Documents Arranged Chronologically
- CZHN 1/01117 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
A letter to the Hollander sisters. ~ Gordon is now in Oakland. There was a problem getting the guys' luggage checked in at the train depot. The camp is better than Warner--clean, neat, well-organized buildings.
- CZHN 1/01104 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
A letter to the Hollander sisters. ~ Gordon jokes about a skunk who has grown accustomed to wandering around the camp grounds.
- CZHN 1/01118 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
A letter to the Hollander sisters. ~ Gordon spent the weekend in Boston sightseeing -- looking at monuments. He said that he lost some of his patriotic ideas. If the South had won the Civil War, Lincoln might have been viewed as attempting to suppress the freedom of the states. (This depends on the point of view which we learn history. ) "To say we are free because people killed each other to make us free is just like saying that the sun is in the middle of the sky because the clock says it is twelve o'clock."
- CZHN 1/01099 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
A letter to the Hollander sisters. ~ Gordon writes out a poem by Punkt in the letter. He thinks his script of "This Ain't the Army" stinks.
- CZHN 1/01111 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
A letter to the Hollander sisters. ~ He speaks of the past several days at camp. The two year anniversary of his mother's death is approaching and the memories are hitting hard.
- CZHN 1/01112 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
A letter to the Hollander sisters. ~ He teases Gerry and Annie about chasing after men. He also mentions Fanny and John Mack.
- CZHN 1/01110 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
A letter to the Hollander sisters. ~ The Selective Service is interested in sending the men in Gordon's camp to Augusta, Maine. Gordon is willing to work at a mental hospital, but not unless the location pleases him.
- CZHN 1/01103 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
A letter to the Hollander sisters. ~ The men had a good laugh over the request from the Selective Service to provide 25 men for a hospital in--of all places--August, Maine.
- CZHN 1/01114 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
A letter to the Hollander sisters. ~ Wednesday night the men fought over the dissolution of the co-op.
- CZHN 1/01097 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
A letter to the entire Hollander family. ~ Gordon spends the entire letter using Annette's name over and over again in a silly manner.
- CZHN 1/00870 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
A letter ~ The office uses their power of assigning guys to certain jobs (which Gordon feels is in their power), yet the guys jump on Gordon in protest.
- CZHN 1/00943 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
A note to Irene attached to a protest letter. ~ Employees will now be working an 8 hr. day and will receive overtime for 12 hr. days. Gordon points out that this overtime arrangement does not apply to CO workers, and states that this violates the rule that CO's should be treated the same as regular employees.
- CZHN 1/00880 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1943
A postcard to Irene Hollander. ~ He arrived safely and is getting used to the kids.
- CZHN 1/00850 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn. - A letter to Annette. 1943
The Hollanders would like to visit Gordon, but he feels it would be too extravagant. He wrote an essay called "Six Months in Exile."
- CZHN 1/01053a Correspondence : Hank - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Hank describes the women in the area--he jokes that he may experience a heart failure from watching a voluptous woman walk down the street. He sketches rough illustrations of the town and describes them.
- CZHN 1/01060 Correspondence : Hank - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He complains that Gordon has written so many letters during the past month that he cannot answer them fast enough. He talks Africa.
- CZHN 1/01054 Correspondence : Hank - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He describes a party where "75%" of the men were intoxicated and most of the women were professional prostitutes.
- CZHN 1/01055 Correspondence : Hank - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He explains that censorship rules allow him to mention air raids as long as he does not disclose the location. Hank is stationed in Africa--he describes life events and experiences.
- CZHN 1/01068 Correspondence : Hank - A letter to Gordon. 1943
The letter consists mostly of light-hearted banter, talk of women, and Hank's life (he is stationed in Africa.)
- CZHN 1/01047 Correspondence : Hank 1943
A letter addressed to "Ami" ~ The mail system is often faulty--there are many times when people do not receive Hank's letters. He hasn't heard from Edna in awhile and he attributes the problem to the mail.
- CZHN 1/00949 Correspondence : Hovda 1943
A letter ~ The writer says that he was surprised to hear the camp was closing. There was a meeting last night with Brother Hugh who outlined a plan he is sending to the Selective Service.
- CZHN 1/01001 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Carl is still reported missing--since October 11, 1942. Viola received her engagement ring from Cliff. Irene is awaiting news about Gordon's furlough.
- CZHN 1/00818 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Casablanca was the best movie she ever saw. She saw an English soldier who resembled Gordon.
- CZHN 1/00810 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Effie has been sick with a cold. They are counting the days until Gordon arrives.
- CZHN 1/00809 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Her right side hurts and she may go to the doctor.
- CZHN 1/00752 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
If she had a child, she would rather kill it than part with it for gun practice (the war). Harry still writes to Irene.
- CZHN 1/01005 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Irene tells him about the red-headed butcher whom her sisters want her to approach. The Hollanders are very excited about seeing Gordon.
- CZHN 1/00826 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Irma and Gerry are going to wait until Gordon comes home for their birthday party.
- CZHN 1/00825 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Ruby has a new puppy. If Gordon works at the Chicago hospital, they will be able to see him often.
- CZHN 1/01013 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Ruby may not be in town during Gordon's furlough. Irene sarcastically tells him that they "broke down and invited Arno, Alice, and Tommy up for Easter."
- CZHN 1/01007 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She bought a black, fitted coat. She talks about Annette and Effie.
- CZHN 1/01018 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She complains about the difficulties surrounding Gordon's furlough.
- CZHN 1/00802 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She had a lousy trip back from New York. Donald John is getting married.
- CZHN 1/01006 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She has been thinking of her stay in New York--she remembers every minute of it. She jokes that "five women will jump off a cliff" if his furlough is cancelled.
- CZHN 1/01004 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She heard Henry was injured and hopes that he is okay now. She's angry at her boss for saying she filled out her time card incorrectly and then for not apologizing when he discovered she was right.
- CZHN 1/00803 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She hopes Gordon gets a job in Washington.
- CZHN 1/00828 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She hopes Ruby will wake up--she is dating a 35 yr. man with a 15 yr. old kid.
- CZHN 1/00796 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She mentions Annette, Ruth, and Henry.
- CZHN 1/00797 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She mentions the trip to New York.
- CZHN 1/00997 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She mentions wonderful times they have all shared in the past. She complains about Helen, who did not tell John that Irene sent him a Christmas card.
- CZHN 1/00804 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She talks about Annette, Gerry, Ruby, and Effie.
- CZHN 1/00798 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She talks about Ruby, Effie, and Gerry. She will wire him money if he needs it for the New York trip.
- CZHN 1/00827 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She wants him to keep his chin up--he will be home soon. Her friends at work were teasing her about a "honeymoon" in reference to her trip to New York.
- CZHN 1/01029 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
The casualties are terrible--malaria seems to be the thing now. Irene will not give blood to the Red Cross because a girl giving birth (the father a soldier) was refused blood, but could BUY a pint for $20. 00. Her death certificate listed the cause as "lack of blood."
- CZHN 1/00800 Correspondence : Irene - A letter to Gordon. 1943
The gang is looking foward to seeing Gordon in eight weeks.
- CZHN 1/01036 Correspondence : Irene 1943
She is glad that he had the chance to see Boston. Irene and her boss are still not talking to each other. She talks about Gerry and Ruby.
- CZHN 1/01062 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He describes Lorraine as "the same vivacious young gal." Jack and Lorraine go out when time permits. He believes Gordon's stand on the war is healthy; however, he does not agree with Gordon fundamentally.
- CZHN 1/00712 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He hears that there has been excitement at the camp. He talks about his last few poker games.
- CZHN 1/01045 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He is very happy with his new wife Lorraine and the house they live in--they are renting a room from a Lt. Commander. He jokes that he is touched to hear about Gordon's latest "love affair."
- CZHN 1/01043 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He says married life is good. He will be working on a ship in either Miami or New York for a few weeks. He didn't know Ruby is having a baby and was shocked to hear about Winnie. (She is either pregnant and unmarried, or getting married.)
- CZHN 1/00720 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He says that Lorraine and him were "disgustingly sober" New Year's Eve. He says that with all the drafting of friends, one might as well be in the army.
- CZHN 1/01044 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He says the navy is quite an organization with high regard for the individual. His days as a civilian seem a long time ago. He discusses navy life.
- CZHN 1/01061 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He spoke with Irene Hollander about Gordon. She said Gordon gained weight. He mentions that Lyle and his wife are having a child.
- CZHN 1/01053b Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He talks about Lorraine and the future wedding.
- CZHN 1/01048 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Jack and Lorraine will be married on Sept. 11, 1943. He discusses their wedding plans.
- CZHN 1/01042 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Jack is a naval officer. He and Lorraine share an apartment with another couple which overlooks the Hudson.
- CZHN 1/01063 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Jack's boss told him that he was irreplaceable--this seemed to occur after Jack attempted to resign or transfer.
- CZHN 1/01049 Correspondence : Jack - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Only three weeks after Jack's papers were sent to Washington his commission and orders came through a the same time. Travelling in uniform felt funny at first.
- CZHN 1/00984 Correspondence : Jim - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He is beginning to wonder what is holding up his transfers. According to Potts, lack of replacements keeps the men from leaving.
- CZHN 1/00963 Correspondence : John - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He is glad to hear that Gordon has been doing some reading. He is jealous of Gordon's Sandberg volumes. He is sick of the CPS, the war, and no furloughs.
- CZHN 1/00959 Correspondence : John - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He says that he is not producing work of any value, and feels that the war is cutting off his means of expression. He liked Gordon's story of the boy who was killed putting up the birdhouse.
- CZHN 1/00991 Correspondence : John - A letter to Gordon. 1943
John enjoyed Gordon's letter of Dec. 6th. The Holy Name Society will receive Holy Communion for the boys on their next Communion Sunday.
- CZHN 1/00966 Correspondence : John - A letter to Gordon. 1943
John, like Gordon, misses the group which went from Warner to a "new existence." John's director declared that alcoholic beverages would be barred from camp. Mack and Whelan think the camp stinks and want to transfer to Rosewood.
- CZHN 1/00694 Correspondence : John B. - A postcard to Bob. 1943
Rusty S. is very ill. He had one transfusion.
- CZHN 1/00946 Correspondence : Johns, George A. , M.D. 1943
A letter addressed: "To Whom It May Concern" ~ The letter introduces Gordon of the Rosewood State Training School and delegated to attend a course of instruction as Asst. Director in Washington, D.C.
- CZHN 1/00750 Correspondence : Larry - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He received another draft questionaire. "We" played poker for the first time since December. Alice sends her best wishes.
- CZHN 1/00970 Correspondence : Lions, Dick - A letter to Gordon. 1943
15 new men are expected to take the training course given by Brother Hugh, the ultimate aim of which is to do P and R work in post-war countries. Hovda will probably get five years, since the judge will most likely be extremely anti-CO.
- CZHN 1/00971 Correspondence : Lions, Dick - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Dick received a note from Larrowe including a report by Claude Shotts on Gordon's unit. Shotts doesn't think the men are pacificts. He wants to fill the unit with a bunch of strong men. (Lions basically makes fun of Shotts throughout his letter. )
- CZHN 1/01059 Correspondence : Lyle - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Basic training wasn't too bad--there was no rifle work. He is attached to the Service Unit which runs an engineering school. He thinks Gordon made a mistake for not staying in the non-combatant military service.
- CZHN 1/01051 Correspondence : Lyle - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He is working at Post Headquarters as a clerk-typist and he enjoys the work very much. He was able to go home for the weekend and see little Dickie and Arlene.
- CZHN 1/01050 Correspondence : Lyle - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He was glad to hear Gordon was transferred. The job would not appeal to Lyle but he feels that Gordon is contributing a service to society. His baby boy is a source of happiness to him and Arlene.
- CZHN 1/01041 Correspondence : Lyle - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Lyle realizes that he cannot recruit Gordon. He tells Gordon to stick to his ideals and that their friendship will never change. He is certain Gordon is doing a good job.
- CZHN 1/01065 Correspondence : Lyle - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Lyle received a T 5 (Corporal) rating. He has more money now than in civilian life. Lyle explains tactfully that he does not think a person should try to be an individualist. The army has taught him that thinking together is necessary to survive and succeed.
- CZHN 1/01052 Correspondence : Lyle - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Lyle thinks Gordon is right that soldiers will welcome the legion--the soldiers want attention showered on them. They want privilege over those who do not see service and they want a financial adjustment over wages they lost.
- CZHN 1/01058 Correspondence : Lyle - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Lyle thinks that CO's are given difficult tasks, but he his sure that Gordon works with "interesting fellows." He does not mind army life.
- CZHN 1/01046 Correspondence : Lyle, Arlene, and Dick - A letter to Gordon. 1943
It sounds like Gordon's new job brings forth lots of worries. Dick Leonard sounds like an interesting companion.
- CZHN 4/04879 Correspondence : Maurice Day? 1943
A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Heard that Gordon does not care for the New England states. Agrees with Gordon. Was once stationed there and the only good thing was that he met a girl. Advises Gordon to try to get a transfer to Wisconsin. Maurice is also from Wisconsin and thinks there is no better place on earth. Maurice is in North Africa and says it is the worst country he has ever been in and adds, "But I guess it just has to be that way." ~ 04/16 ~ Written from North Africa.
- CZHN 1/00989 Correspondence : Miller, Hugh C. F. A. - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Hugh acknowledges Gordon's letter concerning the possibility of transferring to Bro. Hugh's camp. The fact that Gordon is from Milwaukee will hinder his chances of transfer because it is also the home of a present camp member.
- CZHN 1/00806 Correspondence : Millie - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Earl left for the army. She thinks Gordon is a genius.
- CZHN 1/01009 Correspondence : Norbert - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Some men from Norbert's group are going to try for different service sometime over the summer. He mentions Hovda.
- CZHN 1/01010 Correspondence : Norbert and Louise - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Norbert quit his job at Motors Acceptance Co. and is now working for a defense manufacturing plant where he is making a certain part of a subarmine torpedo.
- CZHN 1/00952 Correspondence : Norbert 1943
A postcard to Gordon. ~ Norbert jokes that every time Bob Hovda gets a letter from Gordon, Norbert has to sew him up after he has stopped his fit of laughing.
- CZHN 1/00807 Correspondence : Not clear - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She calls Gordon the leading politician of his camp. She talks about mutual friends.
- CZHN 1/00676 Correspondence : Paul - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He hopes the premiere of "This Ain't the Army" served to boost his spirits. He thinks Gordon is safe in trying for Chicago.
- CZHN 1/00964 Correspondence : Pepe - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Men from Rosewood attended the Govt. Camp. He is sure Basotti will come to Rosewood.
- CZHN 1/01024 Correspondence : Ruby - A letter to Gordon. 1943
Ethel injured her ankle. She talks about a girl who had to have her finger amputated and that she may not make it.
- CZHN 1/00801 Correspondence : Signed: "Your one and only" - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She tells Gordon not to dwell on the past--regarding his mother.
- CZHN 1/00680 Correspondence : Smith, Bessie J. - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She is writing Gordon to remind him that "our Milwaukee boys are not forgotten." She wishes him good health and hopes the war will end soon.
- CZHN 1/00958 Correspondence : Strube 1943
A postcard to Gordon. ~ The postcard reads: "All is forgiven-come home." Sends his regards to the brethren.
- CZHN 1/01038 Correspondence : Vivian - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She admonishes his attitude concerning Winnie and her baby: Gordon, like all men, assumes the baby will be a boy.
- CZHN 1/00821 Correspondence : Vivian - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She heard a fascinating speaker who was a Chinese missionary. She tells Gordon not to be discouraged with Christianity and humanity.
- CZHN 1/00822 Correspondence : Vivian - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She is concerned with winning a "a peace without victory."
- CZHN 1/00749 Correspondence : Vivian - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She is sorry that she hasn't written, but she has been ill. She is keeping a list of all the reading material Gordon suggests.
- CZHN 1/01030 Correspondence : Vivian - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She is sorry to hear that Gordon's camp project was condemned. No one has heard from Charlie, but she doesn't blame him for not keeping in touch--the last time she saw him, no one knew what they were fighting for and as a result, Charlie was a little mistreated.
- CZHN 1/00820 Correspondence : Vivian - A letter to Gordon. 1943
She was thrilled that he thought enough of her opinion to send his poems for her to critique. She agrees that "Biography" is the best one. She is beginning to recognize names on the casualty lists.
- CZHN 1/00948 Correspondence : Whelan, Duane - A letter to Bob. 1943
He agrees that they were all shocked about Curt's decision.
- CZHN 1/00968 Correspondence : Whelan, Duane - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He congratulates Gordon on his promotion to the position of director.
- CZHN 1/00980 Correspondence : Whelan, Duane - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He discusses mutual friends and CPS trivia.
- CZHN 1/00967 Correspondence : Whelan, Duane - A letter to Gordon. 1943
He discusses mutual friends in the C. P. S. and C. P. S. affairs.
- CZHN 1/00974 Correspondence : Whelan, Duane - A letter to Gordon. 1943
John Mack is being considered for Concord, although he made no formal application.