Documents Arranged Chronologically
- CZHN 6/09096 Correspondence : Gordon Allport - Letter to Zahn 1958/0602
Article on Blanshard Letter and the discussion on Catholic resistance to Hitler. ~ Cambridge, Massachusetts
- CZHN 8/10940 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Nu 1958/0607
informing them that the Sovereign Hotel has rooms available for overnight guests and comments on the baseball games.
- CZHN 8/10944 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter 1958/0626
commenting on his drunkeness and the Braves-Dodgers game. He inquires as to whether she will be attending the Saturday or Sunday concert. ~ Loyola University ~ Chicago, IL
- CZHN 7/09397 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - "He would not serve". 1958/0705
Article speaking about Hitler and Jaegerstaetter and how they were destined to take principal roles in the struggle between the spiritual power of Christ and the temporal power of Caesar. ~ Chicago ~ America
- CZHN 8/10935 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Nu 1958/0714
informing them that although they did not write back, he ordered six tickets to the ballgame. He also gives a birthday present suggestion and states that he may move into an interracial housing development. ~ Chicago, IL
- CZHN 8/11171 Correspondence : Joseph Nuesse - Letter to Gordon 1958/0808
He saw his article in America on Franz and though it was most effective he found it arousing misgivings which he explains in detail. ~ Washington DC
- CZHN 8/10931 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Nu 1958/0930
He got another ticket to the baseball game; it it is probably better that he not sit next to them anyway. He also inquires to what happened to Mercein.
- CZHN 8/11172 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. John Wright 1958/1008
A protest is proposed regarding statements in the Wright's address at the Worcester Municipal Auditorium. He especially argues the Wright's explanation of the Catholic pacifist position, as the author himself is one. ~ PA
- CZHN 8/10938 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter 1958/1009
suggesting that the Braves need a seven-run inning to win. He also confirms that he will be visting them on the 18th.
- CZHN 8/10936 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter 1958/1011
revising his travel plans listing the dates of his travels. Zahn inquires as to whether she would take the job of his social secretary and tell everyone about his travel changes.
- CZHN 8/11173 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. John Wright 1958/1020
He answers the number of points from Wright's reply. ~ PA
- CZHN 8/10934 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter 1958/1022
commenting on the lack of letters he receives from them joking that the post office will soon close due to lack of business. He also mentions his unlikely meeting with a sharp razor that caused him to cut himself.
- CZHN 8/10937 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Birthday girl 1958/1113
devising a plan where Effie could meet him on her visit to Irene's, and he could drop Pat's birthday gift off on the way. He also updates them on the opera news and enclosed a clipping for the girls that may help them pack for their next Chicago visit.
- CZHN 9/12303 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to his Excellency, John J. Wright 1958/1201
He encloses two of his articles, "He Would Not Serve" and "European Catholics Work for Peace", as they may be of interest, and continues to discuss the subject of his recent Fulbright research and the problems he has faced with his subject. He asks that should Wright attend the Amercian Catholic Sociological Society would he spare some moments for a more personal discussion on the mentioned matters.
- CZHN 8/10932 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Nu 1958/1204
commenting that their German is not improving and the "Tante Jutta" begins soon. He also asks for gift suggestions for her sisters and Susie. He comments on the school fire as being a real tragedy.
- CZHN 8/10939 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter 1958/1209
commenting on the cold but lovely view of the snow and lake. He also comments on the progress of his Christmas shopping and Christmas lists and is not sure when he will be traveling to Milwaukee.
- CZHN 8/10933 Corresondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Nu 1958/1213
informing them that only since the lists were sent too late they will be disappointed except for Susan whose gift was on her list. He also mentions he will be attending the Loyola Christmas concert.
- CZHN 3/03033 Certificate : American Sociological Association 1959
Document certifying Zahn as a Fellow of the American Sociological Association.
- CZHN 10/13110 Copy of Newspaper Article : Copy of entry #13104 1959
- CZHN 10/13109 Copy of Newspaper Article : J. M. Kelly - Copy of entry #13105 1959
- CZHN 3/03278 Correspondence : Bob 1959
A letter to Zahn. ~ Bob writes to inform Zahn that he has read the manuscript [GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WAR] and thought that it was fantastic.
- CZHN 3/03274 Correspondence : Gallin, Mother Mary Alice 1959
A letter to Zahn regarding GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WAR. ~ Gallin is thanking Zahn for sending her his monograph. She feels that he comes short when he says that the bishops made a statement by their silence, when there could have been greater damage by them speaking out. She also has trouble with having individuals decide if a war is just because they do not know all of the facts.
- CZHN 8/10961 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter 1959
enclosing pictures as a tease. He also lists his agenda for the week and his travel arrangements.
- CZHN 3/03275 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1959
A letter to Mother Mary Gallin. ~ Zahn is sending her an unsolicited copy of GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WAR and asks for any critical remarks if she has a chance to read it.
- CZHN 3/03387 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1959
A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Hovda is welcome to stay at Zahn's apartment during his stay in Chicago and he has an extra key if Hovda wants to stay out late.
- CZHN 3/03396 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1959
A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ The controversy with the Chancellor and Monsignor Kelly is the main topic of this letter. Kelly has argued that the German hierarchy is "up in arms" over this issue as well as over his orders.
- CZHN 3/03390 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1959
A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn has not yet heard about the German award but will inform Hovda as soon as he does. They discuss plans for a visit and Hovda's throat condition as well as Zahn's intention of going with the Savage-Consolini lecture deal.
- CZHN 3/03395 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1959
A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn is angry regarding Kelly's letter and Fr. Egan is angry regarding Kelly's supression of criticism of the Kuehuartute.
- CZHN 3/03392 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1959
A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn is asking Hovda to write to several people regarding Zahn's excerpt published in NEW WORLD. The information was "white washed" and Zahn would like to have a priest back the validity and objectivity of his findings.
- CZHN 3/03391 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1959
A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn is congratulating Hovda on his article in COMMONWEAL on capital punishment. He also gives him some names and addresses of contacts to assist him in his research and wishes him luck at Catholic U.
- CZHN 3/03435 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1959
A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn is discussing the NEW WORLD letter and the omission of his "moral question" justification as well as the summary of his first letter that he submitted.
- CZHN 3/03393 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1959
A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn is informing Hovda of the letters that have already been written in reply to the NEW WORLD article and is sending him some enclosed articles that are relevent.
- CZHN 3/03389 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1959
A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn reassures Hovda that his move to the Oratory is the best thing for him to do, and it is a place where his talents can be better used. Zahn expresses some concern over German defense minister Straus and asks for Masses to be said for his mother and his brother.
- CZHN 3/03394 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1959
A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn writes to update Hovda fo the events regarding the NCWC news release and a Chancery that is planning to see the Vicar General about Zahn's correspondence file.
- CZHN 10/13361 Formal Paper : Gordon Zahn - Paper read at the 21st Annual Convention of the American Catholic Sociological society, "The Catholic Press and the National Cause in Nazi Germany" 1959
Discusses the situation individuals are placed in when they are forced to choose to follow either their national identity or their religious identity, such as was the case with Catholics during WWII. Gordon further asserts that instead of the Catholic Church proclaiming WWII an unjust war as their religion teaches, they supported it, thus making it even harder for individuals to protest. Discusses in depth the role the media played in complementing the Church's decision and supporting Hitler's regime mostly as a result of the surrounding social pressures, but supporting it nonetheless.
- CZHN 10/13391 Publication : Joseph B. Schuyler, S. J. - Article published in The American Catholic Sociological Review, "The Role of the Laity in the Catholic Church" 1959
Discusses the laity, the clergy, and the religious, and the impact of history on these different ways of life. Then discusses the role of the Church and the history of it. And finally discusses the actual role of the laity in the life of the Church today.
- CZHN 6/08337 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Most Reverend John J. Wright, D.D. 1959/02
Zahn discusses the objections to his paper regarding the German Catholic Church and Hitler's wars to provide Wright with information to counter Msgr. Fittkau's charges.
- CZHN 3/04035 Correspondence : Bob 1959/0303
A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ He sends the address of Helicon Press and David L. McManus who runs it to Gordon. They seem interested in publishing the manuscript.
- CZHN 8/10946 Postcard : Gordon Zahn - to the Hollanders 1959/0306
He is scheduled to talk on Sunday morning and asks that they tell Audrey that he is planning to visit Milwaukee at the end of Easter vacation. ~ Chicago, IL
- CZHN 8/10956 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter 1959/0307
inquires as to whether Ruby will be taking work off for the Wazzeck and asks when Barbara's birthday is. He also outlines his travel to Milwaukee where he will take the railroad.
- CZHN 6/09095 Survey : Gordon Zahn - Survey of Academic Standing of Recent Graduates with Sociology Majors. 1959/0312
General Survey concludes, 1) Sociology majors are not being drawn from the upper levels of academic potential and achievement, and 2) the present situation does not justify any expectations that a mere increase in the number of such majors would lead to any significant increase in enrollment in graduate programs.
- CZHN 4/04945 Document : Gordon Zahn 1959/0321
Heroes, Too, Lived under Hitler ~ Book review of THE GERMAN RESISTANCE written by Gerhard Ritter ~ Describes Ritter's book as an authoritive report on the underground network of anti-Nazi activities as well as an analysis of a central figure in German resistance- Carl Goerderler. Declares his book provides a deeper understanding of The Resistance and its failures. ~ America ~ 719-720
- CZHN 8/10954 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Nu 1959/0322
commenting that he is unsure when he will be able to visit them in Milwaukee. The Sox game was awful, so he turned to the Braves game instead. He still hasn't forgiven them for arranging the surprise affair. ~ Chicago, IL
- CZHN 8/10844 Agreement : Savage and Consolini 1959/0416
appointed by the speaker to serve as agent. ~ New York, NY
- CZHN 8/10949 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Nu 1959/0423
commenting on the status of his garden plants. He enclosed a clipping for her party girl sister and comments on the ball park. ~ Chicago, IL
- CZHN 3/04013 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1959/0427
A letter to David L. McManus. ~ Gordon says Father Bob Hovda told him that Mr. McManus is interested in reading his manuscript. As soon as he hears word from Germany, he will let Helicon know the status of the work.
- CZHN 8/10948 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Gerry 1959/0517
thanking her for forwarding him the book that arrived okay. He has ordered a couple of tickets for the Garland show and lists the day he will be arriving in Milwaukee. ~ Chicago, IL
- CZHN 3/04012 Correspondence : McManus, David L. 1959/0519
A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ He agrees with Gordon that the subject of the manuscript may be "too controversial," but he believes if it is good, it should be printed. He wants to have first crack at it if the German house does not take it.
- CZHN 3/04011 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1959/0605
A letter to David L. McManus. ~ Gordon talks to David about the prospect of getting his manuscript published. He wonders whether he should enter it in a monograph competition, but he fears that will delay the publishing date. He is happy to hear that Mr. McManus and Helicon are interested in his work and would give them priority in publishing his work.
- CZHN 8/10951 Newspaper Article : Kupcinet 1959/0609
clipping featuring a segment on Judy Garland commenting that the buffs loved the spin they were in on her closing night at the Opera House. ~ Chicago Sun Times ~ Chicago, IL
- CZHN 4/05020 Document : Gordon Zahn 1959/0619
"In Our Image" ~ 3-page article on gangs and juvenile delinquency. ~ Gordon discusses the increased atrocities of gang violence as well as the common sociological explanation of a deprived environment, saying that this is an incomplete answer. He offers his own explanation that gang violence and deliquency is an over-acceptance and distortion of common societal values. For example, societal acceptance of international warfare and the "sex and fun" messages of advertising and entertainment. He claims that the terror of street gangs is one that has been fashioned in the image of our value system. ~ The Commonweal~ 302-304
- CZHN 3/04031 Correspondence : Anzulewicz, Clement J. 1959/0708
A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ He suggests many alternatives sources to get Gordon's monograph printed. He doesn't think a university press will publish it.
- CZHN 3/04033 Correspondence : McManus, David L. 1959/0714
A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ He still has Gordon's manuscript and would like to take it on his trip to Germany. The question of whether Helicon (as such) should publish it can be answered later. The problem of Helicon being a "Catholic" pubilsher with the medieval restrictions of imprimatur is awkward.
- CZHN 8/10947 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter 1959/0716
Now he knows what Ruby's problems are (listing them), and explains the problems with the ballteam the Braves. He also mentions that he hopes Effie is doing well. ~ Chicago, IL
- CZHN 8/10958 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Nu 1959/0809
updating everyone about Dick. It comes as a shock that his fame hasn't reached Milwaukee. He also lists the upcoming birthdays and asks what they would like. ~ Chicago, IL
- CZHN 8/10959 Correpondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter 1959/0811
updating everyone on his recent activities: purchasing tickets to the upcoming ballgames and fixing his radio. ~ Chicago, IL
- CZHN 8/10953 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter 1959/0818
commenting on the Chicago papers being full of the news about Milwaukee's closed beaches due to pollution. He also shares Edna's illnesses consisted of a sore throat. ~ Chicago, IL
- CZHN 6/08974 Document : Article: Dolores McCahill - Catholic Clergy In Nazi Germany Draws Criticism 1959/0903
Claims that Zahn's nationalistic spirit took priority over the values and behavior patterns that might have been expected from him as a Catholic. ~ Chicago Sun-Times ~ Chicago
- CZHN 10/13206 Correspondence : A. J. Muste - Letter to Gordon 1959/0903
Has read the paper concerning his study on the German Catholic press and its treatment of the moral issues involved in Hitler's aggression. Writing to ask for a copy of his address as soon as possible.
- CZHN 10/13211 Correspondence : Betty S. - Postcard to Gordon 1959/0903
Requesting a copy of a paper of his.
- CZHN 10/13140 Correspondence : Daniel L. Eckert - Letter to Gordon 1959/0903
Asks for a copy of Gordon's lecture regarding German Catholic laymen and clergy supporting Hitler in World War II. Also asks if a similar study has been done of Catholic laymen and clergy and their support of Mussolini.
- CZHN 10/13141 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Daniel L. Eckert 1959/0908
States that to his knowledge there is not yet a study comparable to his own about support of Mussolini or the Allied war, which he says should also be brought under moral questioning. He says he would like to see such a study done.
- CZHN 10/13158 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Professor Howard Becker from the Department of Sociology in the University of Wisconsin 1959/0908
Enclosed is a copy of his unpublished monograph on GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS. Asks for any comments he can give on his work.
- CZHN 10/13208 Correspondence : Rudolph E. Morris - Letter to Gordon 1959/0908
Disappointed that they could not meet in person.
- CZHN 10/13202 Correspondence : Daniel L. Eckert - Letter to Gordon 1959/0909
Discusses an article about Church leaders in Germany recently at some important meeting acknowledging their war guilt. Attaches other articles which he thinks may be of interest to Gordon.
- CZHN 10/13169 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dr. Joseph Sitler from Loyola University 1959/0909
Asks him for a copy of a talk he recently gave in Milwaukee concerning the Sentinel report. This talk and the report are evidence that Lutheran scholars are similarly concerned with the degree of cooperation given by their fellow communicants to the Nazi regime. He wants to see if there is anything in this text which will be helpful to him in preparing his paper for publication.
- CZHN 10/13194 Correspondence : Edna M. O'Hern - Letter to Gordon 1959/0910
Expresses an interest in reading the paper he presented at the ACSS meeting. Says that she has been asked to comment on a Religious New Service release on his paper.
- CZHN 10/13207 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to A. J. Muste 1959/0910
Enclosing a carbon copy of the talk that he requested. Asks if he might suggest a publisher for his monograph, GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS: A STUDY IN SOCIAL CONTROL.
- CZHN 3/04032 Correspondence : McManus, David L. 1959/0910
A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Helicon is reading Gordon's manuscript very carefully and they are making certain editorial suggestions to improve the form. They can schedule it for fall of 1960 which means it should be in the hands of the printer by May of '60.
- CZHN 6/08334 Document : Article: William J. Gleeson - Article titled, "Support of Hitler By Catholic Bishops Is Labeled 'Untrue.'" 1959/0911
Gleeson talks about how Heinz Kuehn finds "untrue" statements attributed to Prof. Gordon Zahn who is said to accuse Catholic Bishops in Germany to have been supportive of Hitler.
- CZHN 10/13107 Copy of Newspaper Article : William J. Gleason - Letter in The New World, "Support of Hitler by Catholic Bishops is Labeled 'Untrue'" 1959/0911
Gives a summary of the disagreements between Zahn's statements about the German Catholic hierarchy and the press and their support of Nazis during the war and Mr. Kuehn who absolutely refuted Zahn's statements as someone who actually was in Germany during the war saying that German Catholics did speak against Nazism on several occasions even to the point where thousands of priests were murdered for doing so. Also, gives a summary of the life of Heinz Kuehn.
- CZHN 10/13101 Copy of Newspaper article : William Gleeson - The New World, "Support of Hitler by Catholic Bishops is Labeled 'Untrue'" 1959/0911
Discusses the recent statements of former co-editor of Berlin paper of the Archdiocese, Heinz Kuehn and his declaration that Gordon's presentation of bishop approval of Hitler as false. Article present both arguments and provides a background of both men.
- CZHN 6/08342 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Very Reverend Msgr. John M. Kelly 1959/0911
Zahn explains his concerns with an issue of "The New World" (September 11, 1959) in regards to a front page article discussing and criticizing his paper on the German Catholic Church and Hitler's wars.
- CZHN 6/09023 Correspondence : Sylvester - Letter to Gordon 1959/0914
Giving Kafka's contact information.
- CZHN 10/13195 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Paul Hanly Furfey from the Department of Sociology at The Catholic University of America 1959/0916
Enclosing a copy of the paper he presented at the ACSS convention. Says that it has caused some stir in The New World when a former editor of Berlin's Petrusblatt atacked the paper as untrue. Says he is planning on applying for a Guggenheim grant to permit him to return to Europe.
- CZHN 10/13213 Correspondence : Sylvester - Letter to Gordon 1959/0917
Says that The Davenport Messenger carried a NCWC story on his article which was an attack by Kuehn on his speech and overall it was an unfair article.
- CZHN 10/13193 Correspondence : Edna M. O'Hern - Letter to Gordon 1959/0921
Says she was asked to comment on the news release by the President of the College and commented that she would have to see the original paper. Gordon would not make statements that could not be factually substantiated. She thinks her confidence in making these assertions has stopped the inquiry.
- CZHN 10/13217 Correspondence : Gordon W. Allport - Letter to Gordon 1959/0921
Says he would be glad to submit his name as a sponsor for the Guggenheim application. Compliments the forthrightness of his study of the Catholic Press in Nazi Germany.
- CZHN 8/10957 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Gerry 1959/0922
informing them that he reserved a private room at the YMCA hotel. The reservation has been made so they should decide where to stay. ~ Chicago, IL
- CZHN 10/13129 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. T. D. Roberts from Gonzaga University 1959/0922
States that he will give Rev. Roberts a copy of a research paper he recently delivered because Gordon believes it documents many of the statements the Roberts has recently made. Gordon also discusses briefly his frustration with the controversy surrounding his remarks and the difficulty he is having in letting his voice be heard completely without censure.
- CZHN 3/04010 Correspondence : Foye, Edward J. 1959/0923
A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ He saw the report of Gordon's exchange with Heinz Kuehn in the DAVENPORT MESSENGER. He hopes readers will get the proper perspective on what Gordon was actually saying. He is interested in Gordon's Manuscript also.
- CZHN 6/08343 Document : Article: "200-Per-Cent Patriotism." 1959/0926
The author shares comments about Zahn's year-long research, as a Fulbright scholar in Germany, that led him to find that the Catholic press failed to alert its readers to the injustice of the moral issues imposed by Hitler's war. ~ America
- CZHN 10/13201 Correspondence : Rev. Coleman J. Barry - Letter to Gordon 1959/0926
Expresses him sympathies to Gordon after reading The New World and the article by Heinz Kuehn. Suggests that Gordon talk to H. A. Reinhold could give him more details to support his topic. Says he wanted Gordon to know that he is not as wrong as Kuehn has said he is.
- CZHN 10/13170 Correspondence : William T. Liu - Letter to Gordon from the Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Portland 1959/0927
Asks him for a copy of his paper.
- CZHN 6/08984 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. McDonald 1959/0929
Hard copy of article published in reader's forum. ~ Illinois
- CZHN 10/13214 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. McDonald 1959/0929
Received two clippings to the NCWC news story carried in the Davenport Messenger dealing with Mr. Kuehn's response to his paper. Feels it is in order for him to request an opportunity to respond to this attack. Goes into further detail about his paper compared to the NCWC release.
- CZHN 10/13159 Correspondence : Howard Becker - Letter to Gordon 1959/1002
Says that he read his manuscript and that while he does not question the accuracy of the findings, he does question their general bearing and suggests that he should make it clear to the reader that he has chosen the instance because he is confessionally linked with it. Also adds that in the 1920s he resigned from the Fellowship of Youth for Peace because he arrived at the conclusion that Nazism could be countered only with the use of force.
- CZHN 6/08345 Correspondence : Thurston N. Davis, S.J. - Letter to Dr. Gordon C. Zahn 1959/1002
Davis thanks Zahn for his letter and mentions that he will publish part of it. He also mentions receiving a letter from Father Placid (Max Jordan).
- CZHN 6/08980 Document : Article: Religious News Service - Domestic Service, German Prelates, Church Editors Criticized for War Role 1959/1003
Shows Gordon's criticism of the German press. Brings out what can be learned from this, "to re-examine the limits to which national identification and civil responsibilites should be, may be, or even can be merged with or incorporated into religious identification and moral responsibilties."
- CZHN 8/10960 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter 1959/1005
on the ballgame series that he watched on TV ~ Chicago, IL
- CZHN 6/08346 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Rev. Thurston N. Davis, S.J. 1959/1006
Zahn tells Davis that it is okay if Davis is to publish any part of his recent letter. He also mentions that the galleys of Fr. Placid's letter has not arrived.
- CZHN 6/08348 Correspondence : Donald R. Campion, S.J. - Assoc. Editor, America - Letter to Dr. Gordon C. Zahn 1959/1007
Campion sends a galley of Father Placid's letter with the thought that Zahn may wish to send a brief comment on it.
- CZHN 6/08347 Correspondence : Thurston N. Davis, S.J. - Letter to Prof. Gordon C. Zahn 1959/1007
Davis thanks Zahn for his letter and enclosed article. He also mentions that Father Campion will probably send the galleys in a day or so.
- CZHN 6/08968 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - Reader's Forum: Zahn Defends His Paper on German Bishops and War 1959/1008
Letter to the editor (3) ~ Addressing the imbalance of coverage his book has gotten. ~ Catholic Messenger ~ Davenport
- CZHN 6/08349 Correspondence : Donald Campion, S.J. - Assoc. Editor, America - Letter to Gordon 1959/1008
Campion tells Zahn that they will not publish Fr. Placid Jordan's letter until they hear from Zahn about a possible reply.
- CZHN 6/08356 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Father Campion 1959/1008
Zahn thanks Campion for the galley of Fr. Placid Jordan's letter and sends a following.
- CZHN 6/09039 Correspondence : Msgr. John M. Kelly - Letter to Father Hovda 1959/1009
Clarifying that Dr. Zahn's criticisms were based on three publications. ~ Chicago
- CZHN 6/09041 Correspondence : Raymond H. Schmandt - Letter to Msgr. Kelly 1959/1011
Feels that Kuehen missed Zahn's point. ~ Chicago.
- CZHN 6/09040 Correspondence : Sylvester Theisen - Letter To Editor 1959/1014
Upset that a Catholic paper would let someone attack such a scholar of the church. ~ Chicago
- CZHN 6/08973 Document : Article: Denies Charge Catholics Backed Hitler Regime 1959/1016
Sides with Kuehn, quoting him as saying that Hitler always saw Catholics as traitors. The Catholic Standard