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• CZHN 4/05175 Documents, Letters : Gordon Zahn 1981
  John MacCormack ~ Director of Institute of Human Values ~ Letters to John from Gordon, a general newsletter from John to Gordon with an attached copy of a summary of the presentations given at a conference in 1977, and information about another conference. ~ Gordon writes (4/22) to John asking him for another copy of the newsletter he sent out with the enclosed presentation because he had lost it. The newsletter (January) told about The Social Sciences and Humanities Reserch Council of Canada entitled: "The Human Context for Science and Technology" where John gave a presentation about the necessity of developing a hermeneutic for assessing the quality of life while exploring the human context. John's summary of the presentations given at the conference entilted, "Beyond Relativism" by the Institute of Human Values in 1977 is attached per Gordon's request. Gordon writes (5/2) to tell John about his travel arrangements for the Conference in Heliofax. (5/18) A schedule and information about the conference in Heliofax is sent to the participants (Gordon is to give a presentation). Gordon writes (6/1) after the conference to apologize for having to leave early due to medical conditions and that they turned out to be not too serious. ~ see above
• CZHN 8/11257 Form : Desk Copy Request Form 1981
  Unfilled form for texts requested from campus bookstore.
• CZHN 10/13050 Income Tax form : IRS - 1040 Federal Income Tax Forms and Instructions 1981
  Forms, worksheets and notes of Gordon's reagrding info for the calculation of his income taxes and deductions.
• CZHN 10/13051 Income tax forms : Mass Dept of Revenue - Mass resident income tax instructions, form 1 and schedules 1981
  Forms and instructions for the completion of taxes. ~ MA
• CZHN 4/05150 Letter : Anthony Simon 1981
  Deba Patnaik ~ 2 letters to Gordon from Anthony and Deba ~ Anthony writes to tell Gordon that his paper will be included in Cross Currents , and thanks his for his contribution. Deba writes to say that Gordon is one of 5 essayists being included in Cross Currents and she encourages Gordon in his peace work, mentioning the peace work she has done. ~ 10/22, 10/31
• CZHN 4/05508 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1981
  Richard Chartier ~ FELLOWSHIP magazine ~ Richard writes a brief letter to Gordon. Gordon writes a return letter. ~ Richard thanks Gordon for his letter about the December issue. He asks Gordon if he would like to do a book review and if he has any book in mind. Gordon responds that he would like to contribute an occasional review and outlines his areas of expertise. He says that he would like to review WAR OR PEACE? THE SEARCH FOR NEW ANSWERS edited by Tom Shannon. Gordon also asks if the council would like the Jaegerstaetter film to be shown at the next meeting. ~ 2/4, 3/3
• CZHN 4/05260 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1981
  Sr. Marie Augusta Neal ~ Professor of Sociology ar Emmanuel College ~ Short letter to Gordon with reply letter ~ She thanks Gordon for his participation in the panel at the ASR and for the memo about the film. Gordon replies with a letter suggesting alternative service possibilities to Selective Service, and asks Sr. Marie for any suggestions. ~ 9/22 (Sr. Marie); 10/5 (Gordon)
• CZHN 4/05330 Letter : Michael Farrell , editor for National Catholic Reporter ~ short letter to Gordon 1981
  Michael thanks Gordon for his article but says that by the time they got to his article it was out of date.
• CZHN 4/05357 Letter : Peggy 1981
  Short cards to Gordon Zahn ~ 7/18--Peggy writes to explain why an article of Gordon's was not printed in The Catholic Worker, saying she did not agree with some of the points and that the article was rather long. 8/?--Peggy writes again to apologize for the sharpness of her last note and to say that they will need the center as the government cracks down on resisters.
• CZHN 4/05362 Letter : Robert Nee, National Director of Pax Christi ~ Letter to Sister Marion Julie O'Leary 1981
  Robert writes Sister Marion to give information and a schedule for the Archdiocese of Hartford Workshop where presentations will be given and The Refusal will be shown. Gordon is one of the presenters along with John Leary and Robert Nee. Biographical information on all three is also included.
• CZHN 4/05336 Letter : Sylvester Theisen 1981
  St. John's University ~ Letter to Gordon, return letter to Sy ~ 9/22--Sy congratulates Gordon on his article "Get Ready I Feel A Draft" and asks him to consider teaching a class in St. John's Analysis of Values Program. 10/5--Gordon says that he is hesitant to take on any full year commitments and asks if a half year is possible.
• CZHN 4/05356 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1981
  Bill Barrett ~ Correspondence between Gordon and Bill ~ 1/12--Bill writes announcing the annual Merton-centered retreat and writes a personal note inviting Gordon to attend. 3/3--Gordon apologizes for the delay of response and says that he would like to attend for part of the retreat, however he does not drive and the meeting place is remote. 3/12--Bill tells Gordon that his response is not to late and that a bus runs relatively near. He says he will send more information soon.
• CZHN 4/05214 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1981
  Bill ~ Correspondence between Bill and Gordon about an upcoming retreat. ~ 4/10--Bill sent out a general letter to retreat participants about the place, schedule and retreat theme which is to be Contemplation and Active Nonviolence. He suggests that everyone read Gordon's book The Nonviolent Alternative or Thomas Merton on Peace. A personal note is handwritten to Gordon thanking him for his willingness to lead a discussion, and a list of participants is attached. 6/1--Gordon asks Bill about how he is to handle the retreat presentation and talks about travel plans. 6/10-- Bill writes with suggestions for the presentation format and talks about travel plans.
• CZHN 4/05224 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1981
  Deba Patnaik ~ Correspondence between Deba and Gordon about the proposed publication. ~ 9/14--Deba makes suggestions for editing and clarifying to Gordon and gives him the status on publishers. 9/19--Gordon writes back to Deba saying he does not have time to do a major reworking of the paper, but he includes some editorial inserts.
• CZHN 4/05243 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1981
  Edward Skillin ~ Publisher of Commonweal ~ Letter to Gordon, return letter to Edward from Gordon. ~ 9/17--Edward says that Gordon's article will be printed in the 9/25 issue and sends the honorarium. 9/19--Gordon thanks Edward for the letter and check and gives him a list of people to send the article to for comment.
• CZHN 4/05507 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1981
  Grace Charles, FOR ~ Letter to Gordon from Grace asking him to complete the enclosed form for reelection and return it ASAP. Gordon writes a return letter to Grace. ~ Gordon writes that he is not going to run for reelection for a couple of years to allow for "new blood." He says he is not adamant about this decision and he could be open to persuasion, but he thinks this is the best course of action. ~ 12/30, 1/23
• CZHN 4/05162 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1981
  James O'Gara ~ Editor of COMMONWEAL ~ Short letter to Gordon from James, return letter from Gordon. ~ James writes Gordon saying that COMMONWEAL does not want to take up the issue of the draft again, however they could use the last part of his article for a piece on the church's response to selective service. He says that if Gordon wants to submit his piece elsewhere for publication he will understand. Gordon responds saying that he is willing to let COMMONWEAL do some cutting and shaping as long as they include 2 important points: that the return to the draft is more imminent than we think, and that we shouldn't put faith in Reagan's expressions of disapproval of conscription. ~ 4/2 (James) 4/10 (Gordon)
• CZHN 4/05358 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1981
  Ted Schmidt, Paul ~ 2 letters to Gordon, 1 letter from Gordon, and a flyer attached. ~ 9/25--Ted writes to Gordon about plans for disarmament week in Toronto. He tells Gordon that his constituency is ecumenical church people and his presentation is entitled "The Gospel and the Arms Race." 10/7--Gordon asks Ted questions about the specific audience and the length of his talk. He then discusses schedule and travel plans. 10/29--Paul writes Gordon to thank him for his presentation. A flyer (week of 10/24) announces Gordon speaking on "The Arms Race and the Gospel. "
• CZHN 4/05246 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1981
  Thomas Hlgers, Dennis Horan, David Mall ~ Co-editors of New Perspectives on Human Abortion ~ Short letter to Gordon with Gordon's reply attached ~ 6/9--A co-editor writes to say that the book will be typeset by the end of the summer. 6/12--Gordon writes to say that he does not have any revisions and to give his biographical information. 8/21--The co-editors thank Gordon for his contribution to the book, saying that it took 3 1/2 years to publish.
• CZHN 4/05154 Letters : Patrick McNamara, organizer for Association for the Sociology of Religion 1981
  Jean-Guy Vaillancourt ~ 2 letters to Gordon from Patrick and Jean-Guy ~ Patrick invites Gordon to join a discussion about Jean-Guy's book Papal Power at a ASR meeting, saying that Loretta Morris and Roger O'Toole will be additional commentators. Jean-Guy writes Gordon to thank him for agreeing to critique his book, and sends him some reviews previously done to aid Gordon in the preparation of his comments. ~ 3/19 (Patrick), 5/13 (Jean-Guy)
• CZHN 10/13398 Publication : Lawrence J. Rhoades - A HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCATION 1905-1980 1981
  Contains a number of different articles. ~ Washington D.C.
• CZHN 1/00213 poster : The Order of St. Benedict 1981
  a poster announcing Christ and Caesar ~ it is something about Franz Jaegerstaetter, and at the bottom it mentions Gordon's name and book. ~ 18/1981
• CZHN 5/07259 Correspondence : Joe F. - letter to Gordon 1981/0101
  Writes to Gordon about his reflections on the Jaegerstaetter book.
• CZHN 5/07260 Correspondence : Myles McCabe - Letter to Dr. Zahn 1981/0105
  An invitation for Gordon to be a keynote speaker at the Diocese of Wilmington Justice and Peace Day.
• CZHN 4/05206 Letter : Bernie Vedder, College of St. Thomas 1981/0106
  Short letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Bernie encloses the check to Gordon for his speech given and thanks him for his visit and his strong presence.
• CZHN 4/05205 Letter : Anthony Simon 1981/0116
  Secretary of American Maritain Association ~ Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Anthony encloses articles and clippings from the symposium and says that an article on the symposium will appear in AMERICA. He says that they are editing the papers from the symposium for publication and he asks Gordon to send his soon.
• CZHN 6/08749 Correspondence : Eileen - Letter to Gordon 1981/0120
  Feels that it is providential that he lead The Center for Conscience and War at this time. Chicago
• CZHN 5/07257 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dick Chartier 1981/0122
  Zahn compliments him on the December issue and has a name to be added to the Fellowship subscription list.
• CZHN 5/07437 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Vincent DeCoursey 1981/0128
  Zahn thanks DeCoursey for kind comments on his work with the Jaegerstaetter story.
• CZHN 5/07262 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1981/0128
  Enjoyed his review in the latest review of THE PROGRESSIVE.
• CZHN 5/07300 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - letter to Mr. Gorman 1981/0128
  Thanks him for his letter and writes that he is busy sorting through the mail after his trip.
• CZHN 5/07301 Correspondence : Mike - Letter to Gordon 1981/0203
  Is glad that Zahn liked the review, Is disappointed that he is not attending the NECPF. Updates Zahn on his family.
• CZHN 4/05509 Letter : Grace Charles, FOR 1981/0204
  Letter from Grace to Gordon regarding his resignation from the council. ~ Grace says that she has also resigned and that she is sad to know that Gordon is not on the council this year. She expresses her regard for Gordon.
• CZHN 1/00143 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0206
  letter to "Nu" ~ It was announced that he was made a professor emeritus at commencement. Honorary doctorates went to Rose Kennedy and the address was given by Ted, at commencement. In Chicago, Pat and Ruth are getting married in October.
• CZHN 4/05176 Letter : John Finley and Deba Patnaik, editors of The Maritian-Merton Symposium 1981/0212
  1-page letter to Gordon Zahn ~ The editors write to Gordon to let him know that they are in the process of compiling and editing the papers from the symposium. They ask for a short biography note and a list of his publications.
• CZHN 5/07558 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Dean Richards 1981/0213
  Zahn encloses a copy of a memo he sent to John Dickinson to retire. (copy not attached)
• CZHN 5/07557 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to John K. Dickinson 1981/0213
  Zahn writes of his intent to retire on August 31, 1981.
• CZHN 4/05165 Letter : Elizabeth Fancy 1981/0213
  Director of Religious Education at St. Timothy's ~ Short letter to Gordon with directions attached. ~ Elizabeth writes Gordon to confirm his willingness to speak at St. Timothy's Church and says that they are going to publicize his talk as "War as a Moral Problem."
• CZHN 5/07303 Correspondence : Larry Gara and Tim Lefever - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0220
  An invitation to a conscientious objector reunion.
• CZHN 5/07284 Correspondence : Maureen Staetter - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0225
  Thanks Zahn for his generous letter and plans to read his book on Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 5/07285 Correspondence : Paul Hanley Furfey - General letter addressed: "Beloved in Christ." 1981/0225
  Letter to inform his friends that he took a severe fall and has been receiving treatment both in and out of the hospital and he continues to improve.
• CZHN 4/05256 Document : Gordon Zahn 1981/0225
  Book review of The German Party, 1870-1933: A Study in Political Catholicism by Ellen Lovell Evans written for AMERICA. ~ Gordon describes the book as a narrowly specialized, though unquestionably competent account of the German Center Party and some of the scandalous actions of the party.
• CZHN 4/05185 Letter, Document : Gordon Zahn 1981/0226
  "Back to the Draft?" ~ Letter to Kevin Axe of U.S. CATHOLIC with an attached article for publication ~ Gordon writes to Kevin asking that his article be published soon or returned because of its timeliness and importance to the draft issue. He also asks to be let know if any substantial editorial changes are made. Finally, he says that he is disappointed that his book "Camp Simon" has not yet been reviewed. In his article Gordon cautions that he thinks the President's promises that there will be no return to registration or the draft are empty promises. He raises objections to peacetime conscription and says that military training is an occasion of sin. Gordon contends that the church needs to become more active in educating about and promoting the cause of non-violence.
• CZHN 6/08750 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sister Mary Evelyn 1981/0227
  He will make a contribution to the publication of the pamphlet. He needs more copies of The Refusal ~ Boston
• CZHN 4/05151 Letter : Richard Dimler 1981/02
  Editor of THOUGHT ~ Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Thanks Gordon for his contributed article to THOUGHT, says it will be printed and asks Gordon to make any revisions as soon as possible.
• CZHN 5/07287 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Studs Terkel 1981/0301
  Zahn tells him that he recently heard one of his interviews on the radio and writes that he would be willing to do an interview regarding Franz Jaegerstaetter who was mentioned during the radio program.
• CZHN 4/05168 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1981/0301
  Letter to John Dwyer ~ Gordon requests that John promote his book more and he requests two orders of 30 copies each of his book so that he can distribute them after the showing of the film "The Refusal" that he is doing in Boston and Minneapolis.
• CZHN 4/05210 Document : Gordon Zahn 1981/0302
  "Draft registration: a moral challenge" ~ Copy of a newspaper article in THE CATHOLIC VIRGINIAN ~ In light of Carter's second call for draft registration, Gordon reflects upon the church's promises to provide counseling and support to those facing questions of military service and says that although some churches have taken significant steps, many have not taken any. He says this is due to fear and nationalistic tendancies, but the church is failing in its responsibility so that young people are the ones who face moral disaster without being fully aware of the moral implications of their actions.
• CZHN 6/08752 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Eileen 1981/0303
  Inquiring on the Gruppo organization ~ Boston
• CZHN 5/07302 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1981/0303
  States that he is planning on being at the conference at Yale and discusses his other future plans.
• CZHN 5/07289 Correspondence : Terri - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0304
  Is eager to see Zahn's movie on Jaegerstaetter when it comes to town and invites Zahn to stay with them.
• CZHN 5/07288 Correspondence : Vincent DiLalla - Letter to Gordon 1981/0308
  Is sending Zahn a copy of a publication for the Center.
• CZHN 5/07291 Correspondence : Paul Fuent - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0309
  Is sending Zahn two articles from the local Dubuque paper and has formed a committee with people in El Salvador.
• CZHN 4/05161 Letter : Catherine O'Connell 1981/0309
  Assistant Managing Editor of U.S. Catholic ~ Short letter to Gordon from Catherine, return letter from Gordon. ~ Catherine thanks Gordon for sending his article into U.S. AMERICA, but says that they just published an article on the immorality of the draft a year ago and that Gordon should seek to publish it elsewhere. She also says that they connot force their book reviewer to review certain books, and that is why Gordon's book has not yet been reviewed. Gordon responds saying that he did not think that, just because he is a contributor, his book would be reviewed; however he does think that it is timely in light of the decision to reinstitute draft registration.
• CZHN 5/07523 Correspondence : Michael P. Riccards - Dean of Arts and Sciences at University of Massachusetts 1981/0311
  Memorandum to Robert A. Greene ~ Riccards informs Greene of his decision to endorse the request to grant emeritus status to Gordon Zahn.
• CZHN 5/07292 Correspondence : Mary Evelyn Jegen - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0312
  Thanks Zahn for offering his condolences on the death of the mother.
• CZHN 5/07290 Correspondence : Naomi Burton Stone - Letter to Gordon 1981/0312
  Informs Zahn that she is doing well and writes of her dog whom Zahn inquired about.
• CZHN 4/05316 Document : Gordon Zahn 1981/0312
  "Terrorism and Tresspass" ~ 5-page essay written by Gordon with a note to Tom Fox, editor of the National Catholic Reporter attached asking him to publish the essay in the "Forum" section of the paper. ~ Gordon remarks that although there is a shortage of police to patrol high crime areas, there is never a shortage when it comes to a protest or blockade of nuclear supplies. He refers to the criminal penalty for trespass committed by an anti-war pamphleteer and says that no distinction is make between this person and one who trespasses to commit burglary. He says that with the danger of nuclear war approaching, it cannot be afforded that those who are doing active protest be conveniently locked away. Gordon contends that the stifling of their message is undemocratic.
• CZHN 5/07293 Correspondence : Richard Chartier - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0316
  Is pleased that Zahn is willing to do a review for FELLOWSHIP and the magazine is planning on doing a review of WAR OR PEACE.
• CZHN 5/07295 Correspondence : Michael Leavy - Letter to Dr. Zahn 1981/0320
  Would like to obtain a copy of his book IN SOLITARY WITNESS which is now out of print.
• CZHN 5/07294 Correspondence : Peter - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0320
  Talks about his job working in the park and how he lost it and then regained it.
• CZHN 4/05163 Letter : E. A. Bauerle 1981/0320
  Manuscript Editor of University Publications of America, Inc. ~ Short letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Bauerle sends notice to Gordon that the galleys for his article "New Perspectives on Human Abortion" are going to be sent and that he should set aside time to review tham and get them back as soon as possible.
• CZHN 6/08753 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Joe Zimmerman 1981/0322
  Encourages doing a manual on non-violence, but suggests that he check to see if there is not one that is already being done. If the draft resumes they should ready the churches to offer alternate service for conscientious objectors. Attached is letter from Joe. ~ Boston
• CZHN 7/09359 Correspondence : Belva - Letter to Gordon 1981/0324
  An update letter to Gordon throwing in loving innuendos as she recites her daily activities. At the end of the letter is the question of why he no longer writes and visits.
• CZHN 5/07296 Correspondence : John Cort - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0324
  Offers his apologies and asks what to do with the check.
• CZHN 4/05167 Letter : Eileen Reilly 1981/0325
  St. Ann Parish ~ Short letter to Gordon from Eileen ~ Eileen thanks Gordon for being present for their sharing on Dorothy Day and says that he added a dimension that otherwise would have been lacking.
• CZHN 5/07305 Correspondence : Eileen - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0326
  Thanks Zahn for sending her some clipping on Dorothy Day and discusses some of their mutual friends.
• CZHN 5/07306 Correspondence : Pierce - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0328
  Thanks Zahn for his contribution to the Veterans Against Foreign Wars ans for the film on Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 5/07445 Correspondence : Robert Lublow - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0328
  The author thanks Zahn for the mystery novels he sent and updates him on events surrounding his place catching on fire and his return there.
• CZHN 4/05178 Letter : Deba Patnaik 1981/0329
  Editor of Ther Maritain-Merton Synposium ~ Letter to Gordon about the editorial changes they want him to make on his paper. ~ Deba tells Gordon it was an honor to meet him, says is essay is being considered for publication is CROSSCURRENTS and that she hopes all the papers submitted for the book will be published.
• CZHN 4/05170 Letter : Stam Harrison 1981/0331
  Short letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Stan thanks Gordon for speaking at Immaculate Conception Parish and says that a number of people are interested in seeing "The Refusal".
• CZHN 5/07268 Correspondence : Bruce Kent - letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0401
  Tells Gordon what an inspiration he is and hopes that he will manage a visit.
• CZHN 4/05368 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1981/0402
  William Reiser ~ College of the Holy Cross ~ Correspondence between Gordon and William Reiser ~ William writes to Gordon about the plans and schedule for his visit to Holy Cross. It is in preparation for the peace studies course "War and the Christian Conscience" that Gordon will teach in following fall. Gordon responds and asks for a fall schedule.
• CZHN 4/05208 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1981/0403
  Letter to Kevin of U.S. CATHOLIC magazine. ~ Gordon writes to Kevin to tell him that he is retiring soon, and to ask him to publish an article.
• CZHN 5/07307 Correspondence : Bill Allen - Letter to Grodon Zahn 1981/0404
  Letter from the editor of the VAFW newsletter which announces the upcoming meetings as well as the upcoming newsletter.
• CZHN 7/09360 Correspondence : Belva - Letter to Gordon 1981/0406
  A schedule update for Zahn and also a partial invitation to her family reunion: he may be interested in sociological information and such.
• CZHN 5/07311 Correspondence : Jon - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0407
  Thanks Zahn for the letter and is glad to hear that the Center has gotten started and would like Zahn to come to Manhattan for a lecture.
• CZHN 5/06187 Correspondence : John MacCormack - letter to Gordon 1981/0409
  Updated information for the participants in a workshop to take place at the Institiute of Human Values.
• CZHN 4/05169 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1981/0413
  Letter to Fr. O'Hare, editor of AMERICA with attached manuscript. ~ Gordon asks Fr. O'Hare to consider his attached manuscript for publication and alerts him that two religious workers have been charged with trespassing. Only pages 5-6 of the manuscript are attached. The article concerns tha charges of trespass of a Luthern minister conducting Easter services on the Minuteman base and of a Pax Christi member who was leafletting the Draper Lab in Cambridge.
• CZHN 5/07269 Correspondence : Pete G. - Letter to Professor Zahn 1981/0414
  Discusses a quotation from his book.
• CZHN 3/04266 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0415
  A letter to John Moynihan. ~ He is glad the Cardinal approved the Commission's proposal for draft counseling. He thinks this information should be released as soon as possible to the widest audience as possible. Gordon also believes there is no time to waste in getting the program going.
• CZHN 3/04264 Correspondence : Groden, Michael F. 1981/0415
  A memorandum sent to Leo LeBlanc, Charles Pugh, Gordon Zahn, Carol Pepi, and John Leary. ~ He met with John Moynihan and His Eminence regarding the proposal approved by the Commission in February to establish a central file for Conscientious Objectors. He is happy to report that the Cardinal has given approval.
• CZHN 3/04265 Correspondence : Moynihan, John 1981/0416
  A memorandum sent to Fr. Leo LeBlanc, Mr. Charles Pugh, and Mr. John Leary. ~ The Commission will establish an Archdiocesan file for Conscientious Objectors. The purpose is to establish the documentation needed to verify that an individual went on record as a conscientious objector to war before receiving any notice of induction from the draft.
• CZHN 5/07447 Document : Article: Edna M. O'Hern - A book review 1981/0418
  The article is a review of Shannon's "War or Peace." Mentions Zahn's discussion of the contents of the book.
• CZHN 3/04270 Correspondence : Moynihan, John 1981/0422
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ He is also glad the Cardinal approved the Commission's proposal. But he finds some of Gordon's comments about implementation of the proposal unclear and thinks it should be resolved before any steps can be taken to implement the proposal.
• CZHN 5/07521 Correspondence : Paul - Letter to Dick 1981/0422
  Paul informs Dick that he will not make it on the 30th as he has to meet someone that day. Also, he makes some positive remarks about Gordon Zahn.
• CZHN 3/04267 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0423
  A letter to Bishop Daily. ~ Gordon was member of a 6-person delegation, representing Pax Christi, in discussions with several top Selective Service officials. He had the distinct impression that these officials do not fully appreciate the positions taken by the American heirarchy on the legitimacy of the CO-position for Catholics.
• CZHN 3/04268 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0423
  A letter to Cardinal Medeiros. ~ Gordon thanks the Cardinal for the approval of the Commission's proposal. He expresses that it appears to him that there is a real danger that the traditional "peace churches" may be given advantages not open to Catholics in the current planning for alternative service programs.
• CZHN 3/04262 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0424
  A letter to Kevin Lynch. ~ The word was passed to Gordon that Kevin is interested in knowing something about the effort to get an official registry of prospective Catholic CO's established in Boston.
• CZHN 4/05211 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1981/0427
  Letter to Jim of WORLDVIEW ~ Gordon thanks him for the invitation to go to a CRIA affair, asks him to check on his subscription because he has not been receiving magazines, and says that he may have an article that might be of interest for him to publish because he expects it to be sent back from th first magazine he sent it to (U.S. CATHOLIC).
• CZHN 5/07270 Correspondence : Henri Nouver - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0428
  Thanks Zahn for his note and the information about the film.
• CZHN 6/08754 Correspondence : Mary Evelyn - Letter to Gordon 1981/0428
  Glad he has received his original investmentin the Jaegerstaetter film. They will meet in Chicago in June. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 4/05172 Letter : Joseph O'Hare 1981/0428
  Editor of AMERICA ~ letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Thanks Gordon for his article "Terrorism and Trespass" and says that it should be revised before it can be published by AMERICA, with suggestions as to how to revise it.
• CZHN 5/07271 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter addresses "Dear Sirs" 1981/0429
  Apologizes for failing to sign his tax form before mailing it in.
• CZHN 5/07280 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ping 1981/0429
  Talks about his retirement and his plans to work with Pax Chisti USA in opening the Center on Conscience and War.
• CZHN 3/04261 Correspondence : Medeiros, Cardinal Humberto 1981/0429
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ He appreciates Gordon's thoughtfulness in writing about the registry for prospective conscientious objectors.
• CZHN 4/05240 Letter : Thomas A. Ahearn 1981/0501
  Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Thomas tells Gordon that he enjoyed seeing him and writes to confirm an agreed upon date that Gordon will come to speak at St. John's Seminary in Brighton, MA. The talk is entitled "peace."
• CZHN 5/07520 Correspondence : Lester Segal - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0505
  Segal wishes Zahn well and tells him how much of a pleasure it has been for him to work with Zahn.
• CZHN 5/07272 Correspondence : William Horan - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0505
  Informs Zahn that CACR 7 was defeated overwhelmingly on the House Floor but he hopes to try again in two years.

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