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• CZHN 10/13575 Memo : Minutes for the Meeting of Personnel / Coordinating Committee Meeting with reporter, Bob Nee 1988/0107
  The committee recommends a salary adjustment for Mike in light of the present budget situation. After discussing a number of possibilities, the Committee agread that as of January 1, Mike's salary should be increased to $21,000. Also suggested that an additional full-time staff person be hired at the suggested salary of $15,000.
• CZHN 7/09294 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Jim Kelley 1988/0108
  Letter assuming that he is the James J. Kelley for whom "Warner" and "Rosewood" remain forever fixed in memory. If he is, he is sending greetings. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 9/12036 Correspondence : Kelly Davis - Letter to "Dear Vendor", courtesy of the National Catholic Reporter 1988/0108
  They request his Social Security and Federal ID numbers, as well as his completion of a W-9 form. ~ MO
• CZHN 9/12032 Correspondence : Msgr. William Murphy - Letter to Gordon 1988/0108
  They congratulate Gordon on his meeting with the Military Archdiocese and hope much progress will be made or at least started. He explains that things at the Archdiocese of Boston are going well and they wish him the best of luck in his ventures. ~ MA
• CZHN 10/13527 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Professor William E. Wright, director of Center for Austrian Studies at the University of Minnesota 1988/0109
  Has questions about his participatoin in the May Anschluss symposium, would like a clearer notion of what his participation will be.
• CZHN 10/13485 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Thomas Cowley, O.P., from the Department of Political Science at East Tennessee State University 1988/0109
  Discusses upcoming travel plans and asks for suggestions.
• CZHN 9/11987 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Margaret 1988/0111
  He is submitting an article that he states is troubling but deserves to be heard. He describes his wishes for it and areas of its content that he wishes to maintain confidence in.
• CZHN 9/12013 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Weakland 1988/0113
  He is sorry that they cannot meet as he has received no response from Weakland, and goes on to discuss the symposium he was invited to by the Military Archdiocese, and other projects that have kept him busy.
• CZHN 9/12037 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fr. Smith 1988/0113
  He is sorry he missed his visit but thanks him for his approval for the works of the Peace Studies Program Gordon is backing. He states how things have taken a turn at the Center and especially makes mention of the symposium he was a part of with the Military Archdiocese.
• CZHN 9/12035 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Kelly Davis 1988/0113
  He is returning the form they requested and asks if there is a way that his handing over of his stipend to the Center could be recorded by the NCR.
• CZHN 9/12038 Correspondence : Michael True - Letter to Prof. Williams, with a Note to Gordon 1988/0113
  Note states that this is his letter to Williams regarding a syllabus and asks if he thinks there is any more he should do. The letter states that at the suggestion of Gordon, he would like to apply for a teaching position at Colorado College. ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11560 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fanny 1988/0117
  His Christmas was bad as Irene's death caused for him to celebrate elsewhere, an Annette and his cousin Audrey both lost their husbands recently. He is still at the Center and presently trying to raise funds, and otherwise things are not bad. He asks about her present state, and hopes to hear from her soon.
• CZHN 9/12030 Correspondence : Patricia Lynch - Letter to Gordon 1988/0117
  She discusses a letter of his that she read in Hi-Time and her own feelings on the matter regarding the removal of a flag, the Church, and other issues. She thanks him for the beautiful letter and asks that he call when he is in Milwaukee.
• CZHN 10/13574 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Father Malloy 1988/0119
  Discusses the ROTC program affiliated with Notre Dame and gives some suggestions of ways to expand it.
• CZHN 7/09292 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to George 1988/0119
  An update on traveling schedules and the hope that Zahn may be in Vienna if he plans on going. Also an update on the Pope's recent visiting city ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 9/12033 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fr. Lynch 1988/0121
  He writes in regards to an article he sent that was completely ignored ("The Barren Money Tree"), and a letter regarding his GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS, which has suffered a similar fate.
• CZHN 10/13551 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Msgr. Diarmuid Martin, Undersecretary for the Secretariat for Justice and Peace 1988/0121
  Was given his name by Msgr. William F. Murphy as a person who would be able to provide the information and advice the Center seeks. Gives a brief background on the Center and recent events. Asks for his advice on certain matters.
• CZHN 9/12010 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Msgr. Martin 1988/0121
  He mentions his Center and his prior efforts in pacifism and mentions a recent event in which 150 men were imprisoned in Austria for refusing to perform in the military. He requests that Pope make comments regarding this and recommends a course of action in response to the event.
• CZHN 9/12009 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Msgr. Murphy 1988/0121
  He thanks him for passing along the name of Msgr. Martin, and he encloses a copy of the letter he sent so he may begin preparing his defense in case of an action against him. He states the SCO issue is important and the Center will keep behind the cause.
• CZHN 10/13576 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Patricia 1988/0121
  Discusses the Center and the structural and financial problems that they must overcome, but says they have recently had some important advances. Says the real surprise came in September when he was invited to speak at a symposium on "The Just War and Pacifism" held at Georgetown by the Military Archdiocese.
• CZHN 9/12029 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Patricia 1988/0121
  He thanks her for the letter and describes what he has been up to, especially mentioning his invitation to a symposium by the Military Archdiocese.
• CZHN 10/13559 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Kevin A. Lynch 1988/0121
  Says that on August 1 he submitted an article for consideration for publication in The New Catholic World, heard nothing, and wrote again October 1, and still has heard nothing; thus he is assuming that its publication prospects have died. Another article of his concerning doing a new edition of GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS also suffered the same fate; beginning to feel as though he is being ignored.
• CZHN 10/13570 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Msgr. William F. Murphy, Secretary for Community Relatoins at the Archdiocese of Boston 1988/0121
  Thanks him for giving him Msgr. Martin's name. Enclosing a copy of the letter Gordon had sent earlier so that he may begin preparing his defense in case some action from Rome is brought against him for aiding "lunatic-fringe radicals".
• CZHN 10/13560 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Stephen J. Umhoefer, from Saint Paul's University Catholic Center 1988/0121
  Says the date of April 17 is best for him and Mike Hovey in regards to the Madison visit, but thinks he will send Mike to be the representative. He is younger and establishes better rapport with college types. Says it would be in Madison's good fortune for several reasons in particular that the UW campus ministry has already been exposed to his message.
• CZHN 9/11997 Correspondence : Mark Brummel - Letter to Gordon on behalf of SALT 1988/0121
  The editors of his magazine are gathering information to further the cause of the canonization of Dorothy Day and he states that they would appreciate any efforts by Gordon. ~ IL
• CZHN 10/13532 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Memo to the Coordinating Committee regarding restricted accounts 1988/0121
  Nature and status of the Restricted Funds. It should serve to refresh the Committee's memories as to the origin and procedures that were agreed upon in the past.
• CZHN 7/09253 Memo : Mike - Memo to Coordinating Committee 1988/0121
  Memo about "Restricted Accounts". The memo clarifies the Committee's confusion on the origin and procedures agreed upon for regular monthly reports.
• CZHN 9/12008 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1988/0126
  The article he received from Barb is OK, but he asks that they note that neither he nor Pax Christi intends for the article to be a criticism of any action or group. He encloses a copy of a letter to Justice and Peace Secretariat and makes a note about their meeting last week.
• CZHN 9/11986 Correspondence : Margaret Steinfels - Letter to Gordon on behalf of the Commonweal 1988/0127
  They thank him for his open letter, despite deciding not to use it due to certain areas of the letter, yet wish to publish a more theological perspective regarding his issue raised, inspired by his original letter. She describes the areas of the letter that were most problematic, and what they wish to print. ~ NY
• CZHN 9/12028 Correspondence : Patricia Lynch - Letter to Gordon 1988/0130
  She congratulates him on his recent invitation from the Military Archdiocese and mentions one she received from the Navy chaplaincy. She mentions the reviewing she has been up to as she has agreed to be on Archbishop Weakland's board.
• CZHN 9/12031 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Hunthausen 1988/0201
  He states that he has been receiving nominations for Pope Paul VI's "Teacher of Peace" Award; the committee would welcome any contributions to their deliberations. He explains how they can be contacted.
• CZHN 10/13573 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to James E. Langford, Director of University of Notre Dame Press 1988/0202
  Pleased to receive his letter with a tentative interest in a new edition of GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS. Says he will look for reviews that he has asked for. However, gives excerpts from three German reviews that might be of interest. Hopes all of this information is helpful in his deliberation concerning a new edition.
• CZHN 9/11984 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fr. Hunt, editor of America 1988/0203
  He is submitting an article that may be found controversial, but feels they would be the best publisher as they were friendly with Dorothy Day and others the article deals with. He describes aspects of the article, especially areas where he decided not to reveal certain parties in the matter.
• CZHN 10/13099 Correspondence : Loretta Morris - Letter to Mr. John Treanor of the Archive and Record Dept in Illinois 1988/0203
  Morris states that she is conducting research for the 50th anniversary of the ASR and that she would like to have access to copies of certain articles that Morris has. She states that she cannot copy them from the microfilm material and that as they are only a few articles, his office should be able to send them. ~ CA
• CZHN 9/11996 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fr. Mark 1988/0204
  He is not sure that he will be helpful in the recipients efforts towards the canonization of Dorothy Day. He recommends some other people who may be helpful regarding the subject and notes an open letter that he is attempting to publish.
• CZHN 9/11985 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Peggy, editor of Commonweal 1988/0204
  He states that he is disappointed though not surprised with their decision against printing his open letter. He states that their wish to have a theologian address it is sound, but he feels it will not have a necessary effect, yet is at least thankful that his article inspired them to handle the Dorothy Day issue at all.
• CZHN 7/09254 Correspondence : Richard Lion - Letter to Gordon 1988/0204
  Letter from Richard saying that he cannot contribute financially, but if Gordon wishes, he can send him a list of other men who served in CPS 26 with their present addresses so he can contact them if he wishes. ~ Rio Grande, NJ
• CZHN 8/11629 Correspondence : Torin - Letter to Gordon 1988/0204
  He is glad to have his help and is sending a copy of the book's proposal and information on the book for Gordon to write an educated introduction. He produces guidelines and a list of people to whom he has sent the book proposal.
• CZHN 9/12024 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Eileen 1988/0205
  He thanks her for a nomination and discusses an article that Commonweal recently turned down to his great disappointment, regarding Dorothy Day.
• CZHN 10/13542 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Eileen 1988/0205
  Says that once again Commonweal has turned him down, thinks this is the fourth or fifth time in a row. Is disappointed, but sent on a copy to America, but thinks they will deny it also. Asks about any suggestions about where to publish it.
• CZHN 9/12007 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to his Eminence, Cardinal Konig 1988/0205
  He writes to urge that the Cardinal urge the Holy Father to make public acknowledgementsof the "heroisc witness of Franz Jaegerstaetter" during his stop at Enns. He provides Franz's background and supports his plea with reasons why the pope should do so.
• CZHN 9/12017 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Betty and Jim 1988/0208
  He states that he very much enjoyed their Christmas card and updates them with what he has been up to as well as articles he has submitted and his future intentions for projects.
• CZHN 9/11981 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Editor of Commonweal 1988/0208
  He states that someone has run off with his copies of the magazine, but cuts his losses. He discusses briefly the article he has sent in, apologizing for a being a few words over what was requested but stating that they help make clear his point. He asks that the check be made to the Center. ~ MA
• CZHN 9/12019 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1988/0208
  He states that his recommendations were accepted by Colorado College and he has faith his friend Mike Hovey will make him proud. he asks about his intentions for the near future and mentions his recent symposium with the Military Archdiocese.
• CZHN 10/13548 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John J. Gilligan, Director of the Institute for International Peace Studies 1988/0209
  Says that this coming april will be the 25th anniversary of the issuance of Pacem in Terris by Pope John XXIII. Asks if there is something underway or planned for a commemoration of this event.
• CZHN 10/13094 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1988/0209
  He has not been able to find the old letters they discussed, explaining why, and notes that he has a free airline ticket that he may use to visit and give some talks. He describes the usual rates for honoraria, and the usual host situations. He encloses his most recent Vita and notes that early May would be best for him. ~ MA
• CZHN 10/13535 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Thomas Cowley from East Tennessee State University, Political Science Department 1988/0209
  Trying to figure out his itinerary for his April 7 talk. Asks for his advice or suggestions. Says once he is there he is at Rev. Cowley's disposal.
• CZHN 9/11983 Correspondence : George Hunt - Letter to Gordon on behalf of America 1988/0210
  They have received and read, "Open Letter to The Catholic Worker", and regretfully decline using it in their next issue. They recommend he send it to the National Catholic Reporter. ~ NY
• CZHN 10/13578 Correspondence : Michael W. Hovey - Letter to Mr. David H. Albert, New Society Publishers / West 1988/0210
  He and Gordon have been thinking about doing a version of the Jaegerstaetter story that is aimed at a more general and younger audience than IN SOLITARY WITNESS is likely to reach. It will be shorter, about 125 pages, and will be more consciously "inspirational". Look forward to his response and suggestions on the idea.
• CZHN 10/13401 Correspondence : Timothy A. Slavin - Letter to Dr. Morris 1988/0210
  Says that enclosed are the copies of the articles she requested from The New World and tells her the fee.
• CZHN 9/12014 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon on Archdiocese of Milwaukee letterhead [Archbishop Rembert Weakland, OSB] 1988/0211
  He was in Brazil and apologizes for not responding, but asks that Gordon notify him of his projects and what he has been up to. ~ WI
• CZHN 10/13619 Correspondence : Gordon, National Director - Letter to Selective Service System, Attn: General Counsel 1988/0211
  Stating the Center's opposition to the Selective Service System's proposed regulations concerning the right of religious communities serving as alternative service employers to seek an "affirmation of faith" from individual conscientious objectors applying for work assignments. Center is adamantly against this idea for the reasons that Gordon goes on to list.
• CZHN 9/12016 Correspondence : Mary - Letter to Gordon 1988/0211
  She discusses what she has been up to and mentions an article of Gordon's from an August issue of America, 1982. She discusses her interest in it and questions areas of his arguments. ~ NY
• CZHN 10/13606 Correspondence : Gordon, National Director - Letter to Sister John Miriam Jones, from University of Notre Dame 1988/0212
  Delighted to hear from Fr. Malloy that she is chairing a committee to evaluate the University's ROTC program. Lists his concerns about the program.
• CZHN 10/13608 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Professor Connolly 1988/0215
  Discusses the ROTC program on Catholic University campuses and the concern it has caused some of his colleagues in the Catholic peace movement.
• CZHN 9/12018 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rich 1988/0215
  He states that they will schedule a dinner once Mike returns to the Center and they eventually need to work out a method of payments for the loan Gordon made when the recipient purchased a car.
• CZHN 10/13607 Correspondence : Gordon, National Director - Letter to Father Malloy 1988/0215
  Says that his letter about a committee that has been appointed to evaluate the University's future relationships with ROTC is very encouraging.
• CZHN 8/11623 Note : Bruce Kent - Letter to Gordon 1988/0215
  He describes an upcoming project involving the UNICEF, and his hopes for "one peaceful Europe". ~ London
• CZHN 10/13613 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Eileen, Dick, and Walter regarding 1988 Paul VI Award Nominations. 1988/0221
  Lists the 18 nominations they have and give a brief summary of the reason for why they are nominated. Ask each to select three of the candidates in order of preference.
• CZHN 7/09282 Correspondence : George - Letter to Gordon 1988/0222
  Letter expressing his views on Jaegerstaetter as a martyr whose sacrifice had no effect on the war. Also an enclosed check of three hundred dollars to contribute to the Pax Christi work. ~ Drexel Hill, PA
• CZHN 9/12015 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Casey 1988/0222
  He discusses recent matters which have kept him busy and his intentions for upcoming projects.
• CZHN 10/13618 Correspondence : Gordon, National Director - Letter to Martin Sheen 1988/0223
  Encouraged to hear that he was still interested in the Jaegerstaetter story. Sorry to say that as of now their fundraising efforts to dub the film have gotten nowhere. Will be in Los Angeles in May; hopes they can get together.
• CZHN 10/13596 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Alex Sareyan from the Mental Health Materials Center 1988/0229
  Wishes him success in his research venture. Gives him some suggestions for information for his research.
• CZHN 10/12967 Receipt : Garber Travel - Receipt for airplane flight. 1988/03
  States that Gordon was scheduled to leave from Boston to Washington National on March 1st and return to Boston on March 18. ~ MA
• CZHN 10/13400 Correspondence : Loretta M. Morris - Letter to Mr. Timothy A. Slavin, Assistant Archivist, Archives and Records Center, Archdiocese of Chicago. 1988/0301
  Thanks him for the articles he sent and encloses the money for those articles. Promises that if her research is published she will send a copy of the article.
• CZHN 10/13614 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Memo to Walter, Eileen, and Dick regarding Paul VI Award Selection 1988/0301
  Gives his top three choices and reasons for why they are his top three.
• CZHN 9/11980 Correspondence : David Toolan - Letter to Gordon on behalf of COMMONWEAL 1988/0304
  Thanks him for the Waldheim review and he is now sending the check, apologizing that is made out in Gordon's name and not to the Center. ~ NY
• CZHN 7/09281 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to George Mathues 1988/0308
  Update on his schedule and the sad news that he may not be able to attend the 45th anniversary of Jaegerstaetter's execution in Austria because the Pax Christi Assembly runs until August 7th. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 9/12011 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Friends of Berlin Conference 1988/0310
  He thanks them for the invitiation to participate in the Tenth Plenary Assembly, though his schedule will keep him from attending. He updates them on his current works and the organizations he is involved with.
• CZHN 9/11995 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fr. Mark of SALT / US Catholic 1988/0311
  He describes new ideas he has had on his Dorothy Day contribution, and how he would like to see the issue handled. He also asks about a Sounding Board piece he submitted some time ago and has still heard nothing about.
• CZHN 8/11586 Correspondence : Esther - Letter to Gordon 1988/0312
  She recently discovered a local radio station that discusses subjects she knows Gordon would be interested in, and is sending him a catalog of their cassettes that should especially interest him.
• CZHN 8/11628 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Torin 1988/0314
  He received his manuscript outline and finds the project to be a promising one. He has decided to go ahead and do the introduction for him and has already begun putting it together. He describes problems at the Center, and sends his best to the recipient and Dawn.
• CZHN 8/11625 Correspondence : Tom - Letter to Gordon 1988/0317
  He is about to complete chapter 4 of the book and states that there is no hurry for Gordon to complete the Foreword just yet. He has found a press that is very interested in the book and found a person who had been imprisoned with the man the book is about, Ben Salmon, and will include an interview with him.
• CZHN 10/13480 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sirs of Austrian Press and Information Service 1988/0324
  Mentions the fact that there has been an increase in the number of high school and college German Departments asking about THE REFUSAL. Thanks Austrian Information for bringing about this added interest because of an item they published. However, gives them the correct address of the Center to publish so that people may inquire about the movie and the book.
• CZHN 10/13093 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1988/0325
  He apologizes for sending the box so late and excuses himself as being very busy. He states that her suggestion of Joan Kroc is good, though it will be difficult getting a hold of her. He mentions an article of his to appear in Salt and his hopes to get something in Commonweal and The Wanderer. ~ MA
• CZHN 10/13603 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Coordinating Committee regarding Proposed Names 1988/0330
  From past discussions regarding the name there seems to be agreement on 3 criteria: continuity with our identity till now, some inclination of what is their mission, and their Catholic identity. Gives a brief list of possible names. Says the one he is favoring at the moment is The Center On Conscience and War.
• CZHN 10/13389 Publication : Intersocietal Committee on Ecclesial Responsibility and Academic Freedom - Special Report in The Council of Societies for the Study of Religion Bulletin 1988/04
  Gives a background on the Intersocietal Committee and presents a result of their meetings which was a "description" of the situation on ecclesial responsibility and academic freedom. Also, discusses the influence of the media and the emergence of papal encyclicals and other authoritative teachings. ~ Macon, GA
• CZHN 10/13598 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Father Doyle 1988/0404
  Discusses a graduate of the Notre Dame ROTC program that has been serving as a 2nd Lt. in the Marine Corps. He underwent a "crystallization of conscience" and is now convinced he can no longer fulfill his duties. Discusses further the situation and the ROTC program.
• CZHN 10/13620 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom 1988/0404
  Have completed reading the draft copy of the Report. Only basic criticism has to do with the style of the report and believes it is so central that they may have to start from scratch. Enclosing a copy of his Easter Vigil reflection.
• CZHN 10/13406 Correspondence : Charles B. Elston - Letter to Dr. Morris from an archivist at Marquette University 1988/0405
  Because of their discussion where Dr. Morris expressed an interest in the history of the ASR he is enclosing a copy of the finding aid for the ASR archives at Marquette and an inventory to the more recent files of Carroll Bourg.
• CZHN 10/13615 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Memo to Eileen, Walter, and Dick regarding Paul VI Award 1988/0410
  Has not yet received the top three choices from Eileen and DIck, however did get Walter's. Lists Walter's preferences as: Liz McAllister, Brian Wilson, and finally Fr. Jenco and Dan Berrigan.
• CZHN 10/13604 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. James R. Langford, Director of University of Notre Dame Press 1988/0412
  Delighted to learn that the Press has decided to re-issue GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS and agrees that a new preface is needed. Mentions that the rights to the book which were turned back by Sheed and Ward have been assigned to the Center.
• CZHN 8/11516 Card : Note to Gordon 1988/0415
  Thanks him for writing and that he appreciates the support.
• CZHN 10/13602 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Prof. William E. Wright, Director, Center for Austrian Studies from the University of Minnesota 1988/0415
  Says his plan is to arrive on May 10, so he is there for the Ambassador's address the next day. Discusses further his flight arrangements and travel plans.
• CZHN 8/11624 Correspondence : Tom - Letter to Gordon 1988/0418
  He is almost finished with his next book, and asks if Gordon has completed the Foreword. He states that if there are no notes for it then he will not need it till next month, and warns Gordon that he is in fact ahead of schedule.
• CZHN 10/13593 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Mahony 1988/0422
  Mentions that the fifth anniversary of "The Challenge of Peace" is also the twenty-fifth anniversary of "Pacem in Terris", the watershed document issued by that beloved Pope John XXIII. Discusses the Report and his qualms about it and some suggestions for improvement.
• CZHN 10/13621 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom 1988/0424
  Talks about the name change and the usual tensions that have come along with it; have not yet reached a decision. Really getting frustrated with the whole process.
• CZHN 10/12935 Tax Statement : IRS - Note to Gordon 1988/0425
  They thank him for furnishing more information on himself to explain the deductions he recently wrote about. They have reconsidered his liability, and are accepting his return as filed. ~ MA
• CZHN 6/08904 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette 1988/0502
  Gives details about a Milwaukee tax increase that he protested with the tax commisioner. During the past week he was in Washington to testify before a committee about selective service. He plans a short visit to Milwaukee and will be away from the office for a stint between the 10th and the 17th. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 9/12636 Annual report : Washanti Dissanayaka - Letter to Gordon from Plan International Sri Lanka 1988/0504
  States the present situation of his foster child and how his sponsorship of her has improved her living situation. ~ Sri Lanka
• CZHN 10/13617 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee 1988/0504
  Immediate concern of the Center relates to the issue of current advance planning for the prospective alternative service program to which conscientious objectors would be assigned in the event of a return to active service under the Selective Service System. Recommend that the Selective Service permit people who register to state their conscientious objections at the time of registration. Goes on to make a number of criticisms and suggestions for the Selective Service System.
• CZHN 10/13611 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to William Proxmire, Chairman of Subcommittee on HUD and Independent Agencies 1988/0504
  Enclosing a written testimony for consideration by the members of the staff and the subcommittee. It concerns appropriations for the Selective Service System and its operations. States some immediate points of concern regarding the proposed regulations of the Selective Service. Requesting recognition of selective conscientious objection.
• CZHN 10/13643 Correspondence : Gordon, National Director - Letter to Mr. James R. Langford, Director of University of Notre Dame Press 1988/0504
  Says that the "mint" copy of GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS is currently being sent. Wants to know how long a preface he would like. Also is enclosing the information form for Sales and Advertising and suggests ideas for blurbs for the new edition.
• CZHN 1/00005 Correspondence : Kathleen 1988/0505
  letter to Zahn ~ telling of Bruce's marriage. telling of trip to China.
• CZHN 10/13609 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Patrick O'Neill 1988/0509
  Enclosing some of the material the Center sends to young men who would be subject to a draft. They will first ask for a documentation of one's position and then they advise that they start a file including letters from people who know about their stand and any articles they may have written. Should write "I am a conscientious objector" on the file. Wishes him well on his outreach program.
• CZHN 10/13623 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Walter 1988/0509
  Glad he liked his letter to Bernadin and says he has not yet received a response from him. Also wanted to ask him since it is hard for him to attend all the NISBCO meetings, if it would be ok if he became the Pax Christi representative and Mike became the regular Center representative. Tomorrow he is off to Minneapolis for an Austrian Studies conference.
• CZHN 10/13591 Essay : Gordon Zahn - "University of Minnesota (Austrian Studies)" 1988/0514
  Hitler's Third Reich should most concern those who closed their eyes, unwilling to admit even to themselves the need to resist, because that is where most of us will be counted. "To be human is to have the power to choose, the freedom to choose, and no less important the obligation to choose." Compares Waldheim and Jaegerstaetter, the man who followed orders and played Hitler's game and went on to become the President of Austria, and the peasant who stood up for what he believed in and refused to take part and was killed as a result.
• CZHN 10/13612 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Management Office in Boston, Massachusetts 1988/0518
  Writing a complaint about the application of the keyhole parking policy. Feels more consideration should be given to tenants and other guests. Has to warn friends that they may have to wait 20 minutes before entering the building. Also thinks people should be warned before their cars are towed; it is a simple courtesy.
• CZHN 10/13659 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Torin 1988/0523
  Says the Center is now officially the Center On Conscience and War. Moreover, says that the enclosed is about 2000 words short of what she had suggested, but hopes it still meets with her and her publisher's approval. Also mentions that the University of Notre Dame Press will be doing a new edition of GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS.
• CZHN 10/13605 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. James R. Langford, Director of University of Notre Dame Press 1988/0524
  Says an interesting encounter took place at an Austrian Studies affair at the University of Minnesota where he gave his "Limits of Obedience" talk. It was here that Dr. Dale E. Hammerschmidt told him that the GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS kept him in prison. Said his claim for conscientious objection status to the Vietnam War had been rejected because of the reason that "Catholics can not be COs".

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