to a friend. 1943
  A furlough may be difficult to get. It's raining again.
• CZHN 1/00847 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to a friend. 1943
  Gordon is playing poker tonight. Furloughs are still banned.
• CZHN 1/00866 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to a member of the Hollander girls. 1943
  Another one of the boys was injured in North Africa. He will try to be more regular with his letters.
• CZHN 1/00865 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to one of the Hollander girls. 1943
  He mentions Ruby, Irmie, and Effie.
• CZHN 1/00869 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to one of the Hollander girls. 1943
  He read the introduction to Tom Wolfe's letters. Carl was in the hospital and Gordon visited him--his head was bashed in by a spring screen door.
• CZHN 1/00868 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to one of the Hollander girls. 1943
  He was swamped with packages today--Tom's book and Irene's papers. John Mack, Bill Stone, Jim Kelly, and Duane Whelan have applied for Rosewood.
• CZHN 1/00900 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to the Hollander girls. 1943
  Gordon teases each of the girls as a sort of Thanksgiving tribute. He also discusses Arthur Morgan who feels that CO's are wrong in holding out for their rights.
• CZHN 1/00878 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to the Hollander girls. 1943
  He has moved into a beautiful room in a new building. He is still in Thom Hall, where he supervises the patients. He explains that some of the bodies are horribly deformed.
• CZHN 1/00852 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to the Hollander girls. 1943
  He has written another story. The boys have 200,000 trees to plant. He complains that their letters are becoming scarce. Restaurants have been posting signs which read: war objectors stay out.
• CZHN 1/00882 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to the Hollander girls. 1943
  He is eagerly awaiting Irene's package. He tells the girls that he's staying out of Gerry's love life since Annie and Irene have refused to listen to him.
• CZHN 1/00858 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to the Hollander girls. 1943
  He mentions that Annie is wasting her life away yearning for Perry. He also talks about Irene and Gerry.
• CZHN 1/00851 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to the Hollander girls. 1943
  Public relations are getting worse. He has enclosed an editorial and an advertisement from a local paper. He describes the "latest jerk" at camp.
• CZHN 1/00853 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to the Hollander girls. 1943
  The job is fairly easy. He does not like the fact that they are in the tower seven days a week.
• CZHN 1/00917 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to the Hollander girls. 1943
  Their package arrived and was admired by all. Gordon jokes that he was nearly accosted as friends tried to get to the food.
• CZHN 1/00899 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to the Hollanders with an attached manuscript. 1943
  The ATLANTIC MONTHLY sent Gordon a rejection slip. Gordon has enclosed a short story about Sheriff Milton T. Gaspar, "a big, red-faced loud-mouthed bruiser" who knew how to pull political strings.
• CZHN 1/00898 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to the Hollanders with an enclosed letter "To The Editor" and a rejection slip. 1943
  The letter "To the Editor" discusses the refusal to openly state the war aims of the United Nations. Gordon believes the issue has become a struggle for the unconditional surrender of the foe.
• CZHN 1/00862 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of th Hollander girls). ~ Gordon and friends hitched a ride into Baltimore on a watermelon truck and went drinking. He mentions that the anti-strike bill must make her very happy.
• CZHN 1/00871 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollander girls) ~ Jack hit one of the kids last Tuesday night. Wednesday night he was "released from duty."
• CZHN 1/00888 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollander girls). ~ Another fellow from "the office" was injured. He is toying with the idea of calling Ruby on her birthday.
• CZHN 1/00877 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollander girls). ~ General Hershey gave a friendly little talk and seemed interested and tolerant of CO's. Gordon received a mysterious invitation to meet with a Col. in his office, the following morning.
• CZHN 1/00902 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollander girls). ~ Gordon entered a heated debate with the woman in charge of the Maryland CO units. When Gordon issued several complaints about CO living conditions, she told him that CO's "accepted this as an alternative to the army." Gordon retorted that they accepted as an alternative to jail.
• CZHN 1/00875 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollander girls). ~ Gordon is getting settled in at the camp. He may be able to arrange a ten day furlough in six months.
• CZHN 1/00986b Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollander girls). ~ Gordon says he is completely out of touch with the musical world. He talks about Effie's birthday and Irene's birthday.
• CZHN 1/00886 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollander girls). ~ Gordon wants all the details about the fourth of July party. He got a haircut.
• CZHN 1/00889 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollander girls). ~ He apologizes for not writing. He received the candies.
• CZHN 1/00915 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollander girls). ~ He attended a local symphony concert. He says that "one of the world's greatest cities is wiped out" and that people should get "more indignant over an act that kills thousands of civilians."
• CZHN 1/00881 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollander girls). ~ He revised the short story he wrote her about the previous day. October 26 marks one year that he has been in "exile."
• CZHN 1/00891 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollander girls). ~ He thinks that an evening of cheering Cleo up would be a nice thing for the girls to do--Cleo's mother died of cancer.
• CZHN 1/00883 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollander girls). ~ He was so excited over the books the girls sent him that he could hardly eat his dinner. He discusses his opinions regarding war appropriations.
• CZHN 1/00876 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollander girls). ~ The following evening Gordon leaves for Washington for three days of training as an assistant director. He thanks her for the candy she sent.
• CZHN 1/00945 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollanders) ~ Gordon had a pleasant reunion with Duane and Bill--they went to Pikeville and drank beer.
• CZHN 1/00941 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollanders) ~ He's seen a few movies lately. He assumes the baby is doing well.
• CZHN 1/00925 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollanders). ~ Gordon describes a couple of his superiors--one is a faker, the other is a "very smooth customer."
• CZHN 1/00931 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to one of the Hollanders). ~ He plans to acquire an evening job at a restaurant.
• CZHN 1/00872 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollander girls) ~ Gordon isn't feeling well.
• CZHN 1/00873 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollander girls) ~ He's going out drinking with the guys tonight. He mentions Gerry and Irene.
• CZHN 1/00903 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollander girls). ~ Gordon discusses the American Legion's statement that "our national interests come first." He finished reading THE WAR YEARS.
• CZHN 1/00901 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollander girls). ~ Gordon gives a beautiful description of the scenery around him as he writes the letter. He is going into town with Ludlow tonight. He talks about mutual friends.
• CZHN 1/00861 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollander girls). ~ Only in cases of emergency can one go on furlough during fire season. He is doing light work because of his finger. He received a letter from Lyle.
• CZHN 1/00860 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollander girls). ~ Part of his work includes stringing telephone wires.
• CZHN 1/00859 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollander girls. ) ~ Dissatisfaction permeates his camp. The doctor looked over Gordon's finger and found it "interesting." It was decided that no furloughs are to be granted.
• CZHN 1/00940 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollanders) ~ He is very pleased that he will be able to attend the Horowitz concert. Ray O'Hanlon went on an 11 day vacation, and returned in the blackest depression Gordon has ever seen.
• CZHN 1/00942 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollanders) ~ Monday, someone warned Gordon that he should begin locking his door because Ray holds a deep resentment towards him. Gordon refuses to lock his door.
• CZHN 1/00939 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollanders) ~ The doctor has checked out Gordon's lungs and he is fine. He mentions that the big four are "talking again."
• CZHN 1/00918 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollanders). ~ Gordon cut his hair and received screams of surprise from his friends.
• CZHN 1/00907 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollanders). ~ Gordon says the hospital situation is disgusting. He is sorry for all the extra trouble Ruby is having with the baby.
• CZHN 1/00904 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollanders). ~ Gordon teases the girls about the newest addition to the Hollander famly. It seems the baby was named Susan, and Gordon mentions more elaborate names.
• CZHN 1/00879 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollanders). ~ He describes one of the men he has met--the man appears to be quite feminine, yet he says things which do not seem to match his personality.
• CZHN 1/00910 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollanders). ~ He received a letter from the NSB suggesting that the men be asked to give up "this work." Obviously, the director of his unit lost no time in bringing the matters to them. Gordon replied via a letter.
• CZHN 1/00905 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollanders). ~ He talks about recent movies he's seen. He repeats that he is not pleased with the name Susan.
• CZHN 1/00909 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollanders). ~ He went drinking at John Mack's apartment. He may be able to negotiate a 14 day furlough for March.
• CZHN 1/00913 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter (probably to the Hollanders). ~ His job searching has been slowed down due to illness.
• CZHN 1/00934 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter addressed "Dear Effie and Irene and all" ~ Gordon thanks them for the Christmas gifts. He's planning to see a movie.
• CZHN 1/00926 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter addressed: "Gentlemen" ~ Gordon encloses this letter and a money order to cover the cost of the books he would like to order.
• CZHN 1/00855 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter addressed: "Hello Again" ~ There was a discussion as to whether or not CO's should do farm work. Gordon is in favor of farm work, with limitations. He lists the arguments for and against doing farmwork.
• CZHN 1/00856 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter addressed: "Hello on a very hectic day" ~ There has not been an explanation regarding the furlough cancellation. Some of the boys had a little trouble in town. When asking for a beer they were told: "If you won't fight, we won't serve you."
• CZHN 1/00857 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter addressed: "Hello" ~ Gerry's pin was well-received. He teases her about going AWOL if he doesn't get a furlough.
• CZHN 1/01106 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter to Annette. ~ A camp meeting was held to discuss whether or not the camp magazine should be sent out. Some of the men who did not work on the magazine read hearsay into some of the articles and raised objections.
• CZHN 1/01313 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ A third Kilby brother was recently admitted--a very bad runaway case. He ran away after three days. He was brought back and placed in the punishment cottage. Gordon thought this place was too dangerous for such a cute kid, so he devised a plan in which the older brothers would look after the kid. Dr. Butler agreed to it.
• CZHN 1/01096 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter to Ruby Hollander. ~ He teases Ruby about her boyfriend. He may get a spot at the Chicago hospital by June.
• CZHN 1/01108 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter to one of the Hollander sisters attached to letters to Gordon from Gertie Hoffman and Helen. A newspaper review of "This Ain't the Army" is also attached. ~ Aa army corporal visited the camp and explained that he once asked for a IAO (objector, but willing to take non-combatant service). He was refused by the draft board, but his status was approved by a Major. He was then mistakenly placed in a combat unit. Now, he is working as a company clerk.
• CZHN 1/01105 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter to one of the Hollander sisters. ~ Gordon teases her about the man she is dating. He's been reading, playing bridge, and studying German.
• CZHN 1/01098 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter to one of the Hollander sisters. ~ He spends a good deal of the letter teasing her. He received a letter from Cleo.
• CZHN 1/01107 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter to one of the Hollander sisters. ~ It is 26 degrees below zero in New Hampshire. He went skiing and tobogganning. Out of all the sisters, her valentine arrived to Gordon on time.
• CZHN 1/01102 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter to one of the Hollander sisters. ~ Word has come through that the camp's "project" is not of national importance. The entire camp will probably be moved West--California was mentioned.
• CZHN 1/01095 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ Gordon was in a lousy mood and cut off his beard for a diversion. He received a seven page letter from Winnie which was "very chatty."
• CZHN 1/01116 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter to the Hollander girls. ~ The camp party was wonderful. The men drank quite a bit and Bob Ludlow passed out at the dinner table.
• CZHN 1/01113 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter to the Hollander sisters. A copy of Scene II from "This Ain't the Army" is enclosed. ~ He is slowly developing plans for a furlough. Jack is quite involved with Lorraine.
• CZHN 1/01115 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter to the Hollander sisters. ~ At last, Gordon has the office job he wanted. Gordon relates a funny experience him and ten guys had attempting to disembowling chickens.
• CZHN 1/01109 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
  A letter to the Hollander sisters. ~ Eugene Dakin, a Milwaukee fellow, was sent from Conn. to sell the men on the idea of working at the Norwich mental hospital. Gordon thinks his attempts failed.

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