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• CZHN 5/07554 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Note on Faculty Club Payroll Deduction 1973/0813
  Zahn briefly requests that deductions from his checks be suspended as he will be on sabbatical leave for the coming year.
• CZHN 5/07553 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Donald Madsen 1973/0816
  Zahn mentions how he has come to learn that his eligibility for tax shelter deductions during his sabbatical year is at the Zero exclusion level.
• CZHN 7/09349 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Belva 1973/0817
  Letter to Belva explaining why he is not interested in her as a partner. A painful letter that says he is not rejecting her, it is just that being alone is all he knows and all he wants.
• CZHN 7/09353 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Belva 1973/0824
  The book was promised as a memento of the trip and nothing more. He would not mind letters from her that were kept casual.
• CZHN 6/08564 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon 1973/0831
  Thanking him for the donation that helped him finish the brochures. He would like to see articles on Jaegerstaetter and Catholic Peace movement. Hopes to see him at the Fall assembly in October.
• CZHN 4/05577 Document : Paul Oestreicher, Vicar of the Church of the Ascension, contributor to London Times. ~ "Contradictions of sending a clergyman to war" 1973/0904
  Article in LONDON TIMES ~ Paul discusses the contradictions chaplains in the military face due to the often opposing loyalties between duties to God and the Church and duties to the military. Paul refers to Gordon's studies of chaplains and his findings that chaplain feel themselves to be friends to airmen and their families, but feel no obligation to relate the Gospel to the life and work of their congregations. Paul warns against the integration of the Church into military structures and the limits of freedom and dangers of silence that will result. ~ newspaper--LONDON TIMES
• CZHN 1/00343 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0906
  letter ~ writing from New York. had a physical and is in good shape. semester is over but he is still doing a lot of work. will be in Finland for July 4th
• CZHN 1/00588 Correspondence : Fuiri - A letter to Gordon. 1973/0907
  He is enclosing a clipping from yesterday's Irish Times, at Betty's suggestion.
• CZHN 7/09435 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - "In Praise of Individual Witness". 1973/0908
  A commemoration of August 9th, which marked the 30th anniversary of the death by decapitation of Franz Jaegerstaetter, the Austrian peasant who refused service in Hitler's armed forces. ~ America
• CZHN 1/00344 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0908
  letter to "Nu" ~ thanking all for the birthday cards. criticizing Nixon and Agnew and Ehrlichman and Halderman. he just turned 55? saw a couple of movies. lotto news
• CZHN 1/00325 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0911
  letter to Irene and Ruby ~ is having some hearing problems. he is writing to them in Europe and recomending some good restaurants.
• CZHN 9/12049 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the IRS 1973/0918
  As the US military has suspended its involvement in the Indochina war, he will suspend his telephone tax protest. He has agreed to pay the $2.98, with the stipulation that should the US again become involved in the war, he will assume his protest again. ~ MA
• CZHN 4/05604 Letter / Document : Gordon Zahn 1973/0919
  Letter to Miss O'Brien, Office of the President at LaSalle College, with a biographical sketch attached. ~ Gordon gives information regarding his education, his grants and fellowships, the books he has auhtored or edited, and his main interest as the relationship between religion and peace.
• CZHN 7/09354 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Belva 1973/0920
  Thank-you letter for sending the travel journal to him so he could read it. He was most fascinated by the descriptions of the places as seen through someone else's eyes.
• CZHN 9/12050 IRS Statement : Tax Due 1973/0928
  They state that Gordon is past due on the tax owed for his telephone. They are sending this as a final notice with his total of $2.98.
• CZHN 6/08565 Address list : List of participants at Pax Christi Conference, Oct. 5-8 1973/10
• CZHN 7/09355 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Belva 1973/1002
  Another letter expressing his answer to lead a life of solitude rather than a romantic life. Also more extended views on the splendor of the tourist trip they took.
• CZHN 1/00328 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/1010
  letter to "Nu" ~ Agnew is resigning. will be going to New York for a SANE meeting. is getting his "Doctor of Laws" degree. bought a lot of booze in D. C.
• CZHN 9/12044 IRS Statement : Tax Due IRS 1973/1011
  Gordon owes $3.35 in uncollected telephone excise tax.
• CZHN 4/05602 Document : Gordon Zahn 1973/1021
  "Religion in the Marketplace" ~ Transcript of a speech written to be delivered by Gordon at a ceremony at La Salle College where he is to be given an honorary degree. A short letter to Dick is attached to convey travel plans. ~ Gordon equates religion to a commodity in competition with other brands of values and ideologies in the marketplace. He says that religion is suffering a crisis of credibility because it has fit too easily into the status quo and maintains much too close a partnership with the secular powers and principalities. He claims that those who are looking to return to the Church will not do so under the old terms or be satisfied with lukewarm commitment to social justice and peace which caused them to turn away in the first place, and that this is an asset to the Church rather than a liability.
• CZHN 3/04457 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/1024
  A letter to Nu. ~ A letter sent from San Francisco, hoping to catch Nu before Nu left for Germany. Check enclosed for lunch.
• CZHN 9/12655 Correspondence : Josefino - Letter to Gordon, his foster parent 1973/11
  He describes the recent beauty of where he lives and how he feels Christmas just around the corner, especially due to seasonal changes. He describes his studies and how he is working hard to pass them and wishes Gordon well. ~ Philippines
• CZHN 9/12045 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sirs of the Internal Revenue Service 1973/1102
  In keeping with his letter indicating his decision to end his telephone tax protest due to termination of US involvement in the Indochina War, he is enclosing the $3.35 owed according to his last notice. ~ MA
• CZHN 9/12048 IRS Statement : Tax Due IRS 1973/1102
  Gordon owes $2.01 in uncollected telephone excise tax as reported by his phone company.
• CZHN 4/05610 Document : Earl Hansen 1973/1103
  Religion Editor for SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER ~ "Amnesty Is on Nobody's Ballot--Yet" ~ Newspaper article in SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER. ~ The tension between the patriotic duty to one's country to obey orders and the perception of disloyalty of antiwar activists is discussed. Personal accounts of reactions to COs are given, and Gordon Zahn and his book "In Solitary Witness" are introduced. Gordon is quoted as criticizing the church hierarchy for its hesitancy to address the issue of war. He is also quoted saying, "the decision to obey is as much a moral judgment as the decision to refuse obedience." ~ newspaper--Seattle Post-Intelligencer ~ A 9
• CZHN 4/05598 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1973/1104
  Letter to David Lueke at Washington U., St. Louis ~ Gordon writes concerning travel arrangements and expenses and reimbursements for his visits to Washington U.
• CZHN 1/00359 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/1107
  letter ~ arrived in Moscow, where he is staying in a beautiful hotel with an incredible room and he is all excited about it. Hasn't been able to meet with any foreign people of peace people in Moscow. Has not seen any bars, pubs, taverns or beer at all in Moscow. saw Kiev, and decided that although Russia is a nice place, wouldn't really want to come back again and certainly would not want to live there. went to Prague where he is staying in a small room and has no idea where the coordinator for this part of the trip is. ready to get back to Boston.
• CZHN 1/00359 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/1107
  letter ~ arrived in Moscow, where he is staying in a beautiful hotel with an incredible room and he is all excited about it. Hasn't been able to meet with any foriegn people of peace people in Moscow. Has not seen any bars, pubs, taverns or beer at all in Moscow. saw Kiev, and decided that although Russia is a nice place, wouldn't really want to come back again and certainly would not want to live there. went to Prague where he is staying in a small room and has no idea where the coordinator for this part of the trip is. ready to get back to Boston.
• CZHN 4/05600 Document : Tay Ruppert 1973/1110
  Religion Editor for THE SEATTLE TIMES ~ "Historic parallel to Watergate" ~ Newspaper article in THE SEATTLE TIMES ~ In an interview with Gordon Zahn, Ruppert and Gordon draw parallels between the climate of the times during Nazi Germany and Jaegerstaetter's resistance, and the climate of the times during the Nixon era and Cox's resistance. The history of Jaegerstaetter is examined and Gordon says that the most important lesson he has to teach us is that it is as much a moral judgment to obey as it is to refuse to obey--Gordon calls it selective obedience. ~ newspaper--The Seattle Times ~ B 14
• CZHN 4/05579 Document : Gordon Zahn 1973/1112
  "Left-handed Compliment" ~ Letter to the editor of BOSTON GLOBE ~ Gordon challenges William F. Buckley's implication that the protest of Paul Mayer, Dave Dellinger, Dan Berrigan, et al. against Soviet repression of dissent and dissenters was unprecedented. He points out instances and organizations, such as Amnesty International, that protested the violations of civil rights and justice in the Soviet Union and says that they should not be ignored by Buckley. ~ newspaper--Boston Globe
• CZHN 4/05601 Document : Gordon Zahn 1973/1112
  Book review for THE NEW REPUBLIC of 3 books ("The Discovery of Peace," by Sampson; "The Concept of Peace," by Macquarrie; and "Violence," by Bunn) entitled "On Peace and Violence." A short letter to the editor is included, apologizing for the typing and the lateness. ~ Gordon gives a review of the content of each of the book and criticizes them saying that they each have serious flaws. He writes, "In times like the present, esoteric literary analysis, theological speculations, and even violence on the road do not seem adequate as responses to the pressing need to take the true measure of war and violence."
• CZHN 9/12046 Notice : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the IRS 1973/1112
  He has received their "Final Notice before Seizure", and is sending another check that he hopes they will properly credit to his account. The last one he sent in response to another notice was not, though it was in fact cashed by their offices. Attached is a copy of the notice. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 3/04341 Correspondence : Hehir, Rev. J. Bryan 1973/1116
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ He wants to know if Gordon is interested in participating in a proposed study about international warfare. They believe the Catholic tradition on the uses of force provides a solid historical and theological foundation upon which they can build.
• CZHN 4/05605 Letter : Doris Grumback 1973/1120
  Literary Editor for THE NEW REPUBLIC ~ Short note to Gordon Zahn ~ Doris thanks Gordon for the review and asks for autobiographical information.
• CZHN 3/04342 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/1126
  A letter to Rev. Bryan Hehir. ~ Gordon thinks the proposed symposium sound promising and would be happy to take part in it. The only drawback is his schedule. His is on sabbatical this year and he might take a three-week trip to Europe for a Pax Christi conference.
• CZHN 4/05599 Letter : David Lueke. Assistant to the Chancellor at Washington U., St. Louis ~ Thank you letter to Gordon 1973/1128
  David thanks Gordon saying that his contributions were highly beneficial and had a great impact on those attending. He says that one student in particular had become hooked on his ethics.
• CZHN 9/12654 Correspondence : Jose Francisco - Letter to Gordon, his foster parent 1973/12
  He wishes Gordon a happy new year and notes that all is the same with him and his family, and that, thank God, he passed the school year. ~ Colombia
• CZHN 1/00342 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/1201
  letter to "Nu" ~ just a quick note saying hi.
• CZHN 1/00589 Correspondence : Fuiri - A letter to Gordon. 1973/1211
  A letter thanking Gordon for sending the piece on Jaegerstaetter from America, which he thought was good.
• CZHN 5/07673 Correspondence : F. P. Bradford, Treasurer of the Franz Jaegerstaetter Foundation - Letter to Saint John's University 1973/1212
  Regarding the termination of the FJF. (attached to items 7671, 7672)
• CZHN 6/08566 Correspondence : Cater Maat - Letter to Father Guinan 1973/1217
  Will let him know about trip to South Vietnam. They need his comments on letter to all the bishops. Wants to know if he will be a consultative with the UN. Attached is a note to Gordon introducing this copy of the letter to Father Guinan. ~ Washington, D.C.
• CZHN 5/07671 Document : Saint John's University - A thank you note 1973/1218
  The author acknowledges the receipt of Zahn's gift. (attached to items 7672, 7673)
• CZHN 5/07672 Correspondence : Michael A. Ricci - Saint John's Univ. Development Office Director 1973/1221
  Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Ricci thanks Zahn for his gift and encloses a copy of the letter "received from the First National Bank of Stillwater in order to ask whether [they] have a proper understanding of these gifts." (attached to items 7671, 7673)
• CZHN 7/09423 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - "The Future of the Catholic Peace Movement". 1973/1228
  Zahn's personal belief that the country needs to deal with issues and problems related to war, most importantly the unfinished business at home ~ Commonweal
• CZHN 1/00327 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/1213
  letter ~ Nixon is in trouble and there are a lot of layoffs. He is in New York.
• CZHN 1/00352 Correspondence : Cornell, Tom 1973/1015
  Fellowship of Reconciliation ~ letter to Gordon Zahn ~ congratulating him on receiving an honorary doctorate. says that they need to get together to take a public stand in favor of a constitutional amendment unspecified. talks about how one of his good friends was ejected from the assembly hall for utilizing a laughing box during Mr. Kissinger's speech. also enclosed is a letter proclaiming that human life begins at conception and that abortion needs to be made illegal.
• CZHN 1/00336 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0216
  letter ~ was just assigned to be Chair of the department, and he hates it. possibly going to Europe this summer. went out to dinner with the Greens.
• CZHN 1/00345 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0817
  letter ~ received a birthday card and two letters from Belva, announcing her undying love for him. he sent her a turn-off letter in return.
• CZHN 1/00319 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0818
  letter to Gerry ~ had to write a letter to a woman from the USSR, who seems to have fallen for him. He is not interested. will be visiting her in a few days.
• CZHN 1/00348 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0521
  letter ~ talking about work being done on the house. sports talk. talk of the Watergate scandal.
• CZHN 1/00318 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0621
  letter to Gerry and Leon ~ Leon's brother died. is going on a 3 week trip. enclosed is the brother's obituary from the Globe.
• CZHN 1/00335 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0225
  letter ~ is going to be taking a Mind Control / Mind Development course for $150. it is kind of a self hypnosis thing. telling about what kind of powers he will be able to learn from the course.
• CZHN 1/00320 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0926
  letter to Gerry ~ talking about buying a washer for Irene. sports talk.
• CZHN 1/00357 Correspondence : Cornell, Tom 1973/0427
  Fellowship of Reconciliation ~ letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ telling about a non-violent march that will take place from the Rosebud reservation to Wounded Knee, along with the Indians. They need many people to take part in it. need to contact the Justice Department in order to get their acquiescence.
• CZHN 1/00351 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0627
  letter to "Nu" ~ watergate scandal mentioned and again he bags on Nixon. leaving for his Russia trip soon.
• CZHN 1/00338 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0928
  letter to Jerome Davis ~ he is writing to thank Jerome for the copy of "People's China in 1973", and to also show disapproval at the fact that there was no disagreement about the political interference that takes place among China's universities.
• CZHN 1/00349 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0429
  letter to "Nu" ~ sports talk. thinks that possibly Agnew might be more preferable than Nixon and is talking about the Watergate scandal. Paid off the balance for his Russia trip.
• CZHN 1/00355 statement : Cornell, Tom 1973/1129
  Fellowship of Reconciliation ~ Some Thoughts on the Abortion Statement of CPF ~ statement that was enclosed along with a letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ sharing feelings about thoughts that can be put into a public statement about the viability of human life.
• CZHN 1/00354 Correspondence : Cornell, Thomas 1973/1130
  Fellowship of Reconciliation ~ letter to Gordon Zahn ~ just got back from giving talks in Chicago, Dubuque, and Salt Lake City, which went quite well. Need to get an abortion statement really soon. agrees that Joe is being too restrictive.
• CZHN 1/00334 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1973/0731
  letter ~ there is news of a plane crash at Logan airport. there are hearings (Nixon) taking place on the T. V. travel plans. mentions Belva. complaints about all of the nonsense that is taking place with the Nixon scandal. sports talk.
• CZHN 2/02974 Document : Article: Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. 1974
  "Vatican Declaration on Procured Abortion" ~ An article from THE PILOT. ~ This is the Vatican's official doctrine of the issue of abortion. ~ THE PILOT ~ 6 ~ December 6,
• CZHN 6/08464 Correspondence : Albert Bastenier - Letter to Dr. Zahn 1974
  Asking for a short summary of article, "War and Religion in a Sociological Perspective" and a biography for the next issue of Social Compass. ~ Vlamingenstraat
• CZHN 6/08571 Correspondence : C. ter Maat - Letter to Gordon with attachment 1974
  Congratulating Gordon on being awarded a Doctorate of Laws from La Salle College. Wants to know if other delegates from the US will be at international council. ~ Boston
• CZHN 6/08573 Correspondence : Eileen - Letter to Gordon 1974
  Updating him on various things happening with PAX. She tells him that he would be the perfect Chairman of PAX, "you shake the truth with such calm, ironic clarity, what a great gift that is." They need to set up a meeting and she gives him the information on the other members. ~ Washington, D.C.
• CZHN 1/00372 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1974
  letter ~ Belva is sending him notes and inviting him for drinks even after he made it clear that he didn't want to communicate with her. criticizing Jerry Ford and the whole Nixon scandal. ~ St. Patrick's Day
• CZHN 6/08593 Correspondence : Valerie Flessati - Mark James - Newsletter and letter 1974
  Announcing the funding to print the newletter ten times a year instead of just quarterly. Goes over costs and encourages everyone to buy and sell them. ~ October ~ London
• CZHN 4/05590 Document : Calendar of Events for May at College of the Holy Cross 1974
  Gordon Zahn is listed to speak on May 10th on "Christian Pacifism: War and Abortion."
• CZHN 4/05587 Document : David O'Brien 1974
  History Dept., Holy Cross College ~ "Just War Games" ~ Letter to the editors of COMMONWEAL ~ David writes concerning Peter Steinfels' discussion of just war theory as a response to Gordon Zahn's appeal for a retrospective evaluation of the Vietnam war. O'Brien disagrees with Steinfels' position saying that he does not believe decisions of war should be left up to an international tribunal, and that war can no longer be an instrument of justice. ~ Commonweal ~ 119
• CZHN 4/05786 Document : Gordon Zahn 1974
  "Religion and Politics in Germany" ~ Book review in COMMONWEAL of POLITICS IN GERMANY written by Frederick Spotts. Two letters to the editor commenting on Gordon's article are attached. ~ Gordon says Spotts book gives well balanced attention to the study of Catholic and Protestant concerns and theological interpretations bearing upon Church-state relations in Germany. It addresses the troubling question of how the Church should involve itself in political affairs. Gordon comments that a Church whose leaders do not attempt to influence some political outcomes or decisions would be abondoning its mission. He comments at length on some of the issues Spotts brings up in his book. 2 letters to the editor commenting on Gordon's article are attached. ~ COMMONWEAL ~ 2/22 ~ 511-512
• CZHN 4/05586 Document : Gordon Zahn 1974
  Book report of "The Vatican in the Age of the Dictators" by Rhodes for RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. A short note requesting that Gordon write the review is attached. ~ Gordon says the book has much to commend it from detailing scandalous compromises of the Vatican to a careful consideration of the complex and often contradictory moral demands upon the papacy. He criticizes Rhodes for his misinterpretation of one of the sources he used to support his book. ~ (due 4/1 or 5/1)
• CZHN 4/05584 Document : Gordon Zahn 1974
  Book review of WALLS by Hiltgunt Zassenhaus. ~ Gordon says that the story of the woman who did undercover humanitarian work during the Nazi regime is inspiring and accouts like this need to be included in the history of the period, however he says the style of it it too sentimental and embellished.
• CZHN 4/05580 Document : Gordon Zahn 1974
  Michael True ~ Contributor to COMMONWEAL, involved in regional CPF activities ~ "The Future of the Catholic Peace Movement" ~ Columns in the "an exchange of views" section of COMMONWEAL by both Michael True and Gordon Zahn. ~ Michael writes in response to Zahn's discussion of the future of the Catholic peace movement. He compliments Zahn on many counts, but questions his recommendations that members of the movement should remain loyal and committed members of the institutional Church. He asks how can one not question the divisions of racism, sexism, capitalism and parochialism that exist in the Church, and says that Gordon's definition of Catholic is too narrow. Gordon responds that the Church has all the failings that Michael pointed out and more; however the failings must be corrected and the corrections must come from within the Church through efforts of those who have the respect and love for the Church to abide by its rules and practices while they are affecting the necessary changes. He asks where the Church and the Catholic peace movement would be if it did not have faithful members such as Thomas Merton and Dorothy Day. ~ Commonweal ~ 3/8 ~ 14-15
• CZHN 4/04987 Document : Gordon Zahn 1974
  War and Religion in a Sociological Perspective ~ 11-page essay discussing the relationship between war and religion from a sociological viewpoint ~ Zahn inquires into the religious dilemnas raised by war, as well as the relationship between war and religion. He recounts major historical factors such as Constantine's conversion, the formation of "just war" standards adopted by the church, and the advent of modern warfare which seriously undermined the possibilities for just war, forcing the Church to reformulate teachings on war and violence. Zahn points out three sociological contexts in which religion and war may be considered. 1) significant value changes that have taken place in the Church due to value changes on the societal level, 2) the inter-institutional dependence between chuch and state (where the church often provides the state with legitimacy), 3) the intra-institutional dynamics of social controls where moral obligations and civil duties conflict, as in the case where one is called to serve in an unjust war. Zahn states that the state has an advantage over the Church due to the threat of immediate sanctions, and that religious leaders should seek to develop mechanisms for expanding the command of the Church. ~ Social Compass ~ XXI ~ 421-431
• CZHN 4/05437 Document : Jerry Scoppettuolo 1974
  Reporter for "The Mass Media," U of Mass's paper ~ "Russell Lee Charges Administration in Descrimination Suit" ~ Newspaper article in "The Mass Media" ~ The article describes the situation regarding the discrimination complaints of Robert Lee, saying that it comes on the heals of another discrimination charge made by a teacher in the Theater Arts department. It says that U Mass administration has not done its job as far as equal opportunity hiring practices are concerned. ~ 7/9 ~ Page 1
• CZHN 4/05522 Document : John Conley 1974
  Short article on Pax Christi as a Catholic Peace organization as it appears in AMERICA along with an article entitled, "Catholic Pacifism in America," in the same issue of AMERICA. ~ The first article gives a background of Pax Christi, tells of its restructuring, and summarizes its challenges within the Catholic community. The next article, "Catholic Pacifism in America," gives a summary of the history of pacifism in America, and its growth over the years. Gordon Zahn is cited as producing influential articles and books on Catholic Pacifism. Tom Cornell and Jim Forest of CPF are also cited. ~ AMERICA ~ 12/ 14
• CZHN 4/05574 Document : Schedule of class content (Syllabus) for a class on war and peace offered at Colorado College. Gordon is scheduled to speak on the Peace Witness in the Midst of War. 1974
• CZHN 4/04992 Document : Tom Cornell 1974
  Thomas Merton on Peace ~ Book review of Merton's book that was edited by Zahn with a 31-page introduction by him (Zahn) entitled, "The Original Child Monk." ~ Cornell praises Zahn's analysis of Merton's work and its effect upon emergent Catholic thought and action against war, saying that he offered some of the best thinking yet on nonviolence. The remainder of the article recalls meeting at Merton's place for discussion and the events that took place. ~ Fellowship ~ Vol. 40 ~ No. 1 ~ 23 ~ Nyack, New York ~ Fellowship of Reconcilitation / Associated Church Press ~ 1/?
• CZHN 1/01652 Internal Revenue Service Papers : Four forms from the date of Nov. 25, 1974
• CZHN 4/05585 Letter : Ernest Kay 1974
  Hon. General Editor of Dictionary of International Biography ~ A form letter to Gordon Zahn ~ The letter tells Gordon his name has been submitted for bibliographic inclusion in the 11th edition of the Dictionary of International Biography and asks him to fill out the enclosed questionnaire.
• CZHN 4/05575 Letters : Daniel Donaghue 1974
  A senior at Holy Cross College, working with Mass. Catholic Conference. ~ 2 letters to Gordon from Daniel. ~ Daniel writes Gordon saying there is a lack of student activism regarding the problem of abortion, and that Mr. Reilly suggested he contact Gordon to see if he is available to speak on the issue of abortion on their campus. 5/5--Daniel writes Gordon to outline a schedule of the events planned for the day, saying that travel and accomodation arrangements have been made, and asks Gordon for the title of his presentation.
• CZHN 4/05581 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1974
  Carl Wellman ~ Professor at Washington U. , St. Louis ~ Correspondence back and forth regarding bibliographical information. ~ 6/5--Carl says he has added Gordon's paper on pacifism and abortion to his required readings list and asks for bibliographic information on a book about the atom bomb by Geissler. 6/25--Gordon responds with the information and a copy of Geissler's article. 7/1--Carl thanks Gordon.
• CZHN 4/05436 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1974
  Robert Steamer, Joyce Robinson ~ Sociology Department ~ Correspondence back and forth in the Sociology Department regarding charges of discriminatory recruitment and hiring practices. ~ 3/22--Joyce issues a formal complaint to the affirmative action advisory committee regarding her view that the Sociology Department has discriminatory recruitment and hiring practices. She outlines the details of her complaints. 4/9--Robert Steamer, Acting Dean of College II, writes a memo to various faculty members, appointing them to the investigation of the formal complaint issued by Joyce Robinson. 4/17-- Gordon writes to Robert Steamer saying that he is away on sabbatical, and he comments on the situation regarding Joyce's complaints. He points out what he perceives to be inaccuracies in her complaints, specifically noting that neither she nor Mr. Lee had begun their dissertations yet, and so did not meet the academic requirements for full-time employment.
• CZHN 4/05541 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1974
  Tom Cornell ~ Letters back and forth. ~ 4/29--Tom writes saying that the staff meeting in Nyack was "stormy" and that he and Jim are alone in their opposition to abortion on demand at FOR. He suggests some changes in the abortion statement refering to women's liberation and the constitutional amendment. 5/13--Gordon sends a contribution and says his trip to Europe was so-so. He says he will modify the abortion statement slightly and that CPF has to move ahead on it and bring it into the open.
• CZHN 4/05524 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1974
  Tom Cornell ~ Sister Mary Luke of Church Women United ~ 1 letter from Sr. Luke to Tom, 2 letters from Tom to Sr. Luke and Gordon, 1 letter from Gordon to Tom. ~ 3/25--Sr. Luke writes Tom to give reasons for why she would not sign the abortion statement. Although she is against abortion, she does not agree with some of the statements and analogies made between war protest and abortion. 3/28--Tom writes Sr. Luke to thank her for her letter and says it will be shared with Gordon who is revising the statement in light of the sincerity of those who do not agree with the statement. Tom writes a quick note to Gordon to pass on Sr. Luke's letter. 4/1--Gordon writes Tom to say that Sr. Luke's letter was somewhat discouraging and says he thinks they should try to go on record opposing abortion without endorsing a specific legislative approach.
• CZHN 4/05592 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1974
  Walter Grazer ~ Catholic Diocese of Richmond ~ Correspondence back and forth regarding a possible convention to discuss participation in the Vietnam war according to just war theory and the usefulness of the just war theory as a moral guide. ~ 4/29--Grazer et al. write to Gordon saying that they have taken his suggestion seriously that participation in the war and the just war theory as a moral guide be examined. They say they have written to a number of bishops asking for their suggestions and support and ask Gordon for suggestions regarding sponsorship, recommendations of participants, and what role Gordon would be willing to play in such a convocation. 5/6--Gordon responds by giving his suggestions of sponsors and participants, but says that his role should be minimal so as not to discredit the venture.
• CZHN 4/05593 Letters : Joseph Pickle 1974
  Co-director of the War and Peace institute at Colorado College ~ Letters to Gordon with Pamphlets attached. ~ Joseph writes Gordon twice about him serving as a guest lecturer in the institute. He gives a synopsis of the readings and topics of the class and what type of students to expect, and asks that Gordon share his insights into the issues of war as a human phenomenon and the cultural and historical significance of the peace movement. He writes again to asks if Gordon is willing to be interviewed by local media during his visit. The brochures give background information on Gordon conderning his affiliations and publications. ~ 5/17, 6/21
• CZHN 8/11811 Notes : Gordon Zahn - talk in St Louis 1974
  On obedience and authority, examining a "strain" that exists between freedom of individual thought and action and the citizen's responsibility to the common good of others.
• CZHN 8/11810 Notes : Gordon Zahn - talk to be given by Gordon in St Louis 1974
  His planned talk regards where it is that society should be heading. He champions the cause for pacificism and works in aspects of human nature that he feels are important towards future human behavior.
• CZHN 4/05510 Document : List of officers of the National Council for 1974-1975, committee members, and National Council Members of 1973-1974. 1974-1975
• CZHN 4/04979 Document : Gordon Zahn 1974-75
  editors of index to religious periodical literature ~ Request from editors for Gordon to write and abstract of his article (does not indicate which one) along with Gordon's notes on back of page. ~ Abstract describes article as a comparative analysis of value systems as they relate to war and methods of warfare, the relationship between religion, military and dissent, and the need to re-assess and strengthen the religious community in its ability to meet competing demands of the state upon the citizen / believer.
• CZHN 4/05486 Document : List of National Council Members for FOR. 1974-75
  Gordon is listed.
• CZHN 9/12596 Newsletter : The Catholic Commission on Intellectual and Cultural Affairs - Newsletter on the contents of the Spring 1974 meeting 1974/01
  Describes major comments and topics of the meeting, new terms of membership, and new members. ~ Washington, DC
• CZHN 9/12593 Correspondence : Morris Wee - Letter to Gordon 1974/0103
  They enclose a brochure for the Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural research at Collegeville, and a blank application should he be interested in applying to the program. ~ MN
• CZHN 7/09356 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Belva 1974/0110
  Finalizing his contentment of being alone. A rather harsh, blunt letter letting her know that he is not interested in her and she needs to stop persisting. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 3/04044 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1974/0110
  A letter to Mrs. Lapointe. ~ Discussion of travel plans. Gordon gives short biographical information. He lists several books he has written and names journals in which he has been published in.
• CZHN 6/08569 Correspondence : Eileen Egan - Letter to C. ter Maat 1974/0113
  Asks for representation at Medellin Conference on Non Violence. Goes through process of becoming a Consultative. ~ Washington, D.C.
• CZHN 6/08568 Correspondence : Eileen Egan, Co-chairman - Letter to Allan Solomonow 1974/0113
  Concerning publication ow CONAME, offer to publicize his work in THIRDLY MAGAZINE ~ Washington, D.C.
• CZHN 6/08570 Correspondence : C. ter Maat - Letter to Gordon 1974/0116
  Would like his comments on questions asked. Attached is a letter to Father Guinan asking many questions about further publications. ~ Holland
• CZHN 1/00399 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1974/0128
  Letter ~ Last night he gave a talk at Williams College. It went off okay but nothing sensational. The bus ride along the Mohawk Trail was very scenic, especially on the ride back.

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