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• CZHN 2/01998 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1963
  The article reviews A SILENT WITNESS TO GENOCIDE by Rolf Hochhuth. ~ Gordon says that there is no question that this is a very important play. He also says that Hochhuth's work is intended to define a theological challenge or to present a scathing indictment of failure to recognize and meet the challenge as it was presented during the time of Hitler.
• CZHN 3/03114 Document : Article: Harrington, Michael 1963
  "Pope Pius XII and the Jews" ~ An article regarding "The Deputy." ~ Harrison explores a great deal of the controversies expressed in "The Deputy." Overall he feels that the pope should have spoken out against the final solution, although he does see the complexity of the problem. ~ MIDSTREAM: A QUARTERLY JEWISH REVIEW ~ 18-23 ~ December
• CZHN 3/03112 Document : Article: Little, Stuart W. 1963
  "'The Deputy'--Charge, Defense: Shumlin Answers America" ~ Shumlin claims that AMERICA is guilty of sins of omission in that although Hochhuth's involvement in thse anti-semitism of Busch, so were others including German President from 1949-1959, Heuss. ~ New York Herald Tribune ~ October 18,
• CZHN 3/03117 Document : Article: Unsigned 1963
  "'Deputy' Author is Defended Here: Allegations of Religious Bias Are Called 'Misleading'" ~ The article discusses the biased treatment of Hochhuth in the American press. The role of Hochhuth in the editing of Busch's work was used against him, yet, the writings were contributed by Heuss, the anti-Nazi president of Germany (1949-1959). ~ New York Times ~ October 18,
• CZHN 3/03076 Document : Article: Unsigned 1963
  "Albert Schweitzer uber Hochhuths 'Stellbertreter'" ~ An article in German. ~ DIE WELT ~ September 25,
• CZHN 3/03077 Document : Article: Unsigned 1963
  "Author of 'Deputy' Attacked, Defended by Catholic Scholars" ~ A newspaper article about "The Deputy." ~ The article discusses a controversy between Hochhuth and Dr. Edgar Alexander regarding "The Deputy." Zahn is used in Hochhuth's defense, although Zahn presented this with reservation. Zahn agreed that the pope was aware of the killing factories and did not issue a public protest against them. Zahn adds, what would the repercussions be for Catholics in occupied countries, would Hitler extend his final solution? ~ Herald Tribune ~ Theatre 29 ~ 10/08/
• CZHN 3/03103 Document : Article: Unsigned 1963
  "Did You Hear That?" ~ A discussion of "The Deputy" between Harold Hobson, T. C. Worsley, John Bowen, A. Alvarex, and Ian Rodger. ~ The discussion explores the degree to which "The Deputy" is a good play. Overall it concludes that the play is three-quarters lecture with only the last segment qualifying as good drama. ~ THE LISTENER ~ 597 ~ October 17,
• CZHN 3/03105 Document : Article: Unsigned 1963
  "Pope Pius XII and the Jews: The Real Conflict of Conscience Neglected by a Controversial Play" ~ An article regarding "The Deputy" and the role of the pope. ~ The article opens with a discussion of Hochhuth's view of the Catholic Church as a secular business, therefore he cannot penetrate the heart of the religious matter. Pius XII did the best that he could at the time, and action against Hitler would not necessarily have had positive results, in fact the outcome would have most likely have been negative for Jews and Catholics alike. ~ HERDER CORRESPONDENCE ~ 18-23 ~ October
• CZHN 3/03110 Bibliography : National Conference of Christians and Jews 1963
  A list of books, pamphlets, and articles regarding "The Deputy." ~ A list of books, pamphlets, and articles regarding "The Deputy."
• CZHN 2/03024a Correpondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Joseph Cunneen. ~ Zahn does not feel that he will have the revisions completed as soon as he had thought that he would. He also has some questions regarding Cunneen's thoughts on the revisions that he has already received.
• CZHN 3/03115 Correpondence : Horchler, Richard 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Horchler is informing Zahn of the meeting time for the NCCJ's discussion of "The Deputy."
• CZHN 3/03048 Correspondence : "Tom" 1963
  A letter to Zahn with attached notes on the play "The Deputy." ~ Tom is writing Zahn regarding "the Deputy." He feels that the play is awful and is not a fair depiction of Pius XII. He fears that this will spark anti-Catholic sentiment, although he does not think that the play should be banned.
• CZHN 2/02214 Correspondence : A letter to Gordon. 1963
  The writer thanks Gordon for his book.
• CZHN 3/03116 Correspondence : A letter to Zahn. 1963
  The author is complimenting Zahn on his article in The Critic regarding "The Deputy" and is attempting to arrange a meeting with Zahn.
• CZHN 3/03197 Correspondence : Allen, Steve 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Allen is acknowledging reading Zahn's letter, his article in JUBILEE, and is getting GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS.
• CZHN 3/03244 Correspondence : Brown, Thomas 1963
  A letter to Zahn regarding GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WAR. ~ Brown thanks Zahn for having the courage to write this book and to force American Catholics to take a look at themselves.
• CZHN 2/02714 Correspondence : Busby, Christopher 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He's seen the advance jacket of the Sheed and Ward edition of GERMAN CATHOLICS and hopes it makes more than a bit of a stir because the problem is becoming crucial.
• CZHN 3/03186 Correspondence : Cunneen, Joseph 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Cunneen expects to see Zahn's book published Fall 1964. He also agrees to met with him on November 7.
• CZHN 3/03191 Correspondence : Cunneen, Joseph 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Cunneen is sending a copy of The Times Literary Supplement that has a review of Zahn's GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS. He also mentions that the prospect of having IN SOLITARY WITNESS published by them is good at this point.
• CZHN 3/03194 Correspondence : Cunneen, Joseph 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Cunneen writes Zahn regarding a Metzger biography. He wants to know Zahn's opinion on the matter because he is not confident in his decision.
• CZHN 3/03218 Correspondence : Cunneen, Joseph 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Cunneen writes to explain that there was a misunderstanding and that is why he returned the four completed chapters of IN SOLITARY WITNESS.
• CZHN 2/02720 Correspondence : Cunningham, Robert 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ Everyone at Hawthorn books agrees that Gordon would be the best person to write the TWENTIETH CENTURY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CATHOLICISM. He explains what they would like to see in the book and asks Gordon how he feels about the offer.
• CZHN 2/02713 Correspondence : Cunningham, Robert 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He explains how Gordon will be paid for writing: TWENTIETH CENTURY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CATHOLICISM.
• CZHN 2/02709 Correspondence : Cunningham, Robert 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ In line with their previous correspondence, he is enclosing a contract between Hawthorn Books and Gordon on a volume tentatively entitled CHRISTIAN SOCIOLOGY, which is to be a part of the series TWENTIETH CENTURY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CATHOLICISM.
• CZHN 2/02716 Correspondence : Fargais, Paul 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He uses the letter to clarify the nature of the content that Hawthorne wishes the book to include.
• CZHN 2/02770 Correspondence : Foster, James 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He is elated at the news of THE CRITIC'S acceptance of his article on the "play" and Mr. Cuneo's high praise.
• CZHN 3/03219 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Cunneen. ~ Zahn is letting Cunneen know how he is progressing with the book, and wants to know the earliest that they could get it out.
• CZHN 3/03493 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Draft Board No. 17 regarding John Birmingham. ~ Zahn is writing to support the sincerity of John Birmingham's convictions.
• CZHN 2/02750 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Father Placid. ~ Gordon attacks Father Placid for his blindness and his inability to accept that the chaplaincy urged Germans to fight in the war as part of their duty. Gordon outlines his argument for two pages and shoots down the points previously made by Placid.
• CZHN 3/03205 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to George Weidenfield. ~ Zahn is writing to inform him that he cannot respond to his interest in publishing IN SOLITARY WITNESS because he has not heard if Holt, Rinehart and Winston will take the book yet. Also, he is obligated to first submit it to Sheed and Ward, and after they reject it he can try other publishers in London.
• CZHN 2/02212 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to John F. Kennedy. ~ Gordon says that he has just completed his tax forms for the 1962 year, and he protests against his money being used for the purposes of murder or for the development of weaponry. He goes on to discuss his position as a Catholic Conscientious Objector.
• CZHN 3/03192 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Joseph Cunneen. ~ Zahn is inquiring if there is a possibility of Holt, Rinehart and Winston will be interested in publishing IN SOLITARY WITNESS.
• CZHN 3/03189 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Joseph Cunneen. ~ Zahn is responding to editing suggestions made by Cunneen and is expressing his interest of having IN SOLITARY WITNESS reach a wider audience than the limited Catholic Press.
• CZHN 3/03193 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Joseph Cunneen. ~ Zahn is writing to ask legal questions regarding documentation for different types of information. He also reiterates that he does not want the book to be an inspirational biography but respectable professional sociological scholarship.
• CZHN 3/03188 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Joseph Cunneen. ~ Zahn is writing to inform Cunneen of the rewriting of IN SOLITARY WITNESS and to insure that his changes sound acceptable.
• CZHN 3/03190 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Joseph Cunneen. ~ Zahn writes to ask Cunneen the status of his IN SOLITARY WITNESS because he has three other publishing houses that are interested. Zahn would prefer Holt, Rinehart and Winston, but if they are not interested he would like to know.
• CZHN 3/03201 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Keating. ~ Zahn is pleased about the possibility of having a chapter of his book published in "Ramparts" but the details would have to be worked out with the publisher, Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
• CZHN 2/02732 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Louise Wijnhausen. ~ She says that Gordon should be hearing from Styria soon. She hopes that, in the presence of a definite offer from a responsible Catholic publisher, it would not be possible to hold off on the matter for another eight months or so until all the options have been used up.
• CZHN 2/02737 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Mr. Foster. ~ Gordon would like a couple of copies of the book in order to send them out for reviews.
• CZHN 3/03209 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Mr. Middleton. ~ Zahn writes regarding the specifics of his obligations to Sheed and Ward in light of his contract regarding GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS. He wants to know if he can proceed with other American publishers, as well as publishers in London, despite their contract.
• CZHN 3/03107 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Mr. Schwarzchild of the Anti-Defamation League. ~ Zahn is sending Schwarzchild the tear sheets of his review of "The Deputy" to read and asks for his criticism.
• CZHN 3/03091 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Mr. Shumlin. ~ Zahn responds to Shumlin's offer of financially backing the play negatively because it may weaken his opinion in reactions written due to financial interests as well as the fact that he does not agree with the characterization of the pope. Zahn goes further to critique the play and the characterizations in it that he hopes are remedied by the actors in the roles.
• CZHN 3/03089 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Mr. Shumlin. ~ Zahn writes Shumlin reacting to his comments on Zahn's article in THE CRITIC. He sends Shumlin reactions of others that were printed in THE CRITIC and explains the errors in the Jaegerstaetter book being due to he strict translations form the German.
• CZHN 2/02703 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Phil Scharper. ~ Gordon is a bit disappointed that the fall publication of his book is not possible, but at least that gives him more time to work on the last few chapters. The Blue Key Fraternity gave Gordon a special award-- a plaque inscribed "for the dedication to the principles of Catholic scholarship."
• CZHN 2/02754 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Phil Scharper. ~ Gordon is sending eleven chapters of his manuscript IN SOLITARY WITNESS and hopes that it meets Phil's expectations. Gordon hopes that Thomas Merton could be persuaded to do the preface.
• CZHN 3/03211 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Phil Scharper. ~ Zahn wants to know if he is still bound to Sheed and Ward due to the option in the contract of GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS in London since his new book was already rejected in the U. S.
• CZHN 3/03092 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Richard Horchler. ~ Zahn feels that the statement of the NCCJ should be neutral and not condemn it. Zahn feels that the play will be a true test of religious pluralism in the United States.
• CZHN 2/02712 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Robert Cunningham. ~ Gordon explains that he cannot sign a contract until the rights are cleared. In the interim, he is returning the contract unsigned with the request that a few changes, which he lists, be made.
• CZHN 2/02717 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Robert Cunningham. ~ Gordon hopes to be able to meet an August deadline.
• CZHN 3/03428 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn congratulates Hovda on his departure from the Institute and on his book club promotion.
• CZHN 3/03423 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn discusses the National Conference on Race and Religion in Chicago and his association with the bishops.
• CZHN 3/03424 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn discusses the progress of the Jaegerstaetter book and news about different mutual friends.
• CZHN 3/03422 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn discusses travel plans and asks if anything can be done to get a strong theological rebuttal to Fr. Mohan's endorsement of pre-emptive war.
• CZHN 3/03426 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn has just signed on with Loyola as a full professor and is involved in protesting the racially discriminatory Illinois Club of Catholic Women and the Catholic University Club.
• CZHN 3/03429 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn is having a Jaegerstaetter article published as well as an article on "The Vicar."
• CZHN 3/03427 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn is reporting the progress of his book and the revisions that he will have to make. There has been some news in the paper regarding the protest of the racial exclusion of the Illinois Club for Catholic Women and the CVA Alumni group will be receiving the Alumni Achivement Award for Social Sciences.
• CZHN 3/03425 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Robert Hovda. ~ Zahn is sending Hovda something and explaining why he cannot stop in Baltimore to visit him.
• CZHN 3/03111 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Shumlin. ~ Zahn write to say that he found little information on the protest march threatened by Grubermann and Sauer.
• CZHN 3/03207 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1963
  A letter to Weidenfeld. ~ Zahn writes him to discuss the possibility of him publishing IN SOLITARY WITNESS. Zahn also wants to know if they have an American affiliate because he is afraid of the possibility of losing the manuscript in the mail.
• CZHN 3/03246 Correspondence : Hartnett, Robert 1963
  A handwritten note to Zahn. ~ Hartnett is writing to compliment Zahn on his new book, GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS, and the amount of strong opinion that it has brought to the surface.
• CZHN 3/03245 Correspondence : Holt, Herbert 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Holt writes with very specific question about significant Catholic leaders in Germany and he wants to know Zahn's opinion about them and on their actions.
• CZHN 3/03078 Correspondence : Horchler, Richard 1963
  A letter to Zahn from the NCCJ. ~ Horchler is thanking Zahn for agreeing to serve in their informal group to discuss Hochhuth play.
• CZHN 3/03070 Correspondence : Horchler, Richard 1963
  A letter to Zahn regarding "The Deputy" controversy. ~ Horchler is thanking Zahn for his contributions to their Hochhuth meeting.
• CZHN 3/03068 Correspondence : Horchler, Richard 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Horchler is announcing the next meeting of a group to discuss the Hochhuth play.
• CZHN 3/03069 Correspondence : Horchler, Richard 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Horchler is sending a last minute addition to a previously sent statement on "The Deputy."
• CZHN 3/03079 Correspondence : Horchler, Richard 1963
  A memorandum regarding the NCCJ meeting regarding "The Deputy" with four attachments. ~ Horchler is sending a set of the responses that he has received regarding "The Deputy."
• CZHN 8/11230 Correspondence : Jean Boulier - Letter to "Sir" 1963
  Thanks recipient for kind letter, explains his French view of American Catholicism, why there is disrespect, and his hopes for their Pax Christi. He hopes they will be neutral and wants to get things moving soon. ~ France
• CZHN 2/02751 Correspondence : Jordan, Placid 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ Placid says that Gordon's claim that spiritual leaders urged Germans to serve in the war as part of their duty is not supported by any evidence.
• CZHN 3/03200 Correspondence : Keating, Edward 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ The letter is regarding the possibility of "Ramparts" possibly publishing an excerpt from Zahn's upcoming book, IN SOLITARY WITNESS.
• CZHN 3/03080 Correspondence : Littell, Franklin H. 1963
  A letter to Horchler. First of four attached. ~ Littell is writing a letter explaining that he has not finished his critique, and does not want to turn in something superficial. He goes further to say that he does not want the committee to write a condemnatory statement on the play, but instead to shoe different aspects of the play.
• CZHN 2/02605 Correspondence : Mary 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ She had to cancel out of Carbondale, Illinois, because of illness. With the President's death on November 22nd, she was relieved to be home. She still cannot accept the reality of such a frightening weekend. She has the edition of the Critic with his article on the Vicar and hopes to read it soon.
• CZHN 2/02730 Correspondence : Neil 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He is very pleased about the Jaegerstaetter book. He expects 1,000 copies to be sold by the end of a twelve month period.
• CZHN 2/02769 Correspondence : Neil 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He tells Gordon to feel free to do whatever he wants with the Jaegerstaetter manuscript. He says: "Actually it is by no means certain that Sheed and Ward would have turned it down, but I can see your problem."
• CZHN 2/02739 Correspondence : Neil 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ Professor James Cameron from the University of Leeds spoke with Neil re: Gordon. He would like Gordon to send a resume and list of his published works in the hope of hiring him for the sociology department.
• CZHN 2/02738 Correspondence : Neil 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ Woodruff ordered the University not to review Gordon's book. He is contacting other possible reviewers.
• CZHN 3/03212 Correspondence : Noonan, John 1963
  A letter to Hermene Evans. ~ Noonan suggests that Mrs. Evans, or another Catholic in her group, ask the pope about the possible canonization of the Germans who refused to serve in Hitler's army. Particularily Franz Jaegerstaetter because he was the only lay person killed for refusal to serve.
• CZHN 3/03243 Correspondence : O'Meara, Francis 1963
  A letter to Zahn regarding GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WAR. ~ O'Meara feels that to determine if WWII was a just war is a difficult task, but the mass murder of the Jews was unquestionably wrong. This wrong was only publicly denounced once by the German clergy and that was by Fr. Bernard Lichtenberg who was jailed and upon release sent to Dachau, but died en route.
• CZHN 3/03202 Correspondence : Rea, Mrs. Robert Wilson 1963
  A note to Zahn. ~ She is thanking Zahn for sending her a copy of his article that was published in "Jubilee" and is looking forward to his upcoming book.
• CZHN 2/02741 Correspondence : Scharper, Phil 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He is glad to know that the Jaegerstaetter manuscript is progressing so well.
• CZHN 2/02740 Correspondence : Scharper, Phil 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He will try to get back to Gordon with his reactions to the IN SOLITARY WITNESS manuscript as soon as possible.
• CZHN 2/02704 Correspondence : Scharper, Philip 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He informs Gordon that it will be impossible to plan a fall publication for Jaegerstaetter. He feels the manuscript will need heavy cutting and editing to be successful.
• CZHN 3/03210 Correspondence : Scharper, Philip 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Scharper is informing Zahn that he is still legally bound to Sheed and Ward London. If he wants he can send the manuscript and they will give it immediate attention. Assuming that it is rejected, it can be immediately forwarded to Weidenfeld.
• CZHN 3/03106 Correspondence : Schwarzchild, Henry 1963
  A letter to Zahn from the Anti-Defamation League. ~ Schwarzchild is agreeing with Zahn's review of "The Deputy" that was printed in THE CRITIC and sharing his views on other reviewers' opinions.
• CZHN 3/03109 Correspondence : Schwarzchild, Henry 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Schwarzchild is aware that Zahn will be editing a book of comments on "The Deputy" and suggests two books to be included in his review.
• CZHN 3/03108 Correspondence : Schwarzchild, Henry 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Schwarzchild is paralleling the intergroup tensions between religious groups produced by "The Deputy" to inter-racial tensions of the time. Also, the pope remaining silent in order to save the Church is not a justifiable reason if his speaking out against Hitler could have saved even some of the Jews.
• CZHN 3/03071 Correspondence : Shumlin, Herman 1963
  A letter to Zahn regarding "The Deputy." ~ Shumlin is responding to Zahn's letter. He cannot agree with Zahn's belief that the pope should not have appeared in the play. He is also reading Zahn's book about Hitler and German Catholics.
• CZHN 3/03074 Correspondence : Shumlin, Herman 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Shumlin is writing Zahn regarding an article of his that discusses "The Deputy." Shumlin feels that Zahn pays too much attention to cynical references to idealism and does not place the necessary responsibility on the pope.
• CZHN 3/03090 Correspondence : Shumlin, Herman 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Shumlin is writing to tell Zahn how pleased he was to have met him at the NCCJ at that he was interested in Zahn's work as well as having Zahn invest in the play.
• CZHN 3/03206 Correspondence : Weidenfeld, George 1963
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Weidenfeld wants to read a manuscript of IN SOLITARY WITNESS with hopes of possibly publishing it.
• CZHN 2/02736 Correspondence : Wijnhausen, Louise 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ She has contacted a countless number of German publishers and has come to the conclusion that no German publisher wants to publish Gordon's book. However, she hasn't given up yet.
• CZHN 2/02726 Correspondence : Wijnhausen, Louise 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ She is continuing to work on possibilities for a German translation of Gordon's book.
• CZHN 2/02725 Correspondence : Wijnhausen, Louise 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ She realizes that Gordon is unhappy that his book hasn't been placed in Germany. She has that foreign translations will take a long time. However, she is working on several possibilities.
• CZHN 2/02731 Correspondence : Wijnhausen, Louise 1963
  A letter to Gordon. ~ She thanks Gordon for his letter and says that she's looking foward to hearing from Joseph Melzer Verlag in Cologne.
• CZHN 3/03203 Correspondence : Zahn Gordon 1963
  A letter to Joseph Cunneen. ~ Zahn writes to ask if he needs special permission to do work for other publishers while he has signed a contract with them. He also has questions regarding exactly what he can publish without having to get special permission.
• CZHN 3/03083 Critique : Gordon Zahn 1963
  Critique on the Hochhuth play for the NCCJ. Fourth of four attached. ~ Zahn feels that the pope is displayed in an uncharitable light, but that Americans must look past that. Zahn hopes that Americans can watch this play and judge it for its artistic and historical merit or dismerit. He further hopes that it can be used to display America's maturity in accepting religious pluralism.
• CZHN 3/03082 Critique : Graham, Robert A. 1963
  Critique of the Hochuth play. Third of four attached. ~ Graham feels that it is a shame that the play will be produced due to the way that it judges Pope Pius XII as a criminal. The pope had always been respected and praised, even by Jews, for his role in WWII. Graham believes that the play will greatly offend many Catholics and other Americans.
• CZHN 3/03081 Critique : Unsigned 1963
  Critique of the Hochhuth play written for the NCCJ. Second of four attached. ~ This critique states that we cannot stand in judgement of the past. We have a social responsibility to examine it to reveal our failures and bring together men of different opinions to examine them.
• CZHN 4/05620 Document : The American Catholic Sociological Society Constitution--A pamphlet containing information about its articles, by-laws, and publications. 1963
  Vol. 24 ~ No. 4 ~ Winter ~ pp. 348-353
• CZHN 3/03049 Essay : "Tom" 1963
  "The Trial of Pope Pius XII" ~ An essay regarding the play, "The Deputy." Attached to the letter from Tom. ~ The play, "The Deputy" is an unfair and cruel attack on the Pope, but does raise some real issues. The play, although poorly written, does addresss the issue of the image of the Papal position interfering with the moral obligation to humanity.
• CZHN 3/03047 Essay : Lichten, Joseph L. 1963
  "A Question of Judgement: Pius XII and the Jews" ~ This is a small booklet written for the National Catholic Welfare Conference. ~ Lichten explores Pius XII's sin of omission in his lack of a statement against the genocide of WWII. Lichten feels that the play "The Deputy" was unfair to Pius XII and that the Pope did what he felt would have the best results for the Jews at the time.

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