Documents Arranged Chronologically
- CZHN 5/07042 Correspondence : Peter Van den Dungen - Letter to Professor Zahn 1991/0117
Valeri Valetti is writing her doctoral dissertation on the history of PAX and Dr. van den Dungen would like to know if Zahn would be willing to be appointed the external examiner of her work.
- CZHN 5/06976 Document : Article: Jim McManus - Newspaper article from the National Catholic Reporter 1991/0118
An article on the study that Zahn did regarding Peace and Conscience Education in Catholic High Schools.
- CZHN 5/07080 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Anne Igel 1991/0118
Thanks her for sending the generous gift from the Confirmation candidates and their families.
- CZHN 5/07089 Correspondence : The Center on Conscience and War - Receipt for video rental of the Refusal as well as 1 copy of the High School study. 1991/0118
Receipt for J. L. Drouhard
- CZHN 5/07088 Invoice : The Center on Conscience and War - Invoice for J. L Drouhard 1991/0118
Invoice for the high school study as well as a video rental of The Refusal.
- CZHN 5/07081 Correspondence : Michael Hermes - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0119
Would like a copy of Zahn's book IN SOLITARY WITNESS.
- CZHN 5/06993 Correspondence : Laurie Cassidy - Letter to Mr. Zahn 1991/0121
Would like Zahn to come speak at a workshop that a peace group is giving on "The Roman Catholic Perspective on War and Peace."
- CZHN 5/06973 Correspondence : Secretariat for Social Concerns - Letter to Gordon / The Center 1991/0121
A request for copy of "Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace"
- CZHN 5/07082 Correspondence : Anna Muller - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0122
Is enclosing $5 for the cost of various materials from the Center.
- CZHN 11/14089 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob 1991/0122
Enclosing a memo and some tax forms that need to be signed for the Center.
- CZHN 5/06967 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob 1991/0122
Is enclosing a memo to bring them up to date and the enclosed tax form needs a signature.
- CZHN 11/14154 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pat 1991/0122
Discusses the busy nature of the Center with the dramatic increase in calls concerning how to file as a conscientious objector. Also, mentions how Mike has left to get his Ph.D. at Syracuse.
- CZHN 11/14121 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rich 1991/0122
Is enclosing a copy of the Center's report on high schools and also informs him that Mike's father passed away this past week. Says he is now tossing around the idea of having a part time or full time worker at the Center in addition to himself in order to give him some time to take trips or address other personal matters.
- CZHN 5/06983 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rich 1991/0122
Is giving him a copy of the high school study and would like his comments, also the prospects for any part-time or full-time jobs are not looking great.
- CZHN 5/06982 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Memorandum to Bob, Paul, Mike 1991/0122
A memo discussing the future of the Center.
- CZHN 5/07083 Correspondence : Lawerence Breheny, ACSW - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991/0122
A request for six copies of CATHOLIC EDUCATION AND THE CHALLENGE OF PEACE: HIGH SCHOOLS AND THE FORMATION OF CONSCIENCE
- CZHN 5/06985 Correspondence : T. McCormick - Postcard to the Center 1991/0122
Would like information on Franz Jaegerstaetter.
- CZHN 11/14156 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Memo to Bob, Paul, Mike regarding the status and future prospects 1991/0122
Says that he is writing for the sole purpose of discussing the future of the Center. Discusses the death of Mike's Father, replacing Mike with Rich Hudak, and the possibility of consolidating the Center with Pax Christi. Ends by mentioning that he wishes to set up another meeting to further discuss these matters.
- CZHN 5/06984 Correspondence : Erik Mazzone - Letter to the Center 1991/0123
Would like information as to how one goes about registering for the draft.
- CZHN 5/07092 Correspondence : Saint Mary's Press - Purchase order 1991/0123
Purchase order for one copy of "Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace"
- CZHN 5/06996 Correspondence : Bp. Walter F. Sullivan - Letter to Gordon 1991/0125
Is enclosing a copy of the National Catholic Reporter which recognized Zahn's study and is also including his own reflections on the Persian Gulf War.
- CZHN 5/07086 Correspondence : Karen Lutz 1991/0125
Would like to order a copy of ROTC AND CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION.
- CZHN 5/06945 Correspondence : Mike Hovey - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0126
A letter to inform his friends that his father has just passed away after battling cancer for three years.
- CZHN 5/06978 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob Pallotti 1991/0128
A letter concerning draft counseling in high schools.
- CZHN 5/06988 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dorothy Svoboda 1991/0128
Since Zahn is the only fulltime staff at the Center, arranging a visit would be difficult, but he would be willing to try if she had an exact program in mind.
- CZHN 11/14180 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ray 1991/0128
Discusses the recent increase in calls to the Center regarding Conscientious Objection and how he is the only one at the Center since Mike left to get his Ph.D. Also, addresses the missing original copy of Franz's prison statement and his dissapointment that Erna did not catch this discrepancy. In addition, discusses Franzeska and her meeting with Feldmann which she never told Gordon about. Ends by saying that he hopes to get to Europe this summer going to both England and Austria.
- CZHN 5/06986 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to T. McCormick 1991/0128
Is responding to his request for information on Jaegerstaetter and suggests that he read In Solitary Witness and watch The Refusal.
- CZHN 5/07013 Correspondence : Bernard Schroeder - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0129
Has been following Zahn's work on Jaegerstaetter and would like to obtain a copy of the reprt on educating for peace in high schools.
- CZHN 11/14163 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "Pax Christi Friends" 1991/0129
Writing to thank him for the copy of his RUNDBRIEF and says he was "thrilled" to read about the honor paid to Josef Ruf and believes it was his footnote in his first book DIE DEUTSCHEN KATHOLIKEN UND HITLER'S KRIEGE that brought him and Bruder Maurus, Bruder Michael, and Franz Jaegerstaetter to public attention.
- CZHN 5/06991 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Catherine Hyder 1991/0129
Is enclosing information related to conscientious objection.
- CZHN 5/06992 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dale Vree 1991/0129
Zahn was pleased with the Vanauken piece and appreciated his commentary.
- CZHN 11/14181 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dale 1991/0129
Talks about the impact that Mideast crisis and war has had on the Center most notably the increase in calls concerning conscientious objection. In addition, he discusses the finding of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record including its statement that he was willing to serve as a medic in the Nazi army. Moreover, he mentions his response to the controversy including a letter "re-affirming" his interpretation of the trial event. Writing to ask if this letter could be published possibly by NOR?
- CZHN 11/14104 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dompfarrer Bergsmann 1991/0129
Says that he hopes the reason he has not heard from him is because the Franz Jaegerstaetter is progressing without hesitiation. However, writes to suggest a link for him that might be helpful in regards to the defense of Franz Jaegerstaetter, DIE DEUTSCHEN KATHOLIKEN UND HITLERS KRIEGE.
- CZHN 11/14131 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta and Richard 1991/0129
Writing to warn her that she may be hearing from someone in Nigeria in regards to some kind of analysis of his writings in "revolutionary nonviolence". Also, mentions the hectic nature of the Center at the moment with the recent increase in calls because of the Middle East situation and the fact that he is the only one minding the office at the moment. In addition, mentions that Mike is doing very well at Syracuse, but sadly his father passed away.
- CZHN 11/14150 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Walton R. Collins, Editor of Notre Dame Magazine 1991/0129
Writing to enclose an article for his consideration that deals with the recent threat to the authenticity and consistency of Franz Jaegerstaetter's witness.
- CZHN 11/14122 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Catherine Hyder 1991/0129
Enclosing some information for her on conscientious objection for her and her sons. Apologizes for their lack of staff thus limiting the Center's ability to help her on more of the "out of the ordinary" matters.
- CZHN 11/14166 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Paul Rospond 1991/0129
Writing to give him some background information on the Center along with information on conscientious objection.
- CZHN 5/06989 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Walter Collins, Editor Notre Dame Magazine 1991/0129
Is submiting an article for his consideration.
- CZHN 5/07070 Correspondence : LeRoy Friesen - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991/0129
Would like to be on their mailing list and would also like to order two of the works available at the Center.
- CZHN 5/07035 Correspondence : Thomas Gumbleton - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0129
Apologizes for referring too many people to the Center, but his office has since recently put together a packet to answer such inquiries.
- CZHN 5/06990 Corrspondence : Bp. John M. D'Arcy - Letter to Mr. Zahn 1991/0129
Thanks Zahn for the material tha he was sent.
- CZHN 5/07084 CORRESPONDENCE : Sister Barbara Gerwe, D.C. - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991/0130
A request for a copy of the high school study done by Zahn and Mike Hovey.
- CZHN 5/07065 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fr. Paul Rospond 1991/0130
Is sending him various Center materials on conscientious objection, peace, and Selective Service.
- CZHN 5/07002 Correspondence : Greg Kerbawy - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0130
Has sent Zahn an article from the Wall Street Journal about just war and would like Zahn to send him a review of George Weigel's writings and curriculum materials on conscience formation.
- CZHN 5/07064 Invoice : Gordon Zahn - Invoice for various CENTER pamphlets. 1991/0130
Invoice for Rev. Paul Rospond
- CZHN 5/07085 Correspondence : Colleen Grady - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991/0131
A request for a copy of CATHOLIC EDUCATION AND THE CHALLENGE OF PEACE.
- CZHN 11/13997 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Anne 1991/0131
Sorry he missed her but thanks her for the check. Also, discusses an "editorial quibble."
- CZHN 5/06997 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bp. Walter F. Sullivan 1991/0131
Appreciated the clipping of his column on the Gulf and is pleased that the high school study has been receiving so much attention.
- CZHN 5/06999 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John Swomley 1991/0131
Thanks John for the review of his book and tells him about how busy he has been trying to keep up with all of the calls from potential draftees and conscientious objectors.
- CZHN 5/06995 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Leon Couch 1991/0131
Zahn Recommends some books for him to read to help him formulate his views on peace and war.
- CZHN 11/14100 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Leon 1991/0131
Writing to suggest some sources to help him in his study of war and peace including: IN SOLITARY WITNESS, WAR, CONSCIENCE, AND DISSENT, Thomas Merton's THE NONVIOLENT ALTERNATIVE, and Ron Musto's THE CATHOLIC PEACE TRADITION.
- CZHN 11/14176 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. John M. Swomley 1991/0131
Mentions that he is the only one at the office these days since Mike left for Syracuse to get his Ph.D. Also, encloses a copy of the study the Center did on high schools.
- CZHN 11/14183 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Walter F. Sullivan, Bishop of Richmond 1991/0131
Thanks him for the clipping of his column on the Gulf. Also, mentions that the high school study has gotten so far good remarks since it was released a couple of weeks ago. In addition, mentions the busy nature of the Center with increased calls about conscientious objection and a decreased staff.
- CZHN 5/07063 Invoice : Gordon Zahn - Invoice for ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR 1991/0131
Invoice for Rev. Michael Boxter, C.S.C.
- CZHN 10/13022 Correspondence : Joyce N. Fensterstock - Letter to Gordon from Mitchell Hutchins from Asser Management Inc. 1991/02
Information regarding Gordon's investment in the Paine-Webber Tax-Exempt Income Fund. ~ New York, NY
- CZHN 5/07020 Correspondence : Peter Jeffreys - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991/0201
A request for information on conscientious objection.
- CZHN 5/07009 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter from Phillip Wovly 1991/0204
Is enclosing the W-2 forms; he is busy with the Center, and informs him that Mike's father died.
- CZHN 11/14130 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "Your Eminence" 1991/0204
Writing to express his disappointment over his published statement on the Gulf War and to express his own opinion and disdain for the War and for the actions of President Bush.
- CZHN 6/08841 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette. 1991/0204
Sends belated birthday wishes to Annette and comments on a friend who is in a poor state of health. Also mentions that he will be seeing the ear doctor. Lastly, he spends some time commenting on the "Benne book." ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 5/07007 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob Nee 1991/0204
Is including a copy of the reports for November and December as well as a copy of the letter he sent to the Cardinal. Discusses Paul's travel plans.
- CZHN 11/14088 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob 1991/0204
Enclosing a copy of the letter he sent to the Cardinal. Also, is trying to set up a meeting with Paul to discuss the Center's future.
- CZHN 5/07106 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to David Kast 1991/0204
Commends Kast on his work toward peace and agrees with him almost entirely. He offers a few suggestions as to getting articles published and how to start his local chapter of Pax Christi USA.
- CZHN 5/07005 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike Hovey 1991/0204
Is sending Mike the W-2 form and felt that the letter he wrote on his father's death was close to a masterpiece.
- CZHN 11/14144 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1991/0204
Enclosing W-2 forms and an enclosed letter to Law regarding personal issues. Also, mentions that the letter he gave him concerning his father's death was "close to masterpiece". Ends by bringing him up to date on business at the Center.
- CZHN 5/07008 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Paul 1991/0204
Is enclosing the reports for November and December as well as a copy of a letter he has sent to the hospital. Bob and Paul's travel plans are discussed.
- CZHN 11/14157 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Paul 1991/0204
Says that he is enclosing the letter he sent to the Cardinal along with the reports from November and December. In addition, discusses trying to set up a possible time for a meeting for the Board of Directors to discuss the Center's future.
- CZHN 5/07016 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Cardinal 1991/0204
Discusses some of the moral aspects of the Gulf War and Zahn expresses his dissatisfaction with the Cardinal's statement.
- CZHN 5/07053 Correspondence : James W. Trent - Letter to Professor Zahn 1991/0204
Professor Trent is writing a book on the history of mental retardation in the U.S. He is interested in learning about c.p.s. men in state training schools during WWII and has been informed that Zahn worked in one of these schools.
- CZHN 5/07025 Correspondence : Katherine Roncalio - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991/0204
Would like information on "the conscientios objector and tax resistance" as well as any other information on pacifism.
- CZHN 5/07183 Correspondence : Raphael Martin - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0204
Thanks Zahn for sending him a copy of the high school study and commends Zahn on his efforts in peace and discusses issues associated with the Gulf War.
- CZHN 5/07087 Correspondence : Susan Farkas - Letter to Mr. Zahn 1991/0204
A request for a copy of "The Handbook for Conscientious Objectors" as well as any other related materials.
- CZHN 5/07010 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dick Leonard 1991/0205
Is sending him the high school report that he promised and wants Dick to keep him informed of his health.
- CZHN 5/07006 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou Kownacki 1991/0205
Talks about his latest work at the Center and discusses his upcoming projects with her.
- CZHN 5/07077 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - letter to Elizabeth Claggett-Borne 1991/0205
Read her vita and is impressed by her qualifications and wants to meet with her to discuss the operations of the Center.
- CZHN 5/07017 Correspondence : Jeanne and Jeremiah McCarthy - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0205
They wish to document the fact that their family is pacifists and if their sons were ever drafted they would seek conscientious objector status and would like to know how to go about this process.
- CZHN 5/07022 Correspondence : Joe Lehner - Letter to the Center 1991/0205
A draft and military counseling center is updating their files and would like more information.
- CZHN 5/07021 Correspondence : Mary Beth Ripp - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991/0205
Is concerned with giving her children options and is requesting information on conscience and war.
- CZHN 5/07096 Correspondence : Office of Social Concerns-Diocese of Grand Rapids - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991/0205
Would like 2 copies of Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace.
- CZHN 5/07040 Correspondence : Peter Foulkes - Letter to Mr. Zahn 1991/0205
Is working with several peace organizations and would like to find out how they can assist Zahn and the Center with their work.
- CZHN 5/07014 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bernard Schroeder 1991/0206
Thanks him for the $25 contribution to the Center and is enclosing a copy of the report that he asked for.
- CZHN 5/07015 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bernard Swain 1991/0206
Zahn would like a copy of their interview which appeared in THE CATHOLIC FREE PRESS and would also like a photo of himself since the one he has been using at lectures is outdated.
- CZHN 5/07036 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bishop Tom Gumbleton 1991/0206
Zahn thinks it would be a good idea if an effort were made to line up some lawyers willing to take on pro bono cases.
- CZHN 11/14186 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dr. Zussman 1991/0206
Says that the original of Dr. Zussman's letter will be sent to St. Radegund where he believes it will mean a lot to those participating in the cause for Franz's canonization. Also, he discusses the recent finding of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record and its statement that he was willing to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi army.
- CZHN 5/07012 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John Owens 1991/0206
Provides some general information regarding the draft and conscientious objection.
- CZHN 11/14174 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Bernard Swain, Editor of The Catholic Free Press 1991/0206
Writing to ask for a glossy print of the photo (?). Also, mentions that the study by the Center is as of yet being ignored by The Pilot, but says that he does appreciate the attention given to the study by the Free Press.
- CZHN 5/07074 Correspondence : Mike Tangeman - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0206
Is pleased with Zahn's article in the Catholic News Service and would like to offer any help he can to young people considering conscientious objection.
- CZHN 5/07161 Correspondence : David Kast - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0207
Is sending Gordon a revised copy of the vow of non-violence that he created for himself four years ago. He also has questions for Zahn regarding the Gulf War as well as euthanasia.
- CZHN 5/07034a Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Curtis Kuhn 1991/0207
Answers some of this 7th grader's questions about the history of conscientious objection.
- CZHN 5/07127 Correspondence : Mary Berwick - Letter to Gordon 1991/0207
Enjoyed talking to Gordon a few days ago and encourages Zahn in his peace work. This is a time of great anger and distress for her and she finds herself praying often to calm herself.
- CZHN 5/07031 Correspondence : Rev. Michael B. Roark - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991/0207
Would like information that would be useful in backgrounding his 18 year-old nephew on the basis of non-violence and conscientious objection in the Catholic teaching.
- CZHN 5/07050 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to David Scott 1991/0208
Thanks David for sending him the compilation of articles from THE EVANGELIST.
- CZHN 5/07018 Correspondence : Peter Green - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991/0208
Is concerned about the draft and would like and information regarding the Church's stand on war and information on conscientious objection.
- CZHN 5/07095 Correspondence : Brother Robert Smith, FSC - Letter to the Center 1991/0209
A request for 2 copies of the high school peace education study.
- CZHN 5/07163 Correspondence : David Kast - Postcard to Gordon 1991/0211
Thanks Zahn for his letter and is still intersted in Zahn's thought and the responses to his questions.
- CZHN 5/07227 Correspondence : Dick Robbins - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0211
A letter of greeting from England. He discusses his personal life and also the Gulf War.
- CZHN 5/07037 Correspondence : Joan O'Brien and Andy Beckman - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0211
A letter from Archbishop Williams High School which is sending Zahn a donation for sharing with them.
- CZHN 11/14107 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Erna 1991/0212
Says that he has been busy at the Center because he is the only one there now and because they have been receiving a lot of calls lately from people who are asking assistance and advice about stating conscientious objection in light of new threats of reinstating the draft. Also asks if there have been any new developments in the search for the prison statement of Franz Jaegerstaetter. In addition, mentions that he is pleased that Josef Ruf and Michael Lerpscher are getting their share of honors -- says they were executed two or three years before Franz.
- CZHN 5/07049 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Harvey Egan 1991/0212
Thanks Harvey for sending him the mailings of his columns.
- CZHN 11/14116 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Harvey 1991/0212
First, praises him on his columns and his bravery as a priest to publish such opinions. Also, mentions that he got a Christmas card from Paul Hanly Furfey who he thinks must be close to 95 now. In addition, discusses the current situation of the Center and how as of yet he has been handling the extreme increase in calls asking for advice on conscientious objection. Finally, says he is enclosing a copy of the Center's latest study on high schools.
- CZHN 5/07048 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Jim Powers 1991/0212
Discusses his work at the Center as well as the Jaegerstaetter case.