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• CZHN 1/00956 Correspondence : Whelan, Duane - A letter to Gordon. 1943
  Kelley, Strube,and Morris are accepted for Rosewood. Bolton, John Mack, and Duane were the first to apply, but were not accepted. Everyone is angry.
• CZHN 1/00973 Correspondence : Whelan, Duane - A letter to Gordon. 1943
  There was an open house Saturday night. Duane jokes that a skit was performed that made "This Aint the Army" look like the Critics Circle Prize Play.
• CZHN 1/01593 Essay : Gordon Zahn? 1943
  A paper entitled: "After Six Months In Exile" ~ He explains that it is only natural for one to make an attempt at a periodic evaluation of his actions, especially when they oppose the general trend. He refers to his life in CPS as a life in exile--he feels he accomplished virtually nothing, except that he has refrained from doing what he believes to be wrong: killing. The essay contains Gordon's reasons for his pacifist standpoint.
• CZHN 1/01649 Newspaper : A PAX BULLETIN. 1943
  It contains an article discussing Catholic Pacifism. ~ Volume 34
• CZHN 1/01635 Newspaper : A copy of THE CATHOLIC CO. 1943
  Its main article is "Who Wants Peace?" ~ Volume 1, Number 1.
• CZHN 1/01650 Newspaper : A copy of THE PROGRESSIVE: LA FOLLETTE'S MAGAZINE. 1943
  It contains the article: "Unconditional Surrender of What?" ~ Volume 7, Number 35
• CZHN 2/02952 The Catholic C.O. : A copy of the September 1943 edition ot the Catholic C.O. 1943
  This is the first issue of the Catholic C.O. Nothing is marked and there are no articles by Zahn. ~ The Catholic C.O. ~ I ~ 1 ~ September
• CZHN 1/00978 Correspondence : John - A letter to Gordon. 1943-1944
  A friend of Johns received his 4-F Monday and left the following day for Boston. He was insane with joy. John has a studio set up for himself, but doesn't know if he will actually paint or not.
• CZHN 3/04288 Postcard : Paul 1943/0203
  A postcard to Gordon Zahn. ~ He does not have the time to answer Gordon's questions adequately. The set-up for transfers remains about the same. He'll write soon.
• CZHN 3/04280 Document : Gordon Zahn 1943/0301
  A poem about the creation of man. ~ A poem that describes the amazing creation of man. The relationship between man and "clay," the stuff God made man and all else from.
• CZHN 7/09297 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Editorial Staff. 1943/0408
  His personal views on the battles for individual freedom which is being fought all over the world by the men of the United Nations. Also his belief that America cannot spread the four freedoms all over the world unless and until they are first adopted here. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/09298 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Editor. 1943/0410
  A personal position as the conscientious objector on the recent editorial "On Human Rights" ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 7/10030 Correspondence : Hank - Letter to Gordon 1943/0523
  Responds to one of Gordon's articles as horrible, and scolds him for trying to talk the south out their racist ways. Tells about his "eyes on hands off" mentality with foreign women, and a new camera. ~ New York
• CZHN 10/13739 Statement : Written by Franz Jaegerstaetter in Berlin-Tegel prison 1943/07
  A statement in German, but with a background introduction in English. The statement was handwritten at the request of Fr. Heinrich Kreuzberg, the prison chaplain. After the war it was sent to Pastor Karobath of St. Radegund and placed in the "Jaegerstaetter file". Gordon had translated it for his book from the old German script used by Jaegerstaetter to the contemporary script.
• CZHN 5/07389 Correspondence : George H. Preston - Commissioner of Mental Hygiene 1943/0805
  Letter to Dwight E. Larrowe ~ Preston updates Larrowe on what goes on with Zahn in Rosewood. Also, Preston is okay with having the men at Danbury received by Preston's group if Zahn approves as well.
• CZHN 5/07388 Correspondence : Dwight E. Larrowe - Letter to "Heckler Zahn" 1943/0806
  Larrowe updates Zahn of the parolees and the records.
• CZHN 5/07387 Correspondence : Dwight E. Larrowe - Assistant Director 1943/0807
  Letter to Dr. George H. Preston ~ Larrowe writes of having 2 more men apply from Mancos, Colo. Also, Larrowe mentions that he's writing to Gordon Zahn as well.
• CZHN 9/12394 Correspondence : Marty - Letter to John 1943/0809
  He happily reports that he was "Rejected for Military Service", describing the experience and his relief. He updates the recipient about himself and mutual friends and inquires about camp life. ~ IL
• CZHN 7/10031 Correspondence : Hank - Letter to Gordon 1943/0814
  Writes about bracelets he bought and later found cheaper, his recovering from a rash caused by the water and his denial of transfer. Promises Gordon he has gained no weight and will protect himself by abstinence.
• CZHN 7/10029 Correspondence : Hank - Letter to Oglethorpe [Zahn] 1943/0814
  Writes about new puppy as camp Mascot, prompts Oglethorpe not to worry about response from "the office", and mentions the "crapper" typewriter he has to use to send letters as it is painfully hard to read. ~ New York, NY
• CZHN 5/07390 Correspondence : (Zahn?) - Letter to Curt 1943/0901
  The author attempts to dissuade Curt from joining the army.
• CZHN 9/12395 Correspondence : Dan Ford - Letter to Ray 1943/0922
  He received the card, has been in contact with Marty Paul, and is glad for him being rejected. He has also spoken to John, who seems well, and notes that his mother's health is improving which comforts him. ~ RI
• CZHN 7/10033 Correspondence : Hank Wessel - Letter to Gordon 1943/0930
  Poetically describes his location and the darkness of nights. Discusses damage from American bombs, prevalence of German crosses and Swastikas in graveyards and touches on his faith in hard times.
• CZHN 7/10034 Correspondence : Hank Wessel - Letter to Gordon 1943/1026
  Writes about difference of morals where he is, his meeting an Italian family and, humorously, the shock he suffered when a woman breast fed in front of him, something he would never see at home.
• CZHN 7/10035 Correspondence : Hank Wessel - Letter to Gordon 1943/1130
  Writes about a jealous letter from Edna about his going to a Red Cross dance, his Christmas gifts which arrived damaged except for his precious film. Closes with best wishes for upcoming holiday.
• CZHN 10/12918 Document : Article: C. J. Neusse's Review of ORIGINS OF AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY: THE SOCIAL SCIENCE MOVEMENT IN THE UNITED STATES by L. L. and Jessie Bernard 1944
  An important and useful book. ~ Bernard Mulvaney and Eva Ross, Book Review Editors, American Catholic Sociological Review
• CZHN 9/12894 Document : Article: Paul Hanly Furfey - From The American CAtholic Sociological Review, "The Sociological Implications of Substandard English" 1944
  Discusses the differences in views about the language of the upper classes or what the author calls Standard English and the language of the lower classes, what he calls Substandard English. He challenges the view that Standard English is superior to Substandard English, but says instead that neither of them are superior, but they are just different. ~ Washington DC
• CZHN 1/01241 Correspondence : - A letter to Gordon. 1944
  (The end of the letter is torn. ) Received his CATHOLIC CO.
• CZHN 1/01240 Correspondence : Audrey - A letter to Gordon. 1944
  Audrey explains Gordon's insurance policy and method of payment. She has been elected to the Women's Committee for A. I. B. It is quite an honor.
• CZHN 1/01239 Correspondence : Audrey - A letter to Gordon. 1944
  She tells Gordon that his insurance is all paid to date. She tells Gordon to have a good visit with Irene. She bets that Gordon will end up marrying one of the Hollander girls, "preferably Annie."
• CZHN 1/01243 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter addressed: "Dear and reverand Father:" ~ Gordon describes open trucks full of German soldiers who are met with scorn and hostility. He sees this situation as a test of "our capacity for charity and love." It wouldn't be difficult to wave at these men who are in a foreign land. Gordon believes that he should devote a sermon to an appeal for such acts.
• CZHN 1/01244 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter addressed: "My dear children" ~ He has decided to resign as Assistant Director of the unit. He no longer wishes to be an official representative of the CPS program.
• CZHN 1/01216 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annette Hollander. ~ Gordon is the first CO officially permitted in one of the girl's wards. His splurge of poker winnings seems to have ended.
• CZHN 1/01123 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annette Hollander. ~ Gordon spends most of the letter discussing Annie's trip to visit Gordon at Rosewood.
• CZHN 1/01214 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annette Hollander. ~ He doesn't even want to write about the latest Rosewood controversy. He says that days go by when nothing is accomplished.
• CZHN 1/01220 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annette Hollander. ~ He granted a furlough in an instance when he was not allowed to do so. Now he is afraid that the hospital or state authorities may remove him due to leniency on his part. He teases her about relationships and tells her to settle down with a nice young man.
• CZHN 1/01164 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annette Hollander. ~ He hasn't received any letters from the Hollanders since he last saw Irene at Rosewood.
• CZHN 1/01178 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annette Hollander. ~ He is a third of the way through a book he is reading. Tonight is movie night.
• CZHN 1/01157 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annette Hollander. ~ He speaks of Irene's visit to Rosewood.
• CZHN 1/01213 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annette Hollander. ~ His other tooth is coming out tomorrow.
• CZHN 1/01205 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annette Hollander. ~ Richard and Leonard had planned to listen to a couple of concerts on the radio. but they wound up arguing. Each man sat in his room alone for the remainder of the evening.
• CZHN 1/01233 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annette Hollander. ~ The weather is extremely hot. He would love for Annie to visit, but warns her that there is nothing to do. There was an incident in which a little boy was running atop a slate roof--Gordon jokes that his bowels have not resumed their natural schedule yet.
• CZHN 1/01153 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annette. ~ Duane is suffering from stomach ulcers. He is ashamed about the reports he has heard that links Annette with cocaine.
• CZHN 1/01140 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annette. ~ Gordon and Bill accompanied Duane to the train station. Duane is leaving on furlough and is hoping to remain on a physical discharge.
• CZHN 1/01151 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annette. ~ Gordon played poker and won $1.40. He stayed home on a Saturday night and says that If he were in the army he could be swamped with pretty girls at a USO. Or maybe having his head shot off somewhere.
• CZHN 1/01231 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annette. ~ He eagerly awaits the Adler book which Irene has promised to send. The position of Asst. Dir. is becoming too much of a strain on Gordon.
• CZHN 1/01121 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annie Hollander. ~ Gordon remembered nostalgically how his mother and the Hollander sisters engineered to throw him a surprise party about five years ago.
• CZHN 1/01126 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annie Hollander. ~ Gordon spends the letter teasing her about "other" men and tells her about the recent goings-on at Rosewood.
• CZHN 1/01229 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annie Hollander. ~ He was glad to hear of Wally's discharge. He wants to call her on her birthday, but warns her not to expect it.
• CZHN 1/01192 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annie Hollander. ~ In the hopes that the first two years are the worst, Gordon is beginning his third CPS year. He is enclosing money for a birthday gift for Gerry.
• CZHN 1/01131 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annie Hollander. ~ Not much is going on. Dick is on vacation in New York.
• CZHN 1/01139 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annie and all. ~ Gordon talks of Irene's visit to Rosewood. One evening, Ludlow told everyone how much he liked Irene's shape (right before he passed out.)
• CZHN 1/01152 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annie. ~ Both Gordon and Bill Strube enjoyed "Voice in the Wind." He teases her about Perry and matrimonial intentions.
• CZHN 1/01184 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Annie. ~ He drank some beers at John Mack's apartment. He had a squabble with Dick Leonard.
• CZHN 1/01242 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Archbishop Michael Curley attached to a response letter. ~ Gordon addresses the issue of racial discrimination and segregation and asks the Archbishop to take action to eliminate this problem in Maryland. The Archbishop tells Gordon that the condition will not be "ameliorated" by any letter or statement from him. The letter also discusses the archbishop's concern with prejudice.
• CZHN 1/01142 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Effie Hollander. ~ Gordon spends the letter explaining his arrival at the Hollander abode.
• CZHN 1/01147 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Effie Hollander. ~ He has been playing softball in 100 degree weather. A girl died unexpectedly. Zahn witnessed the autopsy and describes it in vivid detail.
• CZHN 1/01155 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Effie Hollander. ~ He teases Effie about "breaking wind" in public. (Gerry told him.) He received the Hollander's telegram.
• CZHN 1/01219 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Effie Hollander. ~ He teases Effie about her age and thanks her for the chocolates she sent. The men went "beering" last night.
• CZHN 1/01129 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Effie Hollander. ~ He wishes Effie a Happy Birthday and is sorry that the letter may be just a little late.
• CZHN 1/01119 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Geraldine Hollander. ~ Gordon has heard that Gerry will be in the hospital during Christmas. He spends most of the letter teasing her about drinking and such.
• CZHN 1/01177 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Gerry Hollander and sisters. ~ The paper is now printed. He wishes Annie a happy birthday.
• CZHN 1/01179 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Gerry Hollander. ~ Gordon got into an argument with the supervisor of nurses who hung up on Gordon. He, in turn, called her right back and said, "It's a mark of courtesy not to hang up before a conversation is completed" and slammed the phone down.
• CZHN 1/01191 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Gerry Hollander. ~ He is glad to hear that Gerry likes her new job. The food at Rosewood seems to be getting worse and worse.
• CZHN 1/01171 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Gerry Hollander. ~ He thinks it is unbelievable that the war has gone on for so long without someone "catching wise." John Mack thinks it will be delayed until just before the election--the boys in Washington do not want to risk an early defeat.
• CZHN 1/01217 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Gerry Hollander. ~ He went into Pikesville for drinks and dinner. He lost 75 cents in poker. As always, he spends a large part of his time reading.
• CZHN 1/01154 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Gerry Hollander. ~ Jack and his wife and baby visited Milwaukee recently and are doing well
• CZHN 1/01186 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Gerry and Hollander sisters. ~ Gordon has been extremely sick - diarrea and vomiting.
• CZHN 1/01224 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Gerry and the Hollander sisters. ~ He speaks of classical music. He received a letter from Bob Hovda. The anniversary of his mother's birthday / death has been in Gordon's thoughts.
• CZHN 1/01136 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Gerry. ~ He describes Irene's visit to Rosewood in full detail. Briefly: They saw a couple of shows, went into Baltimore and did a lot of drinking.
• CZHN 1/01137 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Gerry. ~ He went to Baltimore Stadium to watch the crowd coming away from the army-navy game. He thought it looked positively prewar.
• CZHN 1/01203 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ Erv and Gordon fixed Ruby's phonograph and it is working again. Gordon and Ludlow will be spending the day in Baltimore.
• CZHN 1/01234 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ Gordon tells her that Bill Strube took Annie to Washington for the afternoon. Ludlow was "chasing the pants" off of Annie.
• CZHN 1/01245 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ He believes that "Millions of men are now risking their lives because their leaders refused to make and reasonable peace terms before embarking on the extreme act." He does not beleive CPS is right. He is glad that none of the blood is on his hands.
• CZHN 1/01210 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ He has heard that Ruby's man is home. There was a pleasant gathering at John Mack's place -- many of his friends and a bottle of Scotch. He is again locked in combat with the administration.
• CZHN 1/01237 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ He jokes that he hopes the girls get "stinkin' drunk" in celebration of Irene's birthday.
• CZHN 1/01204 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ He received the pipe and the alcohol.
• CZHN 1/01144 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ He spoke to Gerry and Effie on the phone. He hopes that Irene has enough money for her stay in New York.
• CZHN 1/01193 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ He wants to know how the hotel situation is regarding Irene's trip. He has heard of one good restaurant that they can dine at in Baltimore.
• CZHN 1/01125 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ Last night he went to a party given by the Brethren CPS Mental hospital in Sykesville.
• CZHN 1/01207 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ The CATHOLIC WORKER has printed one of Gordon's articles -- he jokes about his "literary success."
• CZHN 1/01238 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ The Mack's invited Gordon for steak. Gordon will send her birthday gift when he finds what he wants. He jokes that Bill was "disconsolate to learn that as soon as he was out of sight, Annie took up with a sailor."
• CZHN 1/01196 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene and Annie. ~ Gordon said it was swell to hear the girl's voices again (he phoned) -- it reminded him of the old Friday nights. He wants to confirm plans with Annie.
• CZHN 1/01173 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene. ~ Gordon still has a head cold.
• CZHN 1/01156 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene. ~ He doesn't plan to stay in Baltimore on the night of the 4th. The hotels will be packed and he doesn't want to stay with Irene and be an inconvenience.
• CZHN 1/01195 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene. ~ He jokes that he has made no definite plans for when she arrives so she can be sure to have a bad time. He teases her about bringing her new flame along.
• CZHN 1/01232 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene. ~ He was the only loser in poker. He talks about plays and hotels in regards to Irene's visit. She has to wait for the birthday gift he wants to give her--he has looked, but cannot find it anywhere.
• CZHN 1/01225 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Irene. ~ There was an incident in which one of the boys refused to relieve at a different cottage because he felt he was being pushed around. So, Gordon resigned again, but was later coaxed into staying.
• CZHN 1/01176 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Mrs. Kalmer. (Ruby Hollander?) ~ Gordon teases her about her baby. He complains that he hasn't received letters from the Hollander clan, (not including Irene.)
• CZHN 1/01166 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Ruby Hollander and her baby. ~ He thought the picture of baby Susan was cute.
• CZHN 1/01141 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Ruby Hollander. ~ He had five beers the previous night and had the worst hangover he can remember. He mentions Irene and the spiritualist that the sisters visited.
• CZHN 1/01148 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Ruby Hollander. ~ He has been reading Wolfe. He is planning to go to Philadelphia.
• CZHN 1/01190 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Ruby Hollander. ~ He is determined to get himself a pipe. He needs some sort of relaxation device and cigarettes annoy him.
• CZHN 1/01215 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Ruby Hollander. ~ He is worried that Irene will not have a good time while visiting Gordon. He is glad to hear that Ruby's daughter is now walking.
• CZHN 1/01236 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Ruby Hollander. ~ He jokes that his winnings in poker will decide Annie's future--whether or not he can buy her a beer. He is glad to hear that Susan is beginning to walk.
• CZHN 1/01218 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Ruby Hollander. ~ He tells Ruby that she broke the Hollander draught of letters by writing two letters. He said that Irene's party sounded "rather sober."
• CZHN 1/01235 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Ruby Hollander. ~ He wishes Ruby's baby a Happy Birthday. Gordon addresses Ruby's (joking) accusation that he was negligent in the protection of Annie's chastity by allowing her to spend the night in Washington with Strube. He claims Annie caused Strube's downfall.
• CZHN 1/01187 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1944
  A letter to Ruby Hollander. ~ He wishes her a happy birthday and teases her about being old.

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