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• CZHN 3/03766 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1954
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn writes about baseball and the fact that Danny Kaye is an out and out Yankee fan. He also reports the times that he expects to arrive in Milwaukee at the end of the week.
• CZHN 3/03782 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1954
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn writes about the Cardinal's pitching staff and how they will be put to the test over the next month. In the letter he had enclosed the $1 that he had lost to Irene in a bet over a baseball game.
• CZHN 3/03783 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1954
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn writes of the opera in Chicago and sends clippings of the reviews. He inquires about the events with the Hollanders and suggests that he should have given stationary and pens for Christmas because then maybe they would write.
• CZHN 3/03786 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1954
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn has arrived in Gettysburg and is all set for the wedding.
• CZHN 3/03791 Correspondence : Leonard, Richard 1954
  A letter to Zahn and the Hollanders. ~ Dick writes right before his wedding and reports that he will probably be in Milwaukee at some point after the wedding, but will write first to warn them.
• CZHN 3/03790 Correspondence : Leonard, Richard 1954
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Dick discusses the fact that the Haynes' gave him a pedigreed cat. He suggests that the Hollanders take the kitten that they have been offered and start a "cattery" to make some money on the side.
• CZHN 2/02217 Correspondence : Sorokin, Pitirim 1954
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He deeply appreciates Gordon's suggestions and advice regarding his manuscript. However, the book cannot be changed, for the simple reason that he intentionally wrote the book in the manner in which it is written.
• CZHN 2/02218 Correspondence : Sorokin, Pitirim 1954
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He notes that Gordon's impression of Pitirim's "performance" at Urbania does not seem typical of the reaction of the overwhelming majority of his audiences--numerous individuals asked for reprints of the speech. He says that Gordon seems to assume that any scientific talk should be "unemotional and free from fighting spirit."
• CZHN 6/09142 Correspondence : Richard Smith - Letter to Gordon Zahn. 1954/0106
  Views on Protestant fears and the Christian religion. ~ Pittsburgh, PA
• CZHN 6/09141 Contract Renewal : James Hurrey - Contract Renewal for Gordon Zahn. 1954/0225
  Contract renewal for the academic year 1954-55. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 6/09110 Correspondence : James Hussey - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1954/0225
  Agreement, in duplicate, covering his appointment as Assistant Professor of the academic year 1954-1955. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 6/09098 Report : Gordon Zahn - The Content of Protestant Tensions: Personal experiences and "known facts" 1954/1229
  Catholics can be held responsible for the distorted image of Catholicism in America. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 6/09102 Correspondence : Shirley Lolin - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1954/1230
  Summary of an article that appeared in the local paper on Protestants and the many tensions that arise. ~ Kenmare, New York
• CZHN 6/09115 Newspaper Article : Rev. John Evans - Article mentioning Zahn. 1954/1230
  Anti-Catholic feeling in U.S. is explained after a report on the study of Protestants. ~ Chicago Daily Tribune
• CZHN 6/09113 Newspaper Article : Rev. John Evans - Catholics told of ways to placate Protestants 1954/1230
  Outline of steps Roman Catholics might take to lessen Protestant tensions against the Catholic Church. ~ Buffalo Courier-Express
• CZHN 3/03794 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Dr. Jackson of the Loyola Historical Society. ~ Zahn is objecting to the showing of THE BIRTH OF A NATION due to the characterization of the Black in the Reconstruction period, the perpetuation of racism of Whites, and the amount of racial tension already evident in the Chicago community does not warrant "adding fuel to the fire. "
• CZHN 3/03811 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Effie Hollander. ~ Zahn is writing Effie because she is the only Hollander that has written him. He has missed the auction so he could not buy her the plate that she had asked for.
• CZHN 3/03808 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Gerry Hollander. ~ Zahn is thanking her for the package and suggests that they get tickets to the KING AND I.
• CZHN 3/03818 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Gerry Hollander. ~ Zahn teases them on why none of them are writing him and then writes about baseball teams.
• CZHN 3/03815 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Gerry Hollander. ~ Zahn will be in Milwaukee soon, but before he comes he asks Gerry to send one of his plates as a gift to Mr. and Mrs. John McDonough.
• CZHN 3/03796 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ Zahn asks about her illnesses that he feels are psycho-sematic. He believes that she has caught that condition from Ruby.
• CZHN 3/03817 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ Zahn writes Irene regarding her operation. He feels that she should get in and get the operation as soon as possible. He feels that if he would have gotten his brother Freddy to a doctor sooner that he may have lived. Irene should not be taking any chances, in his estimation, and suggests that she go in just as soon as the doctor can get a time in the hospital.
• CZHN 3/03810 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Irene Hollander. ~ Zahn writes about baseball. He spoke to Fr. Egan and they are going to a double-header at Comiskey Park in August.
• CZHN 3/03803 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Nu. ~ Zahn discusses travel plans and has gotten tickets for a baseball game during his visit.
• CZHN 3/03797 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Nu. ~ Zahn talks about a recent baseball game and reports his arrival times in Milwaukee for the weekend.
• CZHN 3/03798 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Nu. ~ Zahn would be writing a sarcastic letter asking if the Hollanders have lost their limbs and they could not write, but his horoscope told him not to be sarcastic. He should arrive in Milwaukee as soon as his exams have been corrected.
• CZHN 3/03809 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Nu. ~ Zahn writes about baseball. He is doing a lecture to a class on the commanding officers at the police department. He also sends a stamp so that the Hollanders will write back.
• CZHN 3/03802 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Nu. ~ Zahn writes about not being able to get opera tickets, baseball games, and his travel plans.
• CZHN 3/03793 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Paul Lietz. ~ Zahn has written Dr. Jackson of his objection of allowing the Historical Society to show THE BIRTH OF A NATION. It is not a result of inter-departmental meddling, but Zahn feels that the racist implications are too great to show the film.
• CZHN 3/03361 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn is sending a Christmas note to Hovda. He tells him about the Catholic Sociologists meeting scheduled for the day after Christmas and work on his Jaegerstaetter book as well as personal dillemas regarding publishing his German findings.
• CZHN 3/03359 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn is writing about the clashes over academic freedom in Fargo and the Beardsley graduation crises and the mental stability of a common friend of theirs, SHA.
• CZHN 3/03357 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn reports that his paper at the Sociological Convention has caused a great deal of reaction and attention in newspapers and even TIME. NEWSWEEK is also supposed to cover it to some degree.
• CZHN 3/03358 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn writes about a talk that he had just given "Racism - A Christian Dilemma" and the stir that it has caused. He also discussed the fact that he is engaged in compiling a book based on readings in sociology.
• CZHN 3/03360 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn writes about the Wisconson-Marquette football game, his summer travels, a trial in New York, and trying to find an apartment for the school year.
• CZHN 3/03792 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to Sister Mary Jeanine the President of the American Catholic Sociological Society. ~ Zahn is sending a letter to explain his position of not wanting a national scholarship set up under the direction of only one diocese.
• CZHN 3/03812 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to the Hollander. ~ Zahn writes about baseball teams and Effie's plane trip. He wanted to be sure that she did not get air sick.
• CZHN 3/03795 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn has been figurine shopping with Mrs. Haynes and it seems that the plate he bought Ruby for her birthday could be a collector's item.
• CZHN 3/03816 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn has discovered a radio station that has Joe Garagiola, one of his heroes, announcing the baseball game.
• CZHN 3/03806 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn has gone to the auction. He was going to see the price of the Meissen dinnerware that is similiar to the Hollander's pieces.
• CZHN 3/03814 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn has just paid 55 cents to see a Marx Brother's movie that he has already seen before. He says that the price is enough to keep him from laughing.
• CZHN 3/03805 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn has just seen his first shut out game. He is very pleased despite the fact that the Cards lost.
• CZHN 3/03804 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn is having a nice visit in Eburg. He had a pleasant flight and is having a great time with the Haynes'.
• CZHN 3/03813 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn is looking forward to their visit and has bought tickets for the Cineplex. He also writes about the baseball teams and trades that he thinks should be made.
• CZHN 3/03807 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn is writing about the baseball games that he has attended. He does not know the next time that he will be able to go to Milwaukee.
• CZHN 3/03801 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn wants to celebrate Effie's birhtday on Sunday because he will be in town then. He just rented an apartment and needs to get some sheets, dishes, pots and pans while he is in Milwaukee. He has been so tense trying to find an apartment that he went to see a maseuse, it did him a lot of good.
• CZHN 3/03800 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn writes a letter about the opera getting Callas, their trip to the previous week, football, and he asks about Susie's recital.
• CZHN 3/03799 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A postcard to Ruby Kalmer (Hollander). ~ Zahn is writing to let her know that he will be trying to jinx the baseball game coming up by listening to it on the radio. He hopes that he will be effective.
• CZHN 3/03819 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A postcard to Susie Hollander. ~ Zahn tells Susie to have her mother have the popcorn popper ready to go because he will be in town on Friday night.
• CZHN 3/03820 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Unless Zahn hears otherwise he will be buying tickets for the matinee for the weekend that they are to visit him.
• CZHN 3/03821 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1955
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn has arrived safely in Washington and has had a nice flight.
• CZHN 1/01630 Memorandum of agreement : Agreement between Gordon and the compiler and the Newman Press. 1955
  The compiler grants to the Publishers during the legal term of unrestricted copyright the sole right of printing, publishing, and selling in volume form, throughout the world, the work entitled: Readings in Sociology.
• CZHN 6/09101 Correspondence : Nettie Skrade - Persecution and Faith 1955/0106
  Persecution is intolerable whether individually or en masse, by a dictator, or by a powerful organization such as the Holy See inflicting its law of "we will think for you" upon any person or persons. ~ Detroit, Michigan
• CZHN 6/09144 Weekly Magazine Article : Leslie FitzGerald - Article mentioning Gordon Zahn (Creeping Forward). 1955/0110
  Brief article on the Protestant and Catholic tensions. ~ Time Magazine
• CZHN 8/11089 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Nu; the Hollanders 1955/0115
  He is disappointed that they haven't written in a while. He has been busy with work which is piling up. Asks how their "Trip-To-Europe" fund is going, and notifies him that he might come up Tuesday and stay until Friday.
• CZHN 6/09112 Correspondence : W. J. MacDonald - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1955/0120
  Asking for a complete copy of the article in Time Magazine on the American Catholic Sociological Society Convention report. ~ Mohawk, New York
• CZHN 8/11090 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Irene 1955/0205
  Hopes she is over her illness, and he is looking forward to a consultation with Dr. B. He leaves tomorrow for St. Paul and hopes he will actually get work done. He still plans to go to Milwaukee soon and has things to do back in Chicago.
• CZHN 8/11091 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Irene 1955/0217
  He enjoyed his visit with her and her family. He says she should not trust Dr. B who seems to be waiting for her tumor to become cancerous. He will see Father Egan who is in Chicago soon and feels it should be interesting.
• CZHN 8/11092 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to unknown; "Hello" 1955/0223
  Hopes all are well, and discusses the auctions he recently attended. He has a lot of work to do, and has heard no news from Milwaukee. He saw Father Egan last week and they caught a show which they both enjoyed. ~ IL
• CZHN 8/11093 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Effie 1955/0227
  Discusses the auctions he recently attended and what certain items sold for. He says he is in the "dog house" with Irene for his medical opinion of her cancer and her doctor's method of treating it.
• CZHN 8/11094 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Gerry 1955/0308
  He will travel to North Shore Saturday and asks who will be picking him up. He jokes about baseball and his sending of a contract to Loyola.
• CZHN 8/11083 Postcard : Gordon Zahn - To the Hollanders 1955/0315
  He will get matinee tickets for everyone for April 13. He asks them to notify him if they need to change something. ~ IL
• CZHN 8/11095 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Hollanders 1955/0321
  He picked up the tickets to the cinerama, and discusses the nominations for the Academy Awards. He plans to come up the 30th.
• CZHN 7/09531 Card : Gordon Zahn - to Geraldine Ogren 1955/0328
  A partial request for Gerry, if not any trouble, to cook up her cats a little something special for Easter. Also his views on the program he is watching on television. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 8/11084 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sister Mary Jeanine 1955/0406
  He has reservations of having the Philadelphia ecclesiastical authorities having the power to demand clearance for any statements of the 1955 ACSS convention. He explains his reasons for reservations, mainly due to an issue of integrity for the scholarly society.
• CZHN 8/11096 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Hollanders 1955/0417
  Just came back from a doubleheader and he enjoyed it. Asks how Effie is after her travels.
• CZHN 8/11097 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Nu 1955/0422
  He discusses his teams recent loss in baseball. He will be lecturing a class of commanding officers today at the police dapartment and hope it goes well. He recommends an article in LIFE magazine about Chicago's housing as it is "pretty good", and will see them later than planned.
• CZHN 8/11098 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Gerry 1955/0429
  He notifies them of when he will arrive in Milwaukee. He recently got to break in his new record player and loves it, and okays their sending one plate to the McDonoughs and gives the address. ~ IL
• CZHN 8/11099 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "dear Dodger fans" (the Hollanders) 1955/0511
  Discusses a Dodger game he recently saw, play by play. He is unsure of his next visit and is sorry he will miss Rosie's wedding.
• CZHN 8/11100 Correspondence : Grodon - Letter to Nu 1955/0519
  Discusses baseball and his accidental finding of a station where he can get the game direct. Asks about Irene's examination and says he will be visiting them sooner than anticipated. ~ IL
• CZHN 8/11101 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Hollanders 1955/0526
  Discusses baseball between the Cardinals and the Dodgers and that he will see them on Saturday.
• CZHN 8/11207 Correspondence : J. F. Powers - Letters to the Editors of the Catholic Worker 1955/0614
  Having read Fr Ude's letter he believes Fr. and the Editors are "indulging in propoganda unwarranted by the facts of life". He explains his view further and references Catholic views on war during WWII. ~ St Cloud, MN
• CZHN 8/11102 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Nu 1955/0621
  He gives them the details of when and where he will arrive Saturday. ~ IL
• CZHN 8/11103 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Irene 1955/0717
  Mentions a baseball game's outcome, and asks if she is busy with work that piled up during her operation. Says he may be in Saturday, and asks when they planned to visit.
• CZHN 8/11082 Postcard : Gordon Zahn - To the Hollanders 1955/0810
  Arrived well, with the flight being wonderful, despite an oncoming hurricane. ~ Arlington, VA
• CZHN 8/11110 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Gerry 1955/0823
  He is back in Washington from Eburg and the packages arrived perfectly. He gave Irene her gift but not Theresa, and she loved it. He will leave for New York Sunday expecting to see the Cardinals beat the Dodgers. ~ IL
• CZHN 8/11081 Postcard : Gordon Zahn - To Susie Hollander 1955/0905
  He will be in Friday or Saturday and tells her where he will be. He asks her to tell her mother to make the pepper hot. ~ PA
• CZHN 8/11104 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Hollanders 1955/0914
  He is in Eburg and it is warm and nice. The Dresden did not arrive and he does not know if it was sent or not. He will be there all week and then back in DC on Monday. ~ IL
• CZHN 8/11105 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "my poor dear" 1955/0926
  Says there is a big storm coming, and is distressed the baseball game with the Braves will be cancelled. He has a nice room in the Hotel New Yorker, and has been visiting the theater. ~ New York, NY
• CZHN 8/11106 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "my dolls", the Hollanders 1955/0929
  He found a suitable appointment, and requests they send him some sheets and dishes to use while there. He asks if they will celebrate Effie's birthday Sunday. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 8/11087 Postcard : Gordon Zahn - Note to Ruby Kalmer 1955/1003
  He checked his schedule and does not have class the next day. He goes on to discuss baseball and his wishes for the results of the World Series.
• CZHN 8/11107 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Nu; the Hollanders 1955/1016
  He is disappointed about all the game cancellations that have been occuring. Asks about plans for the 28th and 29th, and explains how he is squeezing in furniture, to make room for a new stand. ~ Chicago, IL
• CZHN 8/11086 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dr. Jackson 1955/1019
  Writes to enlist assistance with his objection to the showing of "The Birth of a Nation". He presents his reasoning, and hopes they accept his statements as he would be deeply appreciative.
• CZHN 8/11085 Statement of Objection : Gordon Zahn - To Dr. Lietz; Objection to "The Birth of a Nation" 1955/1019
  He asked Dr. Jackson to register his objection to the showing of "The Birth of a Nation" by the Historical Society. He explains his reasoning and that he could not catch a meeting with Dr. Paul Lietz to explain in person as he would have wished.
• CZHN 8/11108 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Nu 1955/1024
  He is on his way to a hospital conference, and asks the recipients to not be disappointed about the prices of their opera tickets. He says the Allerton has two double rooms in Ruby's name, and if Tommy comes too, he can stay with Gordon. ~ Chicago, IL.
• CZHN 8/11088 Note : - Letter to Professor Gordon Zahn 1955/1103
  Questions American behavior regarding Protestants and non-Catholics, comparing developments in America to those of Rome. Says Gordon (and Americans) are like communists with the determination of one religion for one land.
• CZHN 8/11109 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Hollanders 1955/1105
  Asks about the recital for Tom and Susie. Discusses recent player trades in baseball, and encloses a clipping for Irene about her hero. He will see them Friday, enclosing the time and where.
• CZHN 9/12873 Book excerpt : Ralph Luther Moellering - From MODERN WAR AND THE AMERICAN CHURCHES, two chapters: "Christian Participation in World War II and its Aftermath" and "The Christian Conscience on Trial" 1956
  Discussion of the beliefs and actions taken during World War II from the following religious points of view: Lutherans, Roman Catholics, Episcopalians, Calvinists, Methodists, Pacifist Christians ~ The America Press ~ New York, NY
• CZHN 3/03163 Contacts : Mueller 1956
  A list of contacts in Germany for Zahn's research.
• CZHN 3/03915 Corespondence : Gordon Zahn 1956
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn writes about how rude the Dodger fans are and what little manners they have. He also sends an attached picture of the room that he is staying in and explains how unfriendly the Bavarian people are.
• CZHN 3/03162 Correpondence : Morris, Rudolph 1956
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Morris writes in friendship and also to express a strong possibility of a position for Zahn at Marquette University.
• CZHN 3/03151 Correspondence : "Don and Betty" 1956
  A letter to Zahn. ~ This is a friendly letter asking Zahn to stop in Paris to visit Don and Betty on his way to Germany. Don explains prices and conditions in Europe to help Zahn pack properly.
• CZHN 3/03173 Correspondence : Clark, Howard 1956
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Clark is sending Zahn a letter of introduction to Monsignor Guardini and is wishing him good luck in Germany.
• CZHN 3/03823 Correspondence : Davis, Thurston N. 1956
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Davis congratulates Zahn on the Fulbright and informs him that he is looking forward to both articles that Zahn has agreed to write.
• CZHN 3/03822 Correspondence : Davis, Thurston N. 1956
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Davis is suggesting for a second time that Zahn consider writing an article about Protestant-Catholic Tensions for AMERICA.
• CZHN 3/03168 Correspondence : Day, Dorothy 1956
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Day writes to give Zahn European contacts to aide in his research. She also explains that the Catholic Hierarchy is not in support of pacifists in Germany, but there are individual Catholics working toward pacifism there. She is sending them copies of CW.
• CZHN 3/03159 Correspondence : Dorothy 1956
  A letter to Zahn. ~ She is writing asking Zahn for his opinion on the pope's Christmas message, especially since there has been so much controversy.
• CZHN 3/03825 Correspondence : Espinosa, J. Manuel 1956
  A letter to Zahn from the International Educational Exchange Service. ~ The letter congratulates Zahn and suggests that he "brush up" on his American history and government knowledge. The people ask many questions of this nature and other grant recipients have found it embarrassing when they cannot answer questions about their own country.
• CZHN 3/03176 Correspondence : Foerster, Fr. W. 1956
  A list of German contacts on the topic of pacifism.
• CZHN 3/03167 Correspondence : Furfey, Paul 1956
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Furfey writes to congratulate Zahn on his Fulbright, but does not have any contacts in Germany that he can offer.

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