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• CZHN 3/03964 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Ethel Hollander. ~ Zahn sends a postcard from Dinkelsbuhl and says that it is a very warm friendly town.
• CZHN 3/03862 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Ethel Hollander. ~ Zahn sends a postcard of Alberto Modiano in a pose that resembles a picture that Ethel had taken of him. Zahn considers growing his mustache back.
• CZHN 3/03850 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Ethel Hollander. ~ Zahn sends a postcard of the Kaisersaal and says that it is his residence.
• CZHN 3/03962 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Ethel Hollander. ~ Zahn writes from Venice and explains that he has been very busy and has not had an opportunity to finish writing a letter that he has begun writing to her.
• CZHN 3/03968 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Ethel Hollander. ~ Zahn writes from Venice and says that it is one of the most beautiful places that he has ever been to and suggests that if she ever go to Europe that she visit Venice.
• CZHN 3/03959 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Ethel Hollander. ~ Zahn writes to see if his Easter gift had arrived safely since he still has not heard. He is also about to go on a tour of Rome but is becoming apprehensive that the people will only speak Bavarian.
• CZHN 3/03895 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Geraldine Hollander. ~ Zahn sends a postcard from Octoberfest and explains that he is glad that he could only stay for an hour due to the strength of German beer.
• CZHN 3/03376 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Hovda. ~ Zahn sends a postcard of the "real" Berlin to counter Hovda's Berlin, North Dakota.
• CZHN 3/03861 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Irene Hollander. ~ Zahn has been seeing different singers and operas. Overall they have been quite good.
• CZHN 3/03865 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Irene Hollander. ~ Zahn is going to celebrate Christmas in France but is hoping that some of the German Christmas goose is saved for him when he returns on the 27th.
• CZHN 3/03893 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Irene Hollander. ~ Zahn is sending postcards from Octoberfest to determin how long it takes for the mail to arrive in the States.
• CZHN 3/03967 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Irene Hollander. ~ Zahn writes form a stop over in Oberammergau where his bus trip has had a stop over.
• CZHN 3/03860 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Ruby Hollander. ~ Zahn describes a Mass that he attended. The vestments and the choir were incredible.
• CZHN 3/03875 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Ruby Hollander. ~ Zahn gives the dates of his return voyage and informs the Hollanders that they might choose not to meet him in New York due to the short time that he would be able to visit as well as the traffic that they would have to face over Labor Day weekend.
• CZHN 3/03864 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Ruby Hollander. ~ Zahn has heard a report that there was a riot at the Met in New York. He suggests that the crowd should have taken their aggressions out on Bing due to their history with him.
• CZHN 3/03961 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Ruby Hollander. ~ Zahn sends a picture postcard and teases Ruby that he tried to buy her some Meissen at an auction, but what he wanted was already gone.
• CZHN 3/03901 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Ruby Hollander. ~ Zahn sends a picture postcard of one of the operas he attended.
• CZHN 3/03896 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Ruby Hollander. ~ Zahn sends a postcard from Octoberfest with a poem that he cannot even understand.
• CZHN 3/03965 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Ruby Kalmer. ~ Zahn kwrites that he has seen three very drunk Protestants and teases that they can drink as much as Catholics when they decide to drink.
• CZHN 3/03855 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Susan Hollander. ~ Zahn sends a postcard of a palace and suggests that Susie ask her mother if she can have her graduation party in it.
• CZHN 3/03892 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to Susie Hollander. ~ Zahn sends a postcard of Octoberfest and explains to Susie that everyone in Germany speaks German, even the children, and the animals are spoken to in German.
• CZHN 3/03891 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to the Hollander's cat. ~ Zahn sends a picture postcard to the Hollander's cat. The picture on the front is of two cats and he tells Dorothy that the male cat has her eyes.
• CZHN 3/03859 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ An elected official in Vienna has died so all of the entertainment there has been cancelled for the duration of his stay.
• CZHN 3/03856 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Zah writes to say hello. He met a Cardinal the other day.
• CZHN 3/03890 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn gives the Hollanders his travel plans and estimated arrival to Chicago. He will be there a little bit earlier than previously planned.
• CZHN 3/03857 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn has to skip visiting many of the palaces because he is behind in his work.
• CZHN 3/03854 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn just received a letter from the Hollanders and enjoyed it. He is wondering, however, why they are writing so seldom.
• CZHN 3/03937 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn sends a picture postcard of St. Peter's and writes that it is the ultimate in both size and beauty.
• CZHN 3/03936 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn sends a picture postcard of a stained glass window in a Church. He feels that this is one of the most beautiful sights that he has seen in Europe.
• CZHN 3/03866 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn sends a postcard of the Graf house with the "Festung" in the background. He suggests that they come and get a guest house at the castle.
• CZHN 3/03969 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn sends a postcard with the word to a French song on the front and teases that he expects the entire Hollander family to greet him at his boat singing the song, with Susie on the accordian.
• CZHN 3/03889 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn sends them an address where he can receive letters in Vienna. He also asks them to hold his dividend checks because he will not be needing any more money on his trip.
• CZHN 3/03858 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn wishes them a happy Valentine's day.
• CZHN 3/03966 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn writes from the "Romantische Strause" bus trip and says that it has been lovely.
• CZHN 3/03161 Correspondence : McCarthy, Eugene 1957
  A letter to Zahn. ~ McCarthy writes to thank Zahn for his card and to inform him that he will be going to Germany this summer and would like to meet with Zahn if he is still there.
• CZHN 3/03249 Correspondence : O'Neil, Joseph 1957
  A letter to Zahn. ~ The editor of THOUGHT is rejecting Zahn's article "Nationalism: The Heresy of Our Day?" on the grounds that he addresses a moral issue which should be handled by a theological rather than a sociological point of view.
• CZHN 6/08443 Correspondence : P. Franziskus Stratmann (pastor) - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1957
  Yes, by Clemens ~ This letter identifies the various peace organizations and publications that would be useful to Dr. Zahn. The FDK which translates to "Alliance for Peace of German Catholics" was founded in 1919 by Dr. Metzger who was a chaplain for the army. Journals published included: "Warrior for Peace" and the "Peace Herald." The membership of FDK was around 40,000 men.
• CZHN 1/01600 Correspondence : Powers, Jim - A letter to Gordon. 1957
  He refers to Emerson Hynes and Gene. He says the family had a rough trip to Ireland: the children were sea-sick and flu-ridden and Betty was sick in Cork. Jim has been revising a story for the New Yorker.
• CZHN 2/01657 Correspondence : Powers, Jim - A letter to Gordon. 1957
  They will be glad to see Gordon when he comes to Ireland. Gordon's WITNESS book is in the Greystones library.
• CZHN 3/03149 Correspondence : Pussell, Wallace 1957
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Pussell writes to discuss the prospects of going to Wurzburg for a year. They discuss the good wine, the beer region, living accommodations, and the possibility of buying a car for side trips to other universities.
• CZHN 3/03164 Correspondence : Rosovsky 1957
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Rosovsky writes to tell Zahn of the birth of his daughter Leah and to just keep in touch.
• CZHN 3/03236 Correspondence : Weiss, M. 1957
  A letter to Zahn. ~ A letter confirming Zahn's reservations at the Hotel Drei Lowen.
• CZHN 3/03963 Correspondnece : Gordon Zahn 1957
  A postcard to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn sends a postcard from Weindorf Koblenz, but there is not a wine festival in progress while he is there.
• CZHN 10/13309 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry "Erb and Borgmann" 1957
  Mentions a discussion and at times an argument between Erb and Borgmann, who are both peace sympathizers.
• CZHN 10/13310 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry "Msgr. Baumunites" 1957
  Msgr. Baumunites keeps the Catholic position of the individual having the right, but not the duty to defend himself, but the absolute duty to defend those dependent upon him.
• CZHN 10/13314 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry titled Evening 1957
  Gordon goes to a gathering at Erb's house; Borgmann, a family friend, is there. They have a long discussion about Prof. Keller, a theologian who was an outspoken pacifist. Keller was a strong opponent of Nazism until one day without advance warning he completely reversed himself and became an outspoken supporter of the Hitler regime.
• CZHN 10/13313 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry titled Hans Lukashch 1957
  Lukashch recommends that because Gordon is looking for people to interview on the subject of pacifism he should see Father Hoffman. Also gives him other references.
• CZHN 10/13307 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry titled, Brother Paulus 1957
  Says that Bro. Paulus was opposed to killing animals even if it was to be used for human sustenance. This stemmed from his great love of animals. Gordon tries to learn more about his trial proceedings. Finds out that during his trial, Bro. Paulus had the benefit of a "charitable reference" from the Archbishop.
• CZHN 10/13312 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry titled, General Vicar Simon Hirt 1957
  Gordon could not find the type of material he hoped to find in the Church archives because the archives could not be opened for his uses. So Hirt gave him some correspondence of his own regarding Maurus. Gordon notes the observation that all three contacts he has met with regarding Maurus were somewhat on edge when he was talking about him. Wonders if this reflects feelings of guilt.
• CZHN 10/13360 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Overall Impressions 1957
  Notes three themes that he has found in his research. The first is the favorable actions of the dictators. The second is the evils of communism and lastly is the loyalty of Catholics to the Nazi regime.
• CZHN 10/13298 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from Wien, dated January 5 1957/0105
  Met with Karpas Maeyr and his daughter. He said that Pacifists would have had little support from other Catholics. Both of them feel optimistic that there is much soul searching going on in the European theological circles especially with the younger Dominicans in France and Germany.
• CZHN 10/13299 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from January 8 1957/0108
  Gordon presents himself to the Archbishop Dr. Franz Koeneg. This was simply a social meeting and the Archbishop gave him suggestions for references.
• CZHN 10/13300 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from January 11 1957/0111
  Visits with Professor Vde at Gundlee who says that on the issue of peace he stands alone against all the priests, bishops, and now the Pope as well. Vde feels that the Pope is in error recently, and so he has written some articles against the Papal message. Vde also said that all the Bishops "greeted" Hitler, and it was not until they began to suffer arrest that they opposed the regime or supported his opponents.
• CZHN 3/03881 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957/0114
  A letter to Geraldine Hollander. ~ Zahn asks Gerry what kind of a gift she would like from Europe and threatens a case of brat herring if she does not respond. He also mentions a possibilty of teaching at Catholic U. when he returns, but that would entail a $1,000 a year pay cut as well as at least four years before he could achieve assistant professor status.
• CZHN 10/13301 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from January 16 1957/0116
  Met with Professor Noach who feels that the present German administration is interested in avoiding German reunion and that their "Catholic Politics" makes them quite satisfied to leave things as they are with a heavily Protestant East Germany not partipating in election. Noach's primary interest is not Pacifism, but is rather uniting Germany.
• CZHN 3/03882 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957/0117
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn seems to be being served raw pork quite consistently and is concerned about trichonosis and other ailments. His stomach has been very upset throughout his trip. He also had a problem with his ears but went to the doctor to have that taken care of. He also wants them to write and threatens a mail boycott himself.
• CZHN 3/04102 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957/0125
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ He jokes that he has not recieved a letter from the Hollanders for 10 days now and he thinks there a conspiracy which has broken all communications with the U. S. He can't believe Elvis Presly is getting popular.
• CZHN 10/13303 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from January 29 -- Afternoon 1957/0129
  Met with P. Horhannes who is mystified by the apparent contradiction between the widespread spiritual activity in states and the lack of great concern over atomic weapons. Horhannes also expressed concern over the Pope's Christmas message,but says it must be contrasted with his many anti-war speeches. Suggested that Gordon meet his father.
• CZHN 10/13302 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from January 29 -- Munich 1957/0129
  Finally gets to meet with Fr. Sieben, who said that after getting Gordon's earlier letter he talked about the Catholic peace activity with his fellow Jesuits and they all claimed to know nothing about it.
• CZHN 3/03880 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957/0130
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn has been very busy with interviews and travelling. This has been made even harder due to the fact that he has quite a bad flu. He has been going to operas and ballets and traveling a great deal.
• CZHN 10/13304 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from January 30 - Munich 1957/0130
  Met with Dr. Starragl, an appointment arranged for him by Fr. Siebes. Starragl believes the point should be stressed of the impossibility to openly stand against GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS effort.
• CZHN 10/13305 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from January 30 1957/0130
  Met with Professor Horhannes who gave him a real working impression of Pax Christi. Horhannes worked as a censor of mail as part of the war effort. Also mentions that he has been a pacifist since WWI.
• CZHN 10/13306 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from February 5 - Munich 1957/0205
  Met with Sister Mary Judith who is the informant for the head of the Munich group. She was recommended to Gordon by Sister Gertrude. Said that she was part of the FDK and told Gordon that the three founders of the FDK were: Stratterman, Kaplan, and Dr. Metzger. Mentions that after the war the Berlin group sought to reassert itself under new leadership, but eventually incorporated itself into Pax Christi. She feels that the clergy and the hierarchy failed in its responsibility by not opposing to WWII. Also, discussed Brudy Marcus who was executed for refusing to wear sidearms.
• CZHN 6/09024 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dorothy 1957/0213
  Sharing his thoughts on the Pope's Christmas message. Does not feel that the interpretations done by NCWC. Does not feel that the comments were against pacifism. They should re-work their approach so pacifism is not so misunderstood. ~ Randersacker / Wuzburg
• CZHN 10/13308 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from February 18 - Freiburg 1957/0218
  Met with the editor of the German Catholic pacifist magazine and now the Vice President of Pax Christi, Alfons Erb. Erb disappointed by the Pope's Christmas message. He also says that he is much disturbed over the lack of attention given to wartime pacifist martyrdom. In addition, says that at first Hitler made quite a play for Church support, making a distinct pretense of friendship, and by so doing won many people over. It was not until later that he showed his real intentions toward Catholicism in Germany.
• CZHN 10/13311 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from February 19, 1957 - Freiburg 1957/0219
  Met with Mr. Sletilen who gave him good summaries of the Paulus - Maurus cases and gave him some suggestions for informants. Sletilen said that in the beginning Maurus was assigned medieval corps work and consequently had no serious objection. However, later in the war Hitler decided that all men be trained in the use of weapons and Maurus objected, but still went through with the training and he was very good so he was ordered into infantry.
• CZHN 10/13315 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from February 20 1957/0220
  Met with a Dr. Karl Farber who was recommended by Franz Mueller. Farber knew of Metzger and another priest who had defied the Nazis openly on the war question and was later executed. Farber is the editor of a Sunday diocesan paper. He mentions that he regards Grober as one of the strongest Nazi opponents.
• CZHN 10/13316 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from February 21 1957/0221
  Met with Dr. Joseph Knecht, who identified himself as the founder of the FDK and said that the FDK's publishing house was in Frankfurt. Dr. Knecht also said that on July 1, 1933, by order of the Nazis, the FDK was dissolved and several of its leaders were arrested. This was because the FDK was judged as an enemy of the state and all of their records were taken by the Gestapo, so they had no materials by which to defend themselves.
• CZHN 10/13317 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from February 22 - Donauerlunger 1957/0222
  Gordon met with Johannes Flerlier who he describes as one of the more "prolific" Catholic pacifists of the day.
• CZHN 10/13318 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from the evening of February 22 1957/0222
  Gordon was invited by Hanz Wirtz to attend a meeting where the subject dealt with Christians and Peace. At this meeting, Fredrich Ferber spoke. Among other points made in his talk, Ferber said that he feels much of the present East West tension is traceable to legitimate Russian suspicions of German intentions.
• CZHN 10/13320 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from the afternoon of February 23 1957/0223
  Gordon had a meeting with Hanz Wirtz and Fredrich Ferber. Their discussion focused on Franz Mueller. Both remembered Franz Mueller and spoke of the tough time he had in the U.S. shortly after emigration because in the heat of a student meeting he had enrolled in the Nazi party. Also, both Wirtz and Ferber expressed fear and a deep antagonism toward America in that Germans hold America responsible for the loss of the war and the destruction of their cities. In addition to these topics, the group discussed the FDK.
• CZHN 10/13319 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Morning entry from Saturday, February 23 1957/0223
  Met with Josef Flerchies who wants to emigrate to Australia. There are numerous rumors about Mr. Flerchies' mental stablility. When Mr. Flerchies refused to take part in the war he had no support from his family, especially his father who was a soldier. After the war he founded and was president of a society of persons who suffered under Hitler during the war. But he withdrew from this position and is now the founder of the International Group of Catholics who work against war.
• CZHN 10/13321 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from February 26 - Geneva 1957/0226
  Made a visit to Pierre Visseux of World Brotherhood. He was extremely interested in Gordon's subject, but unfortunately could not contribute much to it. He was a recommended reference.
• CZHN 10/13322 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from February 27 - Lugern 1957/0227
  Gordon made a visit to Walter Ferber who knew little of the developments in Germany under Hitler because right after Hitler's ascencion to power, Ferber went to Austria. Gordon also visited with Charles Frochlicher who was stricken with polio only 15 months prior. Gordon speculated from what little conversation he had with Frochlicher that he is a pacifist, but also a veteran.
• CZHN 10/13328 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from Monday, March 18 and Tuesday March 19 - Dortineud 1957/03
  Gordon wanted to see Dr. Nicholas Koch, but he was out of town. However, he did get to see Dr. Schulge, the head of the German FOR activists, who spent the war in exile. Schulge promises to send Gordon a copy of a booklet he had written about Metzger.
• CZHN 10/13329 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20 - Dusseldorf 1957/03
  Did not get to see Christa Thomas because of conflicting schedules, but did get to meet with Pastor Bechers who gave some details of his life during the war. Pastor Bechers said that he was expelled from several religious assignments and parishes and eventually reached a point where he thought there would be no place to escape the Nazi orders so he gave some thought to escaping to Switzerland, but he realized that Hitler would inevitably find him and he would be executed. Suggests to Gordon that he raise his questions to the Pope.
• CZHN 10/13323 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from March 12 - Wuerzburg 1957/0312
  Met with Dr. Hans Bauer, who had been the secretary of Vitus Heller, a past publicist of Wuerzburg. Bauer gave Gordon a summary of Heller's personal history. Said that when Hitler came to power, Heller's job at the paper came to an end and he was sent to Dachau. Bauer also shared with Gordon revelations about himself and how he became a pacifist and the consequences it had for him during WWII. Also talked about the underground peace activities he took part in during WWII.
• CZHN 10/13324 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from March 13 - Wuerzburg 1957/0313
  Talked with Professor Flukenstein who told Gordon that his position is one where he believes that in a situation where a defense is needed, the army is to accepted but only as a necessary evil. Later in the conversation Gordon asked him whether any theologian, other than Stratterman and a few others, had publicly declared since the war that it had been unjust and that Catholics should have refused to serve. He said he knew of none.
• CZHN 10/13325 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from March 14 - Wuerzburg 1957/0314
  Makes a second visit to Dr. Fauber. Fauber spoke passionately about the treatment of the Jews and how they were forced to wear the Star of David. He feels that in regards to the Church, they made no open show of resistance.
• CZHN 10/13326 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from March 16 - Wuerzburg 1957/0316
  Meets with the Riktor who was late because he was attending the memorial mass marking the 13th anniversary of Wuerzburg's destruction. During their talk, the Riktor commented that the neutrality of the Vatican and the failure of the bishops must be looked at as a matter of saving the Church in Germany from the fate being suffered by the Jews.
• CZHN 6/08444 Correspondence : Mathias Beckers (Pastor of the Holy Family Community) - Letter to Dr. Gordon Zahn 1957/0317
  Yes, by Clemens ~ Mr. Beckers was unable to be involved in the peace movement during the war because the Gestapo would come to listen to his preachings in church. He also makes mention of the "HJ" which was a para-military youth organization sponsored by Hitler that he majority of Young German men joined. He states that he could not join the peace movement because it conflicted with the interests of the "HJ." He also states that many Catholics were against the war, but could not speak out because they faced "terrible martyrdom." He recommends that Dr. Zahn talk to: Dr. Nikolaus Ehlen who wrote a book, "World Peace," and Constanze Hallgarten who wrote, "Living as a Female Pacifist in Germany." ~ Dusseldorf-Stockum
• CZHN 10/13327 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from March 17 - Worms - Horckkein 1957/0317
  Met with Nicholas Ehler who created a new type of housing arrangement in Germany. Told Gordon that he had been "vacationed" from his job shortly after the Nazis came to power. Also told of his many close calls with Nazi authorities and how he successfully dealt with them. In addition, Ehler told Gordon of his conflicts with the Catholic Church after he expressed his belief that all Catholics must be COs.
• CZHN 8/11213 Correspondence : Jim - Letter to Gunter 1957/0319
  He would like to see the recipient write a full book on his ideas of conscientious objection, briefly explaining his views in regards to the subject. He doesn't known a publisher where he is but thinks his in England would be interested. ~ St Cloud, MN
• CZHN 6/08445 Correspondence : Doctor Nikolaus Kouch - Letter to Dr. Gordon Zahn 1957/0322
  Yes, by Clemens ~ Dr. Koch feels that he Catholic Church will soon develop a new approach to war theology. He calls himself one of the younger generation and that they have lost contact with the "old" peace movement. He also states that the Catholic Church in Germany have never supported the conscientious objectors. He gives the names of mister Fleischer, Professor Doctor Josef Antz, and Professor Doctor Fassbinder. ~ Dortmund
• CZHN 10/13330 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from Saturday, March 23 - Bonn / Koeln (Cologne) 1957/0323
  Met with Dr. Mana Foubender who had been elected to a post of leadership in the FDK. Dr. Mana told Gordon of the FDK history, but gave him no new information. Also, told Gordon that at the beginning of Hitler's regime she applied for a teaching position and was told and was told she could have the job as soon as she resigned from the FDK. She refused and eventually got a job as head mistress at a private school. During the war, her peace work took on a more subtle form.
• CZHN 10/13331 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from the Evening of March 23 1957/0323
  Met with Walter Derbus who is an editor and who is also linked with the Catholic pacifist thought of the day. He gave a summary of FDK history. With the draft under Hitler it was practically impossible to discuss or even consider CO status because a German who refused service would certainly be executed. Derbus was lucky to avoid the draft because of his age and health considerations. Derbus also commented that Catholics were half-hearted in their support of the war.
• CZHN 6/08989 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to His Excellency Archbishop A. J. Muench 1957/0327
  Clarifying his research inquiry concerning conscientious objection.
• CZHN 3/03886 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957/0328
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn has turned down CU and will be returning to Loyola in the fall. He insists that the Hollanders save their money and not call him on Palm Sunday and he discusses the Card's and Cub's rosters for the year.
• CZHN 3/03885 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957/0330
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn is in Munich and is enjoing himself a great deal. He agrees that Munich is the Milwaukee of Germany and that Milwaukee should play up its similiarities with Munich. His left leg has been acting up and he has got cancor sores most likely due to being so busy coupled with his Lenten sacrifices.
• CZHN 10/13332 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from April 1 - Munich 1957/0401
  Met with Dr. Rudolf Guurt who was mentioned to Gordon several times as the last president of the FDK and also as a participant in the effort to help rebuild the FDK after the war. Guurt also talked about the FDK history, three big meetings they had, and the Nazi crackdown on the FDK.
• CZHN 3/03973 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957/0406
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn primarily writes about the fact that he is low on shillings and does not want to cash a travelers check in Bavaria because he does not want too much money in shillings. He has also gone to a Pax Christi meeting as well as a dinner with a Cardinal from France.
• CZHN 6/08990 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to His Excellency Archbishop A. J. Muench 1957/0409
  Rough draft of letter
• CZHN 10/13334 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from Sunday, April 14 1957/0414
  Met with Dietrich Wendland. Wendland expressed in the conversation his denial that killing in an unjust war could be really considered a form of "murder". Wendland also questioned whether war resisters could be regarded as martyrs. It was only a short meeting because it occurred purely from chance.
• CZHN 10/13335 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from Monday, April 15 1957/0415
  Met with Dr. Hans Bauer and his father Dr. E. Bauer. The father told of his history in the FDK. Said that when the Nazis were gaining power the Gestapo was particularly interested in finding the membership lists of the FDK, but they were destroyed, and once Hitler came to power the FDK collapsed. When Gordon asked both of them about the Jewish extermination camps they both insisted that they only knew of Dachau, Buchenwald, and Berlin Orlenberg. They also refuted the persecution of the clergy.
• CZHN 10/13116 Correspondence : Thurston N. Davis, S.J. - Letter to Gordon 1957/0416
  Discusses the fact that his short piece that he has recently submitted will be published, but that they had to delete the second to last paragraph.
• CZHN 10/13336 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from April 18 - Ethal 1957/0418
  Met with Father Pius Fischer who expressed strong feelings concerning the KDV of the time. Father Pius was also critical of America's willingness to ally itself with the "Soviet Murderers". Gordon also discussed with him the case of Brother Maurus. In addition, Father Pius commented that he was completely unaware of Hitler's atrocities towards Jews because when he heard stories about it, he dismissed them as "enemy propaganda".
• CZHN 10/13333 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from April 18 1957/0418
  Met with Dr. Leo Weismantel. Dr. Leo writes articles concerning the Pope's messages. He has also written many books at least one of which was burned by the Nazis.
• CZHN 3/03883 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957/0419
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn has been faced with a good deal of cold weather and cannot seem to find a good meal anywhere. All of the restaurants in the area that he is visiting seem to use the same spice that Zahn does not like.
• CZHN 3/03978 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1957/0423
  A letter to the Hollanders. ~ Zahn writes of his Easter and his travels during the week of Easter. The fasts in Germany are easier than they are in the United States, but the Germans have more Holy Days of Obligation. He also complains of his lack of mail and blames the Republicans in the post office of holding and reading his letters and packages.
• CZHN 10/13337 Journal #1 : Gordon Zahn - Entry from April 23 - Wuerzburg 1957/0423
  Met with Dr. Joseph Knecht for the second time who brought with him a mimeographed copy he had promised Gordon concerning the court case brought against him in 1933. They went on to further discuss the trial.

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