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• CZHN 11/14331 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Marg 1990/0723
  Writing to give her a two page reflection on the Vienna meeting. Also discusses the weather and says that he is looking forward to his visit to Buffalo.
• CZHN 10/13944 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. James C. White 1990/0723
  Apologizes for not writing sooner.
• CZHN 10/13943 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Michael V. Vasquez 1990/0723
  Received his letter and is glad that he has read some of his writings on pacifism. Mentions that if he has not already, he should read IN SOLITARY WITNESS.
• CZHN 10/13879 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pat 1990/0723
  Thanks her for sending on her suggested revision of his article. Says he has no major objections, but he does have a few minor changes he would make. Lists his changes and objections.
• CZHN 11/14312 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dompfarrer Bergsmann 1990/0725
  Discusses some information he has which he believes may be helpful to the commission charged with preparing the cause for Franz Jaegerstaetter's canonization. Asks to be kept informed with how the commission's work is progressing.
• CZHN 11/14364 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Frau Schonhuber 1990/0725
  Says that he received the messages from the participants in the Lerpscher memorial pilgrimage and says that he was pleased to have made a small contribution to giving Franz Jaegerstaetter the recognition that he deserves.
• CZHN 11/14359 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Robert Michael, Professor of European History at Southeastern Massachusetts University 1990/0725
  Responding to his recommendations and criticisms of his reading of GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS.
• CZHN 11/14326 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Stephen 1990/0725
  Mentions that he sent his script to Martin Sheen and to Sarge Shriver with no response as of yet. Also mentions the slow nature of the Center because of the state of peace the country is currently enjoying. However, mentions that they have been keeping busy with their recent study on Catholic High schools.
• CZHN 11/14308 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Erna 1990/0726
  Discusses the finding of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record and its statement which says that he was willing to serve as a medic in the Nazi army, a statement which he believes is contradicted by Franz Jaegerstaetter's prison statement which cannot be found. Tries to sort through the controversy and asks to be kept informed.
• CZHN 11/14324 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pat 1990/0726
  Discusses the recent finding of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record and its statement that Franz Jaegerstaetter was willing to serve as a medic in the Nazi army.
• CZHN 10/13891 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dompfarrer Bergsmann 1990/0727
  Says that after hearing that the court record of Jaegerstaetter's trial is now available he decided to review some of his interviews in case they might be helpful. Mentions that he has copied the "protocols" of three which the commission could have: Pater Baldinger, Pater Fuerthauer, and Attorney Feldmann. In addition, mentions the Feldmann statements that Franz refused to consider medical corps services which seems to be contradicted by the trial report, goes on to state his own theory on this discrepancy.
• CZHN 10/13894 Research Notes : Gordon Zahn - Summary of interview with Kreuzberg in Bruehl 1990/0727
  Asked about Franz Jaegerstaetter's mental condition, to which Kreuzberg rejected the idea that he could possibly be mentally unsound. Kreuzberg then described his two visits in prison with Franz: the first during which he spent two hours attempting to change his mind and the second in which he asked about his final decision. Regarding Gordon's idea that Kreuzberg had possibly smuggled something to Franz's family, Kreuzberg said he had never smuggled anything out for Franz.
• CZHN 11/14356 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to The Prudential 1990/0730
  Writing to say that the beneficiaries on his policy should be changed from "Audrey Wendling and Fern Doyle, cousins" to his estate.
• CZHN 11/14341 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to United States Trust Company 1990/0730
  Writing to say that their check which they had sent him was mangled in the mail thus not allowing for the transaction to be completed. Asks them to send a replacment check.
• CZHN 6/08959 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Postcard to Geraldine 1990/0802
  He is in Buffalo with Mike and reports seeing the Niagara Falls. They rented a car and so did not have to "shuffle. " ~ Buffalo, NY
• CZHN 7/09263 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon Zahn - Note to touch basis and expand upon the recent news issue of abortion that entangles women's rights so that the two are inseperable ~ Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1990/0804
• CZHN 11/14339 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Robert McGovern 1990/0806
  Says that he is sending him the photograph Mike Hovey took of the Votivekirche from Franz Jaegerstaetter window. Mentions that over the past weekend the Pax Christi Assembly was held in Buffalo. Also, mentions that the cause for canonization of Franz Jaegerstaetter is at the point where it will soon be sumbitted to Rome. Also, in regards to Franz Jaegerstaetter, mentions that his trial record was found in Prague.
• CZHN 10/13936 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sarge 1990/0806
  Talks about his failure to nominate Gordon's script for an academy award and that his comments are similar to ones Gordon has give to others. Sending him a copy of the Jaegerstaetter window in Vienna's Votivkirche on the Schottenring. Finally, mentions that the court record of the verdict in Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial has been found in Prague.
• CZHN 10/13928 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Don 1990/0807
  Updates him on more Franz Jaegerstaetter business. Enclosing the recent find of the court record on the Jaegerstaetter trial and a "news release" he might be able to get published in America. Discusses his trip to Austria and Commonweal's publishing of his article "How Narrow the Gate".
• CZHN 10/13945 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ken 1990/0807
  Talks about his article "narrowing the gate" which was published by Commonweal. Encloses the court record of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial found in Prague and also a copy of a picture of the Votivkriche window.
• CZHN 10/13900 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Pat Jordan from Commonweal 1990/0807
  Thought he might be interested in an enclosed translation of the tribunal record, thinks some of his readers might want to send a personal testimony in response.
• CZHN 10/13903 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Molly Fumia 1990/0807
  Encloses a translation of the tribunal record along with a copy of a News Release he is sending a few Catholic news sources. In addition, provides her with the addresses she requested for Dr. Andreas Maislinger and Dr. Wolfgang Palaver.
• CZHN 10/13935 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Marg 1990/0808
  Enclosing a news release concerning efforts for the canonization of Franz Jaegerstaetter and discusses the importance of the discovery of the actual court record of Jaegerstaetter's trial. Finally, discusses the importance of a publication of the news release to convince others to join in the cause.
• CZHN 10/13898 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Mark J. Brummel, Editor of U.S. Catholic 1990/0808
  Enclosing a copy of the news release which he hopes they will publish. Explains the importance of the discovery of the actual court record from Franz's trial especially in terms of his canonization. Speaks of the impact that hearing Franz's story has had on the lives of so many and how by publishing this article he would be helping in telling Franz's story to that many more people.
• CZHN 7/09265 News : Office for Media Relations - News 1990/0809
  An immediate news release from the NCCB president urging international cooperation, for peace in the middle east. ~ Washington, DC
• CZHN 10/13897 Statement : Gordon Zahn - News Release 1990/0809
  States that the official record of the July 6, 1943 trial of Franz, once thought to be lost has been found in Prague, and is a crucial element for the emerging cause in Austria regarding Franz's canonization. Goes on to give a summary of the trial report and the importance of it including an explanation of Franz's refusal to serve in terms of his religious conviction. Asks for statements of support for Jaegerstaetter's canonization to be sent to Gordon.
• CZHN 6/08956 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine with enclosed brochures for various tourist attractions in Boston. 1990/0811
  Gerry is planning and visit and Gordon has enclosed brochures for her to look at. He reminds her that the cats will have to stay behind, there are no pets allowed. Mike will be leaving for grad school soon and Gordon will miss his company. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 10/13926 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1990/0813
  Gives her a summary of the future of the Center which he prefaces by saying that they are all tentative arrangements except for the fact that the Center will not be looking for a replacement for Mike.
• CZHN 6/08490 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dr. Loretta Morris 1990/0816
  Regarding the shipment he will be sending consisting of two boxes of his remaining papers. Also he advises her to get someone strong to carry the box, because he has a multicolored toe to prove what happens when you try it yourself. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 10/13917 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1990/0816
  Says the largest and most expensive shipment is going today; he hopes it will be the last. Discusses what is in the shipment and what may be of more interest than others including old audio tapes. Asks if she ever got the funding she had been seeking. Mentions that Sunday, Mike heads out to Syracuse.
• CZHN 10/13899 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Frank E. Fortkamp of Fortkamp Publishing Company 1990/0816
  Says that when they met in Boston they talked about gaining the interest of a couple of publishers in doing a second WAR, CONSCIENCE, AND DISSENT, a collection of past articles. He had already talked to Paulist and Steve Scharper who suggested it be called "My Greatest Hits". Encloses some manuscript copies for his review.
• CZHN 11/14378 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bill 1990/0817
  Says that it is a "day of mixed gloom and joy" as it is Mike's last day at the Center because he is leaving to take up his Ph.D. work at Syracuse. Also, mentions that he hopes the Celebration was successful as he belives the Pax Christi Assembly was viewed mostly as a success. Finally, mentions that the NISBCO's office must be as desolate as the Center now with Mike gone; says he hopes that peace has something to do with that.
• CZHN 11/14303 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom 1990/0817
  Thanks him for sending on the videotape and says he will send it to his biographer in CA. Asks if his handbook (?) is finished yet. Also, says that today is a day of "gloom" for him because it is Mike's last day at the Center. But says the Center will have a part time student from St. John's College until December to help with work. Finally, mentions that he was extremely sorry to read of Bishop Acerra's death.
• CZHN 11/14293 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob 1990/0820
  Discusses some financial matters of the Center and also mentions that he is sending him some Calvert forms for him to sign.
• CZHN 11/14050 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Walton R. Collins, Editor of Notre Dame Magazine 1990/0821
  Enclosing a piece for his consideration which makes clear his concern about the new emphasis in Rome upon controlling opinions related to "sensitive" moral issues and how it is affecting academic freedom and free speech.
• CZHN 11/14032 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "Your Eminence" 1990/0823
  Writing to ask him to make a public expression of protest against the U.S.'s actions to impose a food blockade on Iraq in order to persuade Saddam Hussein to withdraw his forces in Kuwait. Asks him to use his relationship with President Bush to change this immoral policy.
• CZHN 11/14048 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk, President of NCCB 1990/0823
  Asking him to issue some statment of protest against the U.S's action in seeking to impose a food blockade upon Iraq in order to persuade them to remove their forces from Kuwait == not in support of Saddam Hussein, but as a means of restraining President Bush. Gives his reasons for pursuing such a statement including the uncertainity that Saddam and his armed forces will be the ones who suffer from the malnutrition rather than the poor and innocent of the country.
• CZHN 11/14009 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Paul 1990/0823
  Is enclosing the Calvert forms that need to be signed along with a copy of his letter to Mary Lou as promised. Says it was good to see him and thanks him for his generous contribution to the Center.
• CZHN 11/13999 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "Your Eminence" 1990/0824
  Asks him to use his influence to push for a "strong statement" of protest by the Church regarding the U.S. action in seeking to impose a food blockade to persuade Iraq to remove its forces from Kuwait. Also, gives him a brief update on Franz Jaegerstaetter and the canonization cause.
• CZHN 11/14037 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Michael 1990/0824
  Enclosing a couple of New Yorker items and a "classic piece of history". Asks if he can get the insert paragraphs in. Also, says that the meeting with "that woman" and her shy son went well and she will be back on Thursday. Finally, says he will write again if anything of special interest comes up.
• CZHN 7/09722 Correspondence : Walter Collins - Letter to Gordon 1990/0827
  Letter to Zahn from the Notre Dame Magazine telling him the his new manuscript was fabulous, but he may want to open up the topic a bit more, because he feels it is a little narrow for their readers. Also the idea of sending the manuscript to Donald Kommers, who edits the journal. ~ Notre Dame, Indiana
• CZHN 10/13881 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Doug 1990/0828
  Says Mike left for Syracuse a week ago. Also, pleased to hear that Mike True got a repeat invitation and is pleased because it adds "a star to his academic crown" of people he has recommended coming through so well.
• CZHN 11/14020 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Leila Little, Editor of The Pilot 1990/0828
  Discusses the current situation between the U.S. and Iraq. Comments on how the U.S. added to the current power of Saddam Hussein from past events and also discusses the food blockade that President Bush is hoping to enforce in Iraq.
• CZHN 10/13909 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Richard Valantasis from Office of Ministerial Studies 1990/0828
  Writing in response to his letter and says that the Center will be unable to take part in the Ministerial Studies activity in the upcoming year because of the departure of Mike Hovey and the drastic decline of the activities of the Center over the past year. Gordon says that under these circumstnces it would be unfair to take on a student interested in doing a field education project unless one has a burning desire to work at the Center.
• CZHN 10/13942 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom 1990/0828
  Sending him a copy of the photo Mike took at the Votivkirche in Vienna as he promised. Also, talks about the cause for Franz Jaegerstaetter's canonization and how thinks he is viewed as a "loose cannon". In addition, talks about Mike's departure and how it has hurt his social life. Finally, discusses the future of the Center and whether it will consolidate or become part of PCUSA.
• CZHN 10/13875 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Friends at CCCO 1990/0830
  Says he received a call from Mike Hovey asking him to order 500 copies of "You and the Draft" to be sent to him at Syracuse. Also, says specifically for Bill Galvin that the Center will be operating on a reduced staff basis. In addition, says they got a call from BAD about starting up a draft counselor training program, but thinks it would be unwise of them to take up any additional activities right now.
• CZHN 10/13938 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Editor of St. John's Magazine 1990/0830
  Enclosing an article for their consideration, says that he already sent it to America, but the editors decided it was not for them. Gives them a background on himself to help with their consideration.
• CZHN 7/09723 Correspondence : National Director - Letter to the St. John's Magazine Editor 1990/0830
  The national director is asking for consideration in reviewing the following material on his background and his opinions on the major concerns for academic institutions.
• CZHN 7/09266 News : Office for Media Relations - News 1990/0830
  An immediate news release on the Bishops' head prays for peaceful settlement; reunification of families and return of armed forces. ~ Washington, DC
• CZHN 10/13889 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Erna 1990/0831
  Hoping for real advances in the Jaegerstaetter cause. Says that he has nothing published in regards to the news releases he sent about the court record, but he did get a call from the Catholic News Service in Washington asking for more information, which he gave. Also, sent some other material to Dompfarrer Bergsmann for the commission's files. Asks if she can find anything out about the "Erbschaft Maria Nemeth und Josef Grunauer", he has already asked Bishop Kuntner and Wolfgang Palaver to no avail. Ends by saying that The Erbschaft was the donor of the Votivkirche window and he would like to express his gratitude.
• CZHN 10/13924 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn / Paul Feeney, CFX - Letter to Michael Hovey 1990/0901
  In honor of his departure the Center has approved a scholarship grant from the Leary / Jaegerstaetter Fund in the amount of $6,000 paid in two semester installments; the grant is also renewable. Says that Mike will be sorely missed.
• CZHN 10/13921 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Alice Mayhew, Editor at Simon and Shuster Publishers 1990/0906
  Writing to call her attention to an inaccurate footnote on page 129 of MAKING SAINTS. Also, knows that he has met her somewhere, but is not quite sure where and is hoping she could help him pinpoint the time of an actual meeting between the two of them.
• CZHN 10/13931 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Liz Chevtchuk from the National Catholic News Service 1990/0907
  Enclosing the Franz Jaegerstaetter "Prison Statement". Says that Pat McGowan sent him a copy of the release from their first discussion and he is very thankful and that Franz Jaegerstaetter's cause is too.
• CZHN 10/13914 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ralph 1990/0907
  Writing to confirm the arrival of a package of papers he sent. Reminds him that any "bulky" mail should be sent to a different address, which he gives. In addition, mentions the lack of improvement for the Giants or the Cardinals.
• CZHN 7/09267 Correspondence : Reverend Roger Mahoney - Letter to Mr. Secretary James Baker 1990/0912
  Rev. Mahoney is reiterating his support of the decision made by the president to oppose aggression and to express our humanitarian concerns. ~ Washington, DC
• CZHN 11/14081 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ken 1990/0913
  Says that he has already taken the liberty of doing some "fact-sharpening" on his footnote reference to Lichtenberg in the galleys and says he is reading for a review of MAKING SAINTS. However, while this is not a review he raises two points regarding the Jaegerstaetter case and exchange between Ken and Fr. Gumpel on pages 306-7. Goes on to discuss his questions of interpretation.
• CZHN 10/13946 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Arthur W. Powers, Administrator for the Archdiocese of Boston 1990/0913
  Enclosing $40 to cover the premium for the rest of the year. Says Mike Hovey left and so now the Center's only compensated part-time employee is Phillip Wanke. Finally, mentions that they will not be looking for a replacement for Mike.
• CZHN 7/09264 Correspondence : Reverend Daniel Pilarczyk - Letter to Gordon 1990/0914
  Thank-you letter concerning the Persian Gulf crisis and the advice on opposing the inclusion of food among the items subject to the embargo against Iraq. ~ Washington, DC
• CZHN 7/09268 Correspondence : Archbishop of Chicago - Letter to Gordon 1990/0918
  Thank you for the update on the Franz Jaegerstaetter case and also thank you for his recent concern over a total blockade against Iraq ~ Chicago
• CZHN 11/14076 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dale 1990/0918
  Mentions that the Center will be cutting back on its office schedule and possibly consolidating their office with the Pax Christi in Erie next June. Goes on to state his disappointment with NOR's past year issues saying that he did not believe they held up to NOR's past standards.
• CZHN 11/14072 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Bernard Swain, Editor of The Free Press 1990/0918
  Enclosing his response to a piece on the Gulf crisis. Also, updates him on the happenings of Mike and passes on his information.
• CZHN 10/13816 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Frank E. Fortkamp from Fortkamp Publishing Company 1990/0918
  Read over the prospectus and then put it aside to think about it and now thinks he can respond to it. Thinks the suggestion that he will serve as a member of the governing board of the Fund is very attractive. Says his head spins when he thinks of an annual budget of $500,000 for the Center considering his attempts at funding for his past directing positions at FOR, SANE, and NISBCO were unsuccessful. Pleased that he has chosen Jaegerstaetter as something of a patron for his venture.
• CZHN 10/13789 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Betsy Beyler 1990/0918
  Says the last few weeks have been rather disorganized with Mike's departure to graduate school at Syracuse. Apologizes for the hole in the program because they did not have the tape to show. Haven't heard yet from Paul Mundy but is pleased to hear that the Celebration came off well; regrettable that it overlapped with the Pax Christi Assembly.
• CZHN 11/14038 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "Lieber Mikki" 1990/0920
  Says he is sending him the enclosed which finishes the New Yorker piece on the drug seller. Talks about politics and baseball, and asks how he is doing. Also, says the two paragraphs arrived yesterday so he will fit them in with some editing.
• CZHN 11/14047 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Oz McConaghy 1990/0925
  Enclosing a copy of the piece he did at the request of Worcester's Free Press. Gives him permission to "borrow" the ideas and re-state the argument if he believes it would be helpful. Also, says he is enclosing information about the Center and its resources and wishes him luck in putting together a discussion or program relating to the current problems in the Mideast.
• CZHN 11/14007 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Helen Armstrong 1990/0925
  Thanks her for her generous contribution. Is enclosing a pamphlet from the Center.
• CZHN 11/14028 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pat 1990/0925
  Discusses the recent developments in the Franz Jaegerstaetter cause including the statement in his trial record in which he supposedly said that he wanted to serve in the medical corp of the Nazi army. Gordon worries that some in Austria promoting his canonization might be beginning to believe this.
• CZHN 11/14082 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Prof. John H. Yoder 1990/0925
  Says he is enclosing a copy of the ROTC report as requested. Also, recommends that he checks with the committee's Report on Ethical Aspects of ROTC. Program issued in June of 1988. Mentions two particular recommendations that he believes to be of note. In addition, mentions that the Center is in the last stages of publishing a report on the quality of Catholic high school teaching on war / peace issues. Also, mentions the declining activity of the Center.
• CZHN 11/14015 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Stephen 1990/0927
  Brings him up to date on the happenings at the Center. Also tells him that the record of Franz's trial has been found.
• CZHN 11/14006 Documentary : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Paul and Ruth 1990/0927
  Talks about the Center and the fact that they are not going to seek a replacement for Mike. Also, is enclosing a copy of the ROTC report the Center recently finished.
• CZHN 11/14039 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1990/0928
  Says he is sending him an advance copy (?) and hopes that there will be no need for any more changes. Also, talks about other things he is doing around the office at the Center. Mentions that he is enclosing a few articles for his amusement.
• CZHN 10/12969 Publication : Internal Revenue Service - Packet is titled, Your Rights as a Taxpayer 1990/10
  A Pamphlet discussing the various rights that citizens have in each step of the tax process.
• CZHN 11/14063 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Erna 1990/1002
  Says it is a "pot luck" kind of letter including some pleasing news, an argument to annoy her, and some good news of really no use. First, says the pleasing news deals with the results of his "news release" efforts. Next, the argument deals with his disagreement with her regarding Franz's willingness to accept military service as a medic. Finally, the good news is that Mike's sister who has three children, her husband survived a coma when the doctors said he did not have a chance.
• CZHN 11/14017 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Molly 1990/1002
  Writing to ask about the current situation in Austria. Discusses the recent finding of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial report and false claims that Franz Jaegerstaetter was willing to serve as a medic in the Nazi army.
• CZHN 5/06469 Correspondence : John Dear, S.J. - Letter to Gordon 1990/1003
  Sending Gordon three books that have been nominated for the Pax Christi USA Book Award.
• CZHN 11/13995 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "Your Excellency" 1990/1004
  Mentions that he is glad that the official record of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial has been found. However, is disturbed by recent allegations of his readiness to serve in the medical corps, which Gordon rejects as completely false. Worried about how this might affect Franz Jaegerstaetter's canonization movement. Hopes he will take steps to clarify the situation.
• CZHN 11/14071 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dr. Gerhard Trenkler 1990/1004
  Says that the Center seems to be in a "state of slow decline" since the departure of Mike Hovey. However, says he is writing to enclose a statement which he thinks will help him in dealing with criticisms that might be raised to the Franz Jaegerstaetter book. Says he is also writing because of the notice the Center received of the "Guthaben" balance as of June and asks if this balance could be converted to dollars.
• CZHN 11/14052 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to ORF 1990/1004
  Discusses the discovery of the Franz Jaegerstaetter trial record and its statement that Franz was ready and willing to accept service in the military medical corps and the report that Gordon had been "duped" by Attorney Feldmann so that with his book he would spread a false account that made him and the court officers look good. Asks for ORF to make his full rejoinder available to Axel Corti and Herr Andics.
• CZHN 11/14012 Essay : Gordon Zahn - "Franz Jaegerstaetter's Disputed Witness: a Personal Re-Affirmation" 1990/1004
  Discusses the recent findings of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record and the misunderstandings and false accusations that have come out as a result. Specifically, Gordon states that the accusation stated in the trial record that he was willing to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi army is completely false. Gordon then goes on to state all of his reasons why this accusation is false based on his research and knowledge on the subject.
• CZHN 9/11830 Official response : Gordon Zahn - Gordon's response entitled: "Franz Jaegerstaetter's Disputed Witness: A Personal Re-affirmation 1990/1004
  A recent discovery of the official record of Jaegerstaetter's trial and condemnation has been made, and Gordon states that though it is a great occurrence it diminishes the clarity and "purity" of the martyr's witness. He discusses the findings within the record, how the interpretation of the information may cause confusion, but closes by stating that Franz was a truly heroic man. ~ MA
• CZHN 7/09284 Correspondence : Mary Lou - Letter to Gordon Zahn. 1990/1005
  A letter on high school students and how after a survey, it proved that many parents did not want to send their children to St. Ben's because of its peace and justice focus ~ Erie, Pennsylvania
• CZHN 11/14065 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Ryan 1990/1011
  Sends his best wishes after hearing of Father Doyle's recent departure from the Archdiocesan office and expresses his hopes that the good relationship between the Archdiocese and the Center will continue on. Also, mentions the loss of the Center, Mike Hovey who went on to get his Ph.D. Finally, discusses the situation in the Mideast.
• CZHN 11/14001 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bruce and Valerie 1990/1011
  Says the official record of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial has been found and also discusses the rumor that Franz was willing to serve in the Nazi armed forces in the medical corp. Also, mentions that he went to Syracuse over the weekend to visit with Mike who he says is doing very well as a teaching assistant / Ph.D. candidate. In addition, talks about his plans to go to England and also to Austria.
• CZHN 11/14077 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dale 1990/1011
  Apologizes for his lateness on the renewal but says it is because the Center has entered what is to be its "final decline" and also because he has been having serious doubts lately about NOR. Says he is disturbed by what NOR is choosing to publish and the tone it is giving NOR making it more of a "current issues" publication.
• CZHN 11/14014 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Jim 1990/1011
  Discusses the discovery of Franz's trial record and the subsequent accusations that have followed saying that he was willing to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi army. Encloses his response to these accusations.
• CZHN 11/14078 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ken 1990/1011
  Writing in regards to his concern based on points he raised in his study regarding Franz Jaegerstaetter and the recent discovery of his trial record and the controversy surrounding his canonization cause.
• CZHN 11/14040 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1990/1011
  Brings him up to date on the happenings at the Center.
• CZHN 11/14031 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. John P. Rossi, Associate Editor of Four Quarters 1990/1011
  Glad to receive his invitation to contribute to Four Quarters and says he has a number of possible projects in the planning stage.
• CZHN 11/14067 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Jane Sammons 1990/1012
  Enclosing an essay of interest to her, possibly for her to publish, regarding claims after the finding of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record, that he was willing to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi army. Asks, if she sees Eileen to pass on the enclosed to her also.
• CZHN 11/14055 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Memo to Bob Nee, Paul Feeney, and Mike Hovey regarding Pax Christi Request for Grant 1990/1012
  Encloses a copy of a letter he received from Mary Lou Kownacki about the future of the Center and its leftover resources. Discusses the contents of the letter including the recent financial reports of the Center. Ends by saying that he is open to discussing the letter if the other officers find it necessary.
• CZHN 11/13996 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Anne 1990/1016
  Begins by criticizing what he refers to as Ed's "assessment" (?) Says despite some of his hesitations that he discusses, he believes it has promise as a general Pax Christi critique of policy and recommends that it be published.
• CZHN 11/13998 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dompfarrer Bergsmann 1990/1016
  Says that he received a copy of the Kathpress news report regarding the discovery of the Jaegerstaetter trial record and disputes the claim that Franz Jaegerstaetter was willing to serve in the Nazi armed forces in any way, even medical.
• CZHN 11/14019 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Frau Glazer 1990/1016
  Thanks her for sending the "Kathpress" news item on the Jaegerstaetter "find". Discusses the results of this find and his response which he sent to Bishop Kuntner and Cardinal Koenig concerning the claim that Franz was willing to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi army.
• CZHN 11/14024 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Kathpress 1990/1016
  He is responding to their daily news bulletin reporting that the trial record of Franz Jaegerstaetter was found and that the record stated that Franz wanted to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi army. Goes on to explain why he disagrees with this statement of theirs.
• CZHN 11/14041 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1990/1016
  Says he has solved the mystery of the Quarterly Report discrepancy. Also, mentions that another year has passed and the Noble Peace Prize has gone to another, feels the Center is being overlooked. In addition, says Phillip has not been in because he has been coming down with the flu.
• CZHN 5/06534 Correspondence : John Mergenhagen - Letter to Gordon 1990/1016
  Enclosed a copy of his booklet he wrote on his experiences in the final days of Vietnam.
• CZHN 11/14367 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom 1990/1018
  Writing to say that he is sending him a copy of the Center's study on high schools. Says that they were disappointed in the results and mentions that the whole study will cost the center around $3,000. Also discusses Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record and the innacuracy of its statement that he was willing to serve as a medic in the Nazi army.
• CZHN 11/14034 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1990/1019
  Says he is sending a copy of his letter with the grant request to Bob Nee, Paul Feeney, the other officers, and Mike. Thinks the decision in regards to the grant will be favorable. Also, says he is hoping to get a "youth" piece in by the end of the week.
• CZHN 7/09283 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1990/1019
  She sent his letters for a possible grant request to the offices and hopes that it is favorable ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 11/14054 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pat 1990/1019
  Talks about the current Mideast situation, Mike being at Syracuse, and the current inactivity of the Center. Also, says he is enclosing some information for Jason; hopes the CCCO literature will give him some leads. In addition, addresses the finding of the Franz Jaegerstaetter trial record and its indication that Franz Jaegerstaetter was ready and willing to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi army.

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