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• CZHN 3/04187 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1112
  A letter to Michael Groden. ~ He in concerned with the procedures being followed in finding a replacement for Jim. He feels the Search Committee must be prepared to extend the search period if there is not a respectable number of eligible responses.
• CZHN 6/08732 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Joe 1979/1119
  Re: elections and tightening of meeting agendas. Attached is the letter written about the elections dispute that Gordon responded to.
• CZHN 4/05124 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1979/1119
  Letter to Leone Stein from Gordon Zahn ~ Gordon writes that a review of his book finally appeared in THE REPORTER and discusses why it has not appeared in other publications. He alerts Leone that it did not appear on the list of books in print.
• CZHN 6/08733 Correspondence : Joe - Letter to Gordon 1979/1126
  Proposal to solve the problem with elections and address the misinterpretations of previous letters. He wants to clear the air and avoid personality clashes and power struggles. ~ Riverdale, NY
• CZHN 6/08742 Correspondence : Mary Evelyn - Letter to Tom Siemer 1979/1128
  Proof that he was recognized as the coordinator of PAX Ohio.
• CZHN 3/04365 Correspondence : Marion Bontrager 1979/1130
  A letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Marion was involved in a dramatic production of "The Witness." (She had written for a copy of the script and received one used in the original production). She tells Gordon of a few other productions of it within the Kansas Mennonite communities.
• CZHN 4/04755 Correspondence : Stoodley, B. Cliff 1979/1201
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ "Last Sunday my husband and I saw Art Ledoux at church. He spoke highly of a talk you had given on Thomas Merton. I can praise your article in Twomey's book. Being a fan of Thomas Merton and a neighbor, would it be possible to meet at our apartment for coffee sometime?"
• CZHN 1/00190 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1202
  letter to Effie ~ travel has been keeping him busy, school started, will be going on a Lecture tour for a couple of weeks. Just received copies of his new book. sprained ankle jogging in place, and needs to have a photo taken of himself for one of his lectures
• CZHN 4/04817 Correspondence : Tim 1979/1205
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ "Just a note to say yours rec'd and if you want to send me the MS of that story I'll tell you what I think--not that this will make any difference so far as placing it goes. I would not put your chances very high, from what I know your taste in fiction and your real, or most serious, interests, which are, let us say, Tolstoyan."
• CZHN 4/05123 Document : Gordon Zahn 1979/1207
  1-page book review in Commonweal ~ Gordon discusses society's acceptance of genocide in the forms of war and abortion, mentions the Jewish extermination and recommends 2 books that give accounts of individuals who risked much in order to help save the lives of Jews in Nazi Germany. The books he recommends are The Assisi Underground by Alexander Ramati and Lest Innocent Blood be Shed by Philip Hallie. He says that they provide evidence of what individuals can do when inspired by total commitment to the church. ~ Commonweal ~ 701-702
• CZHN 4/04803 Correspondence : Daily, Rev. Thomas V. 1979/1210
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Informs Gordon of the 175th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Boston to take place in 1983. He asks Gordon if he thinks that the University of Massachusetts, Boston, might possibly be interested in publishing a volume relating to some aspects of the history of the Archdiocese of Boston.
• CZHN 7/09419 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Kevin A. Lynch 1979/1210
  A letter to inform Rev. Lynch that he has enclosed the requested manuscript and also Zahn summarizes what the topic of his manuscript is about. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 1/00196 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1212
  letter to "people" ~ right ankle is all swollen and very sore. still hasn't bought the Christmas presents. Had dinner with Bob Ludlow and Tom Leonard. Still planning on being in Milwaukee next week.
• CZHN 3/04363 Correspondence : Mark Jacobs 1979/1213
  A letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Mark sends Gordon holiday greetings and informs him of the progress, or lack thereof, being made in promoting the script for "In Solitary Witness" to various producers.
• CZHN 7/09417 Correspondence : Kevin A. Lynch - Letter to Gordon 1979/1214
  Letter to Gordon declining his manuscript of the publication of the "Vocation of Peace". The publishers feel that they are more interested in peace and war topics that relate to the future and what is happening "NOW". ~ New York, NY
• CZHN 9/12239 Correspondence : Tom - Letter to Gordon 1979/1216
  He discusses his response to a piece of Gordon's he just read. He states Betty's response as well noting points she found in need of revision, offering them in the hopes of politely helping Gordon.
• CZHN 4/04874 Document : Black, Chris 1979/1218
  An article in the BOSTON GLOBE entitled "Will the shah be put on trial?" ~ "Mohammed Reza Pahlevi has a new refuge in Panama. His departure from US soil puts new pressure on the US to provide an adequate substitute to the Iranian students who continue to hold Americans hostage in Tehran. Boston College Prof. Robert K. Woetzel predicts that world opinion will increasingly favor establishment of an international commission of inquiry to investigate the alleged crimes and human-rights violations of the shah and the US as a means of easing the Iranians."
• CZHN 4/04806 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1219
  A letter to Most Rev. Thomas V. Daily. This is a duplicate copy of document 4805. ~ "The idea of publishing a special historical volume on the occasion of the 175th Anniversary of the Archdiocese in 1983 is excellent. The University of Massachusetts Press at Amherst would be more than willing to explore the prospects. The contact person is Ms. Leone Stein, Director of the Press."
• CZHN 4/04805 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1219
  A letter to Most Rev. Thomas V. Daily. ~ "The idea of publishing a special historical volume on the occasion of the 175th Anniversary of the Archdiocese in 1983 is excellent. The University of Massachusetts Press at Amherst would be more than willing to explore the prospects. The contact person is Ms. Leone Stein, Director of the Press."
• CZHN 4/04804 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1219
  A letter to Ms. Leone Stein. ~ "The enclosed may be of interest to you. This kind of volume might be helpful in shoring up support for the Press. I took a collection of my peace articles in to New York a week or so ago, and their (the Paulist Press) reaction is negative. I think there's value in establishing the historical record; they are more interested in my projections for the future. "
• CZHN 3/04366 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1219
  A letter to Prof. Marion Bontrager ~ Gordon responds to Marion's letter of 11/30. He is happy to hear of her efforts in spreading the story and lets her know that the Austrian TV film will soon be available in the U. S. (with sub-titles) so that she may be able to arrange a showing of it in her area.
• CZHN 6/08460 Correspondence : Peter Hertel - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1979/1219
  Yes, by Clemens ~ Would like to meet with Dr. Zahn to hear an American point of view on Pope John Paul II concerning the contradictions that arise from the jubilation and the criticism surrounding him.
• CZHN 4/04757 Essay : Grossman, Judith 1979/1219
  A 12-page essay entitled "Conscientious Objection and Social Thought" with endnotes and a bibliography. ~ This paper discusses the question of the right to defense, the necessity and limits of war, and the individual's place in these affairs. "Society does benefit from the toleration of the differences in private conscience of its individuals." Judith uses quotes from Gordon's "War, Conscience and Dissent" as well as many other authors.
• CZHN 4/04807 Correspondence : Stein, Leone 1979/1221
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Leone will await a letter from Bishop Daily concerning the historical volume on the occasion of the 175th Anniversary of the Archdiocese in 1983. She comments on how Gordon has had, by the standards of university press publishing, a substantial number of reviews.
• CZHN 3/04201 Correspondence : Groden, Mike F. 1979/1224
  A letter to Kathy Knight. ~ The purpose of this letter is to inform Kathy Knight of Mike's decision to terminate her employment with the commission.
• CZHN 5/07415 Correspondence : Michael F. Groden, Chairman of the Justice and Peace Commission - Letter to Kathy Knight 1979/1224
  Groden writes to Knight to inform her of his decision of her termination as a staff person effective as of that date. (Corresponding with items 7414, 7416, and 7417. )
• CZHN 1/00203 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0413
  letter ~ Belva sent him a book of letters from John Paul I for Easter. just received a rent increase.
• CZHN 1/00171 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0713
  letter to Gerry and Leon ~ talks about the family animals. comments on them finally reading the book. travel news
• CZHN 1/00177 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0114
  letter ~ writing from Detroit. went to a meeting that had about 700 people there including bishops and a cardinal. gained more weight and will try to exercise it off. mentions Belva
• CZHN 1/00182 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1014
  letter ~ ball games, rent receipts, the races, the dog.
• CZHN 1/00201 newspaper article : Baldinger, Charles K. "I think" 1979/0816
  newspaper aticle written in German. ~ Mentions Zahn's name in it.
• CZHN 1/00188 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0918
  letter ~ sent pictures of the past Christmas. travel plans, and dog instructions.
• CZHN 1/00180 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0419
  letter to Ethel ~ am leaving to Rome, Italy, Austria and Germany with two friends in order to attend a conference. race news. Annete and Howard are in Hawaii. enclosed a picture of himself to her.
• CZHN 1/00204 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0519
  letter to Irene Hollander, "Nu" ~ all about Europe. Great disillusionment with Germany and Austria. more complaining about the prices and service.
• CZHN 1/00206 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/1119
  letter to Effie ~ heard that Effie had a setback. will be having lunch with Rod Firth, a prof at Harvard.
• CZHN 1/00191 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0720
  letter to Irene? ~ confirmation of his visit and plans while he is in Milwaukee.
• CZHN 1/00178 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0121
  letter to Ethel ~ glad to see her looking so well after all of the operations that she went through. Glad to see her doing her therapy, so that she may be able to get around by herself for a while, and hopes that her speech keeps improving. talks about his weight gain again.
• CZHN 1/00186 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0221
  letter to Ethel ~ travel, weather,weight
• CZHN 1/00170 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0421
  letter to Gerry ~ enclosed an article on how people in the office can be classified as a type of bird. talks of a trip to Rome and Vienna, where he will be traveling with other Pax Christi members
• CZHN 1/00192 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0821
  letter to Effie ~ although it's for effie, it was sent to Annie. wishing Effie a Happy Birthday. Going on a trip to Poland on August 29
• CZHN 1/00205 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0624
  letter to Effie ~ went to the movies. Heard that Irene's operation was all right. gas shortage. might be going to Warsaw. was called by a reporter who will be reviewing his book. going to Milwaukee at the end of July.
• CZHN 1/00175 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0130
  letter to Ethel ~ weather news and talk of the races.
• CZHN 1/00176 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0130
  letter ~ been jogging in place to try to get rid of some extra weight that he is carrying around. weather news
• CZHN 1/00181 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0630
  letter to Effie ~ races, weather, listening to old records. received a call from a reporter who asked him personal questions and about his book for a possible review in the newspaper. Belva has been writing him alot.
• CZHN 1/00184 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1979/0831
  postcard to the Hollanders ~ trip info
• CZHN 1/00057 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 198(3)?
  postcard from Mount Tabor to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ogren ~ Hopes Leon's progress continues.
• CZHN 5/07246 Document : Article: ANAWIM - Newspaper clipping from "the newspaper of the Australian Catholic Worker. " 1980
  Article contains a quote from Zahn. ~ march / april
• CZHN 2/02994 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1980
  "Abortion and 'Corruption'" ~ A letter to the editor published in CHRISTIANITY AND CRISIS. ~ Zahn writes that abortion, much like the Holocaust, is the "corruption of human mind" and that both should be viewed from the humanitarian approach in order to see and appreciate the similarities. ~ CHRISTIANITY IN CRISIS ~ 166 ~ May 26
• CZHN 2/02995 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1980
  "Choosing Life" ~ A section of SOJOURNERS entitled "A Covergence of Concern: Abortion" with an article by Zahn. ~ Zahn discusses the de-humanizing language used in order to justify abortion and other destructions of human life. He also covers the difficulties anti-abortion being associated with the conservative right-wing. ~ SOJOURNERS ~ 20-22 ~ November
• CZHN 2/02998 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1980
  "Pacifism" ~ A letter to the editor of AMERICA. Second copy. ~ Zahn writes to explain the thrust of "An Occasion of Sin" is the desensitizing effects of war and the moral erosion that war inevitably brings with it. ~ AMERICA ~ 149 ~ September 27
• CZHN 2/02996 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1980
  "Pacifism" ~ A letter to the editor of AMERICA. ~ Zahn writes the editors to better explain his article "An Occasion of Sin?" Zahn tells of the desensitizing effect of killing and the very common erosion of morals that it it brings with it. ~ AMERICA ~ 149 ~ September 27
• CZHN 2/02997 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1980
  "The Draft: An Occasion of Sin" ~ The original article as printed in AMERICA. ~ Zahn contends that bishops and educators are resonsible to clearly communicate the Catholic teachings on war and peace issues. The importance of military indoctrination and its reflection on people's lives should be considered an "occasion of sin" because it weakens one's resistance to sin and could lead to moral indifference. ~ America ~ 143 ~ 3 ~ 46-49 ~ August 9
• CZHN 2/02999 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1980
  "The Draft: An Occasion of Sin?" ~ An article for AMERICA. Second copy. ~ Zahn believes that it is the responsibility of educators and bishops to clearly explain the Church's teacing on war. He also contends that military training densensitizes the individual and weakens one's resistence to sin and erodes one's morality. ~ AMERICA ~ 143 ~ 3 ~ 46-49 ~ August 9
• CZHN 2/02993 Document : Article: Nierengarten, Roger 1980
  "Reflections on Holy Week, Christ, non-violence" ~ The original article clipped from the newspaper. ~ The article Nierengarten's support of pacifism and it being the call of all Christians, especially in light of Christ's death on Easter Sunday. The end of the article refers to Nierengarten's days at St. John's and his thoughts of Zahn being a "nut", but now, each year when the Passion is read, Zahn's views look better and better to him. ~ ST. CLOUD VISITOR ~ April 3 ~ 7
• CZHN 4/04868 Document : Article: O'Keefe, Lucy 1980
  An article entitled, "Abortion: A Framework of Inclusive Love", distributed by PROLIFERS FOR SURVIVAL. ~ "The message of antiwar and peace activism to society at large is that peace is possible, that a world order can be established which concerns itself with the full development of everyone rather than only some chosen groups. Either one group or the other. It is not only possible but necessary to find a larger framework of love and concern than this either/or habit, a framework of inclusive love which does not neglect one group for the sake of another."
• CZHN 2/03006 Correspondence : Betty and Jim 1980
  A Christmas card to Zahn. ~ In the card is the news of Eileen Egan calling Zahn one of the founding fathers and heroes of the Catholic Peace Movement. She also reports the unrequested one year leave of absense granted to Paul Marx, and that this is splittng the Catholic Anti-Abortionists in two.
• CZHN 2/03005 Correspondence : D., John, editor of the Liturgical Press 1980
  A handwritten letter to Zahn. ~ He informs Zahn of the 475,000 contacts regarding IN SOLITARY WITNESS and says that he would be interested in an offer from Irvington Publishers.
• CZHN 7/09416 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 1980
  Request for another volume of essays and articles to be published on the content of war.
• CZHN 2/03002 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1980
  A letter from Andrew Berler of Irvington Press, Inc. ~ Berler is sending the contracts for Zahn to sign regarding the reversion of rights of IN SOLITARY WITNESS.
• CZHN 2/03004 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1980
  A letter to "John" of Liturgical Press. ~ Zahn is writing regarding the right of IN SOLITARY WITNESS and the possibility of Irvington Press buying them out.
• CZHN 2/03001 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1980
  A letter to Andrew Berler of Irvington Publishers, Inc. ~ Zahn is responding to Berler's suggestion of having Irvington reprint an edition of IN SOLITARY WITNESS. Zahn explains the difficulties of getting the rights, profits, and excess paperback copies in existence.
• CZHN 1/00016 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1980
  letter to Ruby ~ talking about getting the porch redone before he leaves on his trip and how the fish fry the night before was on him. ~ ("Saturday")
• CZHN 4/04747 Correspondence : Gorssman, Lowell R. 1980
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Lowell informs Gordon that Norb Klatt will enclose literature on siding, trim and color chart for home 3479 No Maryland, Milw. Lowell will break down each unit separate as to cost. Also, he enclosed a separate price on new aluminum windows for 24 openings. Porch windows are in excellent shape and require nothing.
• CZHN 4/04749 Correspondence : Grossman, Lowell R. 1980
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Lowell answers Gordons questions from document 4748. The window cost of $1272 would be in addition to the cost $4890. All this work is considered capital improvements and are deductable. He can wait until May 15 when Gordon will be in Milwaukee and will make arrangements to meet him.
• CZHN 5/07310 Correspondence : Jean And Hildegard Goss - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1980
  A request for a finacial contribution so that hey can continue their peace work over seas. ~ Christmas
• CZHN 2/03008 Correspondence : Jim 1980
  A friendly letter to Zahn. ~ The letter critques an article that Zahn had sent to Jim and is a personal exchange regarding his wife Betty, friends, and the new Mailer book.
• CZHN 2/03007 Correspondence : Jim 1980
  A letter to Zahn. ~ Jim is writing Zahn a friendly letter and keeping him up to date with news from their college. Jim's wife Betty had another operation. Jim also inquires about the situation with Zahn's Spectre.
• CZHN 3/04249a Correspondence : Justice and Peace Commission 1980
  A letter sent to Priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. ~ The decision to enter military service and subsequent decisions in the line of military duty involve moral questions of great importance. The Commission is eager to continue its work in establishing an informed and adequate registration and draft counseling service for young men and women in the Archdiocese of Boston.
• CZHN 4/04815 Correspondence : Muller, Reto 1980
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ "New School of Social Research and Tufts University does not provide a recommendation form, please write a short letter to the address below. Thank you so much."
• CZHN 3/04197 Correspondence : Walsh, Anne 1980
  A letter to the members of the Peace and Justice Group. ~ A letter expressing the injustice of firing Kathy Knight. It also describes personal memories of Kathy and her relationship for the past 10 to 15 years.
• CZHN 4/05201 Document : "Peacemaking: A Call to Community" 1980
  Pamphlet for Pax Christi's 7th National Assembly ~ A schedule of events is given along with a description of Pax Christi. Gordon Zahn is listed as speaking on "The Institutional Church and Peace." ~ 10/17-19
• CZHN 4/05182 Document : A Maritain-Merton Symposium "Spirituality In Secularized Society" 1980
  A pamphlet of information about the symposium ~ The pamphlet gives the discussion themes, the program schedule, a list of participants and the dates.
• CZHN 4/05181 Document : A Maritain-Merton Symposium 1980
  Announcement of the symposium as it appeared in CROSS CURRENTS ~ Dates of the symposium are given along with information about the subject of the symposium and the participants.
• CZHN 4/05197 Document : A Maritain-Merton Symposium; Spirituality In Secularized Society 1980
  A pamphlet on the symposium ~ The pamphlet includes discussion themes, a schedule, and a list of symposium participants. ~ 9/25-26
• CZHN 4/05157 Document : Gordon Zahn 1980
  "Draft registration raises questions" ~ Article in BOW AND ARROW with Bishop Brian Hehir's view and Gordon Zahn's dissenting view. ~ Gordon states that the 1980 statement of the Administrative Board of the U. S. Catholic Conference concerning Carter's reintroduction of draft registration was better than nothing, but it should have been more. He claims that there is not sufficient reason or evidence for the need to reinstate draft registration. He also asserts that the church is not prepared to mount active opposition to the resumption of conscription as it should be as an advocate of pacifism. ~ newspaper--BOW AND ARROW ~ 1-2 ~ September
• CZHN 4/05183 Document : Gordon Zahn 1980
  "Maritain, Merton and Non-Violence" ~ Copy of the paper Gordon is to give at the symposium with attached notes. ~ Gordon discusses Merton's advocacy of non-violence and discusses the issues of war and violence. He says that non-violence was not one of Maritain's primary concerns, if at all, and he finds it troubling that Maritain did not take seriously non-violence as a way of resisting oppressive regimes. Gordon says that his own personal position is closer to Merton's and he discusses Merton's commitment to non-violence as a position that must be taken despite the consequences.
• CZHN 4/05141 Document : Gordon Zahn 1980
  Alice Gallin and Frederick McManus of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities. ~ Memo from Alice, letter from Fr. Frederick, and a book review written by Gprdon Zahn ~ Fr. Frederick (3/24) asks Gordon to prepare a statement for publication about the moral and ethical implications of conscription. Alice writes to Gordon (4/22/80) thanking him for his willingness to participate, outlining the publication plan, and giving the deadline. Gordon's statement "Comments on The Moral and Ethical Implicaitons of Conscription and National Service" is attached. Gordon asserts that conscription increases the likelihood for war and argues that conventional war is morally wrong and can never be just. He points out that conscription depersonalizes individuals and forces them into a situation of war. He also says that forced servitude is forbidden under the Constitution, and that individuals who are forced into the military will not be able to develop their moral judgement.
• CZHN 4/05156 Document : Gordon Zahn 1980
  Book reviews of Vatican Diplomacy and the Jews During the Holocaust by John Morely and of By Words Alone: The Holocaust in Literature by Sidra DeKoven Ezrahi in WORLDVIEW. ~ Gordon reviews Morely's book as a factual account of the Vatican's relations with countries that came under Nazi rule during WWII. He says that the style basically is an organization of research, but that it is an effective use of understatement and it gets the point across that the church did not act as it could or should have to help save more Jews from extermination. Ezrahi's book is an analysis of literature that deals with the Holocaust, and Gordon says that it suffers from too much abstraction but it is valuable in contributing a fuller awareness of the lessons of the Holocaust. ~ Worldview ~ 25-27 ~ September
• CZHN 4/05135 Document : JUST PEACE, Journal of Pax Christi International Catholic Movement for Peace 1980
  Under the heading "U.S. Peace Meeting" it is mentioned that the evening feature of the recent conference held was "The Refusal," an award-winning film biography of Franz Jaegerstaetter. Gordon Zahn was present to answer questions afterward about his research that led to the film as well as his book, In Solitary Witness . It says that the group honored him with a special award for his long and dedicated work for peace.
• CZHN 3/04227 Document : Justice and Peace Commission 1980
  Charter 1980 ~ A new charter of the Commission. ~ In 1968, Pope Paul VI created a Vatican Justice and Peace Commission "with the mission of awakening all the Church to our universal responsibility for peace, international justice, and development." It goes on to list weaknesses of the Commission and mandates for change, duties, objectives, etc.
• CZHN 3/04193 Document : Justice and Peace Subcommittee 1980
  Rev. Bretta, James; Farell, Nancy; Jeansonne, Suzanne; Stanton, Vincent; Whittaker, Sr. Ann. ~ Subcommittee Recommendations in regard to hiring and firing procedures. ~ Statement on Justice and Peace Commission hiring / firing procedures. ~ A document that describes the hiring and firing procedures within the Justice and Peace Commission. It also contains recommendations for compensation regarding the firing of Kathy Knight and the injustice done to her.
• CZHN 4/05116 Document : Pax Christi Conference 1980
  List of names and addresses of those who attended the 1980 Pax Christi Conference with an attached prayer. ~ 8/19-20
• CZHN 4/05191 Document : Thomas Smith 1980
  Herald Citizen staff ~ "Pacifists advised to work through the church" ~ Front page article in Herald Citizen ~ The article discusses the national assembly of Pax Christi where Gordon made a speech that the members of the church must work to make the church an instrument against war and violence. He touched on the improvements the church has made while saying there is ample room for improvement. ~ newspaper--Herald Citizen of Milwaukee ~ 10/25 ~ 1
• CZHN 4/04833 Document : True, Michael 1980
  An article headed "To Whom Is the Teacher of Literature Responsible?" in THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
• CZHN 4/05146 Document, Letter : Gordon Zahn 1980
  Louis Muschel ~ Letter to the Editor ~ Article by Zahn in NY TIMES, both in letter version to the editor and in the printed version. Louis writes a response. ~ Zahn writes in his article that Kennedy should continue to oppose Carter within his own democratic party and keep pushing to reform the platform of the democratic party. He says that if he does not and Carter is nominated again as the presidential candidate, that democrats should respond with silence in the election. Louis writes in to point out that if democrats respond in silence, it is Ronald Reagan whom they are supporting. ~ 6/26, 7/3 (NY TIMES)
• CZHN 4/05148 Document, Letters : Gordon Zahn 1980
  "The Draft: An Occasion of Sin" ~ Letter to Fr. O'Hare of AMERICA with article from Gordon, return letter to Gordon, a reply to Fr. O'Hare with suggested revisions for the article attached. ~ 7/2 Gordon sends the article in and asks that the editors of AMERICA consider it for publication or send it back so he can send it elsewhere. 7/9 Fr. O'Hare writes back saying that they have decided to publish the article and points out a few areas where Gordon might consider revisions. 7/15 Gordon writes back that he reviewed his article in light of the suggestions, has included some minor revisions, but that he wants it printed largely as it was originally written. Gordon's 11-page article responds to Carter's decision that the Selective Service can again register young Americans, and makes the point that Crhristians and Catholics should consider what they and their church can to do stop the accelerating drift toward war. He discusses several statements that the church has issued in the past, and puts forth several arguments against the morality and judgement of having peacetime conscription.
• CZHN 4/05221 Documents : Correspondence and articles relating to Pax Christi's Press Service. 1980
  1/13/80--Mary Jegen of Pax Christi writes James Burke of The Chicago Catholic concerning a series of short articles relating to the World Day of Peace message by Pope John Paul. A memo containing information about the length, style and topics in included along with 2 newspaper articles published 12/7/79 in The Chicago Catholic about the SALT II treaty that discuss nuclear disarmament. 11/9/80--Letter to Gordon Zahn from Joe Nassal, staff associate of Pax Christi, asking him to write an article on "Catholics and Conscientious Objection" for the Pax Christi Press Service.
• CZHN 2/03009 Essay : Gordon Zahn 1980
  "The Institutional Church and Peace" ~ An address for the Pax Christi National Assembly October 18, 1980. ~ Zahn believes that the Catholic Peace Movement should work with and within the church to make the changes needed to make the insitutional church the effective instrument against war and violence that it should be.
• CZHN 2/03010 Essay : Gordon Zahn 1980
  "The Institutional Church and Peace" ~ An address for the Pax Christi National Assembly in October of 1980. Second copy. ~ Zahn believes tht the Catholic Peace Movement should work with and within the church and make the institutional changes necessary to make the church an effective instrument against war and violence.
• CZHN 11/14558 Excerpt : Gordon Zahn - Afterword by Gordon from the book "War Or Peace? the Search for New Answers" edited by Thomas A. Shannon 1980
  Gives some personal reflections on the book, which is dedicated to him and his work in the peace movement field. Also, he comments on the current state of the peace movement in the world. In addition, he makes some comments on the collection of essays in the book by various writers. ~ Maryknoll, New York
• CZHN 10/13055 Forms : IRS - Federal Income tax forms 1980
  Information in regards to the calculation of Gordon's taxes for the year, including his personal notes and summations of expenses throughout the year.
• CZHN 10/13056 Forms : Mass Dept of Revenues - Mass resident income tax instructions, form 1 and schedules. 1980
  Information and worksheets for the calculation of state tax owed. ~ MA
• CZHN 4/05136 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1980
  Father Gerald King ~ Campus Minister at Steubenville College ~ Letter to Gordon from Father Gerald with a return letter on the back from Gordon to Father Gerald. ~ Father Gerald thanks Gordon for his article "The Draft: An Occasion of Sin?" that appeared in America . He said that he used it in his homily. He also asks for the address of Pax Christi and for information regarding the U.S. Peace Council. Gordon responds that he cannot find the address, and gives the name of a person who may by able to help him. He also encloses information about the film on Franz Jaegerstaetter so that it could be shown at the university. ~ 8/17, 8/30
• CZHN 4/05115 Letter : Joseph Fahey 1980
  Chairperson of Executive Council of Pax Christi ~ Letter to Gordon with attached information about and schedule of a Call to Justice and Peace Symposium. ~ Joseph invited Gordon to the symposium that is to be a meeting of Catholic theologians and scholars. The symposium is to include presentations about the arms race, social justice and foreign policy with discussion and approval of points to follow so that a common statement can be drawn and signed by the group.
• CZHN 4/05204 Letter : Lucille 1980
  of Casa Marina, Catholic Worker House of Hospitality ~ Letters to Gordon Zahn ~ 11/24--Lucille writes to tell Gordon that they have set up the day after Christmas as the date for Gordon to give his presentation. 12/7--Lucille writes to give Gordon ideas for his presentation as generated in their meeting.

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