Documents Arranged Chronologically
- CZHN 11/14059 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Wendy E. Chmielewski, Curator of Swarthmore College Peace Collection 1990/1022
Thanks them for their interest in having a copy of THE REFUSAL and says he will send them one that they may hopefully be able to make available to users of the Collection. Asks for a confirmation that the videotape is received.
- CZHN 11/14042 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1990/1023
Says he is alone because Gerry went to Ipswitch because of a woman who died, but gives a summary of what they have done thus far. However, says that he is ready to move back into the apartment. Also, brings him up on recent business including taxes.
- CZHN 6/08955 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine 1990/1024
It sounds as if Geraldine came for a visit, in which Gordon hopes that she is not disappointed -- he had other things planned, but they involved walking. He went to the doctor to get a flu shot and have his blood pressure taken,it was lower than the previous time. He is off to Philly on Friday. ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 11/14346 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob 1990/1025
Discusses some financial matters of the Center trying to make sure they have enough money to get them through the rest of the fiscal year. Also, sending him a copy of the Center's high school report as promised.
- CZHN 7/09272 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob 1990/1025
Letter enclosed with a Calvert MM check for his signature that he needs returned to him.
- CZHN 11/14304 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ed 1990/1025
Says that he heard he has left the practice of law, but would like to know if he was still available for occasional legal advice and counseling for those seeking CO status. Also, mentions that when their intern leaves the Center in December he will be minding the store all by himself. However, says that Mike is doing very well in Syracuse in their Ph.D. program.
- CZHN 11/14010 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Margot Strom, Executive Director of FHAO 1990/1025
Writing to express his appreciation for the latest issue of the FHAO News. Says he is planning on attending the November Symposium. In addition he is enclosing a recent article of his regarding his pacifist orientation to the Holocaust experience and its subsequent implications.
- CZHN 11/14337 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1990/1025
Says that he is enclosing his "suggested" piece on Pax Christi and youth. Also mentions that he believes he is becoming "persona non grata" in terms of the Franz Jaegerstaetter cause feeling as though they would like to take a more "moderate" stance without him.
- CZHN 5/06961 Correspondence : Phrancq Kennedy - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1990/1029
A Nigerian Catholic is carrying out a research project on the life and activities of Gordon Zahn and would like any type of material or financial support that can be given to her.
- CZHN 11/14340 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike and Margaret Garvey 1990/1030
Mentions that he will not be able to visit them anytime soon: since he missed the talk he was supposed to give at Notre Dame he has received no more invitations. However, mentions that he was invited to talk, before that whole fiasco, at the University of San Francisco convocation marking the 100th anniversary of Rerum Novarum. Also, gives them an update on the Center and Franz Jaegerstaetter.
- CZHN 11/14043 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1990/1030
Enclosing the Lima piece for him. Says the Franz Jaegerstaetter article finally appeared with the editors making a mistake and also mentions the "insider" news Ken gave him regarding Franz Jaegerstaetter's canonization chances. In addition, mentions that he called Mary Lou and she confirmed that the trip is on.
- CZHN 7/09270 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1990/1030
Zahn expresses his disappointment in the Jaegerstaetter article that finally appeared in the magazine because the editors made an error that ruined the point he was trying to make ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 11/14368 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Edith Turner 1990/1030
Says that while they at the Center have never been called to actually partipate in a hearing concerning conscientious objection they can send some information regarding the legitimacy of Catholic pacifism and conscientious objection along with the bishops' 1983 pastoral letter which should give them enough support. Asks to be updated on how it goes.
- CZHN 11/14365 Letter : Gordon Zahn - Letter To Whom It May Concern 1990/1030
Says that he is writing to support the claim of Steven Schembri to recognition as a conscientious objector to war in any form. Goes on to support his decision by stating his reasons, Catholic religious teachings, and his own experience as a Catholic conscientious objector assigned to Civilian Public Service in WWII.
- CZHN 11/14069 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "Your Excellency" (?) 1990/1101
Says the Center has completed a follow-up study on ROTC at the high school level, but says that he and Mike are dissapointed at the overall response to their questionnaire. Mentions that they hope for the report to serve as catalyst to an agency such as USCC or NCEA to undertake a more thorough research study of the area. Also, mentions the increasing number of calls to the Center as tensions begin to build in the Middle East. ~ Feast of All Saints
- CZHN 6/09010 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette. 1990/1101
Mike has gone to Florida to be with his father before his death. Talks about his weekend at the Leonards. ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 11/14004 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Joe 1990/1101
Talks about the discovery of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record. However, he says that the "pivotal document" in his canonization, the prison statement, has not yet been found.
- CZHN 11/14035 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1990/1101
Says he already has his ticket for the Erie visit; discusses travel plans for the trip. Also, says he assumed she saw his article in the new Commonweal.
- CZHN 11/14005 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pat 1990/1101
Talks about the discovery of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record and the problems that have come out of it as a result, despite it being a great blessing. ~ All Saints Day
- CZHN 11/14309 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Paul 1990/1101
Writing to make some final arrangements for the meeting of the officers of the Center. ~ All Saints Day
- CZHN 11/14294 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Paul 1990/1101
Writing to say that he is enclosing a copy of the Center's high school report. Also, makes plans to see him on Nov. 14. ~ All Saints Day
- CZHN 11/14046 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Donald J. Moore from Fordham University 1990/1101
Happy to receive his letter, but disappointed that he is not as concerned over what is going on regarding Franz Jaegerstaetter. Goes on to argue his point that Franz had no intention of serving in the Nazi army in any way based on his own first hand research. ~ All Saints Day
- CZHN 7/09269 Correspondence : Tom - Letter to Gordon 1990/1102
Thank you for the survey results that just emphasize that they need to spend a lot more time working on the Peace Pastoral ~ Detroit, Michigan
- CZHN 11/14000 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Herr Breuer 1990/1106
Thanks him for sending the clipping from the Heinrichsblatt about Alfred Heiss. Discusses Franz Jaegerstaetter and the finding of his trial record and the rumor that he was willing to serve in the Nazi armed forces under the medical corps.
- CZHN 11/14013 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Invoice Matching Supervisor at Follett Accounts Payable 1990/1106
Uses the letter to clarify the status of outstanding items on the Center's record. Asks for their assistance in resolving some of the difficulties.
- CZHN 11/14023 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Kathleen 1990/1106
Good news and bad news. Says the good news is that the Center recently received a large contribution from the BBC. However, the bad news he says is that Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record has been found, including in it a statement that he was willing to serve in the medical corps, starting some new rumors and accusations concerning the validity of his story.
- CZHN 9/11829 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1990/1106
He recently read a review of Richard's which he enjoyed and felt the need to keep in touch. He mentions a movement in Austria "bound on devastating IN SOLITARY WITNESS", dealing with the canonization of Franz Jaegerstaetter, and states he will enclose copies of his response to it. ~ MA
- CZHN 11/14033 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1990/1106
Talks about the finding of the trial record from Franz's trial and its statement that Franz wanted to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi army and the uproar that it has caused as a result. Enclosing his response to the fiasco. Also, talks about Ken Woodward's book, MAKING SAINTS and asks if she has seen his article in Commonweal.
- CZHN 11/14018 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Molly 1990/1106
Discusses recent allegations that Franz Jaegerstaetter was willing to serve as a medic in the Nazi army. Enclosing his reaction to statement to the recent events in the Franz Jaegerstaetter case. Also, discusses Ken Woodward's new book MAKING SAINTS and its references to the Franz Jaegerstaetter case.
- CZHN 11/14057 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Paul 1990/1106
Discusses the fact that BBC did something regarding Franz Jaegerstaetter and that the publisher of the English edition sent it on. Says he is perplexed on the issue of getting it cashed. Also mentions his frustration with the high school ROTC study and taking it from a disc and converting it into printed form and how Typotech says they can no longer do that.
- CZHN 11/14073 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom 1990/1106
Says he has mixed feelings regarding his return to the active chaplaincy because he knows the Center is loosing a valuable friend in Silver Spring. Gives him a recent example of dealing with a potential CO to show how much he misses his advice. Also, mentions the lonely nature of the Center now that Mike is gone and their thoughts about possibly closing the Center or consolidating it with Pax Christi in Erie unless some dramatic event makes them busy again.
- CZHN 11/14026 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dr. Krause 1990/1108
Says that he is grateful for the information Alfred Potyka was able to pass on to him regarding the Jaegerstaetter Gedenkfenster in the Votivkirche. Gives some background on his own research into the life of Franz Jaegerstaetter.
- CZHN 11/14008 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Erna 1990/1108
Enclosing some "testimonials" commenting on the article in Catholic Worker, that he believes may be helpful. Is also enclosing an article of his that he believes may be of some interest to her along with a review of the book about MAKING SAINTS. In addition, mentions Franz Jaegerstaetter and the claim that he was willing to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi armed forces. Finally, mentions an article he received from the Bamberger Heinrichsblatt concerning a man who was executed in Brandenburg in 1950 for refusing military service and how even then people tried to cover up this case also.
- CZHN 11/14061 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Herr Potyka 1990/1108
Says that his exchange with Chefredakteur Bauer is interesting and mentions what he knows about Msgr. Sarno and his dissertation and his own attempts at contact with him. However, says right now he is more focused on the recent finding of the trial record from Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial and its claim that he wanted to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi army. Finally, asks if he can have a copy of his letter from Pfarrer Karobath for his files.
- CZHN 7/09273 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1990/1108
An update to Mike and news on the September bookkeeping.
- CZHN 11/14044 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1990/1108
Says that Mike should be back in Syracuse now from Florida, sends his prayers for him and his family. Talks about prices for putting the high school report done by the Center on a disc. Also, talks about problems he had with the September bookkeeping and mentions the news on recent politics. Finally , says that he must start on the annual report for the Center.
- CZHN 5/06970a Correspondence : Fr. Brice - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1990/1109
A response to Zahn's recent article in the Catholic Worker.
- CZHN 5/07231 Correspondence : Fr. Donald Brice - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1990/1109
A letter to Zahn in which he discusses how he considers Franz Jaegerstaetter his older brother.
- CZHN 11/14062 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Gerry 1990/1109
Says that he will be taking the Center's news report, "Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace: High Schools and the Formation of Conscience," to the printer in the afternoon and that the Center then plans on sending copies of it to every diocese. Also, tells her that Mike is at Syracuse University in their Ph.D. program. Hopes to see her at the December NISBCO meeting.
- CZHN 11/14036 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1990/1109
Confirms his travel plans to Erie. Also, asks for an updated list of all the Pax Christi Bishops so he can send them all copies of the Center's high school study. In addition, says Mike is still in Florida with his father who is hanging on but is still in a "hopeless state".
- CZHN 11/14051 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to New England Telephone 1990/1109
Enclosing a copy of the Center's Certificate of Exemption for them to make note of in the recent sales tax expansion.
- CZHN 11/14070 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to State Street Bank and Trust Co. 1990/1109
Says he is enclosing an endorsed check for 500 British pounds to be deposited in his account.
- CZHN 11/14060 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Editor 1990/1113
Says that the bishops deserve praise for their attempts to preserve peace and restrain those who seek war. Mentions that Archbishop Mahony's letter to the President should give war-planners great pause before pursuing further with a war in the Middle East. Mentions also others who have spoken out against war in the past including Pope John XXIII. However, says it should not only be bishops and pope's who speak out against war, but all Catholics.
- CZHN 11/14011 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Torin and Dawn 1990/1113
Thanks them for their letter and their donation. Talks about the current state of the Center and how things are beginning to pick up. Congratulates him on the fact that his book won the award and also on the upcoming birth of their child.
- CZHN 11/14146 Memo : Bro. Paul Feeney, Secretary - Minutes of a dinner meeting of the Board of Directors at Gordon's apartment 1990/1115
Stated that at the meeting they discussed the request made by Pax Christi for a one time $10,000 grant for their new youth project.
- CZHN 11/14068 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ed 1990/1119
Wishes him success with his fictional writing and gives him Mike's address as requested. Also, tells of the recent events at the Center including Mike's visit to Florida and his family.
- CZHN 11/14002 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to First Trade Union Savings Bank 1990/1119
States that the Center has decided on a partial six-month roll-over of the Certificate of Deposit with a check for $25,000 be sent to the Center.
- CZHN 11/14056 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob, Paul, and Michael regarding the Pax Christi Grant 1990/1119
Says that after a meeting with Mary Lou and Dave Robinson regarding the "youth grant" he recommends approving Pax Christi's request for $10,000. Summarizes his conversations with Dave regarding the importance of issues of conscientious objection being addressed along with the question of a "counter-recruitment" project. Believes a focus on youth is long overdue and that Dave's intentions for the project are very close to those of the center. Ends by discussing other business regarding the Center including the status of the high school report.
- CZHN 6/08954 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine with attached clippings. 1990/1124
The clippings are for Christmas gift ideas for the cat. He gives an account of his black-out at Paul's on Thanksgiving. He had too many martinis, but Paul got him home safely. He discusses various gift ideas for the family for Christmas. ~ Boston,MA
- CZHN 11/14079 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Weakland 1990/1127
Writing to protest the Vatican interference with the honorary degree to which Weakland had been named. Says it is a total disregard of academic values. However, says that he should be comforted to know that "prayers of many admirers are behind" him.
- CZHN 11/14095 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Calvert Group of Funds 1990/1127
Writing to deposit $25,000 in his account.
- CZHN 11/14133 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1990/1127
Thanks her for a good Erie weekend. Also, is enclosing a copy of a letter that the Center sent to Archbishop Pilarczyk.
- CZHN 11/14084 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk, President of National Conference of Catholic Bishops 1990/1127
Thanks him for his letter to President Bush. Discusses also the current state of affairs in the Mideast. In addition, mentions the happenings in the Center including their increase in calls because of people afraid of being assigned in Saudi Arabia.
- CZHN 11/14022 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Hilary Thimmesh, Office of the President at St. John's University 1990/1127
Writing to put in a nomination for the Pax Christi award for Archbishop Weakland.
- CZHN 11/14074 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom 1990/1127
Discusses his profile in the NCR as a "murder mystery fan of the worst kind". Also, discusses his weekend in Erie talking with Mary Lou and meeting wtih Dave Robinson. In addition mentions that in Austria the medic business is being welcomed enthusiastically because it lessens the stigma of pacifist implications. Finally, says he knows of two others who refused service and were beheaded in Brandenburg and who were both given parish memorials stating they were executed, but not giving the reason for the execution.
- CZHN 11/14080 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Wolfgang 1990/1127
Is helping Wolfgang with comments on the style on the paper he gave him. Says that the general style in translation is good except for some minor slips which he goes on to list page by page.
- CZHN 11/14096 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to General News Editor of National Catholic News Service 1990/1129
Submitting a copy of the letter that the Center addressed to Archbishop Pilarczyk in regards to his letter to President Bush for their consideration in terms of publication.
- CZHN 11/14129 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to His Eminence Bernard Cardinal Law, Archbishop of Boston 1990/1129
Enclosing a copy of the letter the Center addressed to Archbishop Pilarczyk. In addition, is writing because of the great likelihood of increased hostilities in the Middle he is asking if the Bishop would provide leadership to conscientious objectors in addition to that the Center will provide. This is because of the recent decreased size of the Center. Finally, mentions the report that the Center just finished regarding how war and peace issues are covered in Catholic high schools.
- CZHN 11/14152 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Peter Steinfels, Religion Editor of New York Times 1990/1129
Writing to submit the letter the Center wrote Archbishop Pilarczyk for them to consider publishing.
- CZHN 11/14170 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Msgr. William H. Shannon 1990/1129
Writing to give him some information on conscientious objection and says that he hopes the Center will be able to put together some updated information before too long. Also, mentions that he wrote a letter to Archbishop Pilarczyk, which he is enclosing, that he says might help answer some of the Bishop's questions.
- CZHN 11/14112 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Religion Editor of the Boston Globe 1990/1129
Enclosing the letter the Center addressed to Archbishop Pilarczyk for them to consider publication of.
- CZHN 11/14138 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Leroy T. Matthiesen, Archbishop of Amarillo 1990/1129
Writing to remind him of when Cardinal Medieros established an official archdiocesan registry of prospective conscientious objectors under Boston's archdiocesan Commission on Peace and Justice. Says the Center sent a letter to Cardinal Law urging him to re-establish these services to help with the increasing need that the Center is anticipating. However, says that as of right now the Center is trying to fill the gap, but there are working with a significantly reduced staff.
- CZHN 11/14149 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sr. Dorthy Vidulich from National Catholic Reporter 1990/1129
Writes to enclose the letter that the Center wrote to Archbishop Pilarcyzk for them to possibly publish.
- CZHN 11/14117 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Religion Editor of the Boston Herald 1990/1129
Enclosing a copy of the letter the Center addressed to Archbishop Pilarczyk for them to consider publishing.
- CZHN 11/14066 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Kevin Ryan from Bishop Hartley High School 1990/1130
Says he sent him the material he had requested. Mentions that the Center hopes in the future, to do a small brochure and a workbook that they feel should be covered in high school Religious Studies programs. Also, says some have recommended putting together a videotape, but right now the cost seems to be too much. Ends by saying that the Center has had an increase in calls lately showing a growing concern on the part of draft-vulnerable individuals and their parents.
- CZHN 11/14075 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. William F. Davis from Department of Education at USCC 1990/1130
Says he is enclosing the questionnaire he requested while at the same time stating that the Center considers their study on high schools a preliminary report and is hoping that they or some other USCC agency would undertake a more comprehensive study of the situation. However, says that as soon as the report is printed they will be sent a copy. Finally, states that he and Mike Hovey decided to turn down their request for a list of contact schools in order to protect the careers of their respondents.
- CZHN 5/07182 Correspondence : Raphael Martin - Letter to Pax Christi 1990/1201
Inquiring as to whether he can order THE REFUSAL for his high school and be billed for it later.
- CZHN 11/14126 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. David Kast 1990/1203
Happy to see that he is still active in the promotion of peace. Also is enclosing a copy of the letter the Center has sent to Archbishop Pilarczyk about the need to provide draft counseling services at the local level.
- CZHN 11/14164 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Judy McKloskey 1990/1203
Writing in response to her questions regarding Franz Jaegerstaetter. Says that Mrs. Franz Jaegerstaetter is still alive and living in the village and says that Franz Jaegerstaetter's eldest daughter lives on the old farm in a new and updated house; the middle daughter lives with her husband in a flat below her mother; and the youngest lives with her family in Tarsdorf. Also, mentions that between the eldest and the youngest they have more than a dozen grandchildren for Mrs. Franz Jaegerstaetter. Finally, mentions that efforts for his canonization continue.
- CZHN 11/14127 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Lucille Kuhl 1990/1203
Enclosing some of the materials from the Center while also discussing why he is the only one working at the Center after the departure of Mike Hovey. Is also enclosing a copy of the USCC like he requested.
- CZHN 11/14113 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Kurt Peter Gumpel from the Congregation for the Causes of Saints 1990/1203
Writing in response to Ken Woodward's reference to Gordon on page 300 of his book on "Making Saints"; wants to clarify some points that Woodward makes in reference to his research.
- CZHN 11/14168 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Sargent Shriver 1990/1206
Writing to say that he is going to return the Haring book and to also give some excuses as to why he didn't do so earlier. In addition, says that the Center's high school report is ready for printing with already some mixed reviews.
- CZHN 11/14125 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Joe McHugh regarding December 13 meeting 1990/1206
Same content as entry #14124
- CZHN 11/14155 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Paul and Bob 1990/1206
Writing to confirm that a meeting has been set on the 13th for the Board of Directors to meet at his apartment.
- CZHN 11/14124 Memo : Gordon Zahn - to Ed Santella regarding the December 13 meeting 1990/1206
Says that Paul, Bob, and he will have a meeting on the 13th to approve a Pax Christi grant to cover half of the expenses for a new youth operation. Also, says that they will be getting together to discuss the Center's future.
- CZHN 11/14182 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Walter 1990/1207
Writing to address the problems he had with the high school study done by the Center. Also, mentions his trip to Erie to meet with Mary Lou to discuss a grant for a youth problem at Pax Christi. In addition, brings him up to date concerning the happenings at the Center including the departure of Mike Hovey and Phillip Wanke. Ends by addressing the latest happenings with Franz Jaegerstaetter and the finding of his trial record.
- CZHN 5/07150 Minutes : NISBCO 1990/1210
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Board and Consultative Council of the National Interreligious Service Board for Conscientious Objectors.
- CZHN 11/14105 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dompfarrer Bergsmann 1990/1211
Writing to express his concern about the "missing" prison statement. Also, expresses concern over Dechant Heinrich Kreuzberg's book FRANZ REINISCH: EIN MARTYER UNSER ZEIT in which he uses direct quotations from Franz Jaegerstaetter's prison statment.
- CZHN 11/14110 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Molly 1990/1211
Writing to give him a German lesson on the proper use of "kein". In addition, discusses Franzeska's research and her meeting with Feldman that he was unaware of.
- CZHN 11/14175 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Barbara Addison, Cataloguer from the Swarthmore College Peace Collection 1990/1211
Writing to answer her questions on the movie THE REFUSAL based on his book, IN SOLITARY WITNESS, on the life of Franz Jaegerstaetter.
- CZHN 11/14093 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Corinne Bruder 1990/1211
Is enclosing a copy of the Jim Forest booklet, but says if she would like to learn more about the history bearing upon war and peace he recommends Ronald G. Musto's THE CATHOLIC PEACE TRADITION. Also, mentions that the Center has completed their second study, "Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace: High Schools and the Formation of Conscience". Is enclosing also some more information on the Center.
- CZHN 5/06998 Correspondence : John Swomley - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1990/1212
Is enclosing a copy of his review of Zahn's book in Fellowship.
- CZHN 5/06979 Correspondence : Monsignor William Murphy - Form Letter from the Archdiocese of Boston 1990/1212
An invitation to the World Day Peace Mass
- CZHN 11/14111 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Eugene S. Pocernich 1990/1213
Brings him up to date on the happenings at the center including their decreased size, but increase in action because of the actions of President Bush in the Middle East. Also, wishes him success in Thailand.
- CZHN 11/14140 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike and Margaret 1990/1213
Talks about how busy the Center is at the moment and how he is in the process of sending out their last studies done on Catholic high schools. However, says that he would like to do a talk at Notre Dame but also mentions that because he is the only one at the Center he will not be able to make it a long visit.
- CZHN 11/14141 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1990/1213
Says to consider it a blessing that he was unable to make the NISBCO meeting. Also mentions that the Center has recently been bombarded by calls and work.
- CZHN 11/14086 Correspondence : Rev. Robert Nee, Treasurer - Letter to Denise M. Logan, Public Advocacy Bureau, from the Department of the Attorney General 1990/1214
Discussing the financial situation of the Center.
- CZHN 11/14106 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Erna 1990/1215
Writing to discuss the current situation of the Franz Jaegerstaetter cause. Believes that if the prison statement of Franz is found then it will help counteract the damage that the finding of his trial record has done which supposedly states that he was willing to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi army.
- CZHN 11/14119 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Hilary 1990/1217
Thanks him for his letter saying that Archbishop Weakland has been nominated for an honorary degree. Also, asks if honorary degrees have taken the place of the Pax Christi award? Says that he hopes not because he believes that the Pax Christi award ranks far higher than an honorary degree.
- CZHN 11/14099 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Thomas Cornell 1990/1217
Writing to tell him that the Center has approved a grant of $100 for him to be used toward the expenses of his trip to Germany. In response, he says that the Center asks that a report of his trip be prepared after to justify the Center giving him the grant if the quesiton is ever asked.
- CZHN 11/14158 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Jill Farry from the Internship Program of the College of St. Benedict 1990/1217
States that it is a letter regarding Phillip Wanke's Internship. Says that he wants to second Mike Hovey's favorable remarks Philip Wanke's and goes on to give a more thorough review of his job at the Center with nothing but positive remarks.
- CZHN 5/07004 Correspondence : Patrick Joseph Fitz-Simmons - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1990/1217
Is going back to Mass, has diabetes and high blood-pressure, and is going to commercial cooking school.
- CZHN 5/07171 Correspondence : Rev. Dennis M. Schnurr - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1990/1217
A reponse to Zahn's letter regarding the bishops' efforts to address the moral implications of the Persian Gulf Crisis.
- CZHN 5/07105 Correspondence : David Kast - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1990/1218
Discusses the Gulf War and his efforts to educate people about it.
- CZHN 5/07104 Text : David Kast - A writing by David Kast. 1990/1218
A piece entitled "Would Christ Go to the Gulf?"
- CZHN 11/14179 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ray 1990/1219
Mentions that their Center on Conscience and War recently received a stipend from BBC that the Geoffrey Chapman people passed on. Also, mentions that upon looking at Erna Putz's book of Franz's writings he noticed that the Prison statement was missing. Finally, discusses the current state of the canonization effort for Franz Jaegerstaetter especially after the finding of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record which stated that he was ready and willing to serve as a medic in the Nazi army.
- CZHN 11/14177 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom 1990/1219
Says that he is enclosing a copy of the Center's high school study. Also, says that it is very likely that the Center will call it quits in the summer and consolidate within Pax Christi Erie. Finally, mentions that he did hear from Molly.
- CZHN 11/14087 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob 1990/1220
Writing to say that Rosaleen died of a heart attack on October 16. Also, enclosing the Center's latest study reports which is just going out to the media and will be sent to the bishops.
- CZHN 11/14184 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to George 1990/1220
Writing to express his appreciation for his comment on Gordon's Commonweal piece and to bring him up to date with the recent events surrounding Franz Jaegerstaetter and the finding of his trial record. Also discusses his mixed feelings about the "American Purpose" piece. Finally, brings him up to date about the happenings at the Center including the departure of Mike Hovey to pursue his Ph.D.
- CZHN 5/06485 Document : Article: Bishop Walter Sullivan 1991
Article on the Persian Gulf Aftermath.