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• CZHN 11/14299 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John 1990/0207
  Asks if the next time he sees Martin Sheen to ask if he is still interested in doing something with the Franz Jaegerstaetter story? Discusses some guidelines in having a sort of contest asking people to sumbit books having to do with the Catholic peace movement.
• CZHN 11/14332 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Margaret 1990/0208
  Discusses his interest in being in the PCUSA delegation at the Vienna meeting. In addition, discusses how he would arrange his travel plans to allow for such a commitment.
• CZHN 10/13063 Correspondence : Madeleine Adriance - Letter to Dr. Loretta Morris, at Mount Ida College 1990/0212
  Dr. Morris is invited to take part in an upcoming conference and lead a discussion, or chair a "roundtable". They ask her to propose topics she state that the only restriction is in time, limiting talks to between 15 and 20 minutes. ~ MA
• CZHN 6/09002 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine. 1990/0215
  Gordon is still ailing from a cold which is now in its 11th or 12th week. He has a doctor's appointment on the 22nd. He is having a touch-tone phone installed at his place. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 11/14313 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom 1990/0216
  Sumbitting an article for his consideration in publishing in the NCR.
• CZHN 7/09237 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette 1990/0218
  He advises Annette not to get a part time job cleaning to make up for the extravagant prices her sister and niece intend on her spending on her trip to New York. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 11/14318 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Harvey 1990/0218
  Thanks him for giving him the Coy book, says it was very good. Also mentions his recent trip to Washington for a meeting of the NISBCO personnel committee and says that "all is well".
• CZHN 11/14362 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Martin Sheen 1990/0218
  Says that he has heard that he has not gone ahead with any other projects because he was waiting for a script on the Franz Jaegerstaetter story for him to consider, apologizes for the delay. Mentions that he will be in LA in March and would like to arrange a brief visit. Also, brings him up to date with recent developments in the Franz Jaegerstaetter cause for canonization.
• CZHN 11/14330 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation regarding Ronald G. Musto, Ph.D. Grant Application 1990/0219
  Writing a recommendation on behalf of Dr. Musto saying that he needs the grant to complete a very significant survey he has made of Roman Catholic peace traditions. Gordon says that the Catholic peace community is in desperate need of such a resource.
• CZHN 11/14328 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1990/0219
  Discussing travel plans to visit her in LA. Says that the real reason he is coming is to talk to her about her and Mike's "project". Also, says that he hopes to meet with Martin Sheen while he is out there.
• CZHN 10/13061 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1990/0219
  He confirms a message he left on her phone the other night, stating that he and Mike will get into Los Angeles on March 15 and leave on the 20th. He states their schedule is completely open and sends his greetings to Richard.
• CZHN 11/14375 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bill 1990/0220
  Asks where the retreat is going to be held and says that if it is going to be in DC, he would need to know well in advance. Also, in regards to the "Celebration of Conscience" asks if those working on the program have given any consideration to including something about Franz Jaegerstaetter? Says that he is sorry that he is going to have to miss the Celebration.
• CZHN 11/14357 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Norman Perry, OFM, Editor of St. Anthony Messenger 1990/0220
  Submitting an article for consideration for publication by them which deals with the story of Franz Jaegerstaetter. Tells them that they should publish it because of what he sees as something of a "Franciscan spin" to the Franz Jaegerstaetter story.
• CZHN 11/14296 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fred 1990/0221
  Expresses his dislike for some of the recent actions of the "Catholic Commission" of which he is currently a part including some specific problems with their nomination form.
• CZHN 11/14295 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geoffrey Bould 1990/0221
  Discusses Franz Jaegerstaetter and his learning upon his visit to Austria last summer from Bishop Aichern and Cardinal Koenig that there is continuing growing support for Franz Jaegerstaetter's canonization, while there is also continuing opposition.
• CZHN 11/14371 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Phillip 1990/0221
  Asks if his plan to do a CCCO essay is still "alive" and if so, he gives him some information on when he would be available to talk. Also, mentions that Mike Hovey is scheduled to be with the Peace Studies Department in April and hopes that he can talk to Mike then about his counseling and registration program.
• CZHN 10/13880 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bishop Daily 1990/0223
  Congratulates him on his appointment to Brooklyn. Says that work at the Center has fallen off, but they are not complaining about that. In addition, says he is pleased with his appointment because a member of the Brooklyn clergy serving on the Congregation for the Canonization of Saints. Believes his personal knowledge and adminration of Franz Jaegerstaetter might be helpful in advancing that cause in Rome.
• CZHN 10/13923 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Michael and Margaret 1990/0223
  Congratulates him on his piece in NCR. Also, discusses his qualms with the Gregorian canon law dissertation of a Brooklyn monsignor which cited Franz Jaegerstaetter as a "case under scrutiny," which is getting so much attention because he is a member of the Congregation for the Canonization of Saints. In addition, mentions that the Center is suffering from "peace hysteria" with few people writing for CO counseling. Finally, says a trip to Notre Dame is not likely.
• CZHN 10/13060 Note : Gordon Zahn - Notation on scrap paper 1990/0224
  Has name of Pax Christi, and Mary Lou Carnickey and times listed underneath the dates 15th, and 20th.
• CZHN 11/14316 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Michael 1990/0225
  Talks about the Center and their current lack of activity since there is no real prospect of an active draft. Writing to ask for some modest office space for the Center just so they can keep some basic office equipment and files.
• CZHN 11/14360 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Henry 1990/0303
  Begins by saying that his book was "superb". Says that there was nothing in the book with which he would disagree. Finally, mentions that he would like to set up a meeting between himself, Henry, and Mike who would very much like to meet him.
• CZHN 11/14373 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Margaret 1990/0305
  Writing to thank her for her note on the International meeting, but says he was already aware of the 2-votes-per-delegation arrangement. Also talks about his travel plans for the International and asks if she has any information on where sessions are going to be held in Austria; gives some suggestions.
• CZHN 11/14376 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bill 1990/0306
  Writing to remind him of his past suggestion to have Dr. Paul Mundy as a panelist at the "Celebration of Conscience". Says he recently heard that Paul is going to be able to attend and repeats that this would be a good opportunity to get him involved even in the planning sessions. In addition, mentions that he remembered the name of the prize winning Brethren poet who had done a book on his CPS experience, DOWN IN MY HEART. Finally, mentions that he will be unable to attend the retreat because of scheduling problems.
• CZHN 11/14327 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "Your Eminence" 1990/0307
  Discusses the possibility of the Massachusetts Catholic Conference supporting the effort to repeal the "gay rights" extension of the State's Civil Rights law. Says that it is an extension which he supports because of the value he places and which he believes the Church should place on the basic human rights of the person. Writing to ask the conference to withdraw its support for the recall resolution.
• CZHN 5/07169 Correspondence : Joseph and Carolyn Brady - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1990/0308
  A request for various resources from the Center.
• CZHN 11/14369 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dale 1990/0309
  Writing to ask what happened to the Vanauken / Zahn exchange.
• CZHN 6/09020 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - St. Patrick's Day card to Geraldine. 1990/0315
  St. Patrick's Day greetings. ~ Boston,MA
• CZHN 10/13058 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta on behalf of the Center on Conscience and War 1990/0322
  He states that the box he sent should have arrived by now and that it was good seeing her and Richard again. He states that his homecoming was spoiled by news of Mike's difficulty finding a teaching post.
• CZHN 10/13557 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1990/0322
  The box should have arrived by now; the charge for the shipment was $17.85. It was good to see her and Richard. He found a good carton and will begin hauling things from the University office for the next shipment unless she tells him to stop.
• CZHN 10/13554 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mark Korban 1990/0322
  As requested, he is enclosing a restricted copy of John Leary's Harvard honors thesis and also his paper on "Maximus the Confessor and Santideva:Insights into the Discipline of Freedom and Love". Says he promised John's father that he would make use of the thesis in some further writing he was planning on doing about John.
• CZHN 11/14333 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1990/0322
  Discusses what the Center plans to do upon Mike's departure. Mentions that they are not going to seek a replacement, they are going to lower their workload and possibly ultimately consolidate their services with Pax Christi Erie.
• CZHN 11/14366 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Office of Alumni Association at St. John's University 1990/0323
  Says that he is returning the Directory questionnaire as requested although as he states he is unsure of his alumni status. This is because, as he mentions, he earned no degree, was there for only one year as a "special student", and left under some controversial circumstances.
• CZHN 10/13589 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bill 1990/0326
  Enclosing a copy of the historic issue of the Catholic CO with the official statement of ACCO withdrawal from CPS, the exchange of pro/con editorials, and a concluding editorial on ACCO's future.
• CZHN 11/14374 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Marg 1990/0328
  Writing to discuss Vienna arrangements and says that he assumes that the $200 contribution is toward the airfare. Also, mentions that he assumes that housing and meal charges will also be covered by Pax Christi.
• CZHN 11/14310 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dompfarrer Bergsmann 1990/0329
  Thanks him for his letter reporting on the progress of the Franz Jaegerstaetter canonization cause. Says that he is especially thankful for the news that Franz Jaegerstaetter's prison statement is not missing. Also, discusses with him his plans to visit Austria and Franz's grave in the upcoming months.
• CZHN 11/14306 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Erna 1990/0329
  Discusses his and Mike's plans to go to Austria to attend the Pax Christi International meeting in Vienna and to also visit the grave of Jaegerstaetter. Also, heard that the full text of the prison statement was published but does not know where.
• CZHN 11/14320 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Ilana Hurwitz from Hill and Barlow 1990/0329
  Attempts to give her an elaboration of "just war" teachings including some publications, some background on his own involvement in war, peace, and conscientious objection, and also the teachings of the Catholic church.
• CZHN 11/14351 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Paul and Bob 1990/0329
  Says he is sending this "interim report" for the Center. Reports that Mike did not get into Boston College and was put in the "holding group" for Emory. Also, mentions that he will extend his term in office along with Bob and Paul. In addition, says they are ready to send a reminder letter to the high schools who have not responded to the Center's questionnaire.
• CZHN 11/14334 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1990/0330
  Writing to submit two subjects which he believes deserves Pax Christi's attention. Says the first is that Pax Christi should support the protests of veterans against the government's recent refusal to claim responbility for the effects of Agent Orange. Second, says that Pax Christi should issue a statement of joy over the "outbreak of freedom and the spread of democratic values" in Eastern Europe.
• CZHN 11/14377 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bill 1990/0402
  Discusses NISBCO's emphasis on ending or at least suspending SSS. Also mentions that Mike was turned down by Boston College and put in the "holding group" for Emory. Emphasizes how much he will miss Mike when he leaves to get his Ph.D.
• CZHN 11/14348 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John T. Noonan from the US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit 1990/0402
  Says that he is writing to commend him on his Harris decision regarding capital punishment which he hopes will be upheld. Also, writing to thank him again for his contribution to the Center's dubbing project of Franz Jaegerstaetter, but says that despite his contribution they were unable to go through with the project. However, goes on to upate him on recent events regarding Franz Jaegerstaetter including some recent allegations towards him regarding his research on Franz Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 7/09262 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John T. Noonan 1990/0402
  Letter to commend him on his Harris decision which he hopes will be upheld.
• CZHN 11/14353 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Margaret O'Brien Steinfels, Editor of Commonweal 1990/0402
  Writing to say that he is enclosing a manuscript for her consideration. Says that the manuscript deals with "the picture of a Vatican bureaucracy acting with supreme arrogance" in reference to the cause of canonization for Franz Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 11/14370 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dale 1990/0403
  Submitting an article for consideration for publication by NOR.
• CZHN 11/14321 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Ilana Hurwitz 1990/0403
  Writing to give her some of the Center's crudentials regarding conscientious objection in case she is asked to provide them. Also, asks for a signed affidavit to complete the file of the Center.
• CZHN 11/14354 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Jim 1990/0406
  Writing to ask him if he can stay with him while he is in Boston visiting St. John's and Mike. Gives him a summary of his plans while he is at St. John's.
• CZHN 5/07132 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John Dear 1990/0416
  Zahn is giving him a copy of his latest manuscript for a screenplay based on Jaegerstaetter's life for him to give to Martin Sheen.
• CZHN 11/14300 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John 1990/0416
  Submitting to him a copy of a script that he has developed concerning the Franz Jaegerstaetter story all brought about because of Martin Sheen's comment that he did not have a script, asks if he can pass it on to Sheen. Also discusses the book award contest.
• CZHN 7/09258 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Martin Sheen 1990/0416
  Letter with an enclosed completed "preliminary sketch" of the script he was promised.
• CZHN 11/14363 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Martin Sheen 1990/0416
  Writing to say that he is enclosing a "preliminary sketch" of a script of the Franz Jaegerstaetter story. Discusses why he found the old scripts on Franz Jaegerstaetter to be unsuitable. Also mentions that he is sending a copy of the script also to John Dear and to Sarge Shriver.
• CZHN 7/09259 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sarge 1990/0416
  Belated happy Easter. Request for advise on how he could promote his efforts to stretch his status as a Center advisor.
• CZHN 11/14361 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sarge 1990/0416
  Enclosing his script on the Franz Jaegerstaetter story for him to review and gives some recommendations on. Also, gives him a background on the script including his correspondence with Martin Sheen regarding doing a play on Franz Jaegerstaetter for American TV. Says that he is also the sending the script to Martin Sheen for consideration.
• CZHN 5/06470 Correspondence : John Dear, S.J. - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1990/0417
  Regarding Pax Christi Annual Book Award.
• CZHN 7/09260 Correspondence : John T. Noonan, Jr. - Letter to Gordon 1990/0417
  Possible chance for them to meet because he will be at Boston College Law School this fall. He also is pleased by the comprehensive account of what was happening as to Franz Jaegerstaetter. ~ Berkeley, CA
• CZHN 6/08902 Correspondance : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette 1990/0418
  Jokes about not winning the Marathon -- which he didn't run. Mentions that he will be leaving for Minnieapolis the following day. He also inquires about the situation with Bailey, the dog, and obedience school. Who was it that "dumped on the starting line?" ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 10/13929 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fernando Moreno, Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola Marymount University. 1990/0418
  Gives him the Center's IRS identification number as requested and apologizes for not being able to see him on his recent visit to see Loretta Morris.
• CZHN 11/14335 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1990/0425
  Discusses his frustration with Pax Christi for making changes to his Merton contribution without first consulting him.
• CZHN 11/14355 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Jim 1990/0426
  Discusses some travel troubles he had getting to Boston, but says the chance to visit with him and to have Mike meet him made it all worth it. Also, says he is enclosing his "amateur attempt at script-writing" and also his letter to Pax Christi.
• CZHN 11/14315 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Robert Giroux 1990/0426
  Hopes he received his "Words of Peace" booklet on Merton's writings on nonviolence and mentions the controversy that surrounded it with Pax Christi and their changes because of his supposed use of "inclusive language". Also mentions that the Center is currently working on a study looking at the degree to which Catholic high schools provide conscience / moral formation on questions of war and peace.
• CZHN 11/14322 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Joan 1990/0427
  Writing to tell her that as she probably already knows her publisher nominated WISDOM. . . for the Pax Christi Book Award and says that while he will not vote for it to get the award he thinks that it was an excellent book.
• CZHN 11/14311 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dompfarrer Bergsmann 1990/0430
  Enclosing some information for him to support the Franz Jaegerstaetter cause for canonization including a witness for him to consider who claims that she received spiritual help through Franz's intercession. Hopes to meet up with him while he is in Austria because as he says while he cannot be a witness because he did not know Franz Jaegerstaetter personally he can still provide some valuable information for him.
• CZHN 7/09727 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dr. Loretta Morris 1990/0430
  Zahn is going through his papers and came across the NCR issue about the Pius XI encyclical that he is going to send forward to a priest who wanted them and also a copy to her; she should be receiving a box from him soon containing many of his documents. ~ Charlestown, MA
• CZHN 11/14307 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Erna 1990/0430
  Says he is happy to hear that Mike and himself will be able to meet up with her while they are in Austria. In addition, discusses some evidence that he is submitting to help with the canonization process.
• CZHN 11/14301 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John 1990/0430
  Says that his nomination for the book award is the Torin Finney entry. Also, mentions that he is leaving for Austria on May 11 and returning on the 28th.
• CZHN 11/14329 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1990/0430
  Asks what she would like him to do with extra copies he is finding in material he is sending to her. In addition, asks why her campus minister recently asked them for their IRS identification number.
• CZHN 10/13873 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dick and Mary 1990/0502
  Talks about possible travel plans either to the NISBCO meeting in Washington D.C. or to Seattle, but discusses possible problems with each.
• CZHN 11/14345 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Walton R. Collins, Editor of Notre Dame Magazine 1990/0508
  Thanks him for the copies the magazine he sent carrying his article. Asks for response on the article or more copies if possible.
• CZHN 11/14336 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1990/0511
  Stands firm in his argument that anytime a quotation is used it must exact to be authentic and says the same goes for any re-publication or publication of his books the only exception being in terms of changes needed for translation.
• CZHN 11/14314 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Molly 1990/0511
  Discusses his travel plans to Austria with Mike to go to the Pax Christi International Meeting and to go to Franz Jaegerstaetter's grave. Also, says he will stop off at Linz for the latest word on the canonization project. In addition, mentions that the Center survey of Catholic high schools has received some interesting responses.
• CZHN 11/14338 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Robert F. McGovern 1990/0511
  Apologizes if he did not write to confirm the arrival of his package of prints. Says he has been busy getting ready to leave for Europe to attend the Pax Christi International meeting in Vienna and then to visit St. Radegund.
• CZHN 11/14302 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Thomas P. Doyle, Archdiocese for the Military Services 1990/0511
  Says that he is leaving the next day for Germany and Austria to attend the Pax Christi International meeting in Vienna and to also check up on the progress being made in the Franz Jaegerstaetter canonization. In addition, mentions that the Center is currently involved in doing a study to see how war, peace, and CO are being covered in Catholic high schools.
• CZHN 7/09236 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette Davies 1990/0520
  Zahn is wondering how Bailey is behaving and hopes he is not up to mischief and is not going to the bathroom on the rugs anymore. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 8/10782 Postcard : Gordon Zahn - to Dr. Loretta Morris 1990/0521
  He visited the grave of Jaegerstaetter and visited with Mrs. Jaegerstaetter on Franz's birthday. He will be going to Vienna for a Pax Christi meeting. ~ Salzburg
• CZHN 6/08958 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Postcard to Geraldine 1990/0526
  Rain has kept him from exploring restaurants, but a donation from her took Mike and him to a couple cafes. ~ Vienna, Austria
• CZHN 10/13883 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Eileen 1990/0530
  Thanks her for doing the review and sending it to CW. Says he just returned from Europe and the meetings in Vienna for Pax Christi International and a visit to St. Radegund; says the meetings went well. Will send her a clipping of the Auschwitz / Carmelite piece he mentioned and also a revised article he has been sending around without success. Also, asks if she is going to be at the Buffalo assembly to witness a struggle between Mary Lou and himself, goes on to describe the struggle. Finally, mentions his anxiousness about the departure of Mike.
• CZHN 10/13902 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Molly 1990/0530
  Discusses the problem she was having with the tape he sent her. Also, answers her question about the dubbing of the film by saying that they never raised the money for it. Mentions his trip to Austria with Mike and the progress of the canonization attempts over there.
• CZHN 10/13905 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Constantine Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece 1990/0601
  Welcomes him to Boston asks that when he returns home to Athens that he will use his power to correct what the Center views as a denial of human rights, specifically the denial to grant recognition to Greek citizens who because of reasons of conscience are opposed to participation in war.
• CZHN 10/13907 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fr. Michael 1990/0601
  Following up on his earlier letters regarding the availability of space at St. Cecilia's, asks if they have reached a decision. States that because of the diminishing demand for counselling on draft issues and the departure of Mike Hovey the Center has decided that the upcoming year would be one of transition with reduced staff and operations. In addition, states that at the end of the year the Center will decide to continue to operate seperately or to merge with Pax Christi USA. Finally, discusses his recent trip to Austria.
• CZHN 11/14325 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "Your Excellency" 1990/0608
  Writing to thank the Austrian Pax Christi delegation for an enjoyable stay in Austria. Also writing to ask a favor. Asks if they can get him any information on the Jaegerstaetter window at the Votivkirche.
• CZHN 6/08920 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine. 1990/0618
  He informs that he will be arriving for a visit on July 3rd and will be leaving on July 14th. He has an ultra-sound scheduled for the morning of the 3rd and expects that he will still be "ringing" when he arrives. He has no plans for the visit expect to spend some time at the zoo. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 11/14319 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Harvey 1990/0618
  Says that he received his autobiography and says that he enjoyed it very much especially the parts about his mother and also the "wonderful arguments". Also mentions his "Words of Peace" series and how Pax Christi made changes without first contacting Gordon for approval.
• CZHN 11/14323 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Patrick Jordan, Managing Editor of Commonweal 1990/0618
  Says he is enclosing a slightly revised version of the article that they had discussed. Also, discusses his trip to Austria and his visit to Linz to check up on the progress of the Franz Jaegerstaetter canonization cause.
• CZHN 11/14317 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Curt Grove from Pax Christi 1990/0620
  Talks about his trip to Austria and the Pax Christi International Meeting, a visit to Franz Jaegerstaetter's grave, and a visit to Linz. Also, discusses that the possibilities of dubbing the Franz Jaegerstaetter film are no longer, but they still hope that Martin Sheen will do some time of show or movie on the story. Finally, mentions that the Center is doing a study on the extent to which issues of war, peace, and conscientious objection are discussed in Catholic high schools.
• CZHN 11/14305 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Joe 1990/0620
  Trying to arrange a send off meeting for Mike who is leaving in the fall to get his Ph.D. from Syracuse, would like him to come.
• CZHN 11/14297 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Paul and Bob 1990/0620
  Writing to confirm plans for the meeting of the officers of the Center at Gordon's apartment. Also, mentions what is to be discussed at the meeting including keeping Mike on a consultant/retainer basis and also discussing the Center's future.
• CZHN 11/14298 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tim Storrie, Editorial Assistant 1990/0621
  Discussing the possibility with him of opening up the Franz Jaegerstaetter story to a wider readership. Gives him a brief history of the developments of the Franz Jaegerstaetter cause since the original publication of his book.
• CZHN 11/14372 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Weakland 1990/0625
  Says that in this time when Weakland is the target of great criticism he would like to express his support and admiration for him. Also mentions that the Center will soon be switching to "stand-by" status which is a good thing he says for two reasons: because of the current outbreak of peace and because Mike will be leaving the Center to enter the Ph.D. program at Syracuse.
• CZHN 10/13937 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Catherine Krauter Schmidt 1990/0628
  Says that since his retirement from UMass he has been working as a full time volunteer for the Center. Also, says that he has not seen Christopher's quotation, but was happy to hear that it was published.
• CZHN 11/14145 Memo : Bro. Paul Feeney, Secretary - Minutes of the annual board meeting of the Board of Directors of the Center 1990/0628
  States that Gordon was named for another full term as Director and President of the Center. Also, states that the future of the Center was discussed and that the proposal to establish a Jaegerstaetter Fund to receive proceeds from the sale of the Milwaukee property has been approved. Finally, discusses the fact that they will not seek a replacement for Mike Hovey.
• CZHN 10/13876 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Memo to Bob Nee and Paul Feeney regarding Future Plans for the Center 1990/0628
  Says that with Mike's departure, the Center will be left with Philip and himself as the staff. However, thinks it would be best not to hire a replacement for Mike until they have a more definite idea of what is going on. In addition, says that Mary Lou has suggested the Center funding a half-time staff person in their office. However, he also thinks he would like to continue a consultant relationship with Mike.
• CZHN 10/13925 Memo : Paul Feeney, CFX - Minutes of Officers' Annual Meeting 1990/0628
  Says that Gordon was re-elected to another full term as president until June 30, 1993 also says that MIke Hovey, departing to resume his studies for the Ph.D. at Syracuse, has agreed to continue as Senior Staff Associate available for consultation and receive $500 a month for a year. Also states that no replacement will be found for Mike, but rather the Center will reduce its activities.
• CZHN 10/13916 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta and Richard Morris 1990/0629
  Says that he and Mike enjoyed Richard's review of the Fox book and wishes him luck with the NOR, with whom Gordon has had trouble with the past. Says he has filled another shipping carton and two more bags full of folders from the university office which he is sending. Ends by mentioning that Mike is set to enter the interdisciplinary peace studies Ph.D. program at Syracuse in the upcoming fall and what that means for the Center. Also mentions that his Auschwitz / Carmelite article finally appeared in the Spring issue of the "Notre Dame Magazine."
• CZHN 6/08489 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta and Richard 1990/0629
  Regarding Mike's recent achievements and also his post confirmation of the documents he will be sending them. ~ Charlestown, MA
• CZHN 10/13884 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Eileen 1990/0702
  Says he is leaving for Milwaukee tomorrow. Asks if she has passed the article on to CW and if so if there is any likelihood that they will publish it. If they will not publish he would like it back so he could pass it on to the Notre Dame Magazine. Also, mentions that everyone is happy for Mike who just got accepted into the Syracuse inter-disciplinary program on peace and nonviolence, however his feelings are somewhat mixed because he will miss their debates. Hopes to see her at the Buffalo assembly.
• CZHN 10/13918 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1990/0702
  Gives her a summary of the annual officers' meeting the other evening. They talked about Mike's departure and the Center's future. Also, talks about his travel plans for Buffalo where he hopes to see her.
• CZHN 10/13932 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Wendy Chmielewski from Swarthmore Peace Collection 1990/0702
  Says the Center is providing the Celebration of Conscience with a copy of THE REFUSAL, and gives a background of the video and Franz Jaegerstaetter's story. In addition, gives her some information on the Center.
• CZHN 10/13871 Correspondence : Letter to Ms. Betsy Beyler from Celebration of Conscience at NISBCO 1990/0702
  Enclosing the videotape for them of THE REFUSAL. Says he will be sending a letter to Swarthmore as he had suggested. In addition, mentions that there is a strong movement afoot in Austrian Catholic circles to promote Jaegerstaetter's early canonization.
• CZHN 10/13896 Statement : Copy of Formal Court Report of July 6, 1943 proceedings 1990/0714
  Trial in the criminal case against Franz Jaegerstaetter for undermining military forces. Lists judges, prosecutor and recording officer. Also, states that "the Accused is sentenced to death for undermining the military forces and is deprived of all military benefits and civil rights". Then goes on to state the grounds for this verdict and confirmation that the vertict is to be carred out. Signed by Admiral Bastian.
• CZHN 7/09286 Correspondence : Ervin Nussbaum - Letter to Gordon 1990/0723
  An update to Gordon on his present status. He also updates Gordon on Muriel and Adam. ~ Norwalk, CT
• CZHN 11/14347 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bill 1990/0723
  Writing to say that Mike and himself will not be able to attend the Celebration-aftermath (?). Also, mentions that Mike is leaving the Center to go back to school, but says that he will stay on for a transitional year to decide whether or not to keep the Center open or consolidate within Pax Christi Erie.

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