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• CZHN 4/05292 Document, Letters : Gordon Zahn 1982
  Professor Norbert Greinacher ~ University of Toebingen in Germany ~ Correspondence between Gordon and Norbert; an essay is attached. ~ 3/30 and 5/12 -- Letters are written to Gordon from Norbert in German. Documents are attached describing the theme and editorial ideas for the 1983 International Review of Theology, entitled "Concilium." 6/5 -- Gordon apologizes for his delay of response and says that he is willing to do an article on the "absolute pacifist position" although he is not sure if he is the best person for it. 6/15 -- Norbert sends Gordon another letter in German. 7/7 -- Gordon receives a letter with more information and a deadline for the article for "Concilium." 8/13 -- Gordon writes saying that he is enclosing the manuscript. In his essay, Gordon recounts the early pacifist days of Christianity and the historical changes that took place whereby the Church became more militant. He links this to the development of modern war and says that war can no longer be reconciled in the Church because there can be no just war in modern times.
• CZHN 4/05289 Document, letters : Gordon Zahn 1982
  "Monasticism and Peace" ~ 15-page essay written by Gordon along with some correspondence between Gordon and the sisters of BENEDICTINES. ~ 7/21--The editor of BENEDICTINES writes to ask Gordon to write an article entitled "Monasticism and Peacemaking." 8/16--Gordon responds that he is busy, but he will do it. 9/15--Gordon sends a brief note along with the essay. Gordon begins his essay talking about his misconceptions of the moanstic life, and then turns his discussion to monastic involvement in the peace movement. He asserts that it is imperative that the spiritual duties of any religious order include a contribution toward peace. He points out many occasions where religious orders promote military activities such as the ROTC, as says that steps need to be taken to eliminate military associations. All monastic communities, along with the Catholic Church, must remind Christians that they must work for peace and reject war. He contends that Churchmen should publicly protest war in their religious attire whenever possible for visibility and affirmation of the Catholic pacifist position.
• CZHN 10/13048 Income Tax forms : IRS - 1040 Federal Income Tax Forms and Instructions 1982
  Income tax calculation forms and worksheets including Gordon's notes on his professional expenses over the year.
• CZHN 4/05324 Letter : Gordon Zahn - Franciscan Sisters ~ the Boston Intercommunity Novitiate Program 1982
  Correspondence between Gordon and the sisters ~ 5/6--Sister Ann Kelley asks Gordon if he will speak on Peace as a Christian Mission. 5/10--Gordon says he is delighted to come speak. 6/25--Sister Mairead says they are happy Gordon is going to speak and sends him a program of the event.
• CZHN 4/05335 Letter : Gordon Zahn ~ Letter to Sy 1982
  Gordon encloses a copy of his latest vita and says that his appearance before the Bernardin committee went well.
• CZHN 4/05269 Letter : Judith Mills 1982
  Associate Dean of Fordham University ~ Letter to Gordon, return letter from Gordon to Judy. ~ 5/21--Judy thanks Gordon for joining them at the Say Harbor Faculty Workshop. 6/2--Return letter from Gordon writes to give Judy a copy of the syllabus he promised her.
• CZHN 4/05287 Letters : Gordon Zahn - Gwenneth Browne, Philosophy Dept. of College of the Pacific 1982
  Correspondence with an attached brochure and schedule. ~ 4/1--Gwen writes to Gordon about his planned visit to the Pope John XXIII Lectureship, discussing the details and arrangement of his presentations, travel and stay. A brochure of the lectureship and schedule of Gordon's visit is attached. Gordon is the only presenter, and his talk is entitled "War, Peace, and the Social Sources of Violence." 4/15--Gordon writes to inform Gwen of his travel plans. 5/5--Gwen writes after the conference to thank Gordon, send his expense checks, and to ask for copies of the lecture. 5/10--Gordon writes a friendly letter thanking Gwen for his letter and a book sent him, and says his visit was good.
• CZHN 4/05232 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1982
  Colman Barry, Institute for Spirituality ~ Letter to Gordon from Colman with return letter from Gordom ~ 10/19--Colman thanks Gordon for his presentation at the Institute for Spirituality's Conference XI, "Shalom--Peace, Prayer in the Movement for Peace," saying that one person commented it was the most moving of all XI presentations. 10/24--Gordon thanks Colman for his letter and says he is enclosing a few footnotes for the publication of his paper.
• CZHN 4/05328 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1982
  Ed Stieritz ~ Christians for Peace and Justice ~ Letters back and forth ~ 12/18/81--Ed tells Gordon that all reaction from his visit was positive and says that he enclosed a copy of the book Gordon wanted. 1/14/82--Gordon thanks Ed for the opportunity to state the pacifist case and asks for copies of the newspaper interviews.
• CZHN 4/05251 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1982
  Harold Josephson ~ Editor-in-Chief of Biographical Dictionary of Modern Leaders ~ 4/28--Harold thanks Gordon for his essay on Thomas Merton saying that he needs some additional information. 5/10--Gordon responds with information on Thomas Merton. 5/17--A form letter to Gordon thanks him for his contribution.
• CZHN 4/05284 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1982
  Sr. Marion Cotty ~ Community affairs vicariate for diocese of Providence. ~ Correspondence back and forth with brochures attached. ~ 8/3--Marion writes Gordon about the showing of The Refusal at the Community Affairs Vicariate Conference and tells Gordon shat she entitled his presentations. 9/7--Gordon writes about his scheduled visit and about the death of a mutual friend, John. 9/20--Marion writes with the schedule and details of the conference and travel arrangements. She also encloses a brochure where Gordon is listed as giving presentations entitled, "The call to be peacemakers" and "Continuing the dialogue."
• CZHN 4/05266 Letters : Gordon Zahn 1982
  Sylvester Theisen ~ Vice President for academic affairs at St. John's University. ~ 2/23--Theisen recommended Gordon for the Pax Christi Award and everyone thought it was a great idea. 3/16--Gordon responds that he is pleased and will reserve the dates for the ceremony.
• CZHN 4/05267 Letters : Gordon Zahn ~ Gwenn Browne, Dept of Philosophy at College of the Pacific 1982
  5/20--Gwenn writes to give Gordon a copy of the transcript of his lecture. She also thanks him for his presence and his talk, saying that they would love to have him again. 6/24--Gordon writes with a couple of editorial changes in the lecture transcript.
• CZHN 4/05323 Letters : Joseph O'Hare 1982
  Editor-in-chief of AMERICA ~ 2 letters to Gordon, 1 return letter to Joseph ~ 7/14--Joseph assures Gordon that his article will be published, but says they are waiting for Archbishop O'Connor to write a companion piece. 7/20--Gordon thanks Joseph for the letter and asks him to write a letter to the Selective Service opposing its proposals for alternative work assignments. He encloses the concept papers. 7/5--Joseph writes telling Gordon that his article will be in the next issue and thanking him for the concept papers.
• CZHN 4/05230 Letters : Judith Mills, Associate Dean of Fordham University 1982
  4 letters to Gordon from Judith ~ 4/2--Judith asks Gordon if he would give a presentation at Fordham College on values and Catholic liberal arts education and possibly show his film. 4/7--Gordon writes confirming his willingness to present at the meeting. 4/13--Judith talks about the arrangements of Gordon's visit and informs him more about the meeting. 5/10--Judith writes and encloses a preliminary schedule for the meeting. 6/10--Judith writes to thank Gordon for his presentation at the meeting.
• CZHN 4/05278 Letters : Paul Mazur of Pax Christi 1982
  Mary Evelyn Jegen ~ National Coordinator of Pax Christi, USA ~ 2 letters to Gordon Zahn ~ 9/20--Paul asks Gordon to write a "reflection paper" concerning the bishop's proposed pastoral on war and peace in order to provide reflective material for the bishops. He asks Gordon to write specifically on the problem of deterrence. 11/15--Mary thanks Gordon for his reflection paper.
• CZHN 4/05319 Letters, Document : Gordon Zahn 1982
  Harold Josephson ~ editor-in-chief of Biographical Dictionary of Modern Peace Leaders ~ "Thomas Merton" ~ Correspondence between Gordon and Josephson with an essay on Thomas Merton attached. ~ 12/22/81--Harold asks Gordon to write an essay on Thomas Merton for the dictionary of modern peace leaders. 1/17--Gordon responds that he is willing to do it and also recommends an essay on Dorothy Day. 1/25--Harold responds thank you for your willingness and yes, Dorothy Day is also being included. 4/22--Gordon writes that he is including the Merton essay. His essay gives a biographical account of Merton's life and his contributions to nonviolence and the morality of war.
• CZHN 5/06191 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - Manuscript for entry into a book. 1982
  A biographical synopsis of the life of Franz Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 9/12688 Progress Report : Jairo Fabio Quinones - Letter to Gordon on behalf of Foster Parents Plan Columbia. 1982/01
  Discusses the progress of Carlos Alberto Caicedo and his family. Carlos is now 10 years old and is attending 3rd grade. He attends class regularly and he likes all the subjects. His father is a fisherman and his mother takes care of the home. He has four siblings and all of his family is in good health. They are currently paying $16 to rent a house,but it is in bad condition.
• CZHN 6/07835 Correspondence : Charles J. Keffer - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0106
  Keffer replies to Zahn's letter of December 3, 1981. He also thanks Zahn for the gift which was a contribution to the Capital Campaign of the College of St. Thomas.
• CZHN 6/08770 Correspondence : Mary Evelyn - Letter to Gordon 1982/0106
  They are about to start a series of six Bulletin inserts and she wants to know if he is interested in writing one. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 6/07832 Correspondence : Tom Cunningham - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0111
  Cunningham congratulates Zahn on his Professor-Emeritus status and shares some thoughts regarding some events around him.
• CZHN 1/00167 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1982/0112
  card to Gerry ~ still mourning Leary's death and wondering about Leon. Needs help with the Christmas gift list.
• CZHN 4/05262 Document : Donald Baxter, Boston University ~ A schedule of the planned faculty-grad evenings with a list speakers and topics for each night. 1982/0114
  Gordon Zahn is listed with his talk entitled, "The New Revolution: Catholicism's Entirely New Approach to War and Peace."
• CZHN 6/07839 Correspondence : Peggy - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0116
  Another copy of item 7833.
• CZHN 6/07833 Correspondence : Peggy - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0116
  The author thanks Zahn for his article on abortion and shares some thoughts on the issue and tells about what sort of activities took place after presenting it to others.
• CZHN 4/05302 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982/0117
  "Pax Christi USA: Peace on the Catholic campus" ~ Newspaper article in The Witness written by Gordon Zahn ~ Gordon says that there much support for the pacifist position on college campuses and that Pax Christi chapters are spreading throughout. He claims, however, that the presence of the ROTC on Catholic campuses is an embarrassment in its support for military activity and that it should either be eradicated or its influence should be drastically limited. ~ newspaper--The Witness ~ 7
• CZHN 3/04108 Correspondence : Fahey, Joseph J. 1982/0118
  A letter to his excellency. ~ He talks about the results of the survey conducted by Pax Christi / USA on the second draft of the pastoral letter. He includes a list of all theologians who support the pastoral letter.
• CZHN 6/07841 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fr. Massey Lombardi, OFM 1982/0118
  Zahn encloses a pamphlet he mentioned to Lombardi on his visit to Toronto. He requests its return when Lombardi finishes so that he may put it back with his WW2 archive.
• CZHN 6/07844 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Michael Groden (copy of item 7843) 1982/0119
  Zahn resigns from the Steering Committee, co-chairmanship of the Peace Committee.
• CZHN 6/07843 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Michael Groden 1982/0119
  Zahn resigns from the Steering Committee, Co-chairmanship of the Peace Committee.
• CZHN 3/04217 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1982/0119
  A letter to Michael Groden. ~ He has decided to resign form the Steering Committee. He feels the steering committee is not doing any "steering" and is not given the means to "steer." Moving away from the original goals of Committee results in the weaknening of participation.
• CZHN 3/04219 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1982/0119
  A letter to Michael Groden. ~ The same resignation letter as 4217. See #4217.
• CZHN 4/05315 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982/0124
  "Nuclear War and the Christian Conscience" ~ 3-page essay written by Gordon with a page of handwritten notes attached. A letter to "sisters" is attached saying he is submitting the piece for the Ligourian project and talking of another paper he agreed to do on what Pax Christi plans to do with respect to the disarmament issue. ~ Gordon recounts the statments issued by the Church hierarchy in regards to the use of nuclear weapons, saying that many bishops now even protest the possession of nuclear weapons as well as their use and threat of use. He contends that each Catholic must decide how to meet the responsibility of opposing war and its evils. Both collective and individual efforts must be made to make peace possible.
• CZHN 4/05255 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982/0128
  "Delighted by archbishop's peace efforts" ~ Letter to the editor of The Catholic Reporter written by Gordon Zahn ~ Gordon commends Archbishop Weakland's Peace Day message and urges prople to voice criticism against defense spending. ~ newspaper--The Catholic Reporter
• CZHN 4/05283 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982/0128
  "Pax Christi USA and Disarmament" ~ Provisional draft of Pax Christi USA's statement and proposed plan of action for Pax Christi in its advocacy of diarmament. A letter to "sister" is attached talking about who should be the Pax Christi representative for the NISBCO conference along with Gordon. ~ Gordon discusses the escalation of the arms race and makes some recommendations of programs of action and specific arguments that Pax Christi should advance. (1) Pax Christi should emphasize the evils of nuclear war and how it is incompatable with Christian teachings. (2) Pax Christi should cooperate with other peace organizations, but not at the expense of its credibility. (3) He recommends that Pax Christi make disarmament be the primary issue of the 1982 Assembly and that a primarily educational approach should be supplemented with an activist approach as well. (4) He says that Pax Christi chapters need to become more active on the regional and community levels.
• CZHN 4/05249 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982/0131
  "Get Ready, I Feel a Draft" ~ Newsletter entitled The Shofar announces Gordon's presentation of The Refusal followed by presentation and discussion. An article by Gordon is included in the newsletter. ~ Gordon writes in support of conscientious objection, saying that the draft is unjust and undemocratic. He says that few Catholics are even aware that the church advocates a CO status and that the church must do more to provide Catholics with counseling and education as well as alternative service rather than war. ~ Newsletter - The Shofar ~ Vol. II ~ No. 3
• CZHN 3/04468 Book Review : Gordon Zahn 1982/0201
  A book review of Hansjakob Stehle's "Eastern Politics of the Vatican 1917-1979." ~ Those Catholics who have come to regard anticommunism as an article of faith will be disturbed, even shocked, by some of the things reported in this book. Gordon Zahn believes this work is an excellent study to challenge the reader to address the profound question of the proper relationship between spiritual and secular authority in the light of his or her responsibilities as citizen and believer.
• CZHN 6/07845 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. John O'Connor 1982/0205
  Zahn writes about their recent meeting and also brings up the possibility of O'Conner helping with the center's efforts in establishing draft counselling facilities.
• CZHN 4/05301 Dcoument : Gordon Zahn 1982/0205
  "Sign of new Catholic American identity" ~ Newspaper article written by Gordon is the National Catholic Reporter ~ Gordon says that the news of Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen's decision to withhold part of his taxes comes as a shock even to him because of the long tradition of supporting the government. He sasy that the Catholic Church has become a peace church and that the Archbishop's stand is a profound statement which may encourage other to follow suit. ~ newspaper--National Catholic Reporter ~ 27
• CZHN 4/05257 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1982/0205
  Letter to Bishop O'Connor from Gordon as chairperson of Pax Christi. ~ Gordon tells Bishop O'Connor that is was a pleasure meeting him and to discuss their thoughts on the issues of war and peace in regards to Catholics. He then asks the Bishop for his assistance in starting a program to provide military chaplains with the education and training concerning conscientious objection, the obligations of the chaplain to give guidance relating to the moral implications of war, and guidlines for when to protest clearly immoral military acts.
• CZHN 1/00147 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1982/0209
  photostatic copy of an obituary article that Zahn has handwritten on the side of ~ Zahn writes that the death of this 24 year old man, John Timothy Leary, has gotten him all shaken up. Leary was a peace activist, to say the least, that had a heart attack while jogging.
• CZHN 6/07847 Document : Bruce Martin Russett - Second draft outline (4 pages) 1982/0212
  The second draft of an outline for a possible Pastoral letter.
• CZHN 6/07848 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom 1982/0215
  Zahn comments on the possible pastoral letter (item 7847).
• CZHN 6/07850 Correspondence : Joachim Engel - Letter to the Pax Christi 1982/0221
  Inquires about the documentary on Franz Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 6/07862 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sargent Shriver 1982/0223
  Zahn agrees to meet with Shriver as soon as they can to discuss the prospective program for the Kennedy Institute at Georgetown.
• CZHN 4/05253b Letter : Paul Deats 1982/0224
  Boston University ~ Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Paul thanks Gordon for his sharing of his experience and insight.
• CZHN 6/07849 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fr. Maurice Loisello 1982/0301
  Zahn offers possible topics of presentation for the students of U Mass.
• CZHN 6/07853 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dave Hallenbach 1982/0302
  Zahn sends a "testimony" he gave to the Bernardin committee for the addressee to keep in mind as he's heard that Hallenbach is involved in the drafting of the Cardinal's Easter message.
• CZHN 6/07851 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Joachim Engel 1982/0302
  Zahn tells Engel about the film on Franz Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 6/07852 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to SANE 1982/0302
  Zahn sends a contribution to the Education Fund and a check to cover his membership renewal.
• CZHN 6/07854 Correspondence : Walter F. Sullivan - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0302
  Sullivan thanks Zahn for his letter regarding the O'Connor paper.
• CZHN 6/08771 Correspondence : Mary Evelyn - Letter to Shwan Perry 1982/0304
  Informing him of their decision to include Gordon as the representative. Included is a contribution to NIBSCO. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 6/07855 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to James O'Gara (Commonweal) 1982/0306
  Zahn shares his thoughts on the social philosophy of President Reagan and how that may be influencing his economic theories.
• CZHN 6/07856 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Unpublished letter to the Editor of "The Boston Globe" 1982/0306
  Zahn shares his thoughts on the social philosophy of President Reagan and how it may be influencing his economic theories. (Content is the same as item 7855)
• CZHN 3/04216 Correspondence : Gossett, Maureen 1982/0309
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ She apologizes for taking so long to respond to Gordon's letter of resignation form the Steering Committee. Her son was in the hospital. She is surprised at Gordon's resignation, but agrees with some of his conerns about the lack of real participation.
• CZHN 1/00166 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1982/0311
  letter to Gerry and Leon ~ enclosed is also a picture of Belva. mentions Susan having good / bad news from the doctors. mentions John Leary's death and the resulting grief he still feels. something about an operation.
• CZHN 1/00152 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1982/0311
  letter ~ Comments on the finding of the malignant growth in Leon.
• CZHN 6/07877 Correspondence : Julius Cesarini - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0311
  Cesarini shares some thoughts on Zahn's essay, "Maritain, Merton, and Non-Violence" which appeared in the Fall 1981 issue of Cross Currents.
• CZHN 6/07937 Correspondence : Kevin Coley - Letter addressed, "Dear friends," 1982/0312
  Coley requests any information that may be helpful to his Central America study group at the Newman Center.
• CZHN 6/07857 Correspondence : Mrs. Stoodley - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0313
  Stoodley explains what she knows of the "Reis" papers learned from a Pan Am pilot's wife who is of Jewish extraction.
• CZHN 4/05271 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982/0313
  Book review of Auschwitz and the Allies by Martin Gilbert and of The Holocaust and the German Elite by Rainer Baum in AMERICA. ~ Gordon says that Gilbert offers a detailed account of the process of "relocation" and the urgent appeals of Zionist agencies for Allied action. He says that his account is compulsively complete and he dismisses the somewhat valid yet weak excuses of the Allied authorities for their resistance to becoming involved. Gordon commends Baum on his efforts to pinpoint the nature and source of the institutionalized moral indifference to the holocaust, yet he says it is highly abstract and should be written in a more popularized version for a broader audience. ~ America ~ 198-199
• CZHN 4/05342 Letter : Steve Handen 1982/0314
  Short note to Gordon Zahn ~ Steve says that his community was blessed by Gordon's presence and includes the fee for the film.
• CZHN 6/07859 Correspondence : Eileen - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0316
  The author talks about a report she has prepared for legal, governmental provision for conscientious objectors.
• CZHN 6/07860 Document : Justice and Peace Commission Steering Committee - Meeting Agenda and minutes 1982/0316
  The agenda and minutes of the Steering Committee's meeting of March 16, 1982.
• CZHN 4/05261 Letter : Don Baxter of Boston University 1982/0316
  Short note to Gordon Zahn ~ Don thanks Gordon for spending an evening with them talking about peace.
• CZHN 3/04215 Correspondence : Groden, Micheal F. 1982/0322
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ The Steering Committee, at its meeting on March 16th, agreed to accept Gordon's resignation from the Steering Committee with regret. But they are glad Gordon will continue to serve the Archdiocese as a member of the Justice and Peace Commission.
• CZHN 6/07863 Correspondence : David Cortright - Executive Director of SANE 1982/0326
  Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Cortright thanks Zahn for his membership renewal and contribution. He also encloses a page (item 7864) from the Center for Defense Information's "Nuclear War Prevention Kit."
• CZHN 6/07858 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mrs. Stoodley 1982/0326
  Zahn thanks Stoodley for the information on the "Reis" papers.
• CZHN 5/07297 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Robert Giroux 1982/0326
  Has been writing a book about Jaegerstaetter written for students at the high school and junior high level and would like suggestions for a publisher.
• CZHN 6/07861 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sarge 1982/0326
  Zahn lets the addressee know of his plans to be in Washington and his schedule during his visit.
• CZHN 6/07866 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom Fox 1982/0326
  A brief note sharing Zahn's thoughts on robert McClory's piece on the Mark Rogovin peace museum.
• CZHN 3/04214 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1982/0326
  A letter to Michael Groden. ~ He thanks him for the letter of March 22 in response to his of January 19. He hopes some meeting time will be devoted to the issues leading to his resignation from the Steering Committee.
• CZHN 4/05254 Letter : Gordon Zahn 1982/0326
  Letter to Tom ~ Gordon tells Tom that he has been invited to take part in a consultation on nuclear war and disarmament being organized for Archbishop Hickey. He says he intends to cover the same points and asks for suggestions of additional points to cover.
• CZHN 6/07867 Correspondence : Betty - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0328
  The author shares events around her winter regarding those surrounding her.
• CZHN 6/07868 Correspondence : James R. Roberts - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0328
  Roberts discusses his plans regarding a trip to Germany and asks Zahn for a list of possible contacts who may be useful to his study of Zivildeinst.
• CZHN 4/05326 Letter : John Carr, Secretary for Social Concerns of the Archdiocese of Washington. 1982/0329
  Letter to Gordon thanking him for his willingness to participate in the Seminar on Nuclear Issues for leaders of the Archdiocese of Washington. ~ John tells Gordon the dates and times of his presentation, asks him to address "Catholic Perspectives on Nuclear Issues," and gives him some guidelines of what they would like included.
• CZHN 6/07870 Correspondence : Robert Nee, SS.CC., National Director of Pax Christi USA - Letter addressed "Dear General Turnage:" 1982/0330
  The author explains the discussion surrounding the prospect of Catholic objectors in the event active conscription is resumed.
• CZHN 4/05277 Document : Rev. Robert Nee 1982/0330
  National Director of Pax Christi USA ~ 4-page letter to General Thomas Turnage, Director of the Selective Service System National Headquarters in Washington, D. C. on behalf of Pax Christi USA. ~ The letter is a follow-up to prior correspondence concerning an alternative service program for conscientious objectors. It was formerly agreed upon that specific churches could participate as employers, and Robert lays out some guidelines and recommendations for the relationship between the government, church and individual.
• CZHN 6/07880 Correspondence : Rev. Roger Mahoney - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0331
  Mahoney thanks Zahn for his remarks regarding the bishops' pastoral letter on world peace and nuclear arms, but says that he has other committments during Zahn's talk on April 27.
• CZHN 6/07871 Correspondence : Ralph Lane Jr. - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0402
  Lane extends a welcome to Zahn for his trip to San Francisco and discusses schedules and arrangements made surrounding it.
• CZHN 1/00144 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1982/0404
  letter ~ received a letter from Belva and now doesn't know where she is, and doesn't care.
• CZHN 6/07872 Correspondence : Anthony De Cristofaro - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0405
  De Cristofaro cancels Zahn's visit to the Ground Zero committee as funding is limited.
• CZHN 6/07939 Correspondence : Sister Peter - Card addressed, "To All of Haley House" 1982/0406
  The author sends her regards.
• CZHN 6/07873 Correspondence : Tom Gumbleton - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0408
  Gumbleton thanks Zahn for his comments and a copy of Zahn's letter to Tom Shannon.
• CZHN 6/07874 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter addressed, "Your Eminence," 1982/0410
  Zahn shares some thoughts regarding the addressee's Easter message.
• CZHN 6/07876 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Julius Cesarini 1982/0410
  Zahn shares his thoughts on Cesarini's manuscript.
• CZHN 6/08772 Correspondence : Thomas K. Ternage - Letter to Rev. Nee 1982/0412
  Feels they are in agreement on the delineation of responsibility among the conscientious objector. Goes on to explain the Selective Service program. ~ Washington D.C.
• CZHN 4/05343 Letter : Joseph O'Hare 1982/0412
  Editor of AMERICA ~ Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Joseph thanks Gordon for his article "The Chaplaincy's Neglected Dimension? Invitation to Dialogue" and says that they plan to publish it and have sent out copies to a few military chaplains for response.
• CZHN 6/07878 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. John R. Quinn 1982/0413
  Zahn expresses gratitude to Quinn for his leadership on nuclear arms and nuclear war issues. Also, he requests a possible meeting with the Archbishop around April 29 and 30.
• CZHN 6/07879 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Roger Mahoney 1982/0413
  Zahn requests to meet with Bishop Mahoney on April 26 to discuss activities of his Center.
• CZHN 6/07875 Correspondence : Julius Cesarini - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0414
  Cesarini requests for Zahn to send his essay "The Ought" to Dr. Thomas Shannon.
• CZHN 4/05320 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982/0416
  Book review of The Gestalts of War by Sue Mansfield and of The War Trap by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita with a note attached from Gordon to Jack Becker of WORLDVIEW apologizing for his delay. ~ Mansfield offers a general theory of war and foreign conflict initiation and escalation with a psychological focus. Mesquita's general theory is that wars are initiated on the basis of expected utility and he tries to prove this empirically with advances mathematics. Gordon was very critical of his book.
• CZHN 6/07869 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Professor Roberts 1982/0422
  Zahn replies to Robert's letter (item 7868) and says that he cannot be of much help to him but wishes him luck on his work. (item on the reverse side of item 7868)
• CZHN 4/05300 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982/0423
  "Pennies From Reagan" ~ Letter to the editors of COMMONWEAL for the Correspondence section. ~ Gordon pokes fun at Reagan and his administration and economic policies by stringing together one-liners from songs and other cliches from "their time." ~ COMMONWEAL
• CZHN 3/04446 Document : Gordon Zahn 1982/0423
  A letter to the Editor ~ Gordon explains that the reason for the U. S. heading for a full-scale depression may have less to do with any economic theories, but it may be the delayed results of the pop-culture of the era Reagan grew up in. ~ Commonweal
• CZHN 8/10824 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - Article, "Pennies from Reagan". 1982/0425
  to the editors commenting on their explanations towards the focus on President Reagan's economic theories. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 6/07881 Correspondence : Gunter Baadte - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0425
  Baadte asks to meet with Zahn during his visit to the U.S. to discuss opinions on the peace movement and its ethical implications.
• CZHN 4/05264 Letter : Carol Savage, Director of Public Relations for Emmanuel College ~ Letter to Gordon 1982/0427
  Carol thanks Gordon for his discussion on the Holocaust and Ground Zero at Emmanual College.
• CZHN 6/07882 Correspondence : Ross Neisuler, M.D. - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1982/0428
  Neisuler informs Zahn that his blood tests showed a case of mild anemia. He also informs Zahn that he'll be trying a couple more tests to try to explain this.

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