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• CZHN 5/07228 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dick Robbins 1991/0313
  Zahn will not be going to Europe any time soon and therefore will be unable to visit Dick during his stay in England. Zahn discusses Franz Jaegerstaetter and an article that he wrote on the subject will be coming out in the NEW OXFORD REVIEW.
• CZHN 11/14165 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dick 1991/0313
  Tells of how the office was bombarded with calls regarding conscientious objection and then the war ended and says now the office is like a "deserted city". Also, mentions that he is not going to be able to make it to England any time soon but hopes to get to Rome in the fall. Finally, mentions the controversy surrounding the finding of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record and its statement that he was ready and willing to serve as a medic in the Nazi army.
• CZHN 5/07177 Correspondence : Jay Carrigan - Letter to Pax Christi 1991/0313
  A 59 yer old peace activist has decided that he will no longer pay federal taxes and is looking for someone or somewhere he can stay and exchange room and board for services.
• CZHN 5/07212 Document : Article: Ladislas Orsy, S.J. - Article from AMERICA 1991/0314
  Article entitled "In Praise of Fools" which was sent to him by Bill Dwyer.
• CZHN 11/14161 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter To Whom It May Concern 1991/0314
  Writing to give a recommendation for Phillip Wanke to serve in a position in their organization as he already worked six months for the Center for Gordon.
• CZHN 5/07123 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Whom it may concern 1991/0314
  Zahn is writing a letter of reccomendation on behalf of Mr. Phillip Wanke.
• CZHN 5/07234 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Anne McCarty 1991/0315
  Is enclosing a letter regarding paece issues and Catholic high schools which he hopes she can publish in the next issue of the Pax Christi newsletter.
• CZHN 5/07233 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pax Christi members 1991/0315
  Zahn suggests that pax Christi members investigate the extent to which Catholic high schools in their area are teaching issues of peace and justice. Zahn recommends that they bring a copy of the high school study for reference.
• CZHN 5/07145 Correspondence : Jean Ferkins - Letter to Dr. Zahn 1991/0315
  Thanks Zahn for submitting his manuscript "On Being Recycled" which has been forwarded to the editors to go through the decision process.
• CZHN 6/08839 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette Davis including attached cartoon, "Dog Training for the Nineties." 1991/0317
  Gives thanks to Annette for a mug. Mentions attached cartoon in relation to Annette's dog. Informs her of his plans for the evening and for the Thanksgiving holiday. Decides to go to the bar instead of working on a 20-page article with a December 1 deadline. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 5/06468 Correspondence : John Dear, S.J. - Letter to the Pax Christi Book Award Committee Members. 1991/0317
  Reminding all members that they need to reach a decision about which book will be chosen for the award.
• CZHN 5/07179 Correspondence : Eileen Egan - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0318
  A letter wishing Zahn a happy Easter, she also discusses the Gulf War and other peace issues.
• CZHN 5/07196 Correspondence : Sr. Judy Yanker - Letter to Gordon 1991/0318
  A small donation is being sent from the Sunday Eucharist at their Pax Christi monastery.
• CZHN 5/07110 Flyer : Syracuse University - Flyer for a talk being given by Zahn. 1991/0319
  Zahn is going to discuss "War and the Myth of Value-Free Social Science. "
• CZHN 5/07192 Correspondence : David Kast - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0320
  Would like to obtain copies of Zahn's book AN ALTERNATIVE TO WAR as well as one of the pamphlets put out by the Center.
• CZHN 5/07158 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Marie Grosso 1991/0320
  Zahn expresses his misgivings about the application of Pax Christi's inclusive language policy as it was used on his "Words of Peace" booklet.
• CZHN 5/07216 Correspondence : Peter van den Dungen - Letter to Professor Zahn 1991/0320
  Thanks Zahn for his willingness to participate as the external examiner for Valerie Flesatti's dissertationd during his visit to England.
• CZHN 5/07139 Correspondence : The Center on Conscience and War - Invoice for Ms. Monica Mazurkiewicz 1991/0320
  Receipt for 10 copies of the high school study.
• CZHN 5/07151 Memorandum : Bill Yolton - Memo to the NISBCO Board and Staff. 1991/0320
  Board and Staff retreat plans, called meeting, financial reports and minutes of December meeting.
• CZHN 5/07167 Correspondence : Andrew P. Hamilton - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0321
  Is interested in obtaining a copy of IN SOLITARY WITNESS after reading about Jaegerstaetter briefly in another book.
• CZHN 5/07230 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bernard Schroeder 1991/0321
  Thanks him for his contribution and for his comment about peace work being more necessary than ever.
• CZHN 5/07232 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Donald Brice 1991/0321
  Zahn expresses his gratitude for the inspiring letter about Franz Jaegerstaetter and Zahn gives him the latest news regarding the canonization.
• CZHN 5/07128 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Berwick 1991/0321
  Is responding to her letter and is sending her the booklet on formation of conscience and he is working on a plan to revise the draft laws.
• CZHN 5/07226 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Monica Mazurkiewicz 1991/0321
  Is sending her the booklets on the high school study that she ordered and enclosed an order form for THE REFUSAL which he thinks will be helpful in her class.
• CZHN 5/06460 Correspondence : Patrick Jordan - Letter to Gordon Zahn. 1991/0321
  Letter from Commonweal which thanks him for offering to write an article on the Gulf War.
• CZHN 5/07170 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - Newspaper clipping from THE ANCHOR for the Diocese of Fall 1991/0322
  Article on Zahn's study which found that Catholic students don't know church teachings on war and peace.
• CZHN 11/14227 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Alfred Potyka 1991/0322
  Says that he is glad to know that he is not the only one who had a problem with Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record stating that he was willing to serve as a medic in the Nazi army. Also discusses, his frustration and suspicions surrounding the fact that the Prison Statement "is being suppressed".
• CZHN 11/14198 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dave 1991/0322
  Discusses the possibility of have another SCO conference under ecumenical sponsorship with some "high power" figures to gain more attention than it has in the past. Also, discusses the success of the ROTC study and the in some ways failure of the high school study done by the Center. Finally, mentions the Center's next project of sending out a disocesan survey of pastoral assistance to would be COs; however, says they are having some trouble deciding on who to write to concering the survey.
• CZHN 5/07239 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to David Kast 1991/0322
  Zahn responds to his letter with some general criticisms, but is not yet able to prepare a full written commentary.
• CZHN 11/14193 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Thomas Cornell 1991/0322
  Writing to ask if he could cash a check written to him by the Center so that it could be cleared off of their records. Also mentions that he had a long weekend with Mike giving three talks at Syracuse.
• CZHN 5/07235 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Thomas Cornell 1991/0322
  Zahn is enquiring about a $100 donation check to the Catholic worker that has yet to be cashed.
• CZHN 5/07154 Correspondence : Gerard A. Vanderhaar - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0323
  Discusses quoting and the use of inclusive language as it applies to the booklet that Zahn wrote.
• CZHN 5/07180 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Eileen Egan 1991/0324
  Gives Eileen the address of Paul Hanley Furfey and discusses the CO booklet that he has been working on.
• CZHN 5/07157 Correspondence : Jim Donovan - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0324
  Thanks Zahn for sharing his views on inclusive language and he tends to agree with Zahn about its application.
• CZHN 5/07173 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Gerard Powers 1991/0325
  Zahn discusses his work (through letters) to get the bishops to respond to the moral issues of the Gulf Crisis.
• CZHN 5/07178 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Jay Carrigan 1991/0325
  Informs Mr. Carrigan that the Center focusses on conscientious objection and the formation of conscience and he is not sufficiently aware of what is being done in the way of tax resistance.
• CZHN 5/07242 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1991/0325
  Zahn discusses the plans for the closing of the Center on Conscience and War.
• CZHN 5/07176 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Megan Clarck 1991/0325
  Is sending her a copy of a bibliography he compiled some time ago which should be useful for her project.
• CZHN 5/07243 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Memorandum to Ed and Joe 1991/0325
  Is enclosing the letter he wrote to Pax Christi explaining the details of closing the Center. He laments the closing of the Center and also updates them on Mike Hovey.
• CZHN 5/07194 Correspondence : Most Reverand Richard J. Sklba - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0325
  Commends Zahn on the High School study and would like to order 10 additional copies.
• CZHN 5/07189 Correspondence : Wolfgang Palaver - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0325
  Letter written in German
• CZHN 5/07147 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Hilary Thimmesh 1991/0326
  A letter of congratulation and regret over her resignation as President of St. John's University.
• CZHN 5/07148 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Godfrey Diekman, OSB 1991/0326
  Zahn would like to visit him when he goes to St. John's within the next few weeks.
• CZHN 5/07152 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. William Yolton 1991/0326
  Apologizes that he will be unable to attend the retreat because of the amount of work at the Center which he alone is handling.
• CZHN 11/14239 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Valerie and Bruce 1991/0326
  Discusses some of his travel plans to Britain, Rome, and Austria. Mentions the slow nature of the Center as of late and also gives them an update on how Mike is doing. Moreover, tells them about the recent news regarding Franz Jaegerstaetter and the finding of his trial record along. Ends by mentioning his troubles with Pax Christi recently and their changing of one of his publications without his permission because of their question of "inclusive language".
• CZHN 5/07174 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Valerie and Bruce 1991/0326
  Is writing to discover if the possibility of him being a "reader" is still a possibility for him.
• CZHN 5/07153 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the General Editor ot the U Mass Press 1991/0326
  The Center has sold the last copy of Zahn's book ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR and would like to know if he could obtain any of the unsold copies from the publisher.
• CZHN 5/07144 Correspondence : Bruce Wilcox - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0327
  A letter from the U Mass Press which informs Zahn that they will not be able to publish a paperback edition of his book ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR.
• CZHN 5/07155 Correspondence : Tom Gumbleton - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0327
  Thanks Zahn for writing about Pax Christi's inclusive language policy.
• CZHN 5/07218 Corrrespondence : Stephen Frank - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0327
  inquires about the current state of the Center and tell Zahn about the film on Thomas Merton which he is just now completing.
• CZHN 5/06464 Document : Article: Catholic News Service - Newspaper article. 1991/0328
  From Church World (Maine) discussing the Bishop's role in relation to the Gulf War.
• CZHN 5/07143 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Brother Pat 1991/0328
  Writes that he will consider running for director of the Merton Society; he also discusses Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 5/07107 Correspondence : Henry Rosovsky - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0329
  A letter from the dean of Harvard University who is a former roomate of Zahn's and would like to get together some time for lunch.
• CZHN 5/07136 Correspondence : Megan Clark - Letter to Mr. Zahn 1991/0329
  Thanks Zahn for sending her the bibliography she requested on Catholic teaching on non-violence.
• CZHN 5/07188 Correspondence : David Kast - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0330
  Describes his personal background with Zahn and discusses various issues related to peace.
• CZHN 5/07207 Correspondence : Doug and Margaret - Letter to Gordon 1991/0330
  Has been working on a committee to prepare report that would serve as a guide to institutional decision making, appreciated the high shool peace education study, and discusses mutual friends.
• CZHN 5/06479 Correspondence : Mary - Letter to Gordon 1991/0330
  A letter of good will in the Easter Season.
• CZHN 5/06438 Newspaper Clipping : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Editor of the Catholic Sun (Syracuse) 1991/04
  Responds to the abortion question and Pax Christi's stand on the issue.
• CZHN 5/07186 Correspondence : Benedict Duffy - Letter to Dr. Zahn 1991/0401
  After meeting Zahn some time back, Duffy decided to join Pax Christi and now would like to order 2 copies of the high school study.
• CZHN 5/07214 Correspondence : Gerard F. Powers - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0401
  Thanks Zahn for his letter and is enclosing the two statements that were issued by the bishops after the war started.
• CZHN 5/06895 Correspondence : Marie Dennis Grosso - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0401
  A response to Zahn's letter inquiring about inclusive language.
• CZHN 5/07156 Correspondence : Walter F. Sullivan - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0401
  Agrees with the points Zahn made in his letter regarding the use of direct quotations as well as the use of inclusive language.
• CZHN 5/07129 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Andrew Hamilton 1991/0402
  Is sending him a copy of IN SOLITARY WITNESS and is glad that he is interested in the Jaegerstaetter cause.
• CZHN 5/07168 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Andrew P. Hamilton 1991/0402
  As per his request, Zahn is sending him a copy of IN SOLITARY WITNESS and tell him about the present state of Jaegerstaetter's canonization.
• CZHN 5/07195 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bishop Sklba 1991/0402
  Thanks Sklba for his generous comments on the high school study and is glad that they share the same views on the Gulf Crisis.
• CZHN 5/07210 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bill Dwyer 1991/0403
  Discusses the Jaegerstaetter case as well as the film and book that he has written on the subject.
• CZHN 5/07190 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Wolfgang Palaver 1991/0403
  Writes that it was good to hear from Wolfgang and is glad that his prospects for going to Stanford are so favorable. Also discusses the canonization of Franz Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 5/07199 Correspondence : Walt Lundin - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991/0403
  An order for the study on Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace.
• CZHN 10/13033 Notice : Department of the Treasury - Notice of proposed changes to your 1988 tax return 1991/0403
  States that changes made to Gordon's tax return resulted in an increase in his tax and it also states that because of this increase he now has a proposed balance due of $178. ~ MA
• CZHN 10/13035 Statement : Andover Service Center - Proposed Changes to your 1988 Income Tax 1991/0403
  Consists of three pages of proposed changes, with calculations done by Gordon in the margins. States that the total increase as a result of the proposed changes in Gordon's adjusted gross income is, $954.
• CZHN 5/07211 Correspondence : Bill Dwyer - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0404
  Is ordering a copy of IN SOLITARY WITNESS and he enjoyed the article about Jaegerstaetter in THE CATHOLIC WORKER and discusses other issues regarding the FJ case.
• CZHN 11/14212 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to David Kast 1991/0404
  Responding to his request for some of Gordon's past material. Gives him some suggestions of his books and where to find them but says that other books of his such as WAR, CONSCIENCE, AND DISSENT along with CHAPLAINS IN THE RAF are out of print and completely unavailable.
• CZHN 5/07187 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dr. Benedict Duffy 1991/0404
  Thanks Duffy for ordering the high school repor and is glad that his peace efforts have been fruitful.
• CZHN 5/07193 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0404
  Answers Kast's questions about some of the books he has written as well as some of the pamphlets that the Center has produced.
• CZHN 10/13034 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Internal Revenue Service 1991/0404
  Discusses the changes in his tax report that now require additional taxes for his 1988 tax report. Also, mentions his confusion over some of the new charges.
• CZHN 7/09713 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta (and Richard) Morris 1991/0404
  Letter explaining his amazement at finding that his records on his academic activities for the past year were kept in order. Also attached to the letter is the list. He asks if they had contact with the archives people and also asks about the alleged water drought. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 11/14215 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta and Richard 1991/0404
  Writing to tell her that he found some of his Annual Reports that he was forced to put together while at U. Mass and as a result he was able to put together all of his reports from the years 1967-1980, providing her with a detailed vita. Also, mentions Mike and the talks he arranged for Gordon to due at Syracuse University along with the fact that Mike was awarded as an Outstanding Teaching Assistant. Asks if Loretta has been in contact with the Archives people from Notre Dame.
• CZHN 11/14209 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Internal Revenue Services 1991/0404
  Trying to clarify some misunderstandings in his 1998 report.
• CZHN 5/07197 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sr. Judy Yanker, O.S.B. 1991/0405
  A letter to make certain that she received the thank you note sent to her for the donation made to the Center.
• CZHN 5/07224 Corrrespondence : Bruce and Valerie Kent - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0405
  Discusses various aspects of the Jaegerstaetter trial.
• CZHN 5/07135 Correspondence : Godfrey Diechmans - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0406
  Is replying to Zahn's letter and hopes that he does indeed come for a visit to St. John's.
• CZHN 5/07220 Correspondence : Marie Dennis Grosso - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0408
  A letter which discusses the National Council's response to Zahn letter concerning the inclusive language policy. The council reaffirmed the inclusive language policy that they previously stated.
• CZHN 5/07133 Correspondence : Richard Robbin - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0409
  Is sorry that Zahn will not be coming to England and he discusses Jaegerstaetter as well as what he is doing in his personal life.
• CZHN 5/07130 Correspondence : Andrew Hamilton - letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0410
  Thanks Zahn for the copy of IN SOLITARY WITNESS and suggests he send some copies to his friend who is involved in the pro-life movement.
• CZHN 5/07202 Correspondence : David Kast - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0410
  Is enjoying reading Zah'[s books, would like more info on Conscientious Objection, and would like to see THE REFUSAL.
• CZHN 5/07201 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sr. Catherine Edgar 1991/0410
  As promised, he is sending her the Center's introductory brochure as well as an assortment of some of the Center's other publications.
• CZHN 5/07198 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tom Gumbleton. 1991/0410
  Discusses the present state of the Center's planning for the future.
• CZHN 5/07200 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Walter 1991/0410
  Gordon discusses the present state of future plans for the Center.
• CZHN 5/06463 Document : Article: Adam Pertman - Newspaper article. 1991/0411
  Boston Globe article entitled "Among departing GIs, twinges of regret."
• CZHN 5/07206 Agreement : The Center on Conscience and War - A legal agrrement between the Center and David Kast. 1991/0415
  Mr. Kast agrees to purchase a copy of the REFUSAL and is forbidden from making or distributing additional copies.
• CZHN 6/09009 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette 1991/0416
  Suggests that more consideration be given to Bailey (the dog). Has decided not to run the Marathon, he is nursing a cough and has an article to finish on the computer. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 5/07205 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dan Daley 1991/0416
  Is sending him a copy of the John Leary memorial booklet that he promised.
• CZHN 5/07203 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Joe Farry 1991/0416
  Looks forward to meeting him during his short stay in Minneapolis.
• CZHN 5/07204 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1991/0416
  Would like her response regarding both the CO booklet he prepared as well as the report of the officers' discussion of the Center's future.
• CZHN 5/07134 Correspondence : Dave Robinson - Letter to Gordon 1991/0418
  Is sending Zahn's latest manuscript for the CO booklet in which he suggests a few revisions.
• CZHN 11/14210 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Jim 1991/0418
  Discussing his travel plans to Milwaukee and to St. John's.
• CZHN 11/14224 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Patrick Jordan, Managing Editor of Commonweal 1991/0418
  Enclosing the article he promised to do on the Gulf War and says if they do not want it he will submit it elsewhere. States why he is so interested in the Gulf War not because of his own pacifist past but also because one of the workers at the Center, Phillip, his brother killed himself as a result of participating in the Gulf War.
• CZHN 5/06461 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Patrick Jordan. 1991/0418
  Letter to editor of Commonweal with the enclosed manuscript of an article on the Gulf War.
• CZHN 5/06476 Correspondence : - Letter to Gordon 1991/0419
  Talks about Zahn's script on Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 5/07213 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bill Dwyer 1991/0420
  Zahn discusses the article that Dwyer sent him entitled "In Praise of Fools" and also discusses THE REFUSAL and the prospects of doing an American Version.

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