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• CZHN 2/02980 Correspondence : Schested, Ken 1976
  A letter to Zahn from the editor of CHRISTIANITY AND CRISIS with one attached letter. ~ Schested is not publishing Zahn's article on the humanistic approach to abortion and the new sexuality.
• CZHN 2/03026 Correspondence : Spalding, Wilda 1976
  A handwritten letter to Zahn. ~ Spalding first suggests that Zahn rewrite IN SOLITARY WITNESS for secondary school students. Zahn was suggested to her by Bruce Kent.
• CZHN 2/02813 Correspondence : Stone, Naomi Burton 1976
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Stone does not want to use Zahn's introduction to a MERTON ON PEACE because the text is already too long and had and an American slant. Stone also suggests that Zahn not send ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR to two publishers, sending each half.
• CZHN 2/03018 Correspondence : Twomey, Gerry 1976
  A letter to Zahn. ~ This is the first letter regarding Zahn's participation in the Merton project. At this point Twomey is asking Zahn if he would consider participating in such a project.
• CZHN 2/03016 Correspondence : Twomey, Gerry 1976
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Twomey is thanking Zahn fo ragreeing to contribute to the "Merton Project" and explains the basic guidelines for the essay that Zahn will submit.
• CZHN 2/02816 Correspondence : Yoder, Jean C. 1976
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Yoder of the Russel Sage Foundation is informing Zahn that they cannot consider ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR for publication.
• CZHN 2/02835 Corrrespondence : Kirvan, John 1976
  A letter to Zahn. First of three attached letters. ~ Paulist Press is not publishing ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR due to the lack of identifiable readership. Kirvan makes a suggestion that Zahn write an autobiography.
• CZHN 4/05811 Document / Letter : Msgr. Bruce Kent -- Pax Christi 1976
  Kathleen of Pax Christi ~ 4/21 -- Short article printed in THE TIMES entitled "Catholics and Abortion" where Bruce Kent says it is not enough for Catholics to cite the commandment "Thou shall not kill" as an argument against abortion. He quotes Gordon on the matter of consistency that should be maintained by those who claim rights for innocent life, yet are silent about policies that contemplate the destruction of human life. 4/27 -- A letter from Kathleen asks Gordon if he sould write a personnal recollection for a memorial for Bruce Kent. ~ newspaper -- The Times
• CZHN 4/05816 Document : "Bicentennial Convocation on Global Justice" 1976
  Schedule of events for the convocation taking place from July 14-16. Gordon is a panelist.
• CZHN 4/05814 Document : "International Council Meeting -- Reunion Conseil International 1976" 1976
  List of participants around the world -- Gordon is the only participant from the United States.
• CZHN 4/05784 Document : "Spiritual Biography Series" 1976
  Flyer for the series offered at Paulist Center Community. Gordon is scheduled to give a presentation regarding Franz Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 4/05815 Document : "Three Bicentennial Questions" 1976
  A book put together as preparatory material for the Bicentennial meeting, raising three questions about the relation of the Catholic tradition of understanding political society and the American tradition. The book is 31 pages long.
• CZHN 4/05818 Document : Advertisement for the Writers Directory for 1976-78 published by St. Martin's Press. 1976
• CZHN 4/05799 Document : Application for for the International Council Meeting in Barcelona. 1976
• CZHN 5/05907b Document : Brochure for the Pax Christi Chicago Midwest Conference. 1976
  Gordon is scheduled to give the address on "America's Future: Prospects for Peace" as well as a talk entitled "Christian Response to War." ~ 7/9-11
• CZHN 4/05809 Document : Brochure for the summer session 1976 at Edgewood College in Madison. The brochure quotes Gordon and provides a schedule where Gordon is listed as giving a talk on conscientious objection. 1976
• CZHN 4/05829a Document : Gordon Zahn 1976
  "Archbishop Robert: R.I.P." ~ 4-page article written in memory of Archbishop Roberts. ~ Gordon tells how Archbishop Roberts made important contributions to the Church, had a great sense of humor, criticized those who put too much stock in the formal ceremony of the Church. He says that instead of basking quietly in the prestige of his positions as retired archbishop, he used his prestige to support a variety of unpopular issues, such as to ban nuclear weapons and end the threat of nuclear war.
• CZHN 4/05299 Document : Gordon Zahn 1976
  "Must Catholics Always Obey?" ~ 6-page article in St. Anthony Messenger by Gordon Zahn ~ Gordon describes Franz Jaegerstaetter and his refusal to fight in WWI on moral grounds, a stance for which he was beheaded. He tells of how the church failed to support him in his decision, and how in WWII there was still Catholic suspicion of COs. A change came during the Vietnam war when a surprisingly large amount of people claimed CO status, but Catholic COs were still discriminated against in their parishes and homes because there was no widespread change of attitude. Gordon says that in instances of war, legalization of abortion, and other instances a Christian is obliged to take a stand agaist secular authority. He contends that provisions should be made for CO status if conscription is reinstated, and that significant efforts should go into eliminating nuclear weapons. Along with this, and most importantly, changes in attitude must take place. ~ St. Anthony's Messenger ~ 12-17 ~ May
• CZHN 4/05802 Document : Gordon Zahn 1976
  "Past is Prologue for Church and World" ~ Book reivew of The Cunning of History: Mass Death and the American Future by Richard Rubenstein in AMERICA. ~ Gordon says that Rubenstein opens several highly significant areas for discussion, but says the book is limited in its material. He says that Rubenstein's position that the Holocaust was made possible by the rationalization of Western societies and by fundamentalist religious traditions is interesting, but the book needs more extensive analysis. ~ America ~ 5/8 ~ 410-411
• CZHN 4/05824 Document : Gordon Zahn 1976
  Handwritten notes on note cards for the bicentennial talking about the revolution and how it all began. The card inside asks each person to respond to questions about the revolution and what you would do. Gordon's responses are written in.
• CZHN 4/05801 Document : Gordon Zahn 1976
  Published letter to the Editors of COMMONWEAL written by Gordon. ~ Gordon writes in response to an article by Daniel Maguire concerning the Karen Quinlan case and the debate over when the appropriate time to "pull the plug" is. Gordon states that he does not agree that extraordinary means must be continued; however he says that if the family wants to pursue extraordinary means that is their right. He says he is in agreement with Maguire that the argument of a "life worth living" is not the issue. ~ Commonweal ~ 255
• CZHN 3/04470 Document : Hassler, Alfred: Executive Secretary Emeritus 1976
  Roster of the "Officers of the National Council 1976-1977." ~ A roster of key members of the council. This includes Chairman Paul Deats, various Vice Chairmen members, and members of the National Advisory Council, Executive Committee Members, Literature Committee, Nominating Committee, Personnel Committee, and Finance Committee. There are three committees crossed out.
• CZHN 4/05098 Document : Lucy Dawidowicz 1976
  Yeshiva University in New York ~ Book Review ~ Book review of The German Church Struggle and the Holocaust edited by Franklin Littell and Hubert Locke ~ Lucy writes an O.K. review of the book, saying that it is a useful addition to a subject that needs more research. She cites Gordon Zahn as one who addressed himself primarily to moral issues, but who turned out to be a better historian than those who claimed to give historical accounts. ~ Societas ~ Vol. VI ~ No. 3 ~ Summer ~ 213-214
• CZHN 3/04466 Document : Marquis Who's Who, Inc. 1976
  Biography of Gordon Zahn as it appears in the Thirty-Ninth Edition of "Who's Who in America". ~ A year to year record of Gordon Zahn's positions in schools, various organizations, and committees. There is also a detailed record of his published works.
• CZHN 4/05476 Document : Tom Dornell, FOR 1976
  Dan Seeger ~ Chairperson of nominating committee for FOR ~ Seeger writes a short letter to Gordon saying that he has been co-opted to serve as a member of the National Council of FOR. A list of National Council members is attached. Tom Cornell writes he is glad Gordon has been co-opted. ~ 3/19 3/20
• CZHN 3/04484 Essay : Gordon Zahn 1976
  A 20-page typed essay by Gordon Zahn, when he was a professor of Sociology at the UMass-Boston. ~ Gordon Zahn writes about society being in "pretty bad shape--cracked, dirty, covered with graffiti, providing us with a distorted view of the past and a dim, depressing prospect of an increasingly doubtful future," and how it can be improved through moral teachings within the family, religion, and by the educational institutions.
• CZHN 4/05467 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1976
  Katherine Knight ~ Peace Education Staff ~ Katherine Knight writes Jim Forest of Fellowsip of Reconciliation in strong disagreement to the coverage of the signed "Appeal to the Government of Vietnam." Gordon writes to Katherine regarding her letter and her views. ~ 11/30--Katherine says she is appalled that the consequences of the Appeal in our own country were not considered. She thinks it will cause more division and anger in a time when repentance and reparations after the war are needed and necessary. She points out the massive amounts of ills caused to the Vietnamese by our country, and defends their slow progress toward reparations. 12/5--Gordon writes to Kathy saying that he approved the Appeal enthusiastically. He says that any acts or policies he considers evil must be opposed, even if the opposition is distorted or misinterpreted.
• CZHN 4/05468 Letter : Marianne Hamilton 1976
  of S.O.S. Vietnam International Committee ~ Reply letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Marianne is very opposed to the Appeal that was sent to the Vietnamese government, saying the American peace movement has no right to judge while Vietnam is trying to rebuild a new society. She says she has seen no evidence of the claims made by the Appeal.
• CZHN 4/05819 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1976
  Charles Davignon and James Rausch ~ Committee for the Bicentennial ~ Correspondence concerning the Committee for the Bicentennial with program of speakers attached. ~ 5/3 - James Rausch wrote to Gordon Zahn asking him to serve on a panel at the Bicentennial conference to listen to the presentations, comment, and offer his insight into the topics under discussion. 5/12 - Gordon Zahn writes to James Rausch accepting his invitation to serve on a panel at the Bicentennial conference. 6/8 - Charles Davignon thanks Gordon Zahn for agreeing to serve on the panel and includes a list of those individuals who have already agreed to participate in the conference. 6/21 - Gordon Zahn responds to Charles concerning travel arrangements. An attached document lists Gordon Zahn as a panelist for the conference.
• CZHN 4/05808 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1976
  Daniel Guilfoil ~ Edgewood College Dept of Philosophy ~ Correspondence regarding a request for Gordon to visit to bolster support for a new Pax Christi chapter. ~ 3/25--Daniel asks Gordon to come visit in support for their attempt to establish a Pax Christi chapter and to get local religious leaders behind them. 4/8--Daniel writes about the dates for the visit. 4/23--Daniel writes concerning details of the visit. 5/12--Gordon writes to say that he has been invited to participate in a "Bicentennial Convocation on Global Justice" a day after he planned to visit Madison, so he has to cut his visit a day short. 5/25--Danial writes to give a tentative schedule of he visit. A brochure is attached.
• CZHN 4/05820 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1976
  Margaret Sarsfield ~ Correspondence between Margaret and Gordon. ~ 9/11 -- Margaret writes Gordon to say she read his abortion article of 1971 in COMMONWEAL and was very impressed by his arguments and rationale. She says that he may have some impact on Right to Life supporters who use more radical measures and often turn off people who could otherwise be persuaded with reason. She asks if he will contact the Right to Life people. 9/23 -- Gordon responds saying that he has just written two pieces for publication criticising the tendency to make abortion a single and all-encompassing political issue.
• CZHN 4/05493 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1976
  Paul Deats, FOR ~ Letter to Gareth Porter of the Indochina Resource Center from Paul Deats. Letter to Barton Hunter of FOR, from Gordon. ~ 10/26--Paul writes to Gareth, responding to Gareth's comments concerning FOR. He says he is distressed that there is disagreement and distrust among peace groups, and asks for help in sorting out the facts concerning human rights violations and strategy to set reconciliation as a priority. 10/31--Gordon writes to Barton saying he cannot make the next meeting, that he wants to be replaced as chairman of the international contact committee, and he defends the Vietnam statement initiated by Jim Forest.
• CZHN 4/05803 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1976
  Robert Holton ~ Editor of COMMON SENSE ~ Correspondence between Gordon and the editors of COMMON SENSE ~ 5/12--Robert writes Gordon to tell him they are planning a special issue dedicated to the various viewpoints of the peace movement, and they ask Gordon if he would contribute with an article. 6/19--Gordon writes saying that a copy of his article is enclosed.
• CZHN 4/05777 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1976
  Sister Marion Zimmer ~ Sisters of Saint Joseph ~ 3/12 -- Gordon writes Sister to ask for information regarding their order. 4/13 -- Sister writes Gordon to give him information on the Sisters of St. Joseph and to ask him to come and give a presentation concerning the needs of our society. 5/9 -- Sister writes Gordon to confirm his commitment to speak at their meeting and gives more information regarding the schedule. 5/12 -- Sister writes Gordon regarding travel details and encloses a program outline. 5/14 -- Gordon writes concerning last minute details of travel and the length of his presentation.
• CZHN 4/05514 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1976
  Thomas Cornell, FOR (CPF) ~ Jim Forest, FELLOWSHIP ~ Letter to Gordon from Tom concerning CPF. Letter to Gordon from Jim asking about the obit for Archbishop Roberts, return letter to Jim from Gordon. ~ 5/4--Tom writes Gordon to tell him about a disappointing conference he attended, to explain his duties with CPF and to speculate on how to get into the Catholic institutional structure, saying that Pax Christi is in a better position than CPF.
• CZHN 4/05804 Letters : Sister Sharon Rose--Program Coordinator for Pax Christi Conference 1976
  Jack and Monica Rooney ~ Chairpersons for Pax Christi Conference ~ Letters to Gordon with a lecture schedule attached. Gordon is scheduled to speak on "America's Future: Prospects for Peace." ~ 4/12--Jack and Monica write to confirm that Gordon is speaking at the conference and ask if he would also be willing to chair a workshop on "Christian Response to War." Sister Sharon Rose asks Gordon if they con print his biographical information and address for the brochure on the conference.
• CZHN 3/04483 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn 1976
  A 21-page typed manuscript entitled "The Government's Third-Rate Clipping Services. " ~ Gordon Zahn write about the procedures for gaining access to one's files from the FBI and the CIA. He used his files as examples and was disappointed in the lack and exclusion of certain materials. Thus as a "clippings service" these government agencies proved "third-rate" indeed.
• CZHN 3/04502 Newsletter : COMMONWEAL Associates Newsletter Staff 1976
  A yellow 11" x 8" sheet folded in half into 4 pages, headed "Commonweal Associates Newsletter." ~ In the section "Requests to Reprint," the newsletter talks about "the permissions department reports that the following books scheduled for future publication were to include COMMONWEAL articles: (on page 3) Paulist Press: "Readings in Bioethics", edited by Thomas Shannon--Gordon Zahn's "A Religious Pacifist Looks at Abortion" (May 28, 1971 issue)."
• CZHN 3/04509 Notes : Gordon Zahn 1976
  An address along with other notes on a sheet of paper that has written in orange "Host AIRPORT HOTELS" with cities and a toll free reservations telephone number. ~ The address of Sidney Lens at 3442 River Falls, Northbrook, IL 60062. Other notes as well.
• CZHN 10/13388 Publication : Richard Sennett - Article published in the Partisan Review, "Destructive Gemeinschaft" 1976
  Makes the distinction between sharing your feelings with others and suppressing or disguising your feelings. Uses the term, Gemeinschaft to describe the former, full and open emotional relations with others. In this paper, Sennett asserts that this very idea of self-disclosure and open community is destructive in today's society and goes on to give his reasons why. ~ NY
• CZHN 1/00461 Document : Article: Seite, ____ 1976/01
  World Peace Press. ~ Information on Mrs. Jaegerstaetter and her husband's death. (the article is in one language and then translated in English).
• CZHN 1/00487 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/01
  A letter written on Ramada Inn letterhead. ~ Brief description about his trip and the hotel that he is staying in.
• CZHN 4/05823 Letter / Document : Kevin Axe 1976/0107
  Managing editor of U.S. Catholic Magazine ~ Letter to Gordon with an article attached. ~ Kevin tells Gordon they are asking him to write an article "Would Jesus Have Fought for George Washington?" for the bicentennial because they knew he would answer no. They want Gordon to answer the bicentennial charge that "you wouldn't be free today if your forefathers hadn't shed blood back in the 1776." The article attached has a portion circled saying that our Founding Fathers had a gift for overstating the wickedness of the Crown and for glossing over their real economic self-interest in independence.
• CZHN 3/04490 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/0111
  A letter to Mr. James Finn, Editor of WORLDVIEW. This letter is dated January 11, 1976, but the content of the letter suggests that it must have been written in 1977 in response to document 4488. ~ Gordon Zahn inquires about the present status of his "pacifism vs. liberation" article. He also talks about the revised piece on his FBI / CIA files in the December 18 AMERICA.
• CZHN 1/00581 Correspondence : Fuiri 1976/0114
  A letter addressed to Gordon. ~ His explanation for not writing sooner was because he could not find Gordon's last letter.
• CZHN 8/11714 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Members of the Tenure and Grievance Committee 1976/0119
  He briefly discusses the status of the pending cases of Kreilkamp, Posner and Di Scala. He states that is imperative they take into account the precedent-setting nature of their actions on these cases. ~ MA
• CZHN 1/00477 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/0123
  Greetings ~ The weather is extremely cold and windy. Gordon is debating on if he should go to school or to the airport.
• CZHN 4/05477 Letter : Richard Deats, FOR 1976/0126
  Letter to Gordon from Richard. ~ Richard writes to ask Gordon and others for suggestions regarding the distribution of the FOR publication in the theological / religious field.
• CZHN 8/11682 Memo : Gordon Zahn - to the members of Tenure and Grievance Committee 1976/0126
  He reminds them of upcoming dates in their schedules, and an urgent meeting that will take place soon. ~ MA
• CZHN 6/08693 Memo : Joseph J. Fahey - Letter to Executive Committee 1976/0126
  List of newly recruited bishops.
• CZHN 6/08692 Memo : Joseph J. Fahey - Letter to PAX Christi Regional Coordinators 1976/0126
  List of ideas to increase the strength of the organization at the local level.
• CZHN 9/12156 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Gene Wilson of the Freedom of Information, Central Intelligence Agency 1976/0206
  Gordon again requests copies of any material concerning him on file in the Agency. He notes the last letter he received from them in August and stresses his wishes for further report as to when he may receive the information.
• CZHN 4/05827 Letter / Document : Gordon Zahn 1976/0208
  Gordon writes a letter to the editors of COMMONWEAL in response to a letter to the editor in a previous issue. ~ Gordon writes to make a distinction that in the case of when extraordinary measures must be pursued, Gordon says he agrees that they do not have to be pursued at the expense of the family and their resources; however he says that families should be allowed to pursue extraordinary measures if they want to. ~ COMMONWEAL
• CZHN 1/00491b Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/0215
  Happy V-Day, one day late. ~ He is apologizing for not writing sooner but he has been so busy with meetings and schedules.
• CZHN 8/11684 Memo : Zahn - Tenure and Grievance Committee 1976/0217
  He discusses the recommended segment of the Posner report, and the decision of the committee that to permit the criterion of an institutional need to serve as the determining factor in any tenure decision at that time would be unfair. ~ MA
• CZHN 4/04778 Correspondence : Laughlin, James 1976/0218
  A 3-page letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ James informs Gordon that he has sent off a copy of "Thomas Merton on Peace" for his friend in Freiburg to use. He has been working on assembling Tom's "Collected Poems," and they hope to have that book, or it may actually have to be in two volumes, out next year. After that, they hope to tackle a little collection of his uncollected, literary essays, some of which are extremely good.
• CZHN 4/05831 Documents / Letters : Gordon Zahn 1976/0219
  "Conscientious Objection as Christian Witness" ~ 2 drafts of an article written by Gordon entitled "Conscientious Objection as Christian Witness" written for NATIONAL CATHOLIC FAMILY MAGAZINE. The first draft was sent back to Gordon with suggestions from some readers. The second draft Gordon says is better due to the readers' suggestions and is sent back for publication. ~ Gordon summarizes the story of Franz Jaegerstaetter and his assessment of the morality of the war. He says that Catholics today do not have much better of a record that those who misunderstood and rejected Jaegerstaetter. Gordon says that those who chose a conscientious objection status during the Vietnam war, or those who defected to Canada because they were not accepted as conscientious objectors need to be welcomed home without penalty and be able to count on understanding a respect from their fellow Catholics, especially since they were fulfilling what they considered to be a moral obligation.
• CZHN 4/05785 Letter : John Lawton 1976/0219
  Chariman of Speech at Boston College. ~ Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ John invites Gordon to give a presentation to his film class entitles "Propaganda, War and Poverty." He gives information on his class and says he is anxious to learn about the Catholic anti-war position.
• CZHN 8/11664 Memo : Lowell Schwartz - Memo to President Wood 1976/0225
  He discusses his minority opinion in the Tenure and Grievance Committee regarding the case of Prof. di Scala. He disagrees with one point, and in such feels the case should be reconsidered. ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11653 Memorandum : Lowell Schwartz - to President Wood 1976/0225
  He is the minority of his committee of Tenure and Grievance, stating that he submits a negative vote in disagreement with the committee's recommendation of the case of di Scala. ~ MA
• CZHN 1/00474 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/0226
  A letter ~ He is congratulating the person he is writing to because he/she is going to be in next week's drawing for the 2U game with it's big money prizes.
• CZHN 1/00494 Correspondence : _____, Bob - A letter to Gordon. 1976/0226
  Bob is mad because the government is awfully slow in sending him his income tax refund. He sent the returns in on Feb. 7.
• CZHN 8/11666 Memo : Lowell Schwartz - to Robert Wood 1976/0226
  Regarding the case of Thomas Kreilkamp he discusses his minority decision not to dismiss three mentioned grievances. ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11655 Memorandum : Lowell Schwartz - to President Wood 1976/0226
  Regards a minority vote in the Tenure and Grievance Committee by Schwartz and Mukherjee, who disagree with the rest of the committee on dismissing three specific grievances in the case of Thomas Kreilkamp. ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11651 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to President Wood of the University of Massachusetts 1976/0227
  He encloses the decisions of the Tenure and Grievance Committee in the three cases under study. He asks that special attention be paid to each as they include a similar factor of having any poor recommendations overturned by the Vice-President. ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11662 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Robert Wood 1976/0227
  He encloses the decisions of the Tenure and Grievance Committee regarding three petitioned cases. ~ MA
• CZHN 4/05482 Letter/Document : Thomas Carnell, FOR 1976/0227
  Short letter to Gordon with partial list of Middle East ad sponsors. ~ Tom says that the FOR Middle East Peace Now ad is being presented to Pax Christi members. He want to know how Gordon sees it and to use his signature.
• CZHN 8/11663 Memo : Gordon Zahn - to President Wood 1976/0227
  Discusses the petition of Prof Di Scala and the Tenure and Grievance Committee's inability to evaluate his case. ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11667 Memo : Gordon Zahn - to President Wood 1976/0227
  Regarding the petition of Prof Martin Posner he states the committee of Tenure recommends that the case be reconsidered from the initial negative decision it received. ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11661 Memo : Gordon 1976/0227
  Another copy of a memo regarding a grievance petition submitted by professor Posner. ~ See entry #11656 ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11681 Memo : Gordon Zahn - to the members of the Tenure and Grievance Committee 1976/0301
  He describes and reports the status of past and future projects. He discusses certain cases and asks that each member check his files for a supplementary file #3 of Di Scala. ~ MA
• CZHN 1/00495 Correspondence : Father Urban - A letter to Gordon. 1976/0302
  He received the sad news today about their friend Dan, and will offer a Mass for Dan and keep him in their prayers.
• CZHN 7/10210 Correspondence : Letter to Mr. James F. Andrews 1976/0302
  asking about the royalties accounting on his book GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS, and where the unearned net balance of $11.40 came from, questioning that he was supposed to receive royalties which he waived. He also asks whether Sheed and Ward, Inc., would be interested in his new manuscript, ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR in which he reminiscences on WWII and the perspectives of 23 campers.
• CZHN 8/11678 Correspondence : Robert Wood - Letter to Professor Zahn 1976/0302
  He received the decisions of the Tenure and Grievance Committee in the cases of Drs. DiScala, Kreilkamp and Posner. He thanks him for the letter and states that the Counsel has not yet reviewed the presented report's findings and recommendations. ~ MA
• CZHN 1/00478 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Irene and all. 1976/0303
  A brief discussion about a gift he received that looked the JFK display.
• CZHN 1/00473 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/0303
  A letter ~ He is planning to arrive to Milwaukee on the 19th, probably late, and he plans to stay until the 28th.
• CZHN 4/05829b Letter : David Killian 1976/0303
  Paulist Center Community ~ Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ David thanks Gordon for his speech on Franz Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 4/05795 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1976/0308
  Letter to Raymond Potvin at Catholic U. of America. ~ Gordon writes to say he is planning the lecture for Paul Hanly Furfey and is including a photo and vita for their publicity purposes.
• CZHN 1/00475 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/0311
  A brief letter ~ Gordon goes over his plans for the week, telling each event for each day.
• CZHN 4/05825 Document : Gordon Zahn 1976/0311
  "Would Jesus Have Fought For George Washington?" ~ 16-page article written for U.S. CATHOLIC along with a short note to the editor saying it turned out better than he thought it would and asking for a reaction. ~ Gordon comments on the different religious factions and tensions that were taking place at the time of the revolutionary war. He focuses mostly on the Catholic stance and actions. He reviews the just war stance and says that revolutions violate the conditions. He makes the point that few would consider recent events based on similar principles to provide grounds sufficient to justify a violent revolution. His main claim is that violence of any kind cannot be reconciled with the teaching of the Church.
• CZHN 8/11385 Statement of Retirement savings : Robert Crane - Gordon's statement as of 12/31/76 1976/0311
  As of 1976 Gordon has accumulated $12,969.21 for his retirement savings. ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11692 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to President Wood 1976/0315
  He states issues from their last communication that he has continued to consider and the new issues he has found in them. He asks that Wood aid him in some of the changes he would like to make that way the sensitivity of the situation does not become heated. ~ MA
• CZHN 4/05475 Letter : Tom of FOR 1976/0315
  Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Tom writes he thinks Gordon's article on abortion was to the point, and he is surprised that Commonweal won't publish it. He writes of an election, too.
• CZHN 9/12762 Manuscript Introduction : Robert Certain - "The Air Force Chaplain as Religious Counselor to Combat Crew Members: An Introduction" 1976/0315
  With extensive research and personal accounts to support the complex relationship between Catholic religion and those in the Air Force. Written for a degree of Master in Divinity.
• CZHN 1/00508 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Mr. James F. Andrews. 1976/0325
  Gordon is looking forward to hearing from Jim regarding the enclosure: "Another Part of the War"
• CZHN 4/05781 Document : "On Conscientious Objection to War" 1976/0329
  Flyer advertising the Paul Hanly Furfey Lecture in Society and Values where Gordon is the guest speaker.
• CZHN 1/00472 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/0330
  A letter attached to a Paul Hanly Furfey Lecture pamphlet. ~ Gordon finished hs Furfey talk at 11:15 PM on Sunday night and then flew to Washington to give the last speech to another group.
• CZHN 4/05796 Document : U of Mass at Boston "Bulletin" for March 30. 1976/0330
  The bulletin reports that Gordon has been invited to give the year's Paul Hanly Furfey Lecture at the Catholic University of America. ~ 9 ~ 75 ~ 1-2
• CZHN 9/12171 Correspondence : Gene Wilson - Letter to Gordon on behalf of the CIA 1976/0407
  In response to Gordon's requests they have disclosed the information they have filed regarding him. They enclose copies of the information, mostly comprised of memoranda and clippings of his articles. ~ Washington, DC
• CZHN 8/11687 Correspondence : Robert Wood - Letter to Gordon on behalf of the University of Massachusetts 1976/0407
  He responds to a letter and meeting with Gordon an the members of the Tenure and Grievance Committee, regarding the cases of Kreikamp and Di Scala. He explains the difficulty in his decision to reject both cases and why he eventually did so. ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11659 Memo : Robert Wood - on the appeal of Dr Kreilkamp 1976/0407
  He will agree to review the case once the committee has responded to his questions. ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11658 Memo : Robert Wood - regarding the case of Dr di Scala 1976/0407
  He will review the case, once the committee has answered his questions. ~ MA
• CZHN 4/05413 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1976/0412
  Letter to Robert Weiss, Chairman regarding the Russell Lee / HEW report. ~ Gordon writes a long and pointed letter in his defense against charges that he and his department is racist or anti affirmative action in hiring. These were made in the case where a minority candidate, Russell Lee, was not hired for a position. Gordon says the reason he was not hired is because he was not as well qualified as other candidates. He points out his involvement with various cultural organizations and his commitment to multicultural positions. He protest the way the matter was handled and how information from a personal letter that he wrote was used out of context.
• CZHN 1/00470 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/0417
  Greetings and Happy Easter to all. ~ Gordon had several invites from his friends to have Easter dinner with them but he decided to stay home. He had a visit with his orthopedics man the other day and he could not find out what Gordon's problem was.
• CZHN 3/04350 Correspondence : Hehir, Rev. J. Bryan 1976/0419
  A memo to Participants in the International Laws of Warfare Symsoium. ~ He enclosed a copy of Gordon Zahn's paper for review for the weekend's meeting (April 23 - 24) at the Ramada Inn in Alexandria, Virginia.
• CZHN 4/05779 Letter : Hart Nelsen 1976/0421
  Chairman of Department of Sociology at the Catholic University of America. ~ Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Hart writes Gordon to thank him for his presentation in the Monsignor Furfey Lecture series, saying that it was a great success. He enclosed an honorarium for his participation.
• CZHN 3/04349 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/0422
  A letter to Bryan Hehir. ~ Describes Gordon's schedule for the following months. He thinks the next session would be very lively because of the many different points of view.
• CZHN 6/08529 Correspondence : Dr. Gordon Zahn - Letter of recommedation for Susan C. Kalmer, written to School of Social Work, University of Minnesota 1976/0424
  Notes that letter was written by his alter ego, Leonard Punkt. It is a mock letter of recommedation which highlights her drinking habits and her odd family. ~ Boston
• CZHN 3/04348 Correspondence : Heath, Rev. Thomas 1976/0425
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ He's read Gordon paper and thinks it is a good critique of his own paper.
• CZHN 8/11680 Correspondence : Robert Wood - Letter to Gordon 1976/0426
  He thanks Gordon for his letter and states that he understood it to mean that the committee is favorable towards his decision to obtain further advice for the cases of Dr DiScala and Kreilkamp, and that he will notify them as soon as he comes to a final decision. ~ MA

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