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• CZHN 4/05128 Document : Lyman Legters 1979/0321
  Institute for the Study of Contemporary Social Problems ~ Memorandum to principal participants of "Western Society After the Holocaust with an attached table of contents and a return letter from Gordon. ~ The memorandum discusses the publishing arrangement that the Institute has with the University of Washington Press. The book is to include the presentations given at the symposium. There is also discussion of a second publication. The table of contents lists Gordon Zahn as a commentator on R. Rubenstein's presentation, "Anticipation of the Holocaust in the Political Sociology of Max Weber." Gordon writes that he does not have a transcript of his comments and asks for a tape recording of the symposium.
• CZHN 4/05472 Letter : Jim Forest 1979/0326
  IFOR ~ Letter to Gordon about finances of IFOR. ~ Jim says that the publication of IFOR is losing major staff members due to funding. He says that they are going to make another appeal and discusses the financial situation.
• CZHN 4/05473 Letter : Naomi Goodman 1979/0330
  FOR ~ Letter to Gordon about hiring for the open position. ~ Naomi says they agreed to recommend Richard Deats.
• CZHN 5/05862 Newspaper Article : William R. Wineke 1979/0331
  "Catholic devotes his life to peace" ~ Newspaper article in the Wisconsin State Journal by Wineke on Gordon Zahn ~ During WWII Zahn was one of about 150 Roman Catholic conscientious objectors. His life has been dedicated to furthering the cause of peace, and he has watched the Catholic peace movement grow. Zahn states "I certainly never would have expected to see priests and nuns going to jail to protest war." Zahn is heartened by the changes in the Church's policy on pacifism. Conscientious objectors in WWII were called cowards by Catholic bishops, but during Vietnam bishops were calling for selective conscientious objection and amnesty for resisters. Zahn expresses his wish for the peace movement and the "right to life" anti-abortion movement to come together and realize "the heart of both positions is the rejection of the destruction of human life to justify individual or social purposes."
• CZHN 5/05875 Letter : John MacCormack 1979/0402
  Letter from John MacCormack to Gordon Zahn ~ MacCormack informs Zahn that he in presently on sabbatical leave but that he is working to get the papers from the three conferences published. The Institute of Human Values at Saint Mary's University is running three seminars organized on an interdisciplinary and cross cultural basis to explore "God and man in world literature," "Industry and alienation" and "Computer power and human understanding." Zahn is welcomed to organize seminars at his university on similar topics. MacCormack enclosed a paper by Zahn.
• CZHN 5/05878 Letter : Lyman Legters 1979/0405
  Letter from Legters to Gordon Zahn ~ Legters thanks Zahn for his letter and hopes to be able to deliver the transcript of Zahn and Rubenstein's comments in person
• CZHN 1/00197 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0406
  letter to Ethel ~ over cough. Annette is back from Hawaii. Irene gave everyone a scare and he hopes she doesn't need another operation.
• CZHN 4/05840 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1979/0412
  Letter to Judy Smith ~ Gordon says he is back from the Dubuque session where he gave 6 talks and asks how her finances came out on her last trip. He says he received reimbursements and can pass some on to her if she did not receive and honoranium.
• CZHN 6/08725 Correspondence : Bob Hordon - Letter to Gordon 1979/0423
  Thanking him for his suggestions for Dorothy's funeral. Attached is the outline for the Mass. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 5/05874 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1979/0423
  Letter from Zahn to Helen Douglas ~ Zahn writes to Douglas to regretfully inform her that he cannot make the May 1 deadline as requested by Professor MacCormick because he will be on a three week visit to Europe.
• CZHN 4/04738 Correspondence : Zaroulis, Nancy L. 1979/0425
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Nancy informs Gordon that she has been engulfed in two other projects: the forthcoming publication (August) of her novel CALL THE DARKNESS LIGHT (Doubleday), and presently working on, MINOR DEITIES. Though the Vietnam book will earn her "good marks," she doubts that it will be profitable.
• CZHN 3/04491 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1979/0427
  Gordon's response article in the Correspondence section headed "SALT DEBATE: READERS REACT." ~ Gordon's was one of many articles printed in the COMMONWEAL. The question "Is SALT worth supporting?" was answered no by Detroit Auxilary Bishop Thomas J. Gumbleton, president of Pax Christi USA. Father J. Bryan Hehir of the Office of International Justice and Peace, United States Catholic Conference anwered yes. Gordon is more persuaded by Bishop Gumbleton and says that "it is unfortunate that Father Hehir's otherwise carefully reasoned argument seems to miss the crucial point of Pax Christi's decition not to actively support the SALT II proposal. "
• CZHN 1/00212 Correspondence : McGarry, Rev. Michael, C. S. P. 1979/0502
  Paulist Center Community ~ letter to Gordon Zahn ~ thanking him for sending him the essay, "Abortion and the Corruption of Mind". found it very thought provoking.
• CZHN 1/00189 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0503
  letter to Effie ~ travel, sports,weather
• CZHN 3/04357 Correspondence : Bruce 1979/0505
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Gordon's letters reproach him. The problem is that he really does not know much of the publishing world or where to advise that the new manuscript should now go.
• CZHN 3/04359 Correspondence : Donald David Kaufman 1979/0508
  A Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Donald, a Mennonite, thanks Gordon for his last letter, praises him for discovering Jaegerstaetter and invites him to participate in the "Peace Lecture Series" in Kansas and to give a lecture at Wichita State University. Enclosed are a weekly bulletin announcing the showing of "The Witness" and two letters one suggesting that Gordon be contacted to give a lecture and the other urging that the recipient view "The Witness" and contact Gordon for information.
• CZHN 3/04368 Correspondence : Franz Mueller 1979/0508
  A letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Franz is sending Gordon a clipping of an article (written in German).
• CZHN 1/00173 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0511
  letter to Gerry ~ race talk. Christmas gift ideas.
• CZHN 3/04360 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0514
  A letter to David Kaufman ~ Gordon thanks David for his letter and the documents enclosed, answers his questions and praises him for his efforts in promoting Jaegerstaetter's story.
• CZHN 5/05873 Letter : Helen Douglas 1979/0515
  Publication manager for the Institute of Formative Spirituality at Duquesne University ~ Letter from Douglas to Zahn ~ Douglas thanks Zahn for his letter regarding his article in the November issue of HUMANITAS.
• CZHN 4/05671 Letter : Sister Mary Lou Kownacki 1979/0516
  Postcard to Gordon Zahn ~ Sister writes Gordon to ask for a glossy photo to use in an article for the Benedictine.
• CZHN 4/04780 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0518
  A memorandum to Bob Wood about Honors Major. A duplicate copy of document 4779. ~ "Since all of this has been worked out in my absence, I am not in the best position to suggest any changes in the proposal outlined in your memo of May 15th. I understand the value of keeping duplications to a minimum, but I would suggest that Social Movements (at least as I teach it) would fit as well under Section 2 (Social Policy) or it does under Section 6."
• CZHN 4/04779 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0518
  A memorandum to Bob Wood about Honors Major. ~ "Since all of this has been worked out in my absence, I am not in the best position to suggest any changes in the proposal outlined in your memo of May 15th. I understand the value of keeping duplications to a minimum, but I would suggest that Social Movement (at least as I teach it) would fit as well under Section 2 (Social Policy) or it does under Section 6."
• CZHN 4/04782 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0518
  A memorandum to John K. Dickinson about Scott Miyakawa. A duplicate copy of document 4781. ~ "I would like to add my endorsement of Professor Miyakawa's Emeritus status . . . it would be to the Department's and the University's advantage to continue to make use, as much as possible, of his teaching talents. As the other half of the 'Sociology of Religion' tandem, I can testify to the valuable contribution he has made in this area."
• CZHN 4/04781 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0518
  A memorandum to John K. Dickinson about Scott Miyakawa. ~ "I would like to add my endorsement of Professor Miyakawa's Emeritus status. . . it would be to the Department's and the University's advantage to continue to make use, as much as possible, of his teaching talents. As the other half of the "Sociology of Religion" tandem, I can testify to the valuable contribution he has made in this area."
• CZHN 5/05876 Essay : Gordon Zahn 1979/0522
  essay on Freedom and Reason ~ Gordon Zahn explores Freedom and Reason in the twentieth century, a century marked by manipulation, coercion and warping of human freedom and reason. From Communist China to Jim Jones to Nazi tyranny the application of reason to formulate choices has been glossed over through careful chemical and psychological behavior modification techniques. Freedom, according to C. Wright Mills, is "first of all, the chance to formulate all available choices, to argue over them and then the opportunity to choose." In shades similar to the novel Brave New World, freedom and reason have been stripped away, warping many individuals into "cheerful robots." Zahn explores the case of Franz Jaegerstaetter, an Austrian Catholic peasant who refused to serve in the German army in WWII. He consulted priests who told him to serve, that it was his duty as a citizen, that he had a wife and three daughters and refusing to serve meant death. Remembering a priest who had been executed for refusing to take an oath to support Hitler, and applying his Catholic values and beliefs Jaegerstaetter bucked the system refusing adhere to Nazi orders. A decision that cost him his life.
• CZHN 5/05872 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1979/0522
  Letter to Ms. Helen Douglas ~ Zahn, enclosed the revised version of his contribution to the "Freedom of the Human" conference in Halifax.
• CZHN 5/05902 Report : International Council 1979/0526
  Report on the Pax Christi International Council in Assisi, April 26-29. ~ Bishop Bettazzi, International President, gives the opening address introducing the following workshops: ~ Disarmament and Security, Human Rights, Non-Violence, World Order, Church and Peace, Eastern Europe, resolution on the violation of human rights in the U.S.S.R., peace education, youth summer activities, Finances, Internal Communication, External Communication, World Wide Expansion and Statutes.
• CZHN 4/05835 Letter : Jeffrey Hadden 1979/0607
  Association for the Sociology of Religion (ASR) ~ Letter to Gordon inviting him to the annual meeting of the ASR. ~ As a past president Gordon is invited to the Past-Presidents' Plenary Session to examine the history and organizational objectives of the ACSS/ASR.
• CZHN 3/04358 Correspondence : Duane 1979/0608
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ An Italian peace organization called Gruppo F. Jaegerstaetter in Pisa thanks Gordon for his information and support. They hope to live up to the ideals of Jaegerstaetter and appreciate Gordon's input.
• CZHN 1/00195 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0611
  letter ~ voted. having tree put up at the center. giving ideas as to what he can be given for Christmas. Belva is living in New York and keeps calling him.
• CZHN 5/05879 Letter : Lyman Legters 1979/0611
  Letter from Legters to Gordon Zahn ~ Legters is pleased to tell Zahn that the conference proceedings are moving along well, and the manuscript has gone to the Univ of Wahington Press for the review process. Zahn is welcomed to sends his commentary as soon as possible.
• CZHN 5/05877 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1979/0618
  Letter from Gordon Zahn to Lyman Legters ~ Zahn writes that he will be sending his comments on the Rubenstein paper and that he is interested in seeing Guenter Roth's comments.
• CZHN 6/08726 Correspondence : Walter Sullivan - Letter to Gordon 1979/0629
  Waiting for results from the Raskob Foundation for funding. ~ Richmond, Virginia
• CZHN 5/05903 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0630
  Letter form Gordon Zahn to M. DeJonghe concerning the Pax Christi International Council meeting in Assisi on April 26. ~ Zahn finds confusion with the amendment offered concerning the "first use of nuclear weapons" issue. The council's report erroneously states that the council is against "first use of any weapon." The statement should read "Pax Christi International calls upon all nations to renounce any first use of nuclear weapons." Zahn brings this error to the Council's attention because he feels the nuclear issue was one of the most important actions taken.
• CZHN 1/00185 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0705
  postcard to the Hollanders ~ tells of Vienna
• CZHN 4/04783 Correspondence : Hofer, Carol 1979/0706
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Carol has a certain priest friend who wanted to discuss the nuclear arms issue and the Peace Day Mass and would like to know what Gordon thinks. She states that Larry, she, and another friend had the opportunity to talk about Bread for the World on a radio program. She feels they did not do as well as desired due to the show being live and the lack of preparation in the short time they had.
• CZHN 4/04784 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0709
  A letter to Professor Kamara. ~ If he is to attend a Conference in Warsaw, he will not be able to get back to Boston until September 6 which would mean he would have to miss the first week of classes. Hes's asking if Professor Kamara can excuse himself long enough at the beginning of his classes to meet Gordon's, check the roll, pass out the material, and then excuse them.
• CZHN 3/04364 Correspondence : Mark Jacobs 1979/0717
  Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Mark informs Gordon that a producer is excited about the project (In Solitary Witness) and is waiting for Mark to give him a treatment (detailed synopsis) of the story and that they are updating the contract arranged by the Liturgical Press to make sure that producers don't distort the story (requiring the final version to have Gordon's approval).
• CZHN 3/04231 Document : Article: 1979/0720
  Justice, Peace Unit Opposes Draft Plan ~ An article appearing in the Boston Pilot. ~ The Commission opposes the restoration of registration for a military draft as proposed at this time by an amendment to the Department of Defense Authorization Bill.
• CZHN 3/04236 Document : Article: LeBlanc, Paul J. 1979/0727
  Fleming, Tom ~ Military Draft, and Unpleasant Realities. ~ Editorial letters appearing in the Boston Pilot. ~ Paul is outraged at the Church's obvious disregard for the country's defense. Tom believes that poor and uneducated are not included in the Church's efforts to resist the draft.
• CZHN 3/04235 Document : Article: Connolly, James 1979/0803
  Chapdelaine, Henri; Pugh, Charles M. ~ To The Editor, Break the 5th, and Missed Point ~ Editorial letters appearing in the Boston Pilot. ~ James doesn't believe we have the right to create such destructive weapons as to threaten all of God's creations. Henri believes Rev. Leblanc is wrong. Charles supports the anti-draft legistlation.
• CZHN 3/04234 Document : Article: LeBlanc, Paul J. 1979/0810
  McNeil, John ~ Response and Popping Off ~ Editorial letters appearing in the Boston Pilot. ~ Paul believes one can serve God and the country at the same time. Preparation for war is to guarantee peace. John writes that the Commission should take a careful look at the condition of the international arena before talking to the public.
• CZHN 4/05108 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1979/0815
  Letter to Fr. Kevin Lynch of the Paulist Press ~ Gordon writes to Fr. Lynch about their agreement that he is to publish another book that is a second collection of essays on topics relating to war and peace. He tells him how long it is, and says that he hopes his delay in getting it to Fr. Lynch has not caused him to lose interest.
• CZHN 3/04232 Document : Article: Zabelka, George 1979/0817
  Mahoney, Brian E. ~ Poor St. Joan and Incongruities ~ Two letters to the editor of the Boston Pilot. ~ The first letter responds to the comments of Mr. Michaels pertaining to what represents the true form of Christianity. George doesn't think violence has a part in Chritianity even though its history is plagued with violence. The second letter argues that the Commission's rejection of the draft legislation is ridiculous. Brian maintains that the military is not necessarily an aggressive force.
• CZHN 4/05106 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1979/0820
  Brief note to John Dickenson ~ Gordon said he finally received the visa and airline ticket for the conference in Warsaw he is to attend and says that he is going to have to miss his first day of classes for it so he would like to be notified of any changes.
• CZHN 7/09239 Correspondence Copy : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette 1979/0821
  Letter mainly to Annette that extends to Howard. Zahn is personally thanking Annette for all she is doing for Ethel. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 3/04233 Document : Article: Cloherty, Francis J. 1979/0824
  Rezendes, Catherine T. , Michaels, Harry ~ Just War Theory, Rebuttal, and The Problem of War. ~ Letters appearing in The Boston Pilot. ~ Francis's letter says he is glad the Church is adopting a policy of "no such thing as a just war." Catherine describles pacifism is not a refusal of but a desire to rise above. Harry's letter is a rebuttal to Fr. Zabelka's letter. He states he has been misquoted and misinterpreted. He responds to many accusations.
• CZHN 4/04762 Correspondence : Deats, Richard Baggett 1979/0824
  A 2-page letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Richard feels the need to explain, but only in the strictest confidence, Tom Cornell's termination as Director of International Relations. There was close consultation with the Personnel Committee and the chairperson of the Finance Committee before the decision to terminate three staff positions was made. "I am very deeply concerned that Tom's leaving not undercut FOR's outreach to the Catholic community.
• CZHN 4/04792 Correspondence : Rooney, Rev. William J. 1979/0828
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ "Moving from the ethical and environmental questoins raised by recombinant DNA (Purdue), we proceeded to reflection on the wider implications of science and research for political and philosophical contexts (Wellesley). " He asks Gordon to suggest appropriate people they might invite to participate in the meeting.
• CZHN 6/08463 Publication : List of Invited Particpants 1979/0901
  From a conference entitled "Christians and Responsibility for Peace."
• CZHN 4/04763 Correspondence : Swomley, John M. 1979/0905
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. Refer to document 4762. ~ "I was in China and did not know about what happened to Tom, was not consulted and was not present at the personnel committee meeting. Previously I backed Barton in changing Tom's portfolio and retaining him on staff when similar criticism emerged. I fully share your conviction about the importance of a major link with the Catholic community and have talked to Richard about this. "
• CZHN 4/05114 Document : Gordon Zahn 1979/0906
  "The Commission and the Draft: Some Necessary Clarifications" ~ Letter to Father Rinkus of THE PILOT asking him to publish Gordon's article about a debate that took place in the pro/con responses section about a statement from the Justice and Peace Commission. His 5-page article is attached. ~ Gordon writes an article to clarify the official position of the church regarding the draft and conscientious objection (of which he claims there is a lack of understanding evident in the previous debate). He claims that the church supported the just war doctrine until the advent of nuclear weapons, and that a Christian is conscience-bound not to serve in an unjust war. He defends the statement of the Commission as right in line with the church's position.
• CZHN 4/04793 Correspondence : Coppa, Msgr. G. 1979/0907
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ "His Holiness Pope John Paul II has asked me to thank you for the copy of your book that you presented to him through Bishop Bettazzi. He is very appreciative of your thoughtful gesture and of the kind sentiments it manifests. "
• CZHN 4/04785 Correspondence : Corrigan, Robert A. 1979/0907
  A memorandum for Ms. Berman and Professors Bookbinder, Dickinson, Kramer, Malino, and Zahn concerning the Center for the Study of the Holocaust and Armenian Genocide. ~ "I understand that during the past year you have acted as an informal advisory group regarding the Center. I would now like to ask whether you would be willing to serve on a campus committee formally charged with exploring the ways we might establish cooperation between the Center and various segments of the University. "
• CZHN 4/04786 Correspondence : Reddema, Hans 1979/0907
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ THe Institute of Non-Western Sociology of the Free University will start a new study group next year to develop a "sociology of liberation" and would like to know what work Gordon has done in this area. Also, the International Fellowship of Reconciliation would like information about peace-study programs at universities and colleges.
• CZHN 6/08727 MEMO : Angie O'German - Memo to PAX Christi Executive Council 1979/0907
  Withdrawal of invitation to facilitate a workshop on the Christian response to nuclear proliferation scheduled for national assembly
• CZHN 1/00199 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0909
  letter ~ Irene should be out of the hospital. Boris is still in the hospital. Has a very sore mouth, some kind of lesions. No news from Belva. travel plans.
• CZHN 1/00183 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0909
  letter ~ sports, the dog, and received clippings of his books review from Audrey and Annie.
• CZHN 6/08728 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom 1979/0910
  Needs to know when he needs to be in Detroit. Warsaw conference went off fairly well.
• CZHN 4/04765 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0910
  A letter to Mr. Richard Baggett Deats. ~ Gordon thanks Richard for his letter of August 24 and states that he is in no position to challenge the decision made concerning Tom. Though he does not know what was discussed at the last Council meeting, his impression of prior meetings was that the Personnel Committee reports assured that all was well. He hopes that individuals are given some kind of opportunity to know about the dissatisfaction in order to mend their ways.
• CZHN 4/04766 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0911
  A letter to John Swomley. ~ Gordon appreciates the copy of John's statement on the unfortunate Atchison hassle, but is still not well informed about the affair. He would greatly have preferred a solution which would have kept John on the program. He is alos glad that they share the same views concerning Tom.
• CZHN 3/04239 Correspondence : Romano, Ed 1979/0912
  A letter addressed to Dear Friends. ~ He explains why he decided to resign. He believes the goal of peace can never be realized through the means and channels of the political system for the very simple reason that the political systems exist to insure and perpetuate the existing injustice.
• CZHN 4/04772 Correspondence : Moakley, John Joseph; Member of Congress 1979/0914
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ John reports that the House voted in favor of the Schroeder Amendment which deleted this language and substituted language requiring the President to report to Congress by January 15, 1980, on reform of existing law providing for registration and induction of persons for training and service in the Armed Forces. He also states that the Department of Defense Authorization bill was not the proper forum to address such an important and critical issue as registration for the draft.
• CZHN 5/07539 Document : University of Massachusetts Boston - Annual Faculty Report (typed) 1979/0915
  Lists courses offered, research, and services done by Gordon Zahn. Also includes evaluations from the department.
• CZHN 4/05125 Letter : Barbara Beckwith 1979/0920
  Book Review Editor of St. Anthony Messenger ~ Letter to Gordon from Barbara ~ Barbara asks Gordon if he would review the book The Tax Dilemma: Praying for Peace, Paying for War by Donald Kaufman for St. Anthony Messenger.
• CZHN 4/04767 Correspondence : Cornell, Tom C. 1979/0924
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ "As you must know by this time I have been "let go" by FOR. This affects CPF in that my service to CPF is at the pleasure of the R. C. members of the FOR National Council, and that of the staff of CPF, and the staff of FOR. My dismissal from FOR may lead you to reassess my value to CPF. It may be that the position Monica and I find for ourselves may preclude further responsibility for CPF."
• CZHN 4/05107 Letter : Clovis Morrisson 1979/0924
  Book Review Editor for HUMAN RIGHTS INTERNET NEWSLETTER ~ Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Clovis asks Gordon if he would write a review of Claims in Conflict: Retrieving and Renewing the Catholic Human Rights Tradition written by David Hollenback at the Weston School of Theology in Cambridge. He gives general guidlines for a review.
• CZHN 6/08729 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sister Mary Evelyn 1979/0926
  Discusses the distribution of the film. Attached is a copy of the letter in response to Joe's memo. ~ Boston
• CZHN 4/04777 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0926
  A letter to Carol Bly. ~ "Upon going through the piles of stuff accumulated on my desk I found your letter of (would you believe it?) May 12, 1975!" Gordon lets her know of his latest book. He states that he is delighted to find her story in the current NEW YORKER and congratulates her.
• CZHN 4/04794 Correspondence : Steward, Alice Barry 1979/0927
  A 2-page letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Alice writes in response to Gordon's letters to Mrs. Euphemia Haynes. Though physically she's doing fine, her memory is really bad. She has left a considerable amount of her money to Catholic University and now an older priest comes in to see her and she enjoys him.
• CZHN 3/04237 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1979/0928
  The Commission and the Draft: Some Necessary Clarifications ~ An article appearing in the Boston Pilot. ~ Gordon writes this article for the purpose of clarifying some questions pertaining to the article on the draft. He explains the purpose and direction of the Commission comes from Pope John Paul II: to reach peace, teach peace. He talks about the idea of a just war and brings in the example of Franz Jaegerstaetter who was beheaded for resisting to participate in Hitler's wars.
• CZHN 4/04768 Correspondence : Deats, Richard Baggett 1979/0928
  A 2-page letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Richard wants to assure Gordon that his mention of Tom with regards to women's issues was not a primary factor in the decision that was made. The basic factor was Tom's lack of physical stamina and capacity for the kind of work that is necessary in their Program Staff. He also agrees that the basis of reviewing of staff is inadequate.
• CZHN 4/04797 Correspondence : Bly, Carol 1979/1001
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Carol says that Gordon's book on Jaegerstaetter changed her whole life many years ago. She brought his book to an amazing priest, Jack Putterill, who says it was frankly the best book he'd ever read. She points out a common friend between them, Michael True.
• CZHN 4/04798 Correspondence : Madden, Alice 1979/1002
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Alice comments on Gordon's article in "The Pilot" of September 28, 1979 which displayed a picture of the "Bombing of Hiroshima, Japan". "This bombing not only ended a war but it also ended brutal, ferocious attacks and unjust and cruel imprisonments. . . The bombing of Hiroshima was very necessary to free the oppressed and mistreated."
• CZHN 1/00187 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1003
  letter ~ travel arrangements, waiting for a reaction to his book, as he has not heard from anybody and he is beginning to think that no one likes it.
• CZHN 6/08900 Correspondence : Ansgar Christensen - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1979/1009
  Updating him on her intellectual pursuits. ~ Parie du Sac, Wisconsin
• CZHN 4/04869 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1009
  A letter to Dr. Wollstein. ~ "The Rarkowski materials were in the possession of Pralat Georg Werthmann of the Military Vikariat in Koln. I had written a letter to Cardinal Wendel in June 1957 inquiring as to the availability of the records of the wartime Vikariat, and he apparently referred my letter to Werthmann. He permitted me to read the letters in his office, but for obvious reasons, I did not attempt to remove them for photocopying, but was contended with copying the more relevant parts by hand. "
• CZHN 4/04788 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1009
  A letter to Ms. Margot Strom. ~ "I am enclosing a copy of the talk I gave at Seattle last year for their international symposium on the meaning of the Holocaust for Western Civilization (or some such theme). You will recall that Paul Bookbinder suggested I provide a copy for possible distribution within our group."
• CZHN 4/05109 Document : Pax Christi USA 6th National Assembly: "Seek After Peace and Pursue It: Spirituality and Strategy for Nuclear Age" 1979/1019
  Flyer for conference ~ Flyer gives the schedule of events for the conference, the speakers, and tells about the organization, Pax Christi. Gordon Zahn is scheduled to speak on "The Return of Peace Time Conscription."
• CZHN 3/04199 Correspondence : Hannon, Jim 1979/1020
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ He expresses his disappointment that no one has been hired yet to replace him. Kathy Knight has had to carry on the extra load and that is unfair to her. He believes he gave notice earlier enough for them to hire a replacement.
• CZHN 4/04796 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1022
  A letter to the Registrar's Office. ~ "Would it not be possible to delay the P/F deadline so that it would coincide with the W deadline?" This would allow the student to have their midsemester exam results to assist him or her in making a decision.
• CZHN 4/04799 Correspondence : Kirchberg, Thomas M. 1979/1022
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Thomas states that it was good to be with Gordon at Pax Christi in Atchison. He is also writing to ask if Gordon has been able to locate a copy of his book "German Catholics and Hitler's Wars" because he'd be most pleased to have it. He informs Gordon that the Bishop is making satisfactory progress in his convalescence.
• CZHN 4/04753 Correspondence : Frazer, Heather T. 1979/1023
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Heather and her colleague, John O'Sullivan, are currently engaged in an experimental study of CPS. They have interviewed over one hundred CPS men and have spent several weeks at Swarthmore doing research in the Peace Collection. She has read Gordon's "Another Part of the War" and would appreciate the opportunity to talk with him about his CPS experiences and research.
• CZHN 7/09418 Correspondence : Kevin Lynch - Letter to Gordon 1979/1024
  Letter of anticipation for the delivery of Zahn's manuscript that they may be interested in publishing. ~ New York, NY
• CZHN 4/04754 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1025
  A letter to Professor Frazer. ~ "I have heard about your research-in-progress from friends and former Warner colleagues whom you have already met and interviewed. Needless to say, I would be delighted to have the opportunity to meet with you and discuss your project and be of whatever assistance I can." He informs Professor Frazer of his schedule to hopefully select some time of mutual convenience.
• CZHN 6/08730 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sister Mary Evelyn 1979/1030
  Meeting time is not convenient and the agenda is not "tight enough." He also feels that the meetings should have a spiritual element. Attached is the agenda.
• CZHN 3/04202 Correspondence : Knight, Kathy 1979/1030
  A memo to the Steering Committee at the meeting of Oct. 30. ~ This memo contains the suggestions of Kathy Knight for a wider search for candidates to fill Jim Hannon's position. She lists several steps needed that includes the withdrawal of the preferred nomination and an appropriate search procedure take place.
• CZHN 4/05126 Letter : Katherine Knight 1979/1031
  Commission Staffperson for the Planning Committee of the Justice and Peace Commission ~ Letter to Gordon with an attached brochure ~ Katherine thanks Gordon for his willingness to lead a workshop at the Teacher's Conference, "Educating Justly," and tells him that they want each topic to be approached primarily from a teaching perspective. She also invites him to a meeting with the keynote speaker so that they can coordinate. Gordon is listed in the brochure as speaking on "Militarism and Peacemaking in Our Nation and World."
• CZHN 9/12644 Progress Report : Solis Nancy - Letter to Gordon on behalf of the Foster Parents Plan 1979/11
  Describes the recent condition of Carlos Caicedo, a young boy at the age of 8 that Gordon sponsors. He is repeating the first year of elementary due to illness, and is under care for his asthma. ~ Colombia
• CZHN 1/00209 Correspondence : Monahan, A. P. 1979/1101
  acting director ~ Institute of Human Values ~ inquiry to Gordon Zahn ~ needs to know how much money they still owe Zahn for last year's conference.
• CZHN 4/04801 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1102
  A letter to Mr. Greg Kerbawy. ~ Gordon enclosed materials describing his current courses which are not intended to be class-by-class syllabi and reading lists but, instead, statements of objectives and general outlines which are then related to the texts. He refers Greg to the Readers' Guide to Catholic Periodical Literature for some articles that he published over the course of years.
• CZHN 4/04800 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1102
  A memorandum to all Members of the Department concerning "Merit / Equity". ~ Gordon is not comfortable with the formulation which seems to present "merit" and "equity" as an either/or dichotomy. He would like to think that members of an academic community would be concerned that words such as these be used in a disciplined fashion. His objection is to the terminology not to the practice.
• CZHN 6/08731 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Joe 1979/1105
  Re: the method of voting on behalf of outgoing executive council. Minutes attached of meeting from 10/19.
• CZHN 1/00194 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1107
  letter to Nu, not Irene ~ was just at a meeting with Kitty Dukakis, overheard that Fiedler died. Fern wrote him and there is no word of a review in the newspaper on his book.
• CZHN 4/04802 Correspondence : Tom 1979/1107
  A 2-page letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ "Jean Oxenhandler, my quondam secretary, offered to take me along with her on a trip to Boston next week. We will arrive the 14th." Tom would like to know if Friday, November 16, is a good date to talk to his class about issues concerning the Central America project.
• CZHN 6/08755 Correspondence : Etienne De Jonghe - Letter to Gordon 1979/1109
  Clearing up confusion on report from Assisi, will send corrections. Attached is the piece in question. ~ Boston
• CZHN 4/04818 Correspondence : Harrington, Lucile 1979/1109
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ "After reading your admirable article (September 28) in the PILOT, "The Commission and the Draft. . . ", I wrote a letter to the editors commending them for giving your clarification the space it deserved."
• CZHN 4/05110 Letter : Etienne De Jonghe 1979/1110
  International Secretary of Pas Chtisti ~ Brief letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Etienne notifies Gordon of a correction concerning the disarmarment and security resolution and aplogizes for the mistake.
• CZHN 4/05121 Document : Gordon Zahn 1979/1111
  Gordon sends a letter to Ann Robertson of COMMONWEAL along with an attached essay. ~ Gordon asks Ann when the review of his new book Another Part of War: The Camp Simon Story will appear. The essay discusses society's acceptance of genocide, in forms of abortion, war, and the Jewish extermination. Gordon then recommends two books, The Assisi Underground and Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed, saying that they are accounts of individual witness of those who provided courage and inspiration to others.

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