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• CZHN 5/07446 Correspondence : Edna O'Hern - Professor of Sociology at St. Francis College. 1981/0506
  Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ O'Hern tells Zahn about her review in "America" about Shannon's "War or Peace." She denies that she takes credit for Zahn's comments on it and admits that she failed to clarify that her writing was a follow up on Zahn's. On the reverse side is Zahn's reply (06/02) to O'Hern telling her that he is not the least bit offended. He also updates her on his plans for retirement.
• CZHN 5/07515 Document : Gordon C. Zahn - Work request form (green half page with purple print) 1981/0507
  Zahn requests 5 copies of a document.
• CZHN 4/05219 Document : Henry Gosselin, staff writer for THE CHURCH WORLD newspaper 1981/0507
  "Do these two faces look like those of radicals?" ~ Newspaper article in the opinion section of THE CHURCH WORLD on Fr. Paul McLaughlin and Gordon Zahn. ~ The article describes Gordon and Fr. Paul in a way that intends to dispell myths that they are radicals and it outlines each of their basic messages and work for peace. Gordon and Fr. Paul were the featured speakers at a Peace Seminar at St. Joseph's Church. Photos are also included. ~ newspaper--The Church World
• CZHN 1/00131 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0508
  letter to Irene ~ talking about hoping that Irene's "president" backs down on the air controllers strike. has really high blood pressure. Something about raising the rent at possibly Irene's house.
• CZHN 5/07314 Correspondence : Michael Leary - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0512
  Thanks Zahn for the autographed copy of IS SOLITARY WITNESS.
• CZHN 5/07519 Correspondence : Donna DiScuillo - Greeting card to Gordon Zahn 1981/0515
  DiScuillo shares some personal thoughts on a previous debate held about value-free sociology with Zahn.
• CZHN 4/05209 Document : Gordon Zahn 1981/0515
  "Religious Ed. Textbooks" ~ Letter to the editors of PILOT. ~ Gordon congratulates Sister O'Connor for her article on the standards for evaluating religious textbooks, but he says that most religious texts are severely lacking in giving attention to the morality of modern warfare and the recognition of the conscientious objection stand. Gordon asserts that these should also be standards.
• CZHN 5/07315 Correspondence : Naomi Burton Stone - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0518
  Discusses the Merton retreat in which Zahn's book THE NON-VIOLENT ALTERNATIVE is recommended reading. Zahn and Father Nee are invited to her house for a picnic.
• CZHN 5/07313 Correspondence : Tom - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0518
  He appreciated the report on the meeting with NISCBO and has forwarded copies along. Is pleased that Zahn is working on the commentary on Bishop O'Connor's book.
• CZHN 5/07317 Correspondence : Ralph - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0519
  Thanks Zahn for the books and writes that it was nice having him in their home.
• CZHN 5/07316 Correspondence : Kevin Lynch - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0521
  Informs Zahn that the Justice and Peace Commission has not yet been comissioned by the Archbishop.
• CZHN 4/05177 Letter : Gordon 1981/0521
  Short letter from Gordon to Deba, editor of The Maritain-Merton Symposium publication. ~ Gordon writes to apologize for the lateness of the enclosed summary. The summary is 1 page about the lives and work of Maritian and Merton.
• CZHN 5/07318 Correspondence : Rev. Thomas V. Daily - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0528
  Thanks Zahn for his comments and information regarding the current status of the Justice and Peace Commission's registry proposal.
• CZHN 5/07327 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bryan 1981/0529
  A letter which tells Brian that he is enclosing a first draft paper the Center is preparing on a possible alternative service program. The Cardinal approved a Co-registry in Boston.
• CZHN 5/07517 Correspondence : Robert A. Carrigan - Memorandum for Gordon Zahn 1981/0581
  Informs Zahn that he has received recommendations for Zahn to be accorded the status of Professor Emeritus.
• CZHN 5/07286 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Msgr Furfey 1981/0601
  Zahn informs him that he is retiring as a professor so that he can now concentrate more on his peace work.
• CZHN 5/07427 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Kathleen 1981/0603
  Zahn replies to Kathleen's letter regarding the Sands affair.
• CZHN 5/07320 Correspondence : Paul Hanley Furfey - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0603
  Furfey commends Zahn on his early retirement and discusses the joys of being emeritus.
• CZHN 5/07319 Correspondence : Stephen Humphrey - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0603
  Thanks Zahn for his note of congratulation.
• CZHN 4/05213 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1981/0603
  Letter to James O'Gara, editor of COMMONWEAL ~ Gordon asks James the status of the article that he sent regarding the draft. He talks about recent developments in steps taken toward the draft and steps taken by the church. He asks that Cardinal Medieros be commended for his recommendation that an official registry be established for those who plan to register as CO's. He again impresses upon James the timeliness of his article, saying that it deserves publication before the draft issue is settled.
• CZHN 5/07518 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Chancellor Corrigan 1981/0604
  Zahn thanks Corrigan for the nomination for the status of Professor Emeritus.
• CZHN 5/07321 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter addressed to CCCO 1981/0605
  Informs them that cardinal Medieros has given his approval to an official archdiocesan registry of Catholics in the Boston Archdiocese.
• CZHN 5/07324 Correspondence : Emmett? - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0608
  Thanks Zahn again for sending him the booklet.
• CZHN 1/00132 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0608
  letter to Ruby ~ enclosed a article of a weird rape case involving three doctors and a nurse. Still has high blood pressure. tells of going to Belva's family reunion, and how she sent him a thank you card and a birthday card.
• CZHN 5/07322 Correspondence : Beonard Blumberg - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0616
  Is interested in in any biographical or autobiographical material on Peter Maurin who was one of the founders of THE CATHOLIC WORKER.
• CZHN 5/07522 Correspondence : James W. Callanan - Letter to Personnel Office addressed "Dear Sir / Madam" 1981/0623
  Callanan informs the Personnel Office of receiving an application for retirement of Gordon Zahn as of 08/31/81.
• CZHN 5/07430 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Vincent DiLalli 1981/0624
  Zahn confirms that he will participate with the Eucharistic Celebration (January 9). He also states a condition that has to be met and a request that may be helpful to the presentation he is to make. On the reverse side of the letter is a copy of DiLalli's letter (06/19) to Zahn requesting his participation in the World Day of Peace Eucharistic Celebration.
• CZHN 5/07323 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Professor Blumberg 1981/0629
  Zahn states that although he was a member of the Catholic Worker sponsored CO units in WWII, He has never had personal contact with Peter Maurin. He suggests several other contacts who might know more.
• CZHN 5/07325 Correspondence : Peggy Scherer - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0629
  States that she lost the manuscript which Zahn had sent her. She gives her impressions of what she read and offers her opinions.
• CZHN 5/07452 Document : Gordon C. Zahn - A typed statement 1981/0703
  The statement is on the Israeli attack on Iraq's nuclear facility. This was written by request of Pax Christi USA Exec. Council and "approved by the council as its own position."
• CZHN 5/07326 Correspondence : Ed G. - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0704
  A brief letter of congratulations to Zahn for his early retirement.
• CZHN 4/05216 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1981/0706
  Letter to Peggy Scherer, editor of THE CATHOLIC WORKER. ~ Gordon asks Peggy to check on what happened to the article he sent in for publication called "Terrorism and Tresspass." He also asks if Peggy will mention the Center of Pax Christi that Gordon helped found to provide counsel and deal with issues related to conscientious objection.
• CZHN 5/07429 Correspondence : Vincent DiLalla - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0707
  DiLalli explains how the event for January 9 will be set up in confirming receiving Zahn's letter of June 24.
• CZHN 9/11833 Book review : Francis Meehan - Review of Bishop John O'Connor's "In Defense of Life" as published in Emmanuel 1981/0708
  The book regarding war and the Catholic Church pushes forth a message that the Church has not officially abandoned the use of just war teaching in favor of pacificism. The review finds the book's reasoning to be tortuous, though the bishop deserves credit for his courage to stand and address the subject.
• CZHN 5/07328 Correspondence : Bishop Thomas Gumbleton - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0713
  Is sorry that AMERICA is not publishing the article, but can't think of another Catholic publication to offer him. Felt that bishop Fiorenza's idea is good. Appreciated the concept paper.
• CZHN 4/05217 Letter, Document : Gordon Zahn 1981/0713
  Letter to the book review editor with a 6-page article reviewing two books attached. ~ Gordon sends a note with his article asking the editor to check on his subscription to WORLDVIEW and also asks if they sould be interested in a review essay on Bishop O'Connor's book, In Defense of Life . Gordon's review concerns two books on terrorism, Terror in Ireland: The Heritage of Hate by Edgar O'Ballance, and Never Again Without a Rifle: The Origins of Italian Terrorism by Alessandro Silj. Gordon describes the books as having serious shortcomings in style and approach; however they are useful in providing a historical look at the terrorism experienced in Ireland and Italy. Gordon says that while the IRA has a unifying and tangible objective in its opposition to British rule, Italian terrorism seems marked by commitment to revolution for its own sake.
• CZHN 9/11834 Book review : James Schall - Review in the "National Catholic Register" of Bishop O'Connor's "In Defense of Life" 1981/0719
  He finds the book beneficial in its amends for some of the "clerical sins" of the church in regards to war and its practices, and goes on to discuss the point of the book's subject.
• CZHN 4/05331 Letter : James O'Gara, Editor of COMMONWEAL ~ Short letter to Gordon 1981/0721
  They will not publish Gordon's review of the O'Connor book.
• CZHN 6/07895 Correspondence : Gregg Phifer - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0725
  Phifer discusses some thoughts provoked by his reading of "Another Part of the War." Includes mention of Smoke Jumpers. (corresponding to item 7896)
• CZHN 5/07451 Correspondence : Melvin Cohen - Letter to Zahn 1981/0808
  Cohen tells Zahn of his admiration of the pacifist. He recommends a book to Zahn as well and mentions that he'd like to meet with him one day.
• CZHN 5/07330 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Editor of New York Times. 1981/0812
  Discusses the Reagan Administration's decision to go ahead with the neutron bomb, Also discusses the timing of the announcement.
• CZHN 5/07331 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Editor of The Boston Globe 1981/0812
  Zahn discusses his opinions on the Reagan Administration's decision to go ahead with the neutron bomb as well as the timing of the announcement.
• CZHN 4/05359 Document : Pax Christi 1981/0812
  Pax Christi USA news release ~ 2 copies of a 2-page news release announce Pax Christi's condemnation of the Reagan administration's decision to manufacture and include the neutron bomb as part of the nation's military arsenal. It urges bishops and Catholics to openly object to this action in order to persuade the Reagan administration to reverse its decision.
• CZHN 5/07420 Correspondence : Eileen - A greeting card to Gordon Zahn 1981/0814
  Eileen writes to congratulate Zahn in referring to the Memorial Mass on August 9, 1981. She requests copies of publicity for the event and a copy of Medeiros' statement.
• CZHN 3/04218 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0816
  A letter to John Moynihan. ~ He will not be able to attend the "Jobs for Peace" meeting. He proposes three items for the agenda of their September Steering Committee meeting. One is the report on progress made toward hiring at least one qualified staff person to fill the vacancy left by Jim Hannon. Two is nominations to fill vacancies in the Commission's membership and three is related to budgets and procedures.
• CZHN 5/07421 Correspondence : Mike - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0817
  Mike mentions sending a copy of Bishop Flanegan's statement and Owen Murphy's editorial. Also, he keeps Zahn updated as to local parish affairs and some personal thoughts.
• CZHN 5/07423 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Rev. Daniel Durkin, O.S.B. 1981/0818
  Zahn enclosed a piece form the "Counter Pentagon" concerning the possibility of the return of the draft. He also orders 25 more copies at the author's discount.
• CZHN 5/07422 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn? - Letter to John Lemnitzer 1981/0818
  Zahn greets Lemnitzer hoping that "by now he [he] should be out of prison and back serving [his] congregation. " Also he mentions an article he wrote that was not accepted by any magazines.
• CZHN 4/05247 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1981/0820
  Gordon writes to Jim of WORLDVIEW ~ Gordon writes to submit an article for publication, saying that it is timely because of the neutron bomb announcement. He also asks about his subscription status.
• CZHN 5/07450 Correspondence : Melvin Cohen - Letter to Gordon C. Zahn 1981/0824
  Cohen asks if Zahn received his position paper on the Middle East and invites him to visit Baltimore.
• CZHN 5/07494 Correspondence : Daniel Durken, O.S.B. - Director of "The Liturgical Press" 1981/0825
  Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Durken confirms Zahn's order for 25 copies of "In Solitary Witness" and encloses several copies of October 18, 1981 Sunday Bulletin prepared with the help of Zahn's book.
• CZHN 4/05311 Document : Gordon Zahn 1981/0826
  A note to Gordon from Peter of COMMONWEAL says that he is returning the revised edition of Gordon's essay for additional changes and approval from Gordon. Gordon's 8 page essay is attached. He warns that the nation is slipping toward a reinstatement of peacetime conscription. HE outlines some if the immediate tasks facing organized relition, especially the Catholic church. He says that courses should be offered dealing with the issues of war and peace, and draft couseling should be provided to those who face the decision to register or not, adivising them of their rights and responsibilities. He also says that for those who claim CO status, alternative service possibilities need to be provided. Finally, he calls for a more intense commitment on the part of religious circles to take a determined stand against war.
• CZHN 5/06188 Essay : Gordon Zahn - Article entitled "If I Were a Military Vicar. . . " 1981/0830
  The first version of an essay on the Military Vicariate.
• CZHN 9/11832 Course outline : Dr. Zahn - Course outline for War and Christian Conscience 1981/09
  Oulines of the mission of the course, expectations on those taking the course, specific requirements and a subject outline for what will be covered. ~ MA
• CZHN 1/00142 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0902
  letter to "both" Irene and Ruby ~ received a letter from Belva. Nags at Ruby that she has got to stop smoking due to her bad circulation and refers to a hospital stay that she had not to long ago. Flight info
• CZHN 1/00162 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0902
  letter to Gerry ~ wants to congratulate her and Annette. mentions Belva and the fact that he lost that hat Gerry gave him.
• CZHN 4/05223 Letter : Richard Baggett Deats, staff of Fellowship of Reconciliation 1981/0902
  Short letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Richard thanks Gordon for the Pax Christi statement on the Israel attack on the Iraq nuclear facility.
• CZHN 6/08757 Correspondence : Jirome J. Nowak - Letter to Gordon 1981/0906
  Highlights the frustrations of his Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of Pax Christi. He feels that no matter what they do to fight for peace they are defeated. He wants to know why Our Lady of Fatima's message is not being considered or used for Pax.
• CZHN 5/07433 Correspondence : Vincent DiLalli - Letter addressed "Dear Pax Christi Friend" 1981/0906
  A general letter to Pax Christi friends inviting them to the World Day of Peace event (January 9, 1982).
• CZHN 5/07425 Correspondence : Barbara Cliff Stoodley - Greeting card to Gordon C. Zahn 1981/0907
  Stoodley congratulates Zahn on his emeritus status.
• CZHN 5/07261 Correspondence : Leonhard Wechs - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0907
  Gordon's German friends welcome him to stay with them if he again travels to Europe. Also they opened a small peace museum quite successfully.
• CZHN 5/07329 Correspondence : W. H. Ferry - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0910
  Is unable to get the attention of anyone at PBS. Discusses Reagan and the defense budget.
• CZHN 6/07887 Correspondence : Dale E. Hammerschmidt, M.D. - Assistant Professor Medicine 1981/0914
  Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Hammerschmidt thought he'd inform Zahn of a recent discovery of his pertaining to finding a relative being a WWII conscientious objector.
• CZHN 5/07456 Correspondence : Rev. Anthony Chenevey, SSP - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0916
  Chenevey thanks Zahn for his letter of Sept. 11 and comments on Jaeggerstaetter discussions and "Another Part of the War."
• CZHN 5/07449 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Melvin Cohen 1981/0919
  Zahn explains that he didn't receive Cohen's "position paper" and also shares some thoughts on committing to national policies in general.
• CZHN 5/07435 Correpondence : Vincent DiLalli - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0922
  DiLalli sends a copy of a constitution he has prepared after consultation with several Pax Christi people. The actual copy of the constitution is not attached to this copy of the letter. On the reverse side is Zahn's letter to DiLalli (10/08) giving some thoughts he has as well about the constitution. Zahn also gives information on where he will be before the January 9 event.
• CZHN 5/07454 Correspondence : Jon? - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/0922
  The author mentions that Zahn will be missed in Richmond, but "It will be good to see everyone again."
• CZHN 5/07455 Correspondence : Rev. Robert Nee, SS. CC. - Letter to Bill D. McCann 1981/0923
  Nee writes a full report detailing alternative service possibilities.
• CZHN 4/05294 Document (2 copies) : Gordon Zahn 1981/0925
  "Get Ready. I Feel A Draft" ~ 3-page article in COMMONWEAL ~ Gordon warns that the Reagan Administration is moving closer to a draft and he asserts that the draft interferes unjustly with the rights of young citizens and denies the democratic principles that our nation professes. He says there is a problem in that not many Catholics are aware of the option of conscientious objection and that every parish, school, and seminary should help educate and counsel young people. He says that the church must do more to educate as well as preserve the rights of its members. ~ COMMONWEAL ~ 527-529
• CZHN 3/04205 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/0926
  A memorandum to the Members of the Commission's Personnel Committee. ~ He believes in a working commission, but still feels the need for an additional full-time staff member who is familiar with the full range of peace and justice groups and activities operating in the New Enlgand area, experienced in organizing conferences, etc.
• CZHN 5/07453 Correspondence : Melvin Cohen - Greeting card to Gordon Zahn 1981/0926
  Cohen sends a new year greeting with hopes to see Zahn in Baltimore so that they could talk about the Middle East.
• CZHN 3/04158 Correspondence : Moynihan, John 1981/0929
  A memorandum to Carol Pepi and Gordon Zahn. ~ Jobs with Peace has requested that they change the date of their meeting from the 7th to the 8th at 10:00 am.
• CZHN 6/08756 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sister Mary Evelyn 1981/0930
  Wants to get word out that the film is being shown at Loyola to the Illinois members. He also includes his membership suggestion for the constitution.
• CZHN 3/04157 Correspondence : Moynihan, John 1981/0930
  A memorandum to the Peace Committee. ~ There will be a meeting of hte Peace Committee at 25 Union Street on Wednesday, October 8th at 12 noon. All memebers of the Committee are also invited to attend the Jobs with Peace meeting at 10:00 am at the same office.
• CZHN 5/07458 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Chairman of the Coordinating Committee 1981/1001
  Letter to the Editor of "SALT" ~ Zahn informs the editor of draft counseling and other services provided for Catholics following on Robert Magee's letter "on the work being done in Detroit and Toledo by CARD."
• CZHN 5/07459 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Studs Terkel 1981/1001
  Zahn agrees with discussing the possibility of doing a program on his book "Another Part of the War: The Camp Simon Story."
• CZHN 4/05327 Document, Letter : Gordon Zahn 1981/1002
  Copy of "Reflections" in which Gordon has a brief comment. A letter to Mary Lou is attached. ~ Gordon thanks Mary Lou for the copy of "Reflections," ~ tells her about the meeting with the Selective Service, and sends her a copy of his Milwaukee talk to pass on. In his comments, Gordon says that although there are limits to Holy Disobedience, it does have its virtues and Christians should not obey unquestioning when it goes against their moral convictions.
• CZHN 10/13052 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to The IRS 1981/1005
  He has checked his records for the year 1979 and states that they are infact correct that he inadvertently omitted the inclusion of his interest earned on a treasury note. He explains his miscalculation and encloses the check for the difference owed. ~ MA
• CZHN 6/08758 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom 1981/1005
  Gordon is going to give a talk about the Arms Race and the Gospel in Toronto and wants to know if there is a Pax Christi branch there. ~ Boston
• CZHN 3/04159 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1981/1005
  A letter to John Moynihan. ~ Gordon will not be attenting either meeting called by John. He does not think it appropriate for John to call a meeting without consulting either co-chairpersons.
• CZHN 4/05303 Document : Annmarie McDonagh 1981/1006
  Features editor of The Crusader ~ "Pax Christi's goal education" ~ Newspaper article in The Crusader about Pax Christi ~ The article gives background information on the historical roots of Pax Christi as well as the current involvements and activities of the organization. It mentions workshops that Pax Christi will be offering on nuclear arms and says that a Pax Christi chapter on campus is making headway under the direction of two students. ~ newspaper--The Crusader ~ 7
• CZHN 6/08766 Correspondence : Fr. Alphonse de Valk - Letter to Editor of PAX Christi Quarterly 1981/1007
  Response to the article in the Quarterly which was entitled,"The Just War Theory has become more questionable than ever." Father de Valk feels that it has always been unjust. He is interested in the Canada expansion. ~ Edmonton Alberta
• CZHN 5/07461 Correspondence : Jean-Guy Vaillancourt - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1007
  Vaillancourt mentions that he would like to submit Zahn's review of his book "Papal Power" and asks Zahn to send copies to him and "Catholic Worker." Also requests spare copies of Zahn's writings as he enjoys them.
• CZHN 4/05341a Document : Gordon Zahn 1981/1008
  Book review of The Holocaust and the German Elite by Rainer Baum and of another book dealing with the holocaust by Gilbert. ~ Gordon says that both books are worthy contributions to the memorialization of this tragic event. Gilbert offers a detailed account of the process of relocation; however the human impact is lost in the daily counts of transports arrived, victims, gasses, etc. Baum searches for the nature and source of institutionalized indifference to the extermination. Gordon says that his writings are too abstract and more appropriate for an intellectual audience. He recommends that a more popularized version be written.
• CZHN 6/08768 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sister Mary Evelyn 1981/1009
  He went to a NIBSCO meeting and feels that Pax should reach out to other Christian groups and that Pax should make a contribution to the NIBSCO budget.
• CZHN 4/05295 Document : writer for National Catholic Reporter 1981/1009
  "Catholics needed to support conscience-driven war resisters" ~ Newspaper article in National Catholic Reporter. ~ The article tells of 5 pending prosecutions of 134 men the Justice Dept has decided to make examples of more failing to register for the draft. It mentions the support of U.S. bishops of the right of conscientious objection and refers to Gordon's article on the subject that most Catholics do not know that such a statement was made. The writer echoes Gordon's plea that Catholic parishes and dioceses should take more active steps to put the bishops' words into action and be willing to testify on behalf of those who are facing prosecution. ~ newspaper--National Catholic Reporter ~ p. 10
• CZHN 5/07462 Correspondence : Fanny - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1012
  The author thanks Zahn for the copy of "War or Peace" and comments on his accomplishments.
• CZHN 5/07463 Correspondence : Gerald Walling, SJ. - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1013
  Walling thanks Zahn for the invitation for the showing of "The Refusal" but regretfully won't make it due to his involvement in a musical.
• CZHN 4/05313 Document : Gordon Zahn 1981/1013
  Book review of Eastern Politics of the Vatican 1917-1979 by Hansjakob Stehle with a note to the book review editor of WORLDVIEW from Gordon attached. ~ Stehle recounts the diplomatic dealing between the Vatican and Russia during this time, showing that politics wins out over morality. Gordon says that this excellent study challenges the reader to address the question of the proper relationship between spiritual and secular authority.
• CZHN 4/05312 Document : Gordon Zahn 1981/1013
  Book review of The Case Against Suicide by William Rauscher. A note from Michael Farrell of the National Catholic Reporter is attached asking him to do the review. ~ Gordon agrees with William's assessment that suicide is becomming much more acceptable and that the value of human life is being devalued through such things as abortion, euthenasia, and the production of nuclear weapons. He says that the work is not profound; however it could help to save lives and therefore is a worthy book.
• CZHN 5/07464 Correspondence : Charles DeBenedetti - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1014
  DeBenedetti requests time for an interview with Zahn. On the reverse side is a copy of Zahn's reply (11/07) agreeing to meet with him during his trip to Boston.
• CZHN 4/05275 Document : Grey Nuns' workshop on Conscientious Objection 1981/1014
  Schedule for the workshop ~ Gordon is listed and showing the film The Refusal . Biographical information is also included on Gordon.
• CZHN 4/05334 Letter : Sr. Gladys ~ Short note to Gordon 1981/1014
  Sr. Gladys thanks Gordon for his visit and ancloses a check for the showing of the film fee.
• CZHN 5/07465 Correspondence : Bill Cantwell - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1017
  Cantwell decides to write to Zahn upon hearing Jaegerstaetter mentioned in "The Liturgical Press." Also, he invites Zahn to a Jewish-Christian dialogue in Alabama.
• CZHN 4/05338 Document : Program of St. John the Baptist Parish entilted "Christ and Caesar" 1981/1018
  There is a short commentary on Franz Jaegerstaetter and his decision to "practice what Jesus preached." It tells of his refusal to fight in the war and quotes a statement of Franz written while he was in prison.
• CZHN 5/07466 Correspondence : Newton Garver - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1020
  Garver thanks Zahn for his presentation and also encloses a copy of Donogan's book who cites Zahn's work.
• CZHN 5/07467 Correspondence : Theo Von Lowe - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1020
  The author thanks Zahn for a copy of his course announcement. He also encloses a copy of his syllabus and reading list.
• CZHN 4/05248 Letters : Ed. Stieritz of Christians for Peace and Justice 1981/1020
  Virgil Barker ~ Letter to Gordon from Ed. confirming the schedule for Gordon's visit, and the attached schedule. Note to Gordon from Virgil. ~ Ed's letter confirms Gordon's schedule and Virgil's note says that if he has any problems during his stay, to contact him.
• CZHN 5/07468 Correspondence : Ann Douglas - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1981/1021
  Douglas writes to Zahn briefly updating him on events around her area (Philadelphia) by sending him a bulletin.
• CZHN 5/07496 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to Fr. Salvator Fink, O.F.M. 1981/1021
  Zahn thanks Fink for sending copies of "The Antonian" with the Jaegerstaetter story. Also he encloses information of the movie being circulated.

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