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• CZHN 10/13600 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Lessey 1988/0524
  Hopes his reference to "inflamatory rhetoric" did not refer to his testimony before the subcommittee. Like Rev. Yolton, they at the Center look forward to a less confrontational relationship in the future.
• CZHN 9/12404 Correspondence : Ms Elide Rodrigues - Letter to Gordon on behalf of the Church of Saint Luke the Evangelist 1988/0525
  She confirms his acceptance as keynote speaker. She requests an estimation of his fee and states that she will be forwarding the rest of the information to him by the beginning of November. Enclosed is an outline agenda for his stay. ~ MA
• CZHN 10/13590 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Editors 1988/0526
  An overriding concern with respect ot nuclear weapons should be the actual preparation to use nuclear weapons, which seldom is the debate. However, thousands of young Catholics are being exposed to military training which prepares them to commit "crimes against God and man himself". Thus, it should not be the existence of these weapons that is the worry, it should be that young men and women, Catholic men and women, are being trained to follow orders to use them.
• CZHN 10/13263 Journal #2 : Gordon Zahn - Final Entry of Journal from May 30, 1988 1988/0530
  It is a brief postscript. Says he has gone through his papers since a Loretta Morris asked if he had any record of the controversy. Also says that the University of Notre Dame Press has decided to do a new edition of GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS, the monograph that was the real background for the whole controversy. Says the paper was finally published in 1962 and was published by Cross Currents. Ends by saying that eventually it was all worth it because he raised the question and began the discussion he had been trying to raise all along.
• CZHN 9/12864 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - From the New Oxford Review, "American Catholics and Peace: A Progress Report" 1988/06
  An analyzation of the progress of pacifism, in regards to Catholicism and conscientious objection.
• CZHN 9/12403 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Rodrigues 1988/0603
  He thanks her for the outline of the planned program, and notes that he will need a recommendation for transportation to Westborough. He also notes that the usual honorarium is about $250 and that he is willing to receive less if that is outside their budget. ~ MA
• CZHN 11/14437 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Reverend Daniel P. Reilly, Bishop of Norwich 1988/0608
  Writing to explain his comments towards the Committee. Moreover, says that whatever comments he had made are not to diminish the contribution of himself and the rest of the Bishops with The Challenge of Peace, which is surely not to become a "dead letter".
• CZHN 10/13550 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Msgr. George G. Higgins, USCC 1988/0609
  Recently came upon the May 29, 1967 article by Higgins titled, "Yardstick" on selective conscientious objection which he had sent him a copy of. Says he is enclosing a copy of a short piece of his own in the May issue of Salt showing the pacifist battle that continues to go on. Says he would greatly appreciate any help he could give on keeping the issue alive.
• CZHN 7/09289 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Msgr. Higgins. 1988/0609
  An another update and also a note that he will be sending a short piece of his objection on selective conscientiousness in the May issue of Salt. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 10/13579 Correspondence : Gordon, National Director - Letter to Ms. Leah Rogne 1988/0609
  Writing in response to her dissertation project. Says it is interesting and she should continue to pursue it. Gives her some suggestions for improvement.
• CZHN 10/13629 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Your Eminence 1988/0615
  Says that the final version of the Report will reflect "more soul" and that is a change that is welcomed.
• CZHN 7/09276 Correspondence : Letter to George 1988/0615
  Thank you for sending The Reporter to him and also a chance for them to meet possibly at the New York march or at the Pax Christi liturgy.
• CZHN 10/13626 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob 1988/0620
  Asking him for advice relating to major gifts and in particular to legal and tax implications. Discusses the house in Milwaukee that he purchased for tax benefits and his Jaegerstaetter Fund which has the title to the house for use, rental, or sale as the directors may decide. Also asks about the issue of giving.
• CZHN 7/09288 Correspondence : Rev. George Higgins - Letter to Gordon 1988/0620
  An update to Gordon that he retired from the staff of the U.S. Catholic Conference in 1980 and also a compliment on Zahn's recent review in Commonweal of the two books on the Waldheim controversy. ~ Washington, DC
• CZHN 10/13640 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Thomas P. Doyle, Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA 1988/0621
  Thinks the new title for the symposium is excellent. Suggests some Bishops and others who might have an interest in the topic of the Symposium and who should possibly be invited.
• CZHN 10/13661 Correspondence : Gordon, National Director - Letter to Mr. Edward R. Walsh 1988/0621
  Response to a number of questions that he had been sent regarding Pax Christi.
• CZHN 6/08906 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette 1988/0624
  Gordon offers his condolences for the death of Irene. He gives some information about trips to Milwaukee for the services. He will be giving a eulogy on her account. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 1/00004 Document : Article: Ehrenstrale, Hans Mr. 1988/0625
  A death recalled ~ newspaper; Times ~ Essay ~ s 171 ~ Searching for an Austrian hero, Otto Schimek who refused to shoot civilians, and in return was killed.
• CZHN 10/13645 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to James Langford 1988/0627
  Said that he has heard that the contract for the new edition of GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS has been executed and returned. Discusses the enclosed preface says he did not focus on the controversy, but instead took on the angle of when the book first appeared to direct attention to the deeper problem that the controversy smothered. Awaits his reaction to the Preface.
• CZHN 10/13651 Correspondence : Gordon, National Director - Letter to Mr. Philip Lawler, Executive Editor of The Pilot 1988/0628
  Gratified by William Horan's generous reference to his efforts for peace in the June 24 issue of Pilot. Asks for him to note the Center's new name that might possibly be worthy of a "news note" in The Pilot.
• CZHN 8/11547 Correspondence : Rev. Patrick - Letter to Gordon on behalf of the Cistercian Studies 1988/0629
  They thank him for the review of THOMAS MERTON ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS, and thanks him for the great job he has done with them. He discusses the recent movements of Bishops and the events in his parish. ~ KY
• CZHN 10/13631 Memo : Mike - Memo to the Coordinating Committee regarding Fund-raising 1988/0630
  Enclosing the May reports of the Center's financial situation. Gives a summary of the financial situation of the center at the moment. Sections on: "catching up", staffing needs, and equipment.
• CZHN 10/13632 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ed 1988/0701
  Discusses his will and some changes he wishes to make and what he will do with his Milwaukee House and the "Jaegerstaetter Fund".
• CZHN 10/13663 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Prof. Michael Warren from St. John's University 1988/0705
  Says he is close to finishing the Weigel book, a review for The Merton Annual. Other news he has to report is that there will be a new edition of GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS by the University of Notre Dame Press.
• CZHN 10/13635 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Franz Kardinal Koenig 1988/0706
  Tells of The London Times article which attacked Jaegerstaetter. Quotes: "Apparently some of the Austrian hero's words had been manufactured after his death. Historical records show the martyr to have been a poorly educated, rather inarticulate man. And there was suspicion that he had acted politically and not solely out of Christian conviction." Encloses a copy of his letter in protest. Asks him to do what he can to correct the misunderstandings of the Holy Father and keep him informed of any developments.
• CZHN 10/13625 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Maximilian Aichern, Bischof von Linz 1988/0706
  Received a telephone message from a friend in London to tell him that the London Times who attacked Jaegerstaetter in its June 25 issue. Found an article that told of the desire on the part of the Austrian Church to find a hero of the Nazi times that counteract the bad publicity relating to President Waldheim. Said that Jaegerstaetter was a good candidate and told the summary of his story. Will be enclosing a copy of the letter he sent in protest.
• CZHN 10/13658 Correspondence : Gordon, National Director - Letter to the [London] Times 1988/0706
  Copy of Entry #13657
• CZHN 10/13657 Correspondence : Gordon, National Director - Letter to the [London] Times 1988/0706
  Protests the front page coverage of the June 30 issue which leads credence to the reported rumors that Jaegerstaetter's words and perhaps his story were manufactured. Gives a brief summary of the truth in contrast to what was reported in what was supposed to be the way of "responsible journalism". Writing not to preserve his own ego, but to protect the widow who is still alive; consider the pain this must cause her and the disrespect to this man who should be recognized as a saint.
• CZHN 10/13627 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bruce and Valerie 1988/0707
  Checked out the London Times article from June 25; shares his indignation about it. Says the Notre Dame Press is going to produce a new edition of GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS.
• CZHN 10/13628 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Calvert Group, Attn: Mr. Jeffrey Hough 1988/0708
  Returning the completed "Authorization for Change of Account Registration" forms for three of their Calvert accounts.
• CZHN 10/13649 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Margaret O'Brien Steinfels 1988/0708
  Says he thinks he deserves a review of what has been going on in reference to the CW Open Letter. Saw Eileen Egan who shares his concern about it not being published yet. Mentions the Pope's trip to Austria: he was waiting to see if any kind of recognition of martyrdom to Jaegerstaetter would be made, but none was; instead The London Times article came out, creating various injustices to his memory.
• CZHN 10/13642 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sister John Miriam Jones, Associate Provost from the University of Notre Dame 1988/0708
  Thanks her for sending the Report from the ROTC committee. Says Brendan Daniels sent in his critiques of the report and says some deserve serious consideration goes on to list them. Then goes on to list his own concerns and give some subsequent recommendations.
• CZHN 10/13653 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Barb 1988/0710
  Talks about travel plans to New Orleans for himself and Mike. Enclosing a copy of The London Times article. Also, asks her to tell Marg to consider doing the Powaski review. Says he has already sent in a review to Cistercian Studies and is not sure whether she would prefer to have repeats from the same reviewers.
• CZHN 10/13637 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Correspondence to Your Eminence 1988/0711
  Seeking help in the issue that involves the injustice to the memory of Jaegerstaetter. Gives a background of the situation and The London Times article that started it all. Says he sent a letter to the Holy Father in regards to this matter and hopes he can do whatever he can to make sure the Holy Father receives it.
• CZHN 10/13636 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Pio Laghi 1988/0711
  Enclosing a letter to sent to the Holy Father and the article which prompted that letter. Discusses the situation of the attack on the memory on Jaegerstaetter and asks if he can do what he can to make sure the letter reaches the Holy Father.
• CZHN 10/13655 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Ryan 1988/0711
  Asks for help in redressing the injustice to the memory of Jaegerstaetter. Gives him a background of the trip to Austria by the Holy Father and the subsequent letter by The London Times and his letter to the Holy Father in response. Asks for anything he can do to persuade the Holy Father to consider his appeal and render a true service to the memory of Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 10/13634 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to His Holiness, Pope John Paul II 1988/0711
  Enclosing a copy of The London Times article (June 25) issue reporting on his recent trip to Austria and his reluctance to honor the memory of Jaegerstaetter. Hopes that he will redress the injustices of the article. Goes on to speak of his research in the matter and on the supposed injustices which he says are not injustices at all. Does not believe that Jaegerstaetter should be denied his place on the roster of the Church.
• CZHN 10/13656 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Hugh Garvey 1988/0711
  Enclosing the article from The London Times and asks if some of his British contacts to have second thoughts about doing a UK edition of IN SILENT WITNESS. Finally, asks him to send him Mike's home address in South Bend.
• CZHN 10/13630 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Your Eminence 1988/0711
  Asking a favor in addressing what he sees as a serious injustice to the memory of Jaegerstaetter because of a London Times report. Sending a request that the Holy Father review the charges made in the article and the relevance of their sources.
• CZHN 10/13647 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Your Eminence 1988/0711
  Asks for his assistance in redressing an injustice to the memory of Jaegerstaetter. Also, asks for him to do all he can to convince the Holy Father to consider his appeal he sent him in response to The London Times article.
• CZHN 10/13650 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Peggy 1988/0712
  Pleased to get the news that she plans to publish the Open Letter piece. Asks if there were any explosive responses to the Waldheim review. Enclosing a copy of The London Times article.
• CZHN 10/13599 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pat 1988/0714
  Enclosing the article he promised. Has read the edited version of the Open Letter and has no objections, but a couple of reservations. Make sure that the Center is correctly identified: their identification should be separate from Pax Christi.
• CZHN 9/12405 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Rodrigues 1988/0715
  He sends on to her a letter from Msgr. Shannon of the International Thomas Merton Society, for her to note in publicity as their date for workshop is so close to their own. ~ MA
• CZHN 10/13638 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Father Malloy 1988/0718
  Expresses his gratification that he and the committee have given his proposal for "strictly limited moral acceptance" of ROTC in the Catholic setting. Also mentions the case of Brendan Daniels. Says his concern is that the Marines will discharge him, not for conscientious objection, but for the convenience of the service. Gathers he is not going to accept this quietly; he is intent on being recognized as a CO.
• CZHN 10/13646 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. James N. Langford, Director of University of Notre Dame Press 1988/0718
  Assumes the copy editor has caught the typos and has corrected them, but lists them anyways. Asks when he is planning on release.
• CZHN 10/13648 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Cherie Cova, from Peacework Alternatives 1988/0718
  Appreciates her including the Jaegerstaetter book and film information in the booklet. Says the book, autographed, is available from the Center for $10.95, and the film is available for rental at $50 per showing. Mentions that on occasion he has accompanied the film to give brief introductory comments and a "wrap up" of later developments after it is shown.
• CZHN 10/13641 Correspondence : Gordon, National Director - Letter to Prof. John J. Gilligan, Director of Institute for International Peace Studies 1988/0718
  Enclosing a recent article of his dealing with the issue of selective conscientious objection treating its present denial under the law as religious discrimination. Suggests that in light of the government thinking about reinstating the draft, a Conference should be put together that was organized on this issue of religious discrimination and it should be done in such a way to attract Congresspersons and representatives of the Selective Service.
• CZHN 10/13665 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bill 1988/0719
  Pleased with his generous words on the Salt piece. Raises the issue of the need for a conference on the issue of conscientious objection, says he raised the possibility wtih John Gilligan of the Notre Dame Institute.
• CZHN 10/13662 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Walter 1988/0719
  Appreciates her letter to Salt and hopes they will print it. Enclosing a copy of an item from the London Times called to his attention by Bruce Kent. Says he wrote to the Times and sent follow-up letters to Bishop Aichern of Linz, Cardinal Koenig of Vienna, and the Pope. Has not yet heard from anyone in response and really doesn't expect something from Rome. Says the article in the U.S. edition of the London Times was worse and was on the front page.
• CZHN 10/13671 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Memo to the members of the Coordinating Committee 1988/0725
  Asks them for their suggestions on what he should do with the Milwaukee house, which he has rented to close friends since he bought it in 1967. Says the last remaining tenant passed away and it will soon be vacated. Since its value has escalated to the point where he would have to pay additional taxes he would prefer to donate it to the Center's benefit. Also interested in setting up a trust in Jaegerstaetter's honor which would be used to support the Center and wants some suggestions to how to go about doing that.
• CZHN 10/13679 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Erna 1988/0728
  Discusses his shock that the Holy Father and his advisors made no effort to check the rumors that were going on about Jaegerstaetter. Says he wrote a letter in response to the London Times, but it was not published also wrote a letter of protest to the Pope and discusses his responses as of yet.
• CZHN 1/00003 Correspondence : Valerie 1988/0731
  letter to Zahn ~ mentions Bruce, Pax Christi and commentary in Times. also included is article from Times '88.
• CZHN 10/12982 Statement : Internal Revenue Service - Noncash Charitable Contributions 1988/08
  You are supposed to attach this form to your Federal Income tax return if the total claimed deduction for all property contributed exceeds $500. Gordon did not fill out this form.
• CZHN 10/13720 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Weakland 1988/0801
  Encloses two pieces of news and one request. The first piece of news deals with the Pope's visit to Austria and the scandal it brought with it to Jaegerstaetter's name. The other piece of news is that he will be in Milwaukee for a week beginning August 14 and hopes to visit him. Talks about the quandry he is in with what to do with his own Milwaukee house. His request is any assistance he could provide with what to do with the Milwaukee house.
• CZHN 10/13699 Correspondence : Gordon, National Director - Letter to Mr. John Owen 1988/0802
  Expresses his gratitude for his interest in the Jaegerstaetter film; however they are not able to comply with his request so they are returning his check. This is because it goes against their arrangement with the Austrian producers not to show the film on any form of television, public or commercial. Thus, any arrangements for televised showings must be made directly with ORF, the Austrian producers. Would appreciate knowing how they respond.
• CZHN 9/11913 Note : Howard Meyer - to Gordon 1988/0802
  He hopes "this reaches . . . Gordon . . . both physically and conceptually". ~ NY
• CZHN 6/08905 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette and Howard 1988/0803
  Zahn is in an airport waiting for his flight to New Orleans to arrive. He plans on visiting Milwaukee soon and doesn't want the family to change any of their plans to accommodate him. The weather is very hot due to a heat wave and as a result he has been closing the office early. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 10/13689 Correspondence : Michael W. Hovey - Letter to Rev. Edward Malloy, President of the University of Notre Dame 1988/0804
  Sending questionnaires to a number of ROTC schools and hopes that Notre Dame will participate. Brendan Daniels has received unofficial word that he will be receiving his release within two weeks and it seems to be the kind of release he was seeking. The issue of ROTC in Catholic educational institutions has again become the subject of much discussion and debate after the Bishop's 1983 pastoral letter, The Challenge of Peace: God's Promise and Our Response.
• CZHN 10/13710 Correspondence : Michael W. Hovey, Executive Director - Letter to St. John Vianney 1988/0804
  Says the issue of ROTC in Catholic educational institutions has again become the subject of much discussion since the aftermath of the U.S. Bishops' 1983 pastoral letter, The Challenge of Peace: God's Promise and Our Response. However, there is a lack of information about ROTC programs in Catholic educational institutions so they have put together a questionnaire which he is enclosing to provide more information and a foundation to explore these criticisms. Says an early return of the completed questionnaire would be greatly appreciated.
• CZHN 10/13092 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1988/0810
  He states that he has enclosed the Fittkau letter, one from America, and the original Coyne exchange. He asks for a report from the ASR meeting, and briefly notes his upcoming schedule. He wishes her a good stay in Atlanta. ~ MA
• CZHN 10/13670 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob 1988/0816
  Leaving for Milwaukee soon, had Bob Nee and Paul over to get their suggestions about what he should do with the Milwaukee House. Deciding if they should rent it, occupy it themselves, or sell it. Discusses the final change in the name of the Center and Bob's dissatisfaction with those decisions and his decision to rethink his financial support. Tells him very nicely that if he does not change his mind they will just find support elsewhere.
• CZHN 10/13639 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John 1988/0817
  Mentions Tosca's accident that caused him permanent nerve damage in his lower back and right thigh, but he will be ok. Also mentions that the 1989 Pax Christi National Assembly will be held in Seattle University August 11-13. In addition, says that he is pleased that a "significant number of students" are not registering with Selective Service citing reasons for conscience at Evergreen State, however shares his concerns in not being able to relieve their financial distress.
• CZHN 9/11826 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike and Loretta 1988/0818
  He provides personal reflections he believes would be useful in the creation of his biography, an idea of Loretta's. He touches on his stories regarding family, events,involvements (church and peace), and personal involvements.
• CZHN 10/13673 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Anne 1988/0829
  Responding to the Mittleman letter. Says while he respects Rabbi Mittleman's objections to his article he thinks his own position is valid. Also mentions that the center received the stipend for the August 12 article, however there is no record of any payment for the earlier Waldheim review article asks if there should have been one.
• CZHN 10/13719 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Walter 1988/0829
  Now that his last term in Council is over, he will miss the associations and socials and even the meetings. Hopes to remain in contact.
• CZHN 10/13715 Correspondence : Letter to Editor 1988/0829
  Discusses the controversy regarding Senator Quayle's service record. Addresses the comment that at least he did not evade service by going to Canada or Sweden or become a conscientious objector. Says he joined the National Guard to avoid combat, i.e. an act of avoidance. However, conscientious objection is an act of rejection. There is thus a clear difference between the two.
• CZHN 10/13691 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Michael 1988/0906
  Thanks him for his note on the Commonweal article. Says that regarding PR, his October calendar is full. So do not plan anything with Oprah, Geraldo, or Phil without checking with him first. Also, Johnny and Dave are on past his bed time so they are out and says to not even bother with Morton. In addition, says that his idea of a Center / Institute relationship is worth probing.
• CZHN 10/13669 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Hern Generalsekretar Hubertus Guske, Berliner Konferenz 1988/0913
  Says the Manifesto he had enclosed was excellent and is happy to know that the conference continues to work for international peace and understanding. Sorry to hear about the death of Otto Fuchs; congratulations on his advancement to his position. Gives him a brief history on his life since they last met.
• CZHN 10/13676 Correspondence : Executive Director - Letter to Father Doyle 1988/0914
  Confirming travel arrangement's for the next week's symposium. Enclosing some information on the Center that he could possibly display at the Symposium.
• CZHN 10/13681 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Msgr. Giovanni Tonucci 1988/0916
  Expressing his appreciation, heard thought the Jaegerstaetter matter has been brought to the attention of the Secretariat, which gives him hope that the matter will be resolved more favorably.
• CZHN 10/13692 Correspondence : Gordon, National Director - Letter to Rev. Michael McCormick from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA 1988/0916
  Enclosing what he expects to be his final version of the talk he will give at the Symposium; says the talk should take about 30 minutes. Mentions that if there is any further information he might need he should contact the office.
• CZHN 10/13697 Correspondence : Michael W. Hovey, Executive Director - Letter to Mr. John Eagleson, Editorial Director 1988/0916
  Asking his advice about placing a manuscript. Says that Gordon has given thought possibly to doing a more popular version of the Jaegerstaetter story that would be available to a more broader audience. Would like some advice on how to go about doing this book and getting it published.
• CZHN 10/13675 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Joseph Dean, Esq. , Attorney for the Archdiocese 1988/0919
  Heard he might be willing to assist him and the Center. Gives him a background on his residence in Milwaukee and his problem in what to do with it and asks him questions about setting up a possible trust in Jaegerstaetter's name for the Center. Would like to find some pro bono legal assistance.
• CZHN 10/13696 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Metro Milwaukee Lutheran Campus Ministry, to Sandy and Friends 1988/0919
  Says this weekend he will be in Milwaukee to deliver a eulogy. Asks if they know of any peace-oriented lawyers he can approach for pro-bono legal services in regards to setting up a Jaegerstaetter fund.
• CZHN 10/13698 Correspondence : Gordon, National Director - Letter to Professor Gilligan 1988/0919
  Gives him a background on the center and the current programs it has going on and then asks if he would give some thought of the Center becoming the "service adjunct" of the Institute, re-locating to the University and conducting its activities from there. Feel that the Center and services would be of great value to the Institute's academic, research, and outreach objectives.
• CZHN 10/13706 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Daniel Riley, Mt. Irenaeus Retreat 1988/0920
  Discusses his travel arrangements and is enclosing the itinerary to Buffalo.
• CZHN 10/13683 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob 1988/0921
  Says the Center is trying to get another major university to host a follow up conference on Selective Conscientious Objection to the one held at Catholic University's Law School. Discusses the importance of such an issue and getting the word out regarding it.
• CZHN 10/13688 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John Lukacs 1988/0921
  Writing in response to his devastating review in the September issue of New Oxford Review. Says he has read nothing of Tom Wolfe's and after that review, does not think he would like to. Also lets him know that the University of Notre Dame Press will be publishing a new edition of GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS next month. Says he is still in the peace business and is even going to speak at this year's convocation of military chaplains at the surprising invitation of the Military Archdiocese.
• CZHN 10/13666 Correspondence : Michael W. Hovey, Executive Director - Letter to Aaron Nothnagle 1988/0921
  Thanks him for his invitation to participate in the forum debate on the CIA presence on Catholic campuses. Enclosing copies of his published material on peace and justice. Gives a general background of himself and his work and mentions some people that would be interested in the topic and should possibly be invited.
• CZHN 10/13672 Essay : Gordon Zahn - Essay delivered at Chaplaincy Symposium, "The Catholic Concept of Peace:25 Years After Pacem in Terris" 1988/0921
  Makes the argument that Pacem in Terris is not a pacifist document. Says that to truly appreciate the full meaning and impact of Pacem in Terris one must know the world into which it was issued. Goes on to give the background that is needed for this type of appreciation.
• CZHN 8/11577 Correspondence : George Weigel - Letter to Gordon on behalf of The James Madison Foundation 1988/0922
  He enjoyed meeting with Gordon the night before, and is enclosing a copy of his remarks and a paper he recently completed on the future of pacificism in light of a critique by Lewy in PEACE AND REVOLUTION. ~ Washington, DC
• CZHN 10/13685 Personal Essay : Gordon Zahn - "In Memoriam: Irene" 1988/0924
  Gives some memories of a woman who he as sometimes frustrated with because of her stubborness, but whom he loved and will miss. She kept her spirit until the very last moment, and so they remember her on what would have been her 80th birthday.
• CZHN 10/13677 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Father Doyle 1988/0928
  Sending him the records and receipts of his and Mike's expenses during the symposium trip. Thanks him for letting him participate in the event.
• CZHN 10/13704 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Milwaukee County Register of Deeds 1988/0928
  Enclosing a completed and notarized Warranty Deed and the completed Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Return covering the transfer of ownership of his property in Milwaukee as a gift to the Center on Conscience and War.
• CZHN 10/13712 Correspondence : Michael W. Hovey, Executive Director - Letter to Tom 1988/0929
  Writing as the representative of the Lutheran Peace Fellowship regarding an issue that might be a major issue for the pacifict members of the fellowship. Discusses Catholic University's Law School who hosted a conference on Selective Conscientious Objection and the Center's hope to hold a similar follow-up conference. Asking for a suggestion of a possible prominent Lutheran leader or leaders who might want to participate in such a conference.
• CZHN 10/13368 Notes : Notes on the back of a Los Angeles Schedule including dates and times concerning talks given by Gordon Zahn 1988/10-11
  The notes concern topics such as: definition of a just war, GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS, and a controversy on two continents. ~ Los Angeles
• CZHN 10/13588 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Weakland 1988/1003
  Wants to thank him for his visit and breakfast in Milwaukee and for the help they received from Mr. Dean at his suggestion.
• CZHN 10/13680 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Erna 1988/1003
  Sending greetings to his friends in St. Radegund, apologizes for not being "on the scene" for this year's August 9 memorial. Asks if there have been any new developments in the Jaegerstaetter matter. Knows that they were not too pleased as to how he made such an affair of the matter as he did, but says it was something he had to do. Says four of the five church dignitaries he wrote contacted the Vatican Secretariat of State requesting that the matter be given attention.
• CZHN 10/13089 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1988/1003
  He thanks her for the arrangements of his most recent visit and notes that he left a video cassette in the Library as she requested. He states that he will continue their correspondence, and asks that she give his gratitude to all those who took part in the organization of his stay.
• CZHN 10/13716 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Don Timmerman 1988/1004
  Enclosing a full letter for their information. Would welcome any reaction they have.
• CZHN 10/13091 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1988/1004
  He follows up a phone call citing the prices he and Mike found for tickets out to Los Angeles. He states when he will need her feedback so as to schedule appropriately. He jokes about earthquakes and how he will brave them despite seeing debris slides in the New York Times. He notes a price change in one of his books, and closes that they will meet soon. ~ MA
• CZHN 10/13700 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Norman Perry, Editor of St. Anthony Messenger 1988/1004
  Says that on August 16, he submitted an article for consideration titled, "On Crying Wolf" and since he has not yet heard word back; he is assuming that he has decided against using it, but would like a definite word regarding the matter.
• CZHN 10/13547 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Russell Palmer 1988/1004
  Says they both serviced under the ACCO and that the Center is a "descendant" of that organization. Proceeds to give a pitch of the Center in order to ask for a finanical contribution.
• CZHN 10/13693 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Most Reverend Joseph T. Dimino, Vicar General from the Archdiocese for the Military Services 1988/1006
  Thanks him for his generous comments he gave concerning his talk at the Symposium. Mentions that through his talks with a number of chaplains at the reception demonstrated again the crucial point at which the interests of the Center and the Archdiocese merge.
• CZHN 10/13694 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Peter C. Weissenfluh, Deputy Tax Commissioner from City of Milwaukee 1988/1006
  Poses some financial questions regarding the Center.
• CZHN 10/13701 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Editorial Department of Pillar Books from Pallotine Institute for Lay Leadership and Apostolic Research 1988/1010
  Discusses the book IN SOLITARY WITNESS and says that the story deserves to be told in a shorter and more narrative form suitable for a younger audience. They have now completed a preliminary manuscript that runs 115 typewritten pages and are submitting it for review by a publisher.
• CZHN 10/13702 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dr. Ping 1988/1011
  Says that the book GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS is being re-issued this month by the University of Notre Dame Press. Also mentions his August 12, Commonweal article regarding the Pope's Austrian trip and the controversy and injustices to Jaegerstaetter's name that resulted. Then mentions the Center and what they are currently involving themselves in.
• CZHN 10/13713 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Martin Sheen 1988/1011
  Writing again concerning the Jaegerstaetter story, assuming that he is still interested. Says he will be in Los Angeles from October 28 to November 3 and gives him the number to contact if he would like to meet some time when he will be in town. Also enclosing a recent article that brings the story up to date.
• CZHN 10/13686 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to his Excellency, H.H. Florian Kuntner 1988/1012
  Says that in reviewing his research material from the summer he spent in St. Radegund, he came across a photocopy of a letter he had received from Schwester-Oberin Georgia of Voeklabruck. Believes it is an important document that relates the report of Jaegerstaetter's final hours as given by Fr. Jochmann, the prison chaplain who accompanied him to his execution. Hopes that something will be done to correct the injustice that has been placed on Jaegerstaetter's name.
• CZHN 10/13090 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1988/1014
  Another copy of entry #13069 ~ MA

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