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• CZHN 9/12858 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - "Clarifying the Disputed Witness of Franz Jaegerstaetter," as published in the New Oxford Review 1991
  He briefly discusses why he feels the story of Franz is so significant, and clarifies areas that have attracted confusion and misrepresentation.
• CZHN 3/03222 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1991
  "Prisoners of Conscience, U.S. Style" ~ An article regarding Conscientious Objection in the Gulf War. ~ Zahn writes about the CO's from the Gulf War who were imprisioned. These people protested the war not as pacifists, but on the grounds of just / unjust wars. These prisoners are listed with Amnesty International as prisoners of conscience and they are in need of intervention. ~ America ~ 360-361 ~ November 16,
• CZHN 5/06646 Articles : Photocopy of newspaper articles. 1991
  Articles of arrests for peace demonstrators.
• CZHN 5/06680 Corespondence : Kay Mailley - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991
  Is doing a research paper on non-Jewish victims of the Holocaust and is soliciting Zahn's help.
• CZHN 5/06597 Correspondence : Bill Fitzgerald - Letter to Gordon 1991
  Thanks Zahn for being a concelebrator in his retirement events. ~ Summer
• CZHN 5/06306 Correspondence : Bill MacArthur - Card to Gordon Zahn. 1991
  Christmas card wishing Gordon holiday greetings.
• CZHN 5/06490 Correspondence : Bruce Kent - General Form Letter. 1991
  Kent will be in the United States on a public speaking tour aimed at raising funds for the interanational peace bureau.
• CZHN 5/07033 Correspondence : Curtis Kuhn - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991
  Would like some information on the history of conscientious objection. ~ n/a
• CZHN 5/07103 Correspondence : Dave Kast - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991
  Recently wrote Zahn and asked him some questions and sent him some material that he had written and would like to hear Zahn's comments. ~ 1/22 ~
• CZHN 5/06587 Correspondence : Dave Robinson - Letter to Gordon 1991
  Is seeking Zahn's input on a questionnaire Pax Christi is preparing.
• CZHN 5/07236 Correspondence : David Kast - Essay 1991
  An essay that he wrote oC his personal beliefs on Christian justice and non-violence. ~ n/a
• CZHN 5/06308 Correspondence : Dorothy Hill - Letter to Gordon. 1991
  Card which thanks Gordon for keeping the Center on Conscience and War going for three years, which is now merging with the national office.
• CZHN 5/07076 Correspondence : Elizabeth Claggett-Borne - Resume 1991
  Sending her resume to Gordon as discussed in their phone conversation earlier in the week. ~ n/a
• CZHN 11/14260 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dick and Theresa 1991
  Says that the Center's doors are officially closing, but that he will be continuing to do his work just now at his apartment instead of at the office. Also, talks about health problems including one with his eyes and also some possible travel plans in this his, "second retirement".
• CZHN 6/08527 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Wendy 1991
  Describing the contents of three boxes
• CZHN 6/08915 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Postcard indicating a forwarding mail address. 1991
  Gives mailing address for which he can be reached from about the 9th or the 10th until November 14, when he will be returning to the US.
• CZHN 5/06662 Correspondence : Henry M. Leen - Letter to Dr. Zahn. 1991
  The Pilot is sending Zahn a response his letter which appeared a few weeks prior.
• CZHN 5/06488 Correspondence : James Harrington - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War. 1991
  A former conscientious objector is seeking information on the center.
• CZHN 5/07029 Correspondence : Janet Foletta - Name and address written on a piece of paper. 1991
  n/a
• CZHN 5/06666 Correspondence : Jim McGarry - Photocopy of a newspaper article 1991
  Mcgarry sends Zahn a newspaper article about himself in which he protested the Gulf War by teaching his religion classes in silence.
• CZHN 5/07011 Correspondence : John Owens - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991
  A rather desperate man is seeking information regarding conscientious objection for he seems to have found himself in a moral dilemma. ~ n/a
• CZHN 5/06671 Correspondence : Larry Darcy - Note to Gordon Zahn 1991
  A check for $38 and a return address for a video copy of "The Refusal."
• CZHN 5/06994 Correspondence : Leon Wheland Couch III - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991
  Is interested in Zahn's personal views on violence, war, and peace in general in order to help him formulate his own opinions.
• CZHN 5/06584 Correspondence : Mary Lou - Letter to Gordon 1991
  Thanks Zahn for contributing to the plaque and vacation given to her for her work with Pax Christi, and thanks Zahn personally for being a source of inspiration for her.
• CZHN 5/06307 Correspondence : Mike - Card to Gordon Zahn. 1991
  Wishes Gordon a merry Christmas and updates Gordon on his latest activities and on his family.
• CZHN 5/06567 Correspondence : Travis Foster - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991
  is interested in forming a branch of Pax Christi at his high school.
• CZHN 5/06515 Correspondence : Walpole Peace and Justice Group - Letter to Professor Zahn 1991
  Thanks Zahn for speaking to the group and sharing his experience and expertise.
• CZHN 4/05290 Document : Gordon Zahn 1991
  "Christian Responsibilities and the Arms Race" ~ 14-page essay written by Gordon for presentation in Toronto. ~ Gordon recounts the statement made by the Holy See in 1976 that "the armaments race is to be condemned universally." With the approach of the 2nd Speical Session on Disarmament in 1982, Gordon discusses the failure of the first statement and the escalation of the arms race. He contends that the Reagan Administration has ignored all warnings over the escalation of war and the mass production of nuclear weapons, and that there is mounting opposition all over the world to the political and military decisions of the U. S. government. He points out the increasing involvment of Catholic bishops in peace activities and organizations such as Pax Christi, and urges Canadians to start Pax Christi chapters. Gordon contends that now is the time for peace education if it is to be effective and activist witness should take place for the cause of peace as well as religious commemorations to demonstrate efforts toward peace. Every individual must take their responsibility abd protest the current trend toward destruction. ~ presented 10/28
• CZHN 5/06448 Draft : Gordon Zahn 1991
  A proposed model for the court martial desposition.
• CZHN 5/06914 Invoice : The Center on Conscience and War - Invoice for Mary Derby Smith. 1991
  Invoice for the purchase of avideo copy of The Refusal.
• CZHN 5/06465 Manuscript : Gordon C. Zahn - Manuscript copy of article for Commonweal 1991
  Article entitled "Gulf War: An Infamous Victory?"
• CZHN 5/06652 Memorandum : Bill Yolton - Memo to NISCBO Board 1991
  About August financial statement, by-laws draft, Dave's marriage, Molly leaving for France, Charley's trip to Germany, work on reform of military CO process, Next board meeting in December.
• CZHN 5/06923 Order Form : Marcia Coleman - For a video copy of The Refusal 1991
• CZHN 5/06641 Program : Call to Action Performing Arts Ministry - Program 1991
  Program for production of Haunted by God: the Life of Dorothy Day.
• CZHN 5/06704 Receipt : Pax Christi - Invoice 1991
  Invoice for video copy of The Refusal
• CZHN 5/06609 Transcript : Gordon Zahn - Copy of Article 1991
  Article on "Prisoners of Conscience -- US Style."
• CZHN 5/06585 Transcript : Gordon Zahn 1991
  An edited copy of Zahn's book on Catholic Conscientious Objection.
• CZHN 5/07003 Document : Article: John Neuhaus - Article from Wall Street Journal 1991
  Sent to Zahn by Greg Kerbawy which deals with the issue of just war.
• CZHN 5/06351 invoice : Center for Conscience and War - Invoice 1991
  Receipt for limited use rental of "The Refusal"
• CZHN 9/12866 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - "A Response from Gordon Zahn" 1991/01
  Response to Sheldon Vanauken's strict constructionist view of the second amendment in favor of letting people own guns. Gordon counters by saying that the possession of guns today by citizens is not in the same vein under which the constitution was written. He believes that people can be allowed to have reasonable guns under responsible ownership.
• CZHN 5/06987 Correspondence : Dorothy Svoboda - Postcard to The Center 1991/01
  is intersted in hosting a visit of the Center staff to her area.
• CZHN 5/06947 Correspondence : Frank Kartheiser - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/01
  Is interested in doing a little workshop for Catholic school teachers, chaplains, and guidance counselors on the draft and conscientious objection for Catholics and would like ot know if Zahn of Mike Hovey would like to participate.
• CZHN 5/06946 Correspondence : Mary Lou Kownacki - Letter to Pax Christi Members 1991/01
  A letter requesting Pax Christi members to propose names of possible candidates for election to the National Council.
• CZHN 5/06980 Correspondence : Monsignor William Murphy - Social Justice Newsnotes 1991/01
• CZHN 3/04088 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn 1991/01
  Article in response to Sheldon Vanauken. ~ Published in the NEW OXFORD REVIEW. ~ Gordon argues against the view that "people kill people, guns don't kill people." He is for strong gun control.
• CZHN 5/06948 Correspondence : Bp. Thomas Gumbleton - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0103
  Thanks Zahn for his letter and he will continue to make the high school study known among bishops and he wishes Gordon well in taking over The Center.
• CZHN 5/06949 Correspondence : Jill farry - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0104
  Would like thank Zahn for his involvement in the internship program last semester.
• CZHN 5/06950 Correspondence : Monsignor William Murphy - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0104
  It is his impression that the current situation will not lead to a major change in terms of the problem of conscientious objectors.
• CZHN 5/07000 Correspondence : Tom - Letter to Gordon 1991/0104
  Is sending a clipping to Zahn and is enjoying being a real priest again.
• CZHN 11/14109 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Frank 1991/0107
  Says that in the next couple of weeks he is going to be doing "catch up" work at the Center including sending out 4-500 copies of their High School Study. Also, gives him a summary of the events of his Washington trip.
• CZHN 5/06952 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1991/0107
  Zahn and the other officers of the Center approved Pax Christi's request for a one-time grant of $10,000 as a contribution to cover part of the salary and expenses of its new youth director.
• CZHN 5/06951 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Michael Hovey 1991/0107
  Is enclosing $3,000 as the second installment of the scholarship grant on behalf of the Center.
• CZHN 11/14142 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike Hovey 1991/0107
  Is writing to enclose a check for $3,000 to be the second installment of the scholarship grant. Also, congratulates him on the progress of his first semester at Syracuse.
• CZHN 11/14167 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. John P. Rossi, Associate Editor of Four Quarters 1991/0107
  Writing to submit an article for their consideration in regards to publication. Says that it is an article which he hopes will help Franz Jaegerstaetter's canonization cause.
• CZHN 11/14134 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sr. Mary Lou Kownacki, National Coordinator of Pax Christi USA 1991/0107
  Writing to tell her that he and the other Center officers approved Pax Christi USA's request for a one time grant of $10,000 as a contribution to cover part of the salary and expenses of its new Youth director. Also mentions that the officers of the Center will be meeting soon to discuss the Center's future.
• CZHN 5/07091 Invoice : The Center on Conscience and War - Invoice for St. Thomas Aquinas Church 1991/0108
  Receipt for one video copy of The Refusal.
• CZHN 5/07172 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Roach 1991/0109
  A letter which thanks Archbishop Roach for his testimony before the Foreign Affairs Committee and sends him a copy of the high school study.
• CZHN 5/06955 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Weakland 1991/0109
  Zahn is sending him a copy of the study that the Center did on High Schools and the formation of conscience and explains how the study came about.
• CZHN 11/14094 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Businessland Order Dept. 1991/0109
  Writing regarding an order for six multistrike ribbons that was not filled.
• CZHN 5/06954 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Michael Hovey 1991/0109
  Updates Michael on what he is doing as far as the Center.
• CZHN 11/14143 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1991/0109
  Discusses the amount of calls the Center is reserving from potential draftees and from some reservists. Also mentions that he attended Law Peace Day Mass at the Cathedral and ended up in the line receiving communion from the Cardinal.
• CZHN 11/14108 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Pat Farren 1991/0109
  Writing in response to the number of referrals his office is making to individuals to call for infomation in regards to a possible draft. However, says while he is happy to help these people tells him that he is the only one at the Center right now so recommends having the AFSC answer some of these calls in addition to the Center.
• CZHN 5/06953 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pat Farren 1991/0109
  Zahn is writing to inform them that since he is single-handedly running the Center, he is unable to handle all of the referrals that he is being sent by the AFSC even though he appreciates the referrals.
• CZHN 5/07078 Purchase Order : Center on Conscience and War - Purchase order for 1 video copy of the Life of Franz Jaegerstaetter. 1991/0109
• CZHN 5/06957 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Anna Muller 1991/0110
  A letter which details the process one must go through in order to receive conscientious objector status.
• CZHN 11/14118 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Hugh Garvey from Templegate Publishers 1991/0110
  Thanks them for the royalties check and asks if they still have a sales contact in Great Britain. Also, expresses his concern over the confusion regarding Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record stating his willingness to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi army.
• CZHN 11/14153 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Anna Muller 1991/0110
  Discusses, upon her request, the steps that must be taken for a person to register themselves as a Conscientious Objector in the selective service.
• CZHN 5/06958 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom and Cathy, Ashley, and Courtney 1991/0110
  Wishes tham well and laments that he will have to celebrate Christmas late with them.
• CZHN 11/14171 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom, Cathy, Ashley, and Courtney 1991/0110
  Says he is enclosing a copy of the study, of which he has 500 more to send out. Also mentions that he hopes to see them before valentine's day, but encloses checks for Ashley and Courtney for their Christmas presents.
• CZHN 5/06330 Correspondence : Rev. Dr. Carl Scovel - Letter to Gordon. 1991/0110
  Thanks Zahn for the copy of "The Refusal" and includes $38 check.
• CZHN 5/06956 Corrspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Hugh Garvey 1991/0110
  Has written an article on Jaegerstaetter which he would like to submit for publication and would also like to order an additional 50 copies of his book.
• CZHN 11/14085 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Abbie Watchman 1991/0111
  Says that the Center is still in operation with a reduced staff of one and mentions that while their Resource List indicates that the Center is interested in ROTC, he says they are not particularly qualified to help ROTC grads subject to service in the Mideast. However, he is still enclosing some general information on classification as a CO, but states that individuals under ROTC regulations will need more direct military counseling than the Center can provide.
• CZHN 5/06960 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Ryan 1991/0111
  Writes concerning the results of the study that he and Michael Hovey did on Catholic High Schools.
• CZHN 5/06959 Corrspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John Rosie, Associate Editor of FOUR QUARTERS 1991/0111
  Zahn is enclosing an article for consideration.
• CZHN 6/09031 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine 1991/0112
  The weather is miserable and he requests an update on the price of Annette's gift so he can send a check. Also news that Mike's father is hanging on although his mind tends to wander. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 5/07101 Correspondence : David Kast - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0113
  Discusses his latest work.
• CZHN 5/06974 Correspondence : Sr. Peggy - Letter to The Center 1991/0113
  A request for 2 copies of "Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace"
• CZHN 5/07079 Correspondence : Anne Igel - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0114
  Is sending a check for 121.37 as a gift to the Center.
• CZHN 5/06963 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to George Matthews 1991/0114
  Writes about the closing of the Center and about Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 11/14139 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to George 1991/0114
  Talks about how busy the Center is at the moment. Also addresses the "Austrian problem" concerning the 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 5/06981 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Monsignor William Murphy 1991/0114
  A letter emphasizing the need for more peace and conscience education in Catholic high schools.
• CZHN 11/14151 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Kennedy 1991/0114
  Writing in response to his request for a list of his past work and a suggestion of where he might look for funds for his study. Gordon responds by saying that he does not have a list of his writings and that two of his books are now out of print. However, tells him to contact Loretta Morris for help locating some of his past work as she is working on his biography.
• CZHN 5/06962 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Kennedy 1991/0114
  Zahn writes that many of his books are out of print and he may want to contact the publisher to obtain a copy as for all of his personal records and files, they have been sent to Loretta Morris who is doing a biography on Zahn.
• CZHN 11/14147 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Monsignor William Murphy, Secretary for Community Relations at the Archdiocese of Boston 1991/0114
  Discusses why he is the only full time staff member of the staff at the Center after Mike's departure. Mentions that he is enclosing a copy of the Center's study on high schools for the Boston diocese to review and follow up on.
• CZHN 5/07001 Correspondence : Mary Lou Kownacki - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0114
  A thank-you letter on behalf of Pax Christi USA which is grateful for the $10,000 donation made by the Center on Conscience and War.
• CZHN 5/06969 Correspondence : Ann Carroll - Letter to Pax Christi 1991/0115
  Is interested in any information on conscientious objection and war restraint.
• CZHN 11/14185 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bill 1991/0115
  Writing to have him review a general memo for any errors or gaps. Also, writing because he has a question about the NISBCO "Worksheet on War Objection".
• CZHN 11/14169 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Christopher 1991/0115
  Writing to give him some comments and suggestions on his CO statement.
• CZHN 5/06968 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dave Robinson 1991/0115
  Is enclosing a stack of a five-step memo folder prepared for inquiries on conscientious objection to maybe ease the burden of the referrals that he is being sent.
• CZHN 11/14102 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dave 1991/0115
  Enclosing some articles the Center has come up with in regards to conscientious objection. Also, is enclosing a finished version of the Center's high school study.
• CZHN 11/14137 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Massari 1991/0115
  Asks if he could see the finished report of their telephone interview. Also, mentions that is he is enclosing some further material concerning the conscientious objector status.
• CZHN 5/06965 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Steve Wehner 1991/0115
  is enclosing information reagrding conscientious objection that he had asked for.
• CZHN 11/14098 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Toby 1991/0115
  Writing in regards to his statement of conscientious objection and pointing out why it would not be recognized as legitimate. Gives some suggestions on how he could improve it. Also, encloses some information which may help him as to what such a statement of objection should state.
• CZHN 5/06964 Correspondence : Stephen Wehner - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0115
  Would like to obtain as much information on conscientious objection as possible.
• CZHN 11/14178 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom 1991/0116
  Writing because he believes that Tom is the reason for the increase in calls regarding conscientious objection to the Center lately. To remedy this problem, he passes on some information to Tom regarding conscientious objection so that in the future he can handle the calls himself. Also, on a more serious note, he mentions that Mike recently left for Florida where his father is on the verge of dying.
• CZHN 5/06966 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom 1991/0116
  Zahn is busy running the Center by himself and in light of the Gulf War, he is overloaded with calls.
• CZHN 5/06971 Correspondence : Judith Sheridan - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0116
  Is enclosing a check to purchase the books as they discusses; also she would be able to come into the Center and help answer phones.
• CZHN 5/06975 Correspondence : Monsignor William Murphy - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0116
  A letter from the Archdiocese of Boston which thanks Zahn for the copy "Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace".
• CZHN 5/06977 Document : Article: Bernard F. Swain - Article on Zahn from The Church World 1991/0117
  Article discusses Zahn and The Center and their role in draft counseling during the Gulf War.
• CZHN 5/06972 Correspondence : Hugh Garvey - Letter to Gordon Zahn from Templegate Publishers 1991/0117
  Has sent Zahn the 50 copies of the book as he requested

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