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• CZHN 6/08711 Correspondence : Richard Freeman - Letter to Dr. Fahey 1976/1110
  Seeking support in their resistance to paying tax that would go toward supporting anything nuclear. ~ Baltimore
• CZHN 8/11486 Memorandum : Gordon Zahn - To Professor George Spiro 1976/1110
  States that the committee has received many petitions similar to that which he sent and he recommends a course of action that may prove more fruitful for his desired results. ~ MA
• CZHN 6/08707 Notes : C. ter Maat - Executive Committee meeting (17 pages) - Haag 1976/1113
• CZHN 3/04510 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/1114
  A letter to Mr. Sidney Lens. ~ Gordon informs Sidney that he has trimmed his evaluation and that any further trimming is left to him and the NCR editors. He also enclosed a photocopy of that Vatican disarmament statement he promised to send. He says he was able to insert it as one of the official documents of the Maryknoll conference in preparation for the recent Detroit affair, and has reason to believe it helped open the peace issue for consideration in that "Justice and Peace" document
• CZHN 1/00464 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Gerry for help. 1976/1117
  Gordon needs Gerry's help on what to do about Belva. He needs a solution. She is back writing him notes again. He cannot seem to be rid of her.
• CZHN 3/04488 Correspondence : O'Hare, Joseph A., S.J. 1976/1117
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ O'Hare thanks Gordon Zahn for sending the material contained in his files with the FBI and the CIA He will try to schedule his article for poblication withinn the next month.
• CZHN 1/00497 Correspondence : Dolan, Patricia - A letter to Gordon. 1976/1118
  Patricia informed Gordon that she decided to let Jay plead the case regarding his book.
• CZHN 6/08706 Correspondence : Ernest L. Unterkoefler - Letter to Dr. Fahey 1976/1119
  Expresses interest in joining PAX; he can attend Mass for Bishops and Peace on 01/02 ~ South Carolina
• CZHN 8/11485 Memorandum : James Ward, Chairperson of University Assembly Personnel Policy Committee - To Gordon Zahn 1976/1119
  Regards interpretation of the Personnel Policy, regarding the term Flexibility and what it entails. ~ MA
• CZHN 5/07549 Document : University of Massachusetts - Titled "Fringe Benefits During Leaves of Absence Without Pay" 1976/1122
  Lists information to insure those going on Leave of Absence Without Pay do not experience unnecessary loss of benefits.
• CZHN 5/07546 Document : University of Massachusetts Boston - Titled "Fringe Benefits During Leaves of Absence Without Pay" 1976/1122
  Document provides information to insure the person going on Leave Without Pay does not lose benefits.
• CZHN 4/05485 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1976/1123
  Letter to John Oliver Nelson regarding potential members of the Naitonal Council. ~ Gordon makes his recommendations for those he would like to see nominated to the national council.
• CZHN 8/11482 Memorandum : James Ward - To Gordon Zahn of the Tenure and Grievance Committee11482 1976/1123
  Memorandum ~ 1976 ~ James Ward ~ To Gordon Zahn of the Tenure and Grievance Committee ~ States the concensus reached in regards to his 11/10/76 memorandum, by the Personnel Policy Committee. ~ MA
• CZHN 6/08710 Correspondence : Letter to Joe 1976/1128
  Questions concerning meeting, answers given in document 8708.
• CZHN 3/04053 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/1129
  A letter to James Langford. ~ Gordon understands that Jay Dolan has talked to Mr. Langford about his manuscript on the social history of Camp Simon, the only civilian public camp for Catholic objectors to WWII. The commercial publishers he approached says the manuscript will have limited appeal; only to scholars and the like.
• CZHN 9/12851 Memo : Sheila Weiner - For the University of Massachusetts, sent to the Multi-Campus Personnel Policy Committee 1976/1130
  Presents the recommended changes to the Board of Trustees Statement on University Governance, and "Redbook" - Academic Personnel Policy. ~ MA
• CZHN 1/00500 Correspondence : Pienzechaski, Sandra and Ray - A letter to Gordon. 1976/12
  Discussion about how they just finished correcting final exams and now they will complete their Christmas list.
• CZHN 1/00480 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/1201
  A letter ~ Chit chat about a package he received that he had sent for a while back.
• CZHN 4/05411 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1976/1201
  Letter to Cal Larson from Gordon regarding moving arrangements. ~ Gordon says that he will be out of Boston for 3 weeks and if they are to move their offices during that time he needs to do it in advance.
• CZHN 4/05410 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1976/1201
  Memo to Scott Miyakawa from Gordon. ~ Gordon writes to request leave for a semester during the 77-78 year to rewrite a manuscript for publication.
• CZHN 1/00485 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Irene. 1976/1202
  Gordon wanted to know if there had been any news of a tax reduction or increase.
• CZHN 1/00486 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/1204
  A letter ~ Gordon is telling of his dreams he had been having the last couple of nights of people falling from their windows in the apartment complexes.
• CZHN 6/08708 Correspondence : Joe - Letter to Gordon 1976/1205
  Answers questions on why he decided to leave the council, will send $200 to ter Maat ~ Riverdale, New York
• CZHN 1/00462 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/1208
  A get well card. ~ A brief talk about high blood pressure. Gordon then jokes about the day that he, and Ruby will be sitting around popping pills for high blood pressure.
• CZHN 3/04418 Correspondence : Mike Ricci 1976/1209
  A letter to Gordon Zahn ~ The Liturgical Press is interested in a reprinting of IN SOLITARY WITNESS and would like more information. Specifically, how many copies were printed by H,R and W and when the Beacon edition was published.
• CZHN 3/04497 Correspondence : Spaethling, Robert H. 1976/1209
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Robert writes to thank Gordon for his generosity and for his truly stimulating thinking which he shared in his lecure. He and John Larner are asking for his permission to distribute copies of his lecture to the members of their university community who could not hear him. The pamphlet would go under the sponsorship of the Graduate Office.
• CZHN 8/11463 Correspondence : Gladys Keith Hardy - Letter to Professor Zahn on behalf of the University of Massachusetts 1976/1210
  Asks that he send the Tenure and Grievance Committee's files on Professor Nagy for the president to review. He is appealling through attorneys for the review of his case. ~ MA
• CZHN 3/04356 Essay : Lammers, Stephen E. 1976/1210
  GORDON ZAHN: AN ATTEMPT (BRIEFLY) TO CO-OPT HIM ~ A ten-page typed paper with footnotes and references to sources. ~ The first part of this paper is his own different understanding of what the thinkers in just war traditions are trying to do. He disagrees with Zahn's call for "clear and effective behavioral guidelines." In the second part, he will give a brief example of the kind of work that is still possible between pacifists and non-pacifists.
• CZHN 8/11483 Memorandum : Gordon Zahn - To Chancellor Golino 1976/1213
  He reminds the Chancellor that he and the committee await his response to the made petitions. ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11464 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms Gladys Hardy, Secretary of the University of Massachusetts 1976/1214
  He is enclosing the requested file, and briefly describes the content and the actions that have already occured behind the committee's ruling. ~ MA
• CZHN 3/04416 Correspondence : Mary Laychak 1976/1214
  A letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Ms. Laychak informs Gordon that Alba House has rejected IN SOLITARY WITNESS for publication. She is attempting to get a copy of the Greek edition for him.
• CZHN 3/04412 Correspondence : Robert J. Quinn 1976/1215
  A letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Mr. Quinn believes that the book should definitely be published, but regrets to inform Gordon that they have concluded that Our Sunday Visitor, Inc. would not be able to successfully sell it to their market of readers.
• CZHN 8/11481 Correspondence : Carle Golino - Letter to Zahn on behalf of the Commonweealth of Massachusetts 1976/1216
  He cites the section within the Academic Personnel Policy that outlines the standards for flexibility. ~ MA
• CZHN 4/05466 Letter : Louis W. Schneider 1976/1217
  Executive Secretary of American Friends Service Committee ~ General letter concerning an interview the committee did with the Washington Star. ~ The committee made clear in the interview that they did not support the "call" that was signed by members of the committee concerning the alleged violation of human rights in Vietnam during post-war construction. The committee said they did not have sufficient substantial proof to support the call.
• CZHN 7/09434 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - "One Man's Files". 1976/1218
  Art Buchward speaking on his CIA files and offering theories why the CIA is so protective. ~ America
• CZHN 8/11822 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - Article in America, "FBI: One Man's Files" 1976/1218
  Gordon's exercising of the Freedom of Information Act to discover what the FBI's file on him contained. He discusses how this was a very lengthy process, and the actions he was guilty of, bending laws, and befriending and aiding in the defense of some of those who broke laws for the movement of peace.
• CZHN 9/12153 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Clarence Kelley, Director of the FBI 1976/1219
  Gordon encloses a clipping of a recent article he has published in America dealing with his personal dissatisfaction with the information provided to him under the Freedom of Information Act in the case that the recipient would like to furnish a response.
• CZHN 9/12154 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Gene Wilson 1976/1219
  Gordon encloses a clipping of his article recently published in America in the hopes that the recipient would like to furnish a response.
• CZHN 9/12152 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Hon. Robert Drinan of the House of Representatives 1976/1219
  He encloses an article in America that he felt would be of interest, as it was the recipient's suggestion that Gordon request his files. He notes the areas of the article that he feels is most important and congratulates Drinan on his impressive return.
• CZHN 3/04417 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/1219
  A letter to Mary Laychak ~ Gordon would like a few copies of the H,R and W edition of IN SOLITARY WITNESS for St. John's Liturgical Press to review. He would also like information on how many copies were sold both by H,R and W and by foreign publishers. He's also trying to sell another book with little success.
• CZHN 3/04419 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1976/1219
  A letter to Mike Ricci ~ Gordon responds to Mike's last letter. He lets him know that Alba House has rejected IN SOLITARY WITNESS and Our Sunday Visitor has yet to respond. He is glad for this hopeful response from The Liturgical Press. He doesn't know about the number of copies sold. He will try to find out and contact John with that information.
• CZHN 8/11480 Memorandum : Gordon Zahn - To the Chancellor Golino 1976/1220
  Copies of Golino's memorandum are in circulation and states that the establishment of standards of flexibility remains unresolved. ~ MA
• CZHN 9/12155 Correspondence : Clarence Kelley - Letter to Gordon on behalf of the United States Department of Justice 1976/1226
  In reference to the Freedom of Information Privacy Acts requested by Gordon to the CIA, they held documents originating from the FBI, which were excised and released to Gordon as enclosures in their letters of 03/26 and 03/20 of 1976. ~ Washington, DC
• CZHN 1/00578 Correspondence : Betty - A letter to Gordon. 1976/1227
  A brief discussion on how Hughie and Jane are expecting to be put through Trinity.
• CZHN 1/00509 Correspondence : Barsotti, John 1976/1228
  A postcard ~ Best wishes for the New Year.
• CZHN 3/04414 Correspondence : Mary Laychak 1976/1228
  A letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Ms. Laychak of Holt, Rinehart and Winston has checked with their sales department and they estimate that between 1964 and 1972 they sold 4,500 copies of IN SOLITARY WITNESS. She has also contacted the Greek publishers for a copy of the Greek edition, but they said they sent some. they must have been lost in overseas mail.
• CZHN 3/04413 Correspondence : Mike Ricci 1976/1228
  A letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Mr. Ricci of St. John's University has passed on information about Gordon's book to John Dwyer and suggested that John contact Gordon directly for further information.
• CZHN 3/04494 Correspondence : Drinan, Robert F., Member of Congress 1976/1230
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Robert says he was delighted to have a reprint of Gordon's fine article in "America." "Your most interesting article has deepened in me my determination to make the FBI and the other agencies comply literally with the 10-day requirement of the Freedom of Information Act. I am asking Arthur Wolfe, Esq. to insert your article into the Congressional Record at the earliest opportunity in late January."
• CZHN 1/00249 Correspondence : Stewart, W. M. 1976/0418
  letter to Gordon Zahn ~ thanking him for the study he did on Franz Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 1/00340 Correspondence : Belva? 1976/1024
  letter that was slipped under Zahn's door ~ claims he is mistreating her by being with another woman and that she wants to seek couseling in order to wipe him from her consciousness.
• CZHN 1/00341 Correspondence : Belva? 1976/1028
  letter to Zahn and a newspaper clipping ~ really weird. She has written down exactly what he did and where he was that day, claiming that she is very "tuned" into him. the newspaper clipping is about a fire athat broke out in Moscow and she scribbled on the side that that was where she lived. this letter was also slipped under Zahn's door.
• CZHN 2/02867 Correspondence : Andrews, James 1977
  A letter to Zahn. The first of six attached letters. ~ Andrews of Sheed Andrews and McMeel, Inc., is writing Zahn regarding a possible reprint of GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS and that he is looking at the Warner Study again.
• CZHN 1/00659 Correspondence : Betty (and Jim) - A letter to Gordon 1977
  She thinks it's fine for Gordon to do the talk show circuit. All the children have left and she doesn't like being free. She wants Gordon to visit.
• CZHN 1/00661 Correspondence : Betty - A letter to Gordon. 1977
  She explains the process of acquiring a renewal copywright. The house seems empty without the kids.
• CZHN 2/02817 Correspondence : Blecker, Rhoda 1977
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Blecker, the senior editor of Sage Publications is informing Zahn that they are not able to consider ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR due to previous publishing commitments.
• CZHN 2/02868 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1977
  A letter to Hanna Hopp of the University of Massachusetts Press. The second of six attached letters. ~ Zahn is informing Hopp of some changes that he was considering: changing the title to WINTER OF DICONTENT: ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR, moving the preface to the final chapter, and making the entire book more personal and less scholarly.
• CZHN 2/02872 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1977
  A letter to Hanna Hopp of the University of Massachusetts Press. The sixth of six attached letters. ~ Zahn is asking for a "interim report" regarding ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR as to its current status and prospects. Zahn wants to begin the revisions as soon as possible.
• CZHN 2/02869 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1977
  A letter to James Andrews of Sheed Andrews and McMeel, Inc. The third of six attached letters. ~ Zahn is sending McMeel his manuscript for another reading. He suggests changes such as the title, moving the preface to the final chapter, and incorporating the footnotes into the text to make the book more personal and less scholarly.
• CZHN 2/02845 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1977
  A letter to James Langford of the University of Notre Dame Press. The second of two attached letters. ~ Zahn is writing in concern because he has not heard back from them and is afraid that the manuscript has been lost in the mail. Zahn requests a reply to insure the receipt of the manuscript.
• CZHN 2/02877 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1977
  A letter to John Hewitt. ~ Zahn is writing to tell them that the final copy of ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR should be completed well before the March 1 deadline and he will arrange to drop it off.
• CZHN 2/03020 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1977
  A letter to Spalding. ~ Zahn accepts the proposal of writing a version of the Jaegerstaetter story for secondary school students and submits a possible outline for it.
• CZHN 2/03025 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1977
  A letter to Spalding. ~ Zahn is sending Spalding his last copy of IN SOLITARY WITNESS for her to look over. He is also asking about what kind of deadlines she wants to set.
• CZHN 2/03023 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1977
  A letter to Wilda Spalding ~ Zahn is inquiring if Spalding is still interested in doing a paperback version of IN SOLITARY WITNESS.
• CZHN 3/04536 Correspondence : Holland, Joe 1977
  A 6-page typed response to Gordon's "The Bondage of Liberation: A Pacifist Reflection" piece that was published in WORLDVIEW, March 1977. ~ Gordon Zahn's "The Bondage of Liberation: A Pacifist Reflection" (WORLDVIEW, March 1977) deserves critical comment for two reasons. First, it represents a paranoid reaction to the creative theological searching coming from Latin America. Second, it discloses a neo-conservative beach head within the American pacifist community. For the rest of the response he elaborates on these two reasons.
• CZHN 2/02866 Correspondence : Hopp, Hanna 1977
  A letter to Zahn with six attached letters. ~ Hopp, of the University of Massachusetts Press, is informing Zahn that his manuscript is soon to be submitted to their governing who will decide on publication possibilities and any changes that may be necessary.
• CZHN 2/02871 Correspondence : Hopp, Hanna 1977
  A letter to Zahn. The fifth of six attached letters. ~ Hopp of the University of Massachusetts Press is assuring Zahn that ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR is still under consideration. The time delay was because people have been on vacation.
• CZHN 2/02870 Correspondence : Hopp, Hanna 1977
  A letter to Zahn. The fourth of six attached letters. ~ Hopp, of the University of Massachusetts Press, will be sending Zahn's revisions to the committee for their consideration, and Mrs. Stein will report the decision to him.
• CZHN 1/00660 Correspondence : Jim - A letter to Gordon. 1977
  He bumped into Jim Dwyer who regards Gordon's book as highly as Jim does, and seems very interested in the book for his list.
• CZHN 1/00666 Correspondence : Jim - A letter to Gordon. 1977
  He has not seen Jack Dwyer. He advises Gordon to obtain legal counsel -- "don't want to let yourself in for being her whipping boy."
• CZHN 1/00667 Correspondence : Jim - A letter to Gordon. 1977
  He relates news about his family. He tells Gordon that he has not seen Jim Dwyer and hesitates to ask him specifically about Gordon's book.
• CZHN 2/02808 Correspondence : Langford, James R 1977
  A letter to Gordon and one attached letter. ~ Langford (of University of Notre Dame Press) informs Gordon that they cannot accept his work regarding Camp Simon.
• CZHN 2/02809 Correspondence : Langford, James R 1977
  The attached letter to Gordon. ~ Gordon's manuscript arrived safely and is being evaluated.
• CZHN 2/03022 Correspondence : Spalding, Wilda C. 1977
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Spalding discusses the possibility of publishing IN SOLITARY WITNESS in the UK. She needs the length cut down and the style changed in order for it to be at the right level for secondary schools.
• CZHN 2/03024b Correspondence : Spalding, Wilda C. 1977
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Spalding is sending Zahn a copy of a secondary text so he will know the style and age level a rewrite of IN SOLITARY WITNESS would be aimed at.
• CZHN 2/03019 Correspondence : Spalding, Wilda 1977
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Spalding is writing Zahn regarding his possible writing of a book on Jaegerstaetter with an emphasis in character development. This book would book would be published in the UK for secondary schools.
• CZHN 2/03021 Correspondence : Spalding, Wilda 1977
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Spalding likes Zahn's IN SOLITARY WITNESS and will consider publishing it for an adult audience. She also suggests rethinking the length and literary approach in light of a secondary school audience.
• CZHN 2/02856 Correspondence : Stein, Leone 1977
  A letter to Zahn from Stein, the Director of the University of Massachusetts Press. ~ Stein is informing Zahn that ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR has been approved for publication under the stipulation that it is revised and a consulting editor be assigned to approve it. The payment of royalties is discussed and a March 1 deadline is set in order for publication by February of 1979.
• CZHN 2/02878 Correspondence : Stein, Leone 1977
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Stein, of the University of Massachusetts Press, is acknowledging Zahn's letter and receipt of ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR. She states that Zahn's title change to WINTER OF DISCONTENT: ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR is uncomfortably close to Steinbeck's WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT.
• CZHN 2/02879 Correspondence : Strandberg, D. A. 1977
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Strandberg, the marketing manager for the University of Massachusetts Press, is sending Zahn an Advertising and Promotion Questionnaire in order to write descriptive material about Zahn and ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR for catalogs.
• CZHN 2/03015 Correspondence : Twomey, Gerry 1977
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Twomey explains that Zahn's contribution to the Merton project should reflect how Merton affected him personally and include primary sources. Zahn is being paid $250 for this contribution.
• CZHN 2/03013 Correspondence : Twomey, Gerry 1977
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Twomey is putting together a book and Zahn wrote an essay about Merton for it.
• CZHN 2/03014 Correspondence : Twomey, Gerry 1977
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Twomey is writing Zahn to remind him of the deadline for his twenty to twenty-five page essay about Merton to include in the Merton project, IN THE BELLY OF PARADOX.
• CZHN 4/05059 Document / Letter : Gordon Zahn 1977
  Richard Chartier ~ Editor of Fellowship ~ Short letter from Gordon to Dick with a draft of a book review of The Simon Weil Reader attached. 2 letters to Gordon from Dick saying thank you and that he should not feel pressure to finish the review immediately. 2 prints of articles by Richard Robbins reviewing the same book, The Simon Weil Reader , as it appeared in the Boston Globe, are attached. ~ Gordon gives an ambivalent review of The Simon Weil Reader , which tells of an extreme spiritual pacifist during the Spanish Civil War and the French Resistance, who refused to enter the Church. Richard Robbins gives Weil a more positive review, saying that her essays convey a search for faith. ~ Boston Globe ~ 3/13, 8/28 (articles)
• CZHN 4/05050 Document / Letter : William J. Farrell 1977
  Gordon Zahn ~ Assistant Director of Humanities Program at Saint Anselm's College ~ 2 letters to Gordon from Farrell with attached lecture notes and syllabus ~ Letter of 8/5 asks Gordon to confirm that he is willing to give a lecture on peace and the philosophy of pacifism. A semester syllsbus is attached. A typed letter on the back from Gordon (8/10) says that he plans to and asks for more specific thought on what to include in his talks. Letter of 8/29 gives thoughts as to what Gordon should discuss and as to the logistics of his visit. A copy of Farrell's lecture for that day is attached.
• CZHN 3/03095a Document : Gordon Zahn 1977
  Catholic CO's in WWII: Memories of Warner ~ 3 page newspaper article in THE CATHOLIC WORKER ~ Gordon discusses the Association of Catholic Conscientious Objectors (ACCO), or the Catholic Worker pacifist organization that organized a camp for conscientious objectors during WWII and Vietnam--camp Warner. He says that there were not enough Catholic conscientious objectors so the camp was full of those from various religious backgrounds. He describes their poor conditions and treatment and how they were alienated from others because they refused to fight in the war. ~ newspaper--The Catholic Worker ~ Vol. XLIII ~ No. 8 ~ 1,4-5 ~ October-November
• CZHN 3/04393 Document : Gordon Zahn 1977
  Preface to Third Edition of "In Solitary Witness" ~ In this preface to the first paperback edition of "In Solitary Witness," Gordon outlines what has been done since its first publication in 1964 -- its widespread appeal and affect. Jaegerstaetter's story still has relevance for Christians today. The Christian should be prepared to accept and assert moral responsibility for his actions. No witness is wasted, it is the message that counts. ~ September
• CZHN 4/05096 Document : Gordon Zahn 1977
  The Church and the Arms Race: A Sociological Perspective ~ 15-page transcript of Gordon's speech given at the Day of Peace celebration in Newark, NJ. A schedule of events for the day is attached. ~ Gordon points out the severe lack of commitment on the part of government to peace and quotes statements given by the Vatican in their pleas for peace. He says that this is the 11th annual Day of Peace and yet the arms race goes unabated. Gordon charges that the church must do more in their quest for peace and points out inherent failings in the papal style of communication. He inquires as to why the church has not mounted the same attack on the arms race as it has on abortion, saying that they are both issues of life and death. ~ presented 1/14
• CZHN 4/05344 Document : Joe Fahey 1977
  General Secretary to Pax Christi ~ General letter inviting people to attend the Bishop's Day of Peace in Newark, New Jersey, with a schedule for the day. ~ Gordon is scheduled to give the address entitled "The Church and the Arms Race: A Sociological Perspective." ~ November
• CZHN 3/04523 Document : Study of Religion Program 1977
  American Civilization Program ~ A flyer opening with an excerpt from Robert Bellah's 1976 article, "One Nation Under God!" ? ~ "The Study of Religion Program and the American Civilization Program present a COLLOQUIUM on CIVIL RELIGION IN AMERICA. This will take place on Wednesday, April 20, 1977, at 3:00 p.m. in the English Dept. Lounge. Professors Gordon Zahn, Sociology; Joseph Williamson, Study of Religion; Glen Tinder, Politics will present a few remarks to begin the discussion."
• CZHN 3/04526 Document : The Stonehill Institute of Justice and Peace 1977
  The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith ~ A pamphlet with a purple cover with "The Stonehill Institute of Justice and Peace" and the Stonehill college address printed. ~ "The Stonehill Institute of Justice and Peace in cooperation with The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith invites you to attend a Two-Day Symposium on CHRISTIANITY AND THE HOLOCAUST on April 20 and 21, 1977." There is an outline of the program and under Panel Discussion there is "European Anti-Semitism: A Historical Overview" Dr. Gordon Zahn, Prof. of Sociology, Univ. of Mass., Boston.
• CZHN 9/12383 Editor's Note : Gordon Zahn - Note on Leonard Punkt's "Trapped in Fate's Whirlpool", handwritten copy attached to the typed version. 1977
  He states that it is likely that the reader is unfamiliar with Punkt and his name as genius often goes undiscovered until it is too late. He describes the classic influences in the work, attributing them to Charles Garvice's THE SCULPTOR'S WOOING, citing evidence within the work, and what the influence contributes to the piece.
• CZHN 4/05088 Letter _ Naomi Burton Stone : Short letter to Gordon from Naomi ~ Naomi praises Gordon 1977
• CZHN 4/05469 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1977
  Stewart Meacham ~ General letter from Meacham to members of the war coalition. Return letter to Stewart Meacham from Gordon Zahn ~ Meacham says that those who signed the appeal denouncing the government of Vietnam for civil rights violations were mislead and that further information has shown this to be untrue. Gordon writes back saying that he has only heard confirming evidence and he defends his signing of the appeal by refuting Meacham's arguments and asserting the pacifist position. ~ 1/6, 2/14
• CZHN 4/05844 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1977
  Fr. Ray Jackson ~ Villanova University ~ Correspondence ~ 2/28 -- Fr. Jackson thanks Gordon for his willingness to join the institute, saying that they will cover his transportation and living expenses. 5/26 -- Gordon writes Fr. asking for more information regarding the extent of his participation. 5/26 -- Fr. Jackson sends Gordon a check for travel expenses, tells him about the opening session nd says that Fr. Ryan will contact him shortly as to the nature of his participation, but he will not be expected to give formal presentations. They just want to draw from his past experience and knowledge of the subject of peace.
• CZHN 4/05415 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1977
  Various U of Mass personnel ~ Many letters concerning the issue of reduced course loads for full professors. ~ Gordon and two other faculty members in the Sociology Department requested reduced course loads for one semester so they could conplete their publications. They were granted it at first, however the issue of reduced course loads that arose between the faculty union and the administration exacerbated the issue, and the decision to allow them to have reduced course loads for the semeter was reversed. Much of the letters are protests of faculty and decisions made by the administration. ~ 7/25 through 11/7
• CZHN 6/08717 List : PAX - List of participants of the international council meeting - Ireland 1977
• CZHN 2/02898 Paper : Gordon Zahn 1977
  Thomas Merton: Reluctant Pacifist ~ Zahn feels that Merton's views of pacificism have held up through the years since his death in 1968. His key message is opposition to war, and a commitment to peace and non-violence.
• CZHN 4/05407 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1977, 1978
  Correspondence back and forth between Gordon as Chairman of the Personal Policy Committee and The University Steering Committee concerning ambiguous terminology in the tenure procedures and recommendations to change them. ~ Correspondence tries to solve issues of prodedure, terminology, and the role of the personnel policy committee.
• CZHN 4/05474 Document : List of National Council Members for FOR 1977-78
  Names Addresses of National Council Members
• CZHN 3/04475 Correspondence : O'Gara, James 1977/0105
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ James recommends a slim little book in which he may like to read entitled "Embattled Witness: Memories of a Time of War" by Bernard Haering. James also requests that Gordon not do a normal review, but a briefer: 200 words top.

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