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• CZHN 5/07221 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Marie Dennis Grosso 1991/0420
  Zahn writes about his disgruntled feelings toward the Pax Christi inclusive language policy and continues the debate.
• CZHN 11/14235 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Stephen Frank from Lancelot Films, Inc. 1991/0420
  Says that he is glad to hear that progress on the Merton film is being made. Attempts to answer questions he had about Merton translations.
• CZHN 11/14197 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. William A. Dwyer 1991/0420
  Writing in response to his suggested idea to use a "Fools" theme to write a script about the Franz Jaegerstaetter story. Gordon goes on to warn him that other scripts and film ventures including one proposed by Martin Sheen about Franz Jaegerstaetter have failed. Mentions that the only one that was successful was THE REFUSAL which was actually filmed in Austria in Franz Jaegerstaetter's home town giving it more appeal.
• CZHN 11/14206 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Marie Dennis Grosso, Chair of Pax Christi National Council 1991/0420
  Writing to express his disappointment in Pax Christi for what they did to his article that he submitted for publication. Expresses that he is bothered by the fact that they had changed his article, his words, after they had been submitted. States that a substantial change like this to someone's written work should be cleared by the author before its publication or the author should have permission to withdraw the article from consideration for publication.
• CZHN 5/07219 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Stephen Frank 1991/0420
  A response to Frank's letter. Zahn discusses resistance to the Gulf War and Thomas Merton as well.
• CZHN 5/07208 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Doug and Margaret 1991/0421
  A reply to their letter in which he discusses a COMMONWEAL article that he is working on as well as their mutual friend Mike Hovey.
• CZHN 11/14201 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Doug and Margaret 1991/0421
  Discusses baseball and the "60 Minutes" episode on the unearthing of scandals in Colorado Springs. Also, is enclosing the latest work of Mike. Finally, mentions that Commonweal requested an article from him on the Gulf War.
• CZHN 5/06451 Document : Article: Bishop Walter Sullivan 1991/0422
  Article on a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
• CZHN 7/09719 Correspondence : Donald Kommers - Letter to Gordon 1991/0422
  Letter to Zahn explaining that although they cannot publish his article in a scholarly journal, he has sent the letter to some friends who are connected with The Review. ~ Notre Dame, Indiana
• CZHN 11/14237 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Assoc. Prof. James W. Trent, Department of Sociology and Social Work 1991/0422
  Enclosing a photocopy of the three part article in The Catholic Worker saying that he believes it will give him more of a feel for the Catholic dissent regarding CPS.
• CZHN 5/07209 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob Benten 1991/0422
  Writes about the Pax Christi inclusive language policy as well as the progress on the Jaegerstaetter canonization.
• CZHN 11/14189 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob 1991/0422
  Says that while calls to the Center have dropped off since the end of the Mideast conflict he is still busy with "other matters" at the Center. States that one of the other matters he is busy with is a debate with Erie over a Merton "Words of Peace" booklet that he did. Also, mentions the recent controversy that Franz Jaegerstaetter was willing to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi army with Gordon continuing to argue that Franz Jaegerstaetter would never wear a Nazi uniform in any form. Finally, mentions that he just finished an article for Commonweal, "The Gulf War: An Infamous Victory".
• CZHN 11/14211 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to David Kast 1991/0422
  Giving him some critiques and suggestions on his essay concerning just war. Suggests that he reads his book GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS.
• CZHN 11/14200 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Frank E. Fortkamp from Fortkamp Publishing Company 1991/0422
  Writing to discuss an article that he is submitting and to clarify that it is ok that he sends it on a disc and also to express that he wants a three-part arrangment of the article. Finally, mentions that he hopes that article will be published as it is submitted without an "updates". States that he is sensitive to the issue because of updates Erie did because of "inclusive language" he supposedly used.=
• CZHN 11/14205 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Gerard F. Powers from the USCC Dept. of Social Development and World Peace 1991/0422
  Says that he just completed an article for Commonweal, "The Gulf War: An Infamous Victory?" Also mentions that he has never heard of the Ehrlich program and also said he had some misgivings concerning the promotional tone of the "Celebration of Conscience".
• CZHN 11/14225 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pat 1991/0422
  Discusses the Ely piece from ARMY that he found to be interesting and subsequently sent on to Mike. In regards to Mike he mentions that he has been presssing him to start writing, but says that Mike has been more focused on his courses and his job as a teaching assistant.
• CZHN 5/07215 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pat 1991/0422
  Zahn discusses an article from ARMY and how it relates to his own article and they discuss Mike Hovey.
• CZHN 11/14240 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Valerie and Bruce 1991/0422
  Discusses his travel plans and some other engagements that are getting in the way including the Pax Christi USA Assembly in August.
• CZHN 5/07217 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Valerie and Bruce 1991/0422
  Discusses his travel plans to England during the summer and informs them that they are still unsettled.
• CZHN 5/07191 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Wolfgang Palaver 1991/0422
  Zahn has read the translation that Palaver sent him last month and found it very well done.
• CZHN 11/14243 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Wolfgang 1991/0422
  Talks about a work of his that will be published "relatively soon". Also discusses Franz Jaegerstaetter and the "new version" of his refusal.
• CZHN 5/06550b Correspondence : Walter F. Sullivan - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0422
  Letter from the Bishop of Richmond regarding the use of inclusive language and strident language by Pax Christi. has written an article (attached) on the topic of the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty.
• CZHN 5/06445 Correspondence : Leslie Anders - Letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991/0423
  A college student is requesting information on the Center regarding who they are and what they do.
• CZHN 5/06444 Correspondence : Cord Brugmann - Form letter to friends of CCCO 1991/0425
  Are updating their directory and would like new entries.
• CZHN 5/07165 Correspondence : Gerard Powers - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0426
  Looks forward to Zahn's COMMONWEAL article and is sending him info about Ehrlich's radio program on conscientious objection.
• CZHN 5/06458 Press Release : Pax Christi USA - Press Release 1991/0426
  Regarding thirty-three Catholic Bishops Call to President Bush to grant amnesty to conscientious objectors of the Gulf war.
• CZHN 5/07131 Correspondence : Ted - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0430
  Has not spoken to Zahn in years and saw that Zahn was a contributing editor of the New Oxford Review and decided to reach him.
• CZHN 5/06493 Correspondence : David Kast - Postcard 1991/0501
  Wants to know if Gordon will be attending the Pax Christi meeting in August in Omaha.
• CZHN 5/06443 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to CCCO Youth and Militarism Directory. 1991/0501
  Informs them that Michael Hovey is no longer with the center and the Center itself may be closing soon.
• CZHN 5/06437 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Editor of the Grapeline 1991/0501
  Defends his position on abortion and attacks the types of letters that have been printed in the Syracuse area newspapers.
• CZHN 5/06441 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Father Martin 1991/0501
  Personal letter of good will.
• CZHN 11/14202 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Father Martin 1991/0501
  Says he is enclosing the high school report as promised along with some brochures about the Center. Also, says that he hopes that Father Martin's health improves.
• CZHN 5/06446 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Leslie Anders. 1991/0501
  A reply letter in which he is sending her introductory materials about the center as well as a reference list.
• CZHN 11/14222 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pat 1991/0501
  Says that he hopes she has given some consideration to doing a report on COs in the military and encloses some material to help her if she decides to do a report. Also, mentions the article of his that is going to be published in Commonweal hopefully in June.
• CZHN 5/06442 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pat. 1991/0501
  Hopes he gives some thought to doing a report on conscientious objectors in the military and will send him some material.
• CZHN 11/14238 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Editor of Grapeline, Unity Kitchen Community 1991/0501
  Writing to dispute his statment that Unity is the only defender of the "unity of sanctity of all human life" and that he knows of no other group that does this. Disputes this claim by saying there are many organizations that do this including Pax Christi, Feminists for Life, Pro-Lifers for Survival, Seamless Garment Network etc.
• CZHN 11/14230 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dave 1991/0503
  Enclosing a copy of a type of model deposition that he has put together to defend those who claim conscientious objector status without having to be physically present at the court. Asks for any comments, suggestions he may have.
• CZHN 5/06447 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dave 1991/0503
  Letter for enclosed draft of a model desposition in assisting the court martial defendants.
• CZHN 5/06449 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Thomas Doyle 1991/0503
  Is seeking his opinion on the contents of the model depostition as well as how he thinks it would go over with the court martial judges.
• CZHN 11/14236 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Thomas P. Doyle 1991/0503
  Mentions that he was asked to be present at a court martial hearing, but says he was unable to attend and sent a model deposition instead. Encloses such a deposition for his review.
• CZHN 5/06474 Correspondence : John K. Pruner - circular letter 1991/0503
  A conscientious objector in the military is seeking support for his case.
• CZHN 5/06452 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bishop Walter Sullivan 1991/0506
  Speaks of a restricted fund for Pax Christi, Zahn liked the piece on the test ban treaty.
• CZHN 5/06453 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to First Trade Union Savings Bank 1991/0506
  Enclosed renewal form for certificate and requests that its maturity is deferred for another 6 months.
• CZHN 5/06456 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fr. McCabe 1991/0506
  Discusses future plans of Pax Christi and will keep him updated.
• CZHN 11/14203 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fr. McCabe 1991/0506
  Discusses the future of the Center and says that is most likely that they will consolidate with Pax Christi in June and be out of the office in July.
• CZHN 11/14241 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Walter F. Sullivan, Bishop of Richmond 1991/0506
  Discusses his correspondence with Mary Lou regarding restricted funding and Pax Christi. Also discusses the Gulf War and the article he submitted to Commonweal on the Gulf War.
• CZHN 5/06466 Correspondence : Sister Barbara Gerwe, D.C. - letter to the Center on Conscience and War 1991/0506
  A letter following up on an order of a report on Catholic High School Education and Peace which they have not yet received.
• CZHN 11/14221 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Memo to Bob Nee, Paul Feeney, and Mike Hovey regarding Mary Lou letter and response 1991/0506
  Writing to say that he has decided to respond to Mary Lou's letter without planning a formal Center meeting to discuss the proposal. Encloses a copy of the letter.
• CZHN 5/06454 Memorandum : Gordon Zahn 1991/0506
  Is answering Mary Lou's letter regarding a certain restricted fund.
• CZHN 11/14218 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Ryan 1991/0507
  Writing to enclose a copy of the open letter that he also sent to the President that deals with the injustice of the war in the Gulf. Discusses further for him the Center and the part it has played during the war dealing with the flooding of calls they have been getting regarding people who wish to claim conscientious objector status.
• CZHN 5/06459 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Ryan. 1991/0507
  Urges him to make a private appeal to President Bush on behalf of the conscientious objectors of the Gulf War.
• CZHN 11/14234 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary and John Sevanick 1991/0507
  Expresses his appreciation for the letter in support of Franz Jaegerstaetter and says he will send it on to Austria to help with the canonization process. However, mentions that last he heard Bishop Aichern of Linz was ready to take his recommendation for Franz Jaegerstaetter's canonization to Rome. Yet, he says in the case of this he will forward their letter to Mrs. Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 5/06455 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary and John Sevanick 1991/0507
  Thanks them for their letter to people in Austria in support of Franz Jaegerstaetter's canonization.
• CZHN 11/14188 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Barbara 1991/0508
  Says that he is enclosing $5,000 to open a Gold Plus Account like they had recently discussed instead of getting a Visa Gold Card.
• CZHN 5/06457 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Prof. Louis Kriesberg 1991/0508
  Thanks him for his hospitality on his visit to Syracuse University.
• CZHN 11/14214 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Prof. Louis Kriesberg, Director of PARC 1991/0508
  Apologizes for not writing sooner, but says that he has been keeping busy putting together a new collection of some of his "favorite hits" by June 1. Also mentions that he made a weekend visit to St John's in Collegeville to see how their Peace Program was developing.
• CZHN 5/06434 Correspondence : Mary Beth Dunhouse - Letter to Zahn. 1991/0508
  Is writing in response to Zann's letter expressing his desire to donate material to the Boston Public Library.
• CZHN 5/06492 Correspondence : Thomas Doyle - Letter to Gordon 1991/0508
  David Scantling was granted CO status, more about the process of receiving that status within the military.
• CZHN 11/14233 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Henry 1991/0509
  Writing to set up a get together with him. Apologizes for not writing sooner but says he has been keeping busy with a June 1st deadline of all of his "greatest works". Ends by mentioning that he and Mike will be at the 100th anniversary of Rerum Novarum at San Francisco University.
• CZHN 5/06467 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sister Barbara Gerwe 1991/0509
  Apologizes for overlooking her order.
• CZHN 11/14191 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sr. Barbara Gerwe, Director of Catholic Charities Bureau 1991/0509
  Apologizes for not sending her a copy of the Center's report on ROTC in Catholic Higher Education earlier when she had asked, but says that the Center has been a little overwhelmed with work at the moment.
• CZHN 3/04191 Correspondence : Gordon 1991/0509
  Letter to Sr. Barbara Gerwe, Director of Catholic Charities Bureau. Apologizes for not sending her a copy of the Center's report on ROTC in Catholic Higher Education earlier when she had asked, but says that the Center has been a little overwhelmed with work at the moment.
• CZHN 5/06602 Correspondence : Stephen Frank - Letter to Gordon 1991/0509
  Is applying for a writing grant and wants to know if Gordon would be willing to be a consulting scholar for his project.
• CZHN 5/06462 Document : Article: Michael Kelly - Newspaper Article 1991/0510
  From Boston Globe entitled "U.S. Troops confront gruesome carnage festering in war's aftermath."
• CZHN 11/14223 Correspondence : - Letter to Phillip 1991/0513
  Tells him that there is really nothing new at the Center. Also says that he received his commencement notice and invitation, but says that he is all out of discount tickets so will be unable to come. Mentions that he will be sending him a check as a present and then goes on to ask how he is doing otherwise?
• CZHN 5/06483 Correspondence : G. Kim Wincup - Letter from Assistant Secretary to the Army to Bishop Walter Sullivan. 1991/0513
  A reply to the Bishop's letter concerning the Army's policy on conscientious objectors.
• CZHN 5/06473 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Letter to the Office of the Secretary of State, Massachusetts. 1991/0513
  Apologizes for neglectfully forgetting to send in the 1984 annual report for the center, and after recently discovering this has decided to send it in.
• CZHN 11/14216 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Consumer Service Division of MCA Home Video 1991/0513
  Writing because he has been having a problem with a tape of La Traviata that he was given and hopes they can help.
• CZHN 5/06471 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John Dear, S.J. 1991/0513
  Letter regarding Zahn's vote for the Pax Christi Book Award.
• CZHN 11/14194 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John 1991/0513
  Discusses the different nominees for the Pax Christi award and says that his choice is BEYOND OCCUPATION. Also mentions that in regards to Franz Jaegerstaetter he believes that New Oxford Review will be publishing his re-affirmation statement eventually. In addition, mentions his letter from Fr. Gumpel who suggested that Gordon make a trip to Rome so they could meet up.
• CZHN 11/14204 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Joseph Gerson from American Friends Service Committee 1991/0513
  Writing to inform him that Bruce Kent from England, will be in the States later in the year and wishes to alert others in case they would like to set up talks for him. Says he is a long time officer and activist for the CND and plans to run for Parliament in the next election. Also, says that the Center will not be much help in setting up dates because when he is out the Center will have most likely consolidated into Pax Christi.
• CZHN 11/14226 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Patrick Jordan from Commonweal 1991/0513
  Mentions a number of quotes which he found to be amusing from recent publications.
• CZHN 5/06472 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Patrick Jordan 1991/0513
  A letter with a promised quotation from the German theologian Laros.
• CZHN 11/14192 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Office of the Secretary of State for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1991/0513
  Apologizes for not submitting an Annual Report for the Center since 1984 and says that he is enclosing the missing reports.
• CZHN 11/14196 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Commander, Convening Authority Courts Martial from 1st Infantry, Division and Fort Riley 1991/0515
  Formal draft of entry #14195 to be used in support of Army Sgt. John Pruner.
• CZHN 11/14217 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Margaret 1991/0515
  Says that he is supporting David Scantling as his choice for nomination for the mitre since he believes that Archbishop Ryan's resignation spot is still open. Mentions also that he was recently at St. John's giving some talks. In addition, mentions that Commonweal will be publishing one of his latest articles against terming the War in the Gulf as an "infamous victory".
• CZHN 11/14228 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Committee to Defend Sgt. John K. Pruner 1991/0515
  Writing a letter to express the Center's support for Sgt. Pruner.
• CZHN 5/06475 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Convening Authority Courts Martial Commander 1991/0515
  A letter written in support of Sgt. John Pruner, a conscientious objector of the Gulf War.
• CZHN 5/07222 Correspondence : Marie Dennis Grosso - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0515
  A response to his April 20 letter. She sent a copy of his letter to all members of the council so they will know that he is not satisfied that his concerns were addressed.
• CZHN 5/06498 Correspondence : Valerie - Letter to Gordon 1991/0515
  Tells Zahn that the autumn would be a good time for him to visit in England if he still indeed is planning his trip to Rome.
• CZHN 7/09720 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Donald Kommers 1991/0520
  Zahn writes to Kommers explaining the intent of his article and the point he was trying to get across that dealt with Church interference with scholarship. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 11/14219 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary 1991/0520
  Says that he is sorry for not writing earlier, but says he believed that Franz Jaegerstaetter's birthday would be an appropriate time to write. Mentions that he has been very busy with three June deadlines on top of possibly shifting the Center's operations to Erie.
• CZHN 11/14232 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Donald P. Kommers, Editor of Review of Politics 1991/0520
  Writing to clarify some of the problems Donald Kommers had with an article Gordon had written.
• CZHN 5/06486 Correspondence : Walter Sullivan - Correspondence 1991/0520
  Discusses setting up a trust fund of $50,000 for Pax Christi.
• CZHN 5/06436 Correspondence : William J. Carry. - Form Letter to Pax Christi USA National Council. 1991/0520
  Mary Lou Kownacki is resigning as National Coordinator and a gift fund is being set up in her name.
• CZHN 5/06484 Memorandum : Bishop Walter F. Sullivan - Memo 1991/0521
  Has just received a letter from the Department of the Army regarding its policy to conscientious objectors.
• CZHN 5/06482 Memorandum : Gordon Zahn - Memo to Bob Nee and Paul Feeney 1991/0521
  To bring them up-to-date on developments.
• CZHN 5/06497 Correspondence : Wagner Communications 1991/0522
  The report of a Harvard study on delayed effects of the gulf crisis.
• CZHN 5/06496 Letter to the Editor : Carol Bernstein Ferry - Letter to the editor of the New York Times. 1991/0522
  A letter regarding the ethical implications of the Gulf War.
• CZHN 11/14257 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dave 1991/0524
  Discusses the final draft of the CO booklet which he is enclosing and says that if any changes are to be made to it he would like to know before hand.
• CZHN 5/06481 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dave. 1991/0524
  Has finally completed the final draft of the CO booklet which is open to editing.
• CZHN 11/14273 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1991/0524
  Says that he is currently on antibiotics for "walking pneumonia". Discusses the closing of the Center and what that means for the current affairs of the Center including the Leary / Jaegerstaetter Fund and their involvement with assisting COs and potential COs.
• CZHN 11/14277 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1991/0524
  Discusses some personal feelings lately mainly that he is having mental disturbances, seeing things when in reality they are not happening. Asks him to look over and give him suggestions on a letter he is enclosing having to do with the Center / Pax Christi venture. Also, mentions some problems he has been having lately with the IRS.
• CZHN 5/06494 Correspondence : Dave Kast - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0526
  Thanks Zahn for the copy of The Refusal.
• CZHN 5/06517 Correspondence : Mary Casey - Letter to Gordon 1991/0527
  General letter of good will: she updates Gordon on the life of her and her family.
• CZHN 5/06487 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bishop Sullivan 1991/0528
  A response to the bishop's letter concerning the trust fund he discussed.
• CZHN 5/06489 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to James Harrington. 1991/0528
  Is responding to his letter with information on the center and on Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 11/14208 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. James L. Harrington 1991/0528
  Encloses some information on the Center, his book IN SOLITARY WITNESS and the movie on Franz Jaegerstaetter, THE REFUSAL. Also, commends him on establishing his stance as a conscientious objector in the Navy. Finally, mentions Franz Jaegerstaetter and states that he is confident that the Bishop of Aichern of Linz has submitted a formal request for canonization for Franz Jaegerstaetter to Rome.
• CZHN 11/14242 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Walter F. Sullivan, Bishop of Richmond 1991/0528
  Discusses the Center and financial issues. Also, commends him on his "inspiring job" he did with his correspondence to the military.
• CZHN 5/06495 Correspondence : W. H. Ferry - Letter to Gordon 1991/0528
  Compliments Zahn for his stunning article in Commonweal.

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