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• CZHN 1/00295 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1972/0127
  letter to "Nu" ~ waiting for a package to arrive from Germany. rent was increased. going to New York. 3
• CZHN 1/00292 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1972/0228
  letter to Irene? and others ~ really enjoyed seeing Cabaret with Mannelli. Ruby is going into the hospital. didn't eat much when he received his award, but drank 5 scotches and got wasted.
• CZHN 1/00305 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1972/0928
  letter ~ travel talk and telling them that they need to be home in order to vote for McG.
• CZHN 1/00288 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1972/0229
  letter to Gerry and Leon ~ bought a new suit. saw the Cabaret and really liked it. went to New York to get a Christopher award for his Merton book. enclosed on letter is a Signor Pizza pin.
• CZHN 1/00297 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1972/0329
  letter ~ still hasn't finished filling out his tax return forms yet. sending them the Frazier articles from the morning's newspaper.
• CZHN 3/04619a Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1973
  A 13-page typed article entitled "Conscientious Objection: The Limits to Authority." This is a duplicate copy of document 4568. ~ This article was written for publication in the MONTH as a tribute to Archbishop Roberts. Gordon writes about the important contributions Archbishop Roberts has made to the fuller understanding of the individual's right to set those limits as they relate to his own moral behavior. Roberts prefers instead to speak of "conscientious abstention" (rather than conscientious objection). There are some advantages to the term he proposes: abstention is a broader concept; it would include refusal to obey, intentional avoidance of voluntary participation, and even partial obedience. The basic lesson to be learned is that what is really required of the Christian is nothing less that conscientious action in all situations and under all circumstances.
• CZHN 3/04568 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1973
  A 13-page typed article entitled "Conscientious Objection: The Limits to Authority." ~ This article was written for publication in the MONTH as a tribute to Archbishop Roberts. Gordon writes about the important contributions Archbishop Roberts has made to the fuller understanding of the individual's right to set those limits as they relate to his own moral behavior. Roberts prefers instead to speak of "conscientious abstention" (rather than conscientious objection). There are some advantages to the term he proposes: abstention is a broader concept; it would include refusal to obey, intentional avoidance of voluntary participation, and even partial obedience. The basic lesson to be learned is that what is really required of the Christian is nothing less than conscientious action in all situations and under all circumstances.
• CZHN 3/04641 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1973
  An 11-page article entitled "On the Conventionality of Conventional War. " This is a duplicate copy of document 4640. ~ "Granted, there is a touch of the absurd in speaking of the present as the 'aftermath' of the war in Vietnam." Gordon suggests that we make certain that all loose ends are tied and its lessons made explicit before the books are closed and the whole tragic affair filed away in the archives. Issues remain to be solved. Amnesty is one, yet others are in danger of being overlooked or ignored and foremost among these in terms of importance and urgency is an honest and thorough moral assessment of the war according to the traditional standards and conditions set forth in the classic theological formulations of the so-called "just" war.
• CZHN 3/04640 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1973
  An 11-page article entitled "On the Conventionality of Conventional War." ~ "Granted, there is a touch of the absurd in speaking of the present as the 'aftermath' of the war in Vietnam." Gordon suggests that we make certain that all the loose ends are tied and its lessons are made explicit before the books are closed and the whole tragic affair filed away in the archives. Issues remain to be solved. Amnesty is one, yet there are many which are in danger of being overlooked or ignored and foremost among these in terms of importance and urgency is an honest and thorough moral assesment of the war according to the traditional standards and conditions set forth in the classic theological formulations of the so-called "just" war.
• CZHN 3/04588 Book Review : Gordon Zahn 1973
  A book review of Gil Elliot's "Twentieth Century Book of the Dead." Published version of document
• CZHN 6/08567 Bulletin : Pax Christi Bulletin, highlighted page six "Round up of News and Views." 1973
  Gordon was greeted by Cardinal Alfrink of Holland, international president of PAX. Other highlight is of number 3 which points to Gordon's article "A religious pacifist looks at abortion" that highlights the similarity between a pacifist and an anti-abortionts positions. - No. 121 ~ Summer ~ 6 ~ C. A. Brock and Co. LTD.
• CZHN 3/03506 Correspondence : Berkey, Michael 1973
  A letter regarding his CO application. ~ Berkey is writing to inform them that he was granted CO status, but by the time his alternate service came about the draft had ended. He is excited to go on with his life.
• CZHN 6/08323 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Acting Chairman, Department of Sociology, College II - Letter to Mr. David Glanz 1973
  Zahn thanks Glanz for his interest in doing reviews and suggests a W. R. Ward's book "Religion and Society in England,1790-1850."
• CZHN 9/12040 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sirs at New England Telephone 1973
  With the purpose of not supporting the US military's involvement in Indochina, Gordon has decided to deduct the tax on an enclosed statement and instead will pay $10. 50. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 1/00324 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973
  a card for Ethel ~ he'll be home for Christmas. was snowed in at Worcester the other night.
• CZHN 1/00358 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973
  letter ~ writing from Finland and is about to leave for Russia. the people who are also on the tour are quite old and he goes into some obnoxious descriptions of them. Takes a Finnish sauna and almost has a couple walk in on him when he's naked. describes one other tour member who is a dead ringer for Nixon, complete with false mannerisms of concern and fake smiles. takes a train to Leningrad, and is still describing all of the other people on the tour. ~ 07, 09/07
• CZHN 1/00654 Correspondence : Jim - A letter to Gordon 1973
  Informs Gordon about his life and family, and offers news about mutual friends. He is having problems with his novel.
• CZHN 1/00599 Correspondence : Roberts 1973
  A letter to Gordon.
• CZHN 4/04997 Correspondence : Sister Patsy Deignan 1973
  ? Giuliani ~ Peace flyer with two short notes of thanks written on it. ~ Gordon is thanked for his presence at the Catholic Peace Fellowship conference. ~ postage date 4/21
• CZHN 2/01859 Document : An International Review of Theology. 1973
  The general theme will be The Political Engagement of the Christian Community.
• CZHN 4/05578 Document : Conor O'Leary 1973
  Contributor to The Irish Times ~ "Bishop Defends Soldiers In Derry's Bloody Sunday" ~ Article in THE IRISH TIMES ~ The article reports the statement of Bishop Tickle, bishop to the chaplains in the British Army, defending the actions of British soldiers in the killing of 13 civilians. The coroner made remarks that the soldiers were murderers, and the bishop responded by saying that the soldiers killed in self-defense and defense of the civilian population. When asked if Catholic soldiers experienced moral dilemmas or questioned orders to kill, the bishop replied, "No, no, if every soldier questioned his orders, where would we get to?" He said a significant proportion of the soldiers were Catholic and he was proud to be associated with them. ~ newspaper--The Irish Times ~ 9/6 ~ p. 8
• CZHN 4/05603 Document : Course description for "Dissent and Affirmation," an interdisciplinary course offered in a joint effort from various colleges in the Seattle area. Gordon Zahn's book, "In Solitary Witness" is required reading. 1973
• CZHN 3/04551 Document : Edited by The Jaques Cattell Press 1973
  A pamphlet entitled "American Men and Women of Science" with an order form for biographees. ~ This pamphlet consists of guidelines for proof corrections and a sales pitch for the biographees. There is a special order form for biographees on the back.
• CZHN 4/05609 Document : Gordon Zahn 1973
  "On Peace and Violence" ~ Book review of "The Discovery of Peace" by Sampson, "The Concept of Peace" by Macquarrie, and "Violence" by Gunn in THE NEW REPUBLIC. ~ Gordon provides brief descriptions of the content of each book and says that they each have serious flaws. He says "esoteric literary analysis, theological speculations, and even violence of the road do not now seem adequate as responses to the pressing need to take the true measure of war and violence." ~ The New Republic ~ 12/22 ~ 25-26
• CZHN 4/05607 Document : Gordon Zahn 1973
  "Religion and Politics" ~ Book review of "The Churches and Politics in Germany by Fredric Spotts for COMMONWEAL. ~ Gordon says that Spotts traces the history of church involvement in German political affairs. Gordon asserts that church involvement in politics is not always a bad thing and church leaders should use their influence to affect political outcomes and decisions to the advantage of the mission of the church. He warns that the manner in which the influence is exerted is crucial and the German experience is particularly instructive. Gordon says that a wall of separation cannot be built between church and politics, no clear boundaries can be drawn, and the church needs to assure due recognition of the moral dimensions of social and political issues without repeating the mistakes of the past.
• CZHN 4/05608 Document : Gordon Zahn 1973
  Book review for THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC REPORTER of "The Churches and Politics in Germany" by Frederic Spotts. ~ Gordon says Spotts has achieved producing a well-balanced review and critical analysis of that part played by churches in modern German political history. He summarizes some of the involvements detailed in the book and gives his opinion that leaders of the church have the right and obligation to alert members to the moral dimensions of social and political issues. He says the church must not avoid political involvement, rather it needs to find a better way to make its influence felt. ~ September
• CZHN 5/06697b Document : Invitation to the Fall Convocation at La Salle College on 10/21 for the awarding of honorary degrees to Gordon Zahn and Geneveive Blatt. 1973
• CZHN 3/04553 Document : Melrose Press Ltd. 1973
  An approximately 7" x 5" sheet of paper publicizing "Men of Achievement 1973." ~ "Upon publication of Volume 1 of this important work copies will be despatched to the world's most famous men and to the leading Libraries of the world. . . It is envisaged as an annual prestige publication which will be, by far, the largest illustrated volume of its kind anywhere in the world."
• CZHN 4/05457 Document : Minutes of faculty meeting for department of sociology. 1973
  They discussed transcripts, the budget, the Personnel Search Committee and hiring of Robert Weiss as dept. Chair, and the honors proposal.
• CZHN 5/07614 Document : No author - A list 1973
  List of the National Council members ~ No date
• CZHN 3/04602 Document : Vallecchi Editore Firenze 1973
  A yellow telegram by Western Union from Vallecchi Editore Firenze to Sheed and Ward Inc. ~ "Please send us most detailed and recent news on Gordon Zahn for cover of our forthcoming edition."
• CZHN 4/05617 Documents : Gordon Zahn 1973
  James Johnson ~ Rutgers University, contributor to WORLDVIEW ~ "Modern-War Pacifism and the Just War Idea: A Response to Gordon Zahn" by Johnson, and "Rejoiner" by Zahn. ~ Johnson's written response to a previous article of Gordon's with Gordon's written reply to Johnson. A note from the editor of WORLDVIEW is attached asking Gordon to write a reply to Johnson so that they can both be published in WORLDVIEW. A short note from Gordon is attached as well, accompanying his reply. ~ Johnson disputes Zahn's claims, saying that the modern-war pacifist avoids responsibility for himself by his advance judgment that war today is immoral and removes himself from the political process where force is often necessary to produce or maintain right. He claims that Gordon shows misunderstanding of what is possible in regard to limiting war by just war constraints by misunderstanding the nature and scope of just war doctrine and the nature of international law on war. Gordon responds by maintaining that modern war and everything that accompanies it is incompatible with Christianity. He says that Johnson settles for too little if he can be satisfied with a fatalist acceptance of war as a fact of life with the mere hope that some of them can serve the ends of justice, order and peace. Gordon contends that all wars, by definition, are the antithesis of peace and create disorder and injustice. ~ Gordon's letter is dated 10/22
• CZHN 3/04600 Essay : Gordon Zahn 1973
  An abstract written for publication entitled "Is Peace Activism Appropriate in the Classroom." ~ Gordon believes that education should never be converted to an instrument for imposing pre-conceived conclusions or values. Not to inculcate militarist values under the guise of preparing the "good" and "patriotic" citizen. However, concerns for peace can and should be incorporated into the educational process.
• CZHN 3/04632 Essay : Gordon Zahn 1973
  The "ADVANCE TEXT: Remarks for May 20, 1973." 4-pages typed in blue ink. This is in regards to document 4630. ~ Gordon discusses abortion and how it is unjust and how we must protect the unborn. "Once we have secured the right to life of the 'unborn'--or, better perhaps, the 'not-yet-born'--it will be up to us to make equally sure that the life we have protected is a life worth living even if it means that we will have to change our society so that its opportunities and its benefits are equitably distributed to all."
• CZHN 9/11848 Final Exam : Gordon Zahn - Copy of Take Home final for Soc 382, "Elements of Sociological Theory" as administered by Zahn 1973
  Exam including general instructions, and essays to be selected and answered accordingly.
• CZHN 4/05502 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1973
  Dot Brophy, FOR ~ Dot writes a general letter to National Council Members regarding their personal financial contributions to FOR. Gordon's is listed as 0. Gordon writes a return letter. ~ Gordon writes that his contributions were not correct, and he gives the correct amount. He encloses another contribution. ~ 10/73, 11/2
• CZHN 9/12223 Newsletter article : - From Fellowship entitled "Happy are They who Live and Die in God's Love" 1973
  Discusses the life of Franz Jaegerstaetter and briefly mentions the biography IN SOLITARY WITNESS.
• CZHN 3/04636 Notes : Gordon Zahn 1973
  Notes in blue ink on the back page of document 4635. ~ These notes correspond to document 4634. Specifically on page one in the third paragraph and on page two in the first paragraph.
• CZHN 9/12047 Notice : IRS - Final Notice before Seizure 1973
  They state that Gordon has not paid the necessary tax of $2.98, and if they do not receive it immediately they will take seizure action.
• CZHN 8/11396 Notification of Merit increase : University of MA - Notice for Gordon effective 02/04/73 1973
  His salary was increased to $495.62 weekly and it is possible that there will be another merit increase. ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11759 Procedure Outline : Marcos McGrath - Procedural outline for CICOP '73 1973
  Outline including an introduction to gatherings of the CICOP, the definition of the group, and descriptions of other committees, workshops, action possibilities and material outside the scheduled program.
• CZHN 8/11760 Prospectus : - Prospectus for the CICOP 1973, with article entitled "People and Power: Seeking Justice, Shaping their World" 1973
  Article discusses a UN conference, and UN assemblies as they are involved in and their aid to impoverished countries, the effect of their work on what is referred to as "elementary justice" and poses questions about justice and the morality of who should have it.
• CZHN 3/04637 Transcript : Shaw, Russell 1973
  A 50-page transcript of the dialogue, January 22, 1973, edited by Mr. Russell Shaw entitled, "Just War and Pacifism. " ~ The dialogue is between Lane, Zahn, Lyons, Murray, Komonchak, Dougherty, Jennings, Durkin, Finn, Hehir, and Hamilton. Lyons brings up that "we are talking about the state going to war, not about military force as it is used in many other cases. Also, when you talk about the individual, that is simply conscientious objection. That is not what we call pacifism. We go along with conscientious objection on the part of the individual. We have got to talk about pacifism as meaning opposition to war as an activity of the state--the state going to war, not a person being drafted." Lane states "We agree that the state must always proceed morally, and we make no defense of the immoral judgments of the state. But, we must separate the judgment of particular issues from the principles, rights and duties of the state and of the obligations of citizens to this state.
• CZHN 8/11761 Workshop Guidelines : - Guidelines for the 1973 CICOP workshop sessions 1973
  Includes information of the "resource persons" involved in the workshops, and the weekend schedule of shops offered.
• CZHN 4/05612 Documents : Gordon Zahn 1973-1974
  Michael True ~ Contributor to COMMONWEAL ~ James O'Gara of COMMONWEAL sends a copy of Mike True's article to Gordon asking him to write a response to be published in COMMONWEAL. A copy of True's article is attached as is Gordon's response. ~ True's article is written in response to Gordon's article concerning the future of the Catholic Peace Movement. He compliments Gordon on numerous counts, but asks how he can recommend that members of the peace movement present themselves as loyal and committed members to the institutional Church which is racist, sexist, capitalist, and parochial. He says that Gordon's definition of Catholic is too narrow and he is counting out many members of the peace movement. Gordon responds that True's charges of the Church are accurate; however those who love the Church must work for changes in the institution from within, enduring some of its demands in the process. He asks where the Church would be if pacifists such as Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton has worked from outside the institutional Church. ~ 2/23--Gordon's response date
• CZHN 4/05611 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1973-1974
  Rev. Alden Brown ~ Chaplain of Booklyn Newman Center ~ Correspondence between Rev. Brown and Gordon Zahn ~ 12/20/73--Rev. Brown writes to thank Gordon for his visit and to give him a check of payment. 1/11/74--Gordon writes to acknowledge receipt of the check.
• CZHN 4/05615 Document : Gordon Zahn 1973-74
  "The Future of the Catholic Peace Movement: A Personal Appraisal" ~ 15-page essay written by Gordon and later published regarding the post-war prospects of the Catholic peace movement. ~ He outlines the responsibilities of the peace movement as working for amnesty for war resisters, to free political prisoners held by the U.S. in South Vietnam, and to rebuild destroyed area of Indochina. He says once these things are done, new policies and priorities must be promoted, and an assessment of the war must be made according to the just war conditions and principles as well as an assessment of the validity of these principles. He goes on to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Catholic peace movement for a number of pages and outlines the task for the peace movement as it moves into the post-Vietnam era. He details the progress that has been made over the years giving credit to a number of peace organizations.
• CZHN 4/05525 Letters : Tom Cornell, Bishop Dozier 1973-74
  Correspondence concerning CPF's stance on abortion, the considerations, and a proposed statement by CPF on abortion. ~ 12/20/73--Bishop Dozier writes Tom in response to his letter concerning abortion. He basically says that he doesn't think you can be for peace and for abortion. 1/10/73--Tom writes Eileen Egan about the aboriton issue. He comments at length about the conception of abortion in the law, in the medical profession and in society. He makes an analogy between the Catholic disarmament campaign and its abortion campaign, and comments on Bishop Dozier's letter. FOR needs to establish a position on abortion and come out with a statement, however difficult it will be to come to agreement. 3/15--Tom writes to Al Hassler of FOR to thank him for his criticisms of the CPF proposed paper on abortion and says the tone of the statement is under reconsideration. 3/19--Tom writes Gordon about the abortion statement reiterating the general consensus that a line refering to reasons for why people get abotions is too harsh.
• CZHN 6/08173 Correspondence : Carroll J. Bourg, Editor, Sociological Analysis - Letter to Professor Gordon C. Zahn 1973/0104
  Bourg informs Zahn of receiving his book reviews and tells him about possibly reviewing Rosie Kantor's book about communes.
• CZHN 6/08169 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn, Book Review Editor, SA - Letter to Professor Benjamin J. Keeley 1973/0108
  Zahn sends the Scott book as well as the Julian Ryan book for review in Sociological Analysis.
• CZHN 3/04589 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0108
  A letter to Dave. ~ Gordon informs Dave that he will be more than willing to go and meet his class. He doesn't recall making any arrangements with Bob Manning so anything he sets up (preferably later than February) will be OK, because he's busy with another project going with the USCC in Washington. Gordon also inquires about that statement a group of them worked out for the Boston bishops' meeting. He saw their statement deploring the resumption of bombing, so he supposed that took precedence over the amnesty thing.
• CZHN 3/04593 Essay : Gordon Zahn 1973/0108
  A 3-page typed "Addendum" prepared by Gordon Zahn in regards to James R. Jennings' memo (document 4592) on January 11, 1973 RE: Dialogue on Catholic Pacifism. ~ "Throughout her entire history, the Church has reserved her highest honors for those martyrs and saints who defied the power of princes and principalities by refusing to abandon their faith and obey commands they believed contrary to that faith." He also states that the responsible leaders of the Catholic community are to be commended and encouraged to continue and expand their efforts until these objectives have been attained.
• CZHN 3/04591 Memo : Jennings, James R. 1973/0109
  A memo RE: Dialogue on Catholic Pacifism. ~ James states that Gordon agreed to prepare initial draft of opening response referred to in Dougherty's January 4, 1973 letter to General Lane and will complete it by January 15, and circulate to Dougherty, Finn and Jennings so that final copy will be ready for presentation on Monday, January 22. He also contacted Rev. J. Bryan Hehir to join Rev. Joseph Komonchak as observor-participant at the January 22 meeting. He was also able to have Russ Shaw agree to act as transcriber for the dialogue of January 22.
• CZHN 4/05619 Documents : Gordon Zahn 1973/0110
  2 essays written by Gordon regarding conscientious objection and its relationship with Church doctrine--one is written in response to the "Memorial" dialogue written by General Lane and his committee and presented at the exchange of papers on Catholic pacifism. The other touched on the selective obedience principle. 2 letters are attached to Jim Finn and Jim Jennings discussing his viewpoints and his feeling that they will mean little to General Lane and his committee and other details. ~ "Response"--Gordon writes that the "Memorial" proceeds as if pacifism were condemned by the Church, and goes on to cite numerous occasions when it was accepted by members of the Church. He outlines the various Conscientious Objector positions, saying that all three need to be recognized as legitimate by the Church. He says the Memorial ignores the application of just war theory which implies it is incongruous with the teachings of the Church. "Addendum"-- Gordon explains and defends the selective obedience principle, applying it to instances in the Church that are not exclusive to war only.
• CZHN 6/08176 Correspondence : Andrew Weigert - Letter to Prof. Gordon Zahn 1973/0111
  Weigert sends his review of NCCB "Psychological Study of American Priests. " Article attached to letter.
• CZHN 3/04592 Memo : Jennings, James R. 1973/0111
  A memo RE: Dialogue on Catholic Pacifism. ~ Enclosed is a copy of an "Addendum" prepared by Gordon Zahn. In his transmittal letter to me, Gordon asked that it be circulated to Bishop Dougherty and James Finn (and others), so that they may be prepared for later introduction of the "selective obedience" dimension in the dialogue.
• CZHN 3/04576 Document : Article: 1973/0112
  An article in the COMMONWEAL on page 315 entitled "The Non-Encyclical." ~ "Would publication of an encyclical specifically condemning racism and anti-Semitism have accomplished anything?" Gordon Zahn thinks an explicit encyclical would have helped the more crucial state of the Jews in Europe. "Nazi anti-Semitic practices would not have stopped," Zahn writes in the NCR, "but they may not have escalated to the stage of planned extermination. . . "
• CZHN 6/08673 Correspondence : Eileen - Letter to Rachelle 1973/0112
  Happy to see that Zaccheus is feeding 150 persons daily. She has not sent her any material on Pax lately because there was a death in her family and then she got sick. Attached: notes from a meeting. ~ New York
• CZHN 9/12073 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the New England Telephone Co. 1973/0112
  He apologizes for not paying them but argues that the moral issues regarding the usage of what he is taxed are more important, especially as the war and the US involvement are continuing despite claims of peace. ~ MA
• CZHN 1/00597 Correspondence : Fuiri - A letter to Gordon. 1973/0114
  Discussion regarding how "Backbencher's" main idea was that Ireland will be one someday and that the Unionists will do better then, in Dublin, and so will Ireland.
• CZHN 3/04594 Correspondence : Wallace, Marguerite 1973/0116
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Marguerite sent back a xerox of his notes for him to add the publisher's name wherever possible and to bring any changes or corrections to her attention. She is still awaiting a short biography from him.
• CZHN 3/04550 Correspondence : Fr. Houtart 1973/0117
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Fr. Houtart thanks Gordon for sending him a copy of his article and was grateful to him for having taken the necessary time to write it. Fr. Houtart knows that it is sometimes difficult to answer friends' request, but he was personally attaching great importance to Gordon's contribution, in an issue of Social Compass on 'Religion and Peace'. He is glad that they will be able to publish an issue on this topic.
• CZHN 3/04601 Correspondence : Fraser, Lorne D. 1973/0117
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ "We are enclosing a duplicate telegram we received this morning from Vallechi Editore, Viale dei Mille 90, Florence, Italy, who are publishing the Italian edition of your book, GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS."
• CZHN 9/12072 IRS Statement : Tax Due IRS 1973/0118
  Gordon owes a balance of $1.97 in uncollected telephone tax. ~ MA
• CZHN 3/04595 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0119
  A letter to Mrs. Wallace. ~ Gordon informs Marguerite that he has checked the bibliographical references and was able to track down all but one of the publisher's names. He lists them and also provides his biographical material which he believes should be sufficient. At the very end he notices that excerpts published in the FA should be sufficient citation for the bibliographical reference of the one book he could not find--the Volk.
• CZHN 3/04599 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0120
  A letter to Alan Newcombe. ~ Gordon states that it has been impossible for him to get the abstract in sooner due to having been away for several weeks and returning with a load of term papers, exams, etc. "The enclosed is a recollected re-construction, accurate I think, of the principal points I tried to make."
• CZHN 3/04598 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0120
  A letter to Tom Stonier. ~ Gordon enclosed a copy of the abstract he sent to Alan Newcombe. He explains the tardiness by informing Tom that he had two other projects he could not turn away from at the time his request came. The abstract is based on his recollections because he could not locate his notes for the workshop session.
• CZHN 5/07582 Correspondence : Dot Brophy - Letter addressed "Dear Council Member" 1973/0122
  Brophy requests a biographical sketch and a brief statement as to what direction for the FOR for the future. Gordon Zahn's reply (01/27) is on the reverse side.
• CZHN 3/04544 Correspondence : Naomi 1973/0122
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Naomi informs Gordon that March 5th is a good day for all concerned in this talk and hopes that it is fine for him as well. "We are anxious to publicize this talk in the area and I would like to do a good write-up, and need more facts." She doesn't know much about him but found out he is an author of several books, two of which are entitled "Conscience and Dissent" and "Catholics and Hitler's Wars", the fact that he is an educator, a sociologist from the back flap of "Thomas Merton on Peace."
• CZHN 8/11378 Correspondence : William Hamilton - Letter to Gordon on behalf of the University of Massachusetts 1973/0124
  His sabbatical leave effective 09/73 has been approved, and they thank him for his services. ~ MA
• CZHN 6/08172 Correspondence : Carroll J. Bourg, Editor, Sociological Analysis - Letter to Professor Gordon C. Zahn 1973/0130
  Bourg informs Zahn of the plans to delay publication of n. 1, volume 34. She tells Zahn to alert his reviewers to the new deadline.
• CZHN 3/04545 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0130
  A letter to Naomi. ~ Gordon informs Naomi that March 5th is fine with him. He states biographical material (place and date of birth, education, occupation, involvement, etc.) His topic--something general about war and conscience. He would expect to touch upon his current notion of "selective obedience", the problem of amnesty, the need to make some firm moral judgment of what Vietnam meant, even though it is over (or is it?). And, of course, an argument for the "new pacifism" discussed in the Saturday Review piece. He expects to be speaking in a Catholic moral context.
• CZHN 5/07583 Correspondence : Tom Cornell - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1973/0130
  Cornell tells Zahn about the Milwaukee Journal, Oakridge III, Al Hassler's sojourn to Europe, and the CPF.
• CZHN 6/08064 Correspondence : Miss P. A. Bedford - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1973/0131
  Bedford explains that the Manchester Press will be remaindering 500 copies of Zahn's book as sales are very small.
• CZHN 3/04548 Correspondence : David 1973/0201
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ David encloses a tentative outline of the course on the 1930s. He lets him know that they are all looking forward to his visit and hope that he feels free to talk about what he likes. "Mike tells me of your interest in the popular culture of the period, and some discussion of that would be most welcome."
• CZHN 1/00337 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0202
  letter ~ writing from Dallas. talks about what he has been eating since his arrival in Texas. visited the JFK museum. his chair job is only for the semmester. enclosed was also a really cute cut out from the personals.
• CZHN 6/08171 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Prof. Carroll J. Bourg 1973/0205
  Zahn informs Bourg of the situation with both Harvard books which were supposed to be reviewed. Also, he informs Bourg to consider replacing him in Sociological Analysis earlier.
• CZHN 1/00333 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0205
  letter ~ criticizing and teasing Nixon. lotto news.
• CZHN 6/08063 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Miss Bedford 1973/0206
  Zahn explains his thoughts on how he is unsure of why the book sales aren't going well, but mentions some possible interested buyers in his book to Bedford.
• CZHN 9/12071 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to IRS 1973/0206
  He notifies them that though the US has declared peace in the Indochina situation, US B52 bombers are still terrorizing the area and as that is not "peace" he will maintain his protest. ~ MA
• CZHN 3/04622 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0206
  A letter to Brian. This is a duplicate copy of document 4604. ~ Gordon has a few suggestions that Brian can (if he desires) incorporate into his first version of the Epilogue. His first suggestion is to stress the importance of the broader issue in the contemporary context. "It is right and necessary that the American hierarchy assume its proper share of the responsibility for providing such moral guidance." His second is to respond to their challenge as to how they are to defend themselves and the state against Communism. His third is to discuss the unwillingness to uphold the rights of the individual conscience against the imposed judgments of the state.
• CZHN 3/04604 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0206
  A letter to Brian. ~ Gordon has a few suggestions that Brian can (if he desires) incorporate into his first version of the Epilogue. His first suggestion is to stress the importance of the broader issue in the contemporary context. "It is right and necessary that the American hierarchy assume its proper share of the responsibility for providing such moral guidance. " His second is to respond to their challenge as to how they are to defend themselves and the state against Communism. His third is to discuss the unwillingness to uphold the rights of the individual conscience against the imposed judgments of the state.
• CZHN 1/00347 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0206
  letter ~ leaving for the Russia tour on July 3. still hasn't received his tax refunds. going to a SANE meeting in New York.
• CZHN 3/04606 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0207
  A letter to the Administrative Secretariat Editions du Seuil. ~ Gordon acknowledges their decision in disposing of the excess copies of his book. He was disappointed that the book in the French edition did not produce more of a reaction in France. He goes on about more positive reactions from other countries and how the story has changed people's lives in Australia. He suggests that they get in touch with the French branch of Pax Christi to sell the books at a discounted price.
• CZHN 6/08677 Correspondence : C. ter Maat - Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Boston 1973/0208
• CZHN 6/08877b Correspondence : C. ter Maat - Letter to Gordon 1973/0208
  Asks if he could write a short paper for the International meeting. ~ Boston
• CZHN 1/00329 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0210
  letter ~ sports talk. is traveling about to give talks.
• CZHN 6/08167 Correspondence : Benjamin J. Keeley, Professor of Sociology - Letter to Professor Gordon C. Zahn 1973/0212
  Keeley informs Zahn of the progress of reviews with the Scott book and the Ryan book.
• CZHN 4/05459 Letter : Walter Rosen, Dean, College II 1973/0212
  Memo to faculty members of sociology regarding departmental leadership. ~ Rosen says that the department is in the process of searching for a new Chairman and he has planned to have a departmental self-study conducted to help develop a departmental planning document. He says that Peggy Marquis will remain as temporary chair unless she does not withdraw her resignation.
• CZHN 6/08164 Correspondence : Andrew J. Weigert - Letter to Professor Gordon Zahn 1973/0213
  Weigert asks Zahn if he has received a copy of his review of the Loyola psychological study of the American priest for "Sociological Analysis."
• CZHN 6/08166 Correspondence : Ben Keeley - Letter to Professor Zahn 1973/0214
  Keeley sends Zahn the number of pages and price as he forgot to mention it in his last letter with the review of the John Finley Scott book.
• CZHN 6/08174 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn, Professor of Sociology - Letter to Prof. Carroll J. Bourg 1973/0214
  Zahn sends two review essays to Bourg and informs her of his becoming acting chairman of the department. (Reviews are not attached.)
• CZHN 6/08062 Correspondence : Miss P. A. Bedford - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1973/0214
  Bedford informs Zahn that they will be sending ten copies of his book to him and crediting his account with the royalties.
• CZHN 3/04543 Correspondence : Naomi 1973/0215
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Naomi informs Gordon that the title of the talk will be "A Christian Look at Peace" so that it would leave him totally free to say what he likes. "She says that she hasn't written the special release for the Parish yet but is planning to sock them with the Nat. Conference statement on amnesty--trouble being she cannot find the text."
• CZHN 8/11374 Notification of Personnel Action : University of Massachusetts - Notification for Gordon effective 01/25 1973/0215
  Notifies of his salary being maintained at $472.55 weekly, though with a title change to Professor with tenure and Acting Chairman of the Department of Sociology, College II. ~ MA
• CZHN 4/05026 Document : Sanford Gottlieb 1973/0216
  A letter to the members of the Executive Committee of SANE regarding Prospective Organizers with 2 resumes attached. ~ The letter recommends that both of the individuals whose resumes are attached be hired full time at specific rates and talks of the logistics of it.
• CZHN 6/08678 Correspondence : Bernard Cardinal Alfrink - Letter to the Presidents and Secretariats of the National Sections 1973/0222
  Executive Committee requests all national sections to give moral support to the plans for helping the reconstruction of Vietnam.
• CZHN 7/09430 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - "The Limits of Legitimate Authority". 1973/03
  This article is about Archbishop Roberts' view on mordern warefare involving the Christian faith.
• CZHN 9/11845 Exam : Gordon Zahn - Copy of Mid-term Exam for "Elements of Sociological Theory" 1973/03
  Includes multiple choice, short essay and full essays for Gordon's Soc 382 class.

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