Documents Arranged Chronologically
- CZHN 11/14190 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob Nee and Paul Feeney regarding enclosed letters 1991/0528
Discusses letters he received from Mary Lou from Pax Christi Erie and also from Walter. Also, tries to set up a meeting date with Bob and Paul.
- CZHN 7/09718 Correspondence : Donald Kommers - Letter to Gordon 1991/0529
Letter to Zahn explaining his attempts to getting a copy of his book and the underlying fact that no one seems to have a memory of the event. Also he expresses his disagreements on Zahn's opinion of the German clergy. Also attached to the letter are the editorial policies that may clarify why is article was rejected. ~ Notre Dame, Indiana
- CZHN 5/06439 Correspondence : Pamela Quatse - Letter to Gordon Zahn. 1991/0530
His article "An Infamous Victory" will be published in the June 1st issue of Commonweal.
- CZHN 5/06499 Correspondence : Jim - Postcard to Gordon 1991/0531
Commends him on his piece in Commonweal
- CZHN 11/14251 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bruce and Valerie 1991/0601
Says that in regards to Bruce's tour he as few prospects and as of yet no direct responses. Mentions that the Center can't sponsor him because they will be out of existence at the end of the month,but gives some suggestions of some organizations which might. Also, discusses his travel plans and updates on the Franz Jaegerstaetter canonization cause.
- CZHN 11/14261 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Erna 1991/0601
Tells her of a letter he received from a Navy man who refused to serve in the Gulf War and was court-martialed. Says that the man had read the Center's pamphlet on Franz Jaegerstaetter and found the spiritual value in it, but he did not see it before his refusal so it was of no interest to the Commission. Also, asks if the recommendation for Franz Jaegerstaetter's canonization has gone to Rome.
- CZHN 5/06514 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - letter to Bruce and Valerie Kent 1991/0601
Has sent a few prospects for Bruce's upcoming tour, Zahn has no definite travel plans for later in the year.
- CZHN 11/14270 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to David Kast 1991/0602
Writing to say that he plans to be Omaha because there will be a lot of Pax Christi / Center business to settle.
- CZHN 5/06510 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Ryan 1991/0604
Zahn laments Ryan's retirement and wishes him all the best.
- CZHN 5/06508 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Diocese and Ministry to Catholic Charities. 1991/0604
Informs them that he will be unable to attend the June 14th meeting.
- CZHN 5/06511 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Erwin Knoll of THE PROGRESSIVE 1991/0604
Zahn read his reflections on just war and is sending Knoll his as well.
- CZHN 5/06440 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Patrick Jordan of the Commonweal 1991/0604
Zahnis mailing him a copy of an article by Michael Hovey.
- CZHN 5/06512 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Robert Lee 1991/0604
The June meeting has been cancelled, but Zahn would appreciate an informal social gathering later in the month.
- CZHN 5/06513 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. William Yolton 1991/0604
Zahn will be at the conference, but will arrive late because of transportation issues.
- CZHN 5/06509 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sharon Daly of the U.S. Catholic Conference. 1991/0604
Although Zahn is unable to attend the meeting he is sending pertinent material that have been put out by the Center.
- CZHN 5/06603 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Stephen Frank 1991/0604
Agrees to assist him as a consulting scholar for Frank's writing research project.
- CZHN 11/14278 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1991/0605
Discusses some personal business, tells Mike to make his request for grant extension. Also tells him that he has not closed the May books or the April reports yet for the Center.
- CZHN 5/06506 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Msgr. William F. Murphy 1991/0605
Zahn asks him to advise the Cardinal to push for Presidential amnesty for the conscientious objectors in the military who are opposed to the Gulf War.
- CZHN 5/06516b Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Walpole Peace and Justice Group 1991/0605
Zahn is sending them a photocopy of his article that appeared in Commonweal which he had promised them.
- CZHN 5/06519 Correspondence : David Kast - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0606
Read and loved his article in Commonweal and would like to meet Zahn in Omaha.
- CZHN 5/06528 Correspondence : Erwin Knoll - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0606
Thanks Zahn for sending him the issue of Commonweal with his article on just war in it.
- CZHN 11/14265 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Frank E. Fortkamp from Fortkamp Publishing Company 1991/0606
Writing to submit and discuss the 14 articles he is submitting for the collection of his "greatest works". Believes that the title of the collection should be THE VOCATION OF PEACE.
- CZHN 5/06507 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Henry and Nitza 1991/0606
General letter of friendship. Tells them of the closing of the center.
- CZHN 11/14288 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Henry and Nitza 1991/0606
Teases him that they are going to name a building after him and that Gordon is afraid that will never happen to him. Also, mentions that the Center will be shutting down soon.
- CZHN 6/08842 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette including an advertisement for "neon reflective vests for pets." 1991/0610
Shares the details of his fall in the bathtub with Annette--who also recently fell out of the tub. Discusses the potential usefulness of a doggy vest for Bailey (attached article). ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 11/14284 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Jim 1991/0610
Thanks him for his welcome words on his Commonweal piece, says he has also heard favorable things from three others regarding that article. Also, tells him of the closing of the Center. Finally, mentions that he finished Proust and gives his review.
- CZHN 5/06500 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Jim 1991/0610
Thanks him for the compliments on the Commonweal piece and tells him abouth the closing of the center.
- CZHN 11/14276 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Casey 1991/0610
Discusses the happenings of the Center first with him being all by himself then the flood of calls when the Gulf War began and now the consolidation of the Center into Pax Christi Erie.
- CZHN 5/06518 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Casey 1991/0610
Is responding to her letter, updates her on his work at the center as well as his work with trying to help conscientious objectors in the military.
- CZHN 11/14274 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1991/0610
He has some information from the Center that he would like to know if she would want. Also expresses some concern over problems he has been having with Pax Christi lately and the Leary / Jaegerstaetter Fund.
- CZHN 11/14279 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike 1991/0610
Says that the Gay Pride march drew in about 90,000 people on the past Saturday. Also, mentions a fall he took on a slippery tub at his place. In addition, mentions that he is enclosing some clippings he thought might be of some interest to him.
- CZHN 5/06501 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mike. 1991/0610
Thanks him for the clippings; Zahn is mailing him a few that might interest him.
- CZHN 11/14262 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Ahmad Fakhr from Paine-Webber Incorporated 1991/0610
Considering closing his Paine-Webber account because, as he discusses, he no longer sees the use of having it. He goes on to ask some questions regarding the possible closing of this account.
- CZHN 5/06503 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Ahmad Fakhr. 1991/0610
Zahn declines Mr. Fakhr's offer to invest Zahn's money.
- CZHN 11/14247 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. William A. Au, Archdiocesan Office of Public Relations 1991/0610
Says that Mike Hovey was reading his book, THE CROSS, THE FLAG, AND THE BOMB for one of his classes and was impressed by his coverage of Gordon's position and sent him copies of several of the excerpts. Gordon is writing to thank him for citing him so literally and honestly. Asks if they met before.
- CZHN 5/06502 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. William Au 1991/0610
Compliments him on the beautiful summary and analysis of Zahn's arguments in his book.
- CZHN 11/14253 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Memo to Bob, Paul, and Mike regarding Termination 1991/0610
States that the Center on Conscience and War will suspend operations at the end of 1990-1991 Fiscal year.
- CZHN 5/06435 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Beth Donhouse. 1991/0611
Wants to donate some books to the Boston Public Library without any conditions.
- CZHN 11/14275 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Lou 1991/0611
A letter that deals with some issues that have arisen concerning the Center consolidating into Pax Christi Erie. The letter contains a "draft proposal" divided into two sections the first of which deals with the clearing up of the Center's internal affairs and the second deals with post-transfer affairs of the Center.
- CZHN 11/14250 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Mary Beth Donhouse, Coordinator of Resources at the Boston Public Library 1991/0611
Writing to tell her that he has books from his library which he is giving to their library. Asks if they would take any foreign language volumes because he has a copy of the German translation of his book, IN SOLITARY WITNESS: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF FRANZ JAEGERSTAETTER.
- CZHN 11/14290 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Walter 1991/0611
Expresses his opinion that himself and Mike should continue to be able to give final approval for what is to be done to the Leary / Jaegerstaetter Fund instead of simply passing over that right to Pax Christi.
- CZHN 5/06525 Correspondence : Gerard Powers - Letter to Gordon 1991/0612
Thanks Gordon for sending him the article and hopes to see him at NIBSCO meeting.
- CZHN 11/14264 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Accounts Payable (Attn: Kim) at Follett Corporation 1991/0612
Says that he would like to receive their outstanding payment as the Center is trying to close their fiscal records for the year.
- CZHN 11/14287 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Donald W. Kommers, Editor of The Review of Politics 1991/0612
Discussing how pleased he was when he learned that the Review was going to publish one of his articles and then how dissapointed he was when he found out that their decision was reversed. Expresses his belief that the German situation needs to be discussed.
- CZHN 7/09716 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta Morris 1991/0612
Zahn is questioning whether the ND archives had received any word from her on the progress of sorting out his records. The letter contains wisecracks. ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 11/14272 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1991/0612
Discusses the closing of the Center officially on June 30.
- CZHN 11/14258 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Richard Carbray 1991/0612
Says that he owes the Center $48 to cover the 12 copies of the High School booklet. Also, mentions that the Center is going to turn things over to Pax Christi.
- CZHN 11/14249 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Susan Boyle Culligan 1991/0612
Writing to say that he believes she owes the Center $5 for material they sent her, but which was never paid for.
- CZHN 7/09717 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Prof. Kemmers 1991/0612
Letter explaining his disappointment when he article was deemed unworthy of publication. Also he asks Kemmers to read a copy of his book when he gets a chance stating that it was not an attack on German Catholics. ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 11/14246 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to United Campus Bookstore from St. Anselm's College 1991/0612
Informing them of the change in address of the Center to that of Pax Christi USA saying that the Center is suspending operations while other operations are being worked out.
- CZHN 5/06524 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Editor of The Review of Politics 1991/0612
Zahn expresses that he was not suprised when his piece was not published but would like to discuss what he believes were some misunderstandings about the piece.
- CZHN 11/14248 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - To Miss Kirsch from Bishop Guilfoyle High School 1991/0612
Says that he believes the high school owes the Center $23 to cover their mailing five copies of the Center's "High Schools and the Formation of Conscience".
- CZHN 5/06562 Invoice : RCAB Workers Comp 1991/0614
Invoice printout
- CZHN 5/06529 Comments : Gordon Zahn 1991/0616
Comments by Zahn from the NISBCO Conference.
- CZHN 11/14282 Notes : Gordon Zahn - Comments On the Nisbco Conference 1991/0616
Discusses the issue of conscience and his own, first hand experience as a CPS. Mentions both the horrors of these camps for conscientious objectors and also the benefits allowing conscientious objectors to come together and address important questions.
- CZHN 5/06527 Correspondence : Henry Rosovsky - Letter to Gordon 1991/0617
General letter to update on what he is doing and would love to have him over for dinner.
- CZHN 5/06536 Correspondence : Muriel Nussbaum. - Letter to Gordon 1991/0617
Likes the preliminary version of his play on Jaegerstaetter, but believes that it needs the revisions of a playwright.
- CZHN 5/06521 Correspondence : Rob and Susan Culligan - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0617
They are paying the $5 overdue on their account and are sad that the center is closing.
- CZHN 11/14256 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Editors of The Catholic Worker and an Open Letter to Ron Musto 1991/0618
Enclosing his response to Ron Musto. Discusses the ramifications of the term "pacifist".
- CZHN 5/06505 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the editors of The Catholic Worker 1991/0618
An open letter response to Ron Musto's talk.
- CZHN 5/06531 Correspondence : Steve - Letter to Gordon 1991/0618
Would like a signed and dated letter of commitment from Zahn to agree to participate in the project.
- CZHN 5/06504 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ahmad Fakhr 1991/0619
Enclosed RMA form.
- CZHN 11/14259 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Joseph T. Dimino from the Archdiocese for the Military Services USA 1991/0619
Writing to congratulate him, on behalf of himself and also Mike Hovey, on his new post replacing Archbishop Ryan. Also says that the Center will be consolidating into Pax Christi, Erie, but says that he will continue to be active in his work even after the change. Expresses his gratitude that the Center and the Archdiocese have worked so well together in the past and hopes this will continue into the future.
- CZHN 11/14263 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Ahmad Fakhir from Paine-Webber Incorporated 1991/0619
Says that he is enclosing the signed RMA form and that he will keep his account with Paine Webber for one more year.
- CZHN 11/14280 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Wendy Clauson Schlereth 1991/0619
Discusses with her the two boxes of files that he is sending on to her. Says the first box deals with some of the pre-history of the Center and the second box contains statements of people stating their intention to be a conscientious objector. Also asks what items relating to financial operations that he should discard.
- CZHN 6/08533 Announcement : Gordon Zahn - Announcement to all friends of the center. 1991/0620
Informing them that on June 30th, the Center will suspend operations in anticipation of a formal consolidation with Pax Christi USA. ~ Charlestown, MA
- CZHN 11/14271 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to David Kast 1991/0620
He will have time to talk when he is in Omaha, he just does not know how much. Suggests that the Center and the Council should therefore, arrange a time to meet.
- CZHN 5/06520 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to David Kast 1991/0620
Thanks him for his comments on the Commonweal article and is sure there will be some time to meet in Omaha.
- CZHN 11/14254 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Announcement to All Friends of the Center 1991/0620
States that on June 30 the Center will suspend operations in preparation of a formal consolidation with Pax Christi in Erie. Says that not only will their work with conscientious objectors continue, but also will their "Leary / Jaegerstaetter Fund" established to honor the memory of John Leary, one of the Center's Founders along with the martyr, Franz Jaegerstaetter.
- CZHN 11/14268 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Hugh Garvey from Templegate Publishers 1991/0621
Copy of entry #14267
- CZHN 5/06522 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rob and Susan Culligan 1991/0621
Zahn updates them on what he has been working on and wishes them well.
- CZHN 11/14255 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rob and Susan 1991/0621
Discusses why the Center is consolidating with Pax Christi USA and says that he will continue his work just now from his apartment rather than from his office. In addition mentions some changes at Pax Christi with Mary Lou being replaced by Anne McCarthy and Tom Gumbleton being replaced by Bishop Sullivan.
- CZHN 11/14267 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Tim Storrie, Editoral Asst. at Geoffrey Chapman Ltd. 1991/0621
Says that because the Center is no longer going to be in existence the rights to IN SOLITARY WITNESS come back to him. Also, mentions that he has been informed that the BBC-TV will be doing its dramatization next month of the Franz Jaegerstaetter story and he hopes he can get a copy of it. In addition, mentions that he believes the Jaegerstaetter cause has been submitted to Rome.
- CZHN 11/14281 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Walton Connors from the University of Notre Dame Press 1991/0621
Says that with the Center no longer going to be in existence the rights for GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS no pass back over to Gordon. Also discusses the article of his he sent to Review of Politics and Connors suggestion that was at first accepted and then later rejected.
- CZHN 5/06523 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Walton Connors 1991/0621
Informs him that with the closing of the Center, the rights to German Catholics will return to Zahn.
- CZHN 5/06542 Correspondence : Phrancq Kennedy - Letter to Prof. Zahn 1991/0624
Thanks Zahn for the reply to his letter and he was able to procure both of Zahn's books which he is putting to good use.
- CZHN 5/06526 Correspondence : Archbishop Joseph T. Ryan - Letter to Dr. Zahn 1991/0625
Thanks Zahn for his letter and sentiments and he holds Zahn in high regard for his work and peace efforts.
- CZHN 5/06557 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Jesuit Community in Charlestown, MA 1991/0630
A letter in which Zahn returns the keys to the Center and thanks them for the use of the space.
- CZHN 5/06530 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Editors of The Catholic Worker 1991/0630
Will put them on NISBCO's mailing list, tells them that the Center will be closing.
- CZHN 5/06560 Correspondence : Bernadette Terry - Letter to Zahn 1991/0701
Thanks him for the material he sent which will be added to the Center on Conscience and War collection at the University of Notre Dame.
- CZHN 5/06559 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Office of the Secretary of State. 1991/0701
Is inquiring as to what forms or procedures need to be completed for the formal closing of the Center.
- CZHN 5/06561 Correspondence : Walter F. Sullivan - Letter to Gordon 1991/0702
Is delighted by Zahn's article in Commonweal article entitled "An Infamous Victory."
- CZHN 5/06533 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dale 1991/0703
Talks about Zahn's written work.
- CZHN 5/06535 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. John Mergenhagen 1991/0703
Zahn thanks him for his booklet on Vietnam.
- CZHN 5/06552 Correspondence : Pat - Card to Gordon 1991/0703
Thanks him for his wonderful piece in Commonweal about the Gulf War.
- CZHN 5/06551 Correspondence : Anne McCarthy - Letter to Gordon 1991/0707
Thanks Zahn for serving on the Pax Christi USA book award committee and hopes that he will be able to attend the awards presentation.
- CZHN 11/14266 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter To Whom It May Concern 1991/0708
Says that he is very pleased to contribute his "letter of commitment" to the Thomas Merton project proposed by Mr. Stephen Frank. Discusses his complete admiration for the work of Thomas Merton.
- CZHN 5/06539 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Carol Bly 1991/0708
Thanks her for sending him a copy of her book which he enjoyed very much.
- CZHN 11/14252 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Carol 1991/0708
Says he got the book and liked it very much, he has no criticisms. Is also enclosing his recent Commonweal piece which he believes she might be interested in. Updates her on recent developments concerning Franz Jaegerstaetter and his canonization cause.
- CZHN 11/14269 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Hugh Garvey from Templegate Publishers 1991/0708
Trying to track the copyrights to his book IN SOLITARY WITNESS.
- CZHN 5/06538 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Kenneth Woodward 1991/0708
Zahn is planning second retirement; he is enclosing a copy of English translation of the Jaegerstaetter trial; his travel plans for Europe have not yet been finalized.
- CZHN 11/14291 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Kenneth Woodward, Religion Editor of Newsweek 1991/0708
Says that the Center is closing and that he is entering into his "second retirement". Is enclosing a copy of his translation of the Franz Jaegerstaetter trial record found in Praque and also a copy of his "re-affirmation" of Franz Jaegerstaetter to be published in the New Oxford Review. Also says he assumes that Franz Jaegerstaetter's cause for canonization has been submitted to Rome although he has not yet heard any official word.
- CZHN 5/06537 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Muriel Nussbaum 1991/0708
Thanks her for her critique on his Jaegerstaetter play .
- CZHN 11/14283 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Muriel 1991/0708
Thanks her for reading his script. Says that since he is heading into his "second retirement" he plans on doing more writing. Also apologizes for not writing to her sooner but says the month of June was hectic with a number of trips and the closing of the Center.
- CZHN 11/14289 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Post Image - Video and Transfer 1991/0708
Writing to say that he is returning a whole shipment of THE REFUSAL because they are all in bad condition. Expresses concern that there may be something wrong with the Master tape.
- CZHN 11/14245 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sr. Anne McCarthy, National Coordinator of Pax Christi USA 1991/0708
Discusses the USCC and CNS quotations which are translations. Mentions that in regards to stating CO status, the "adjusted" quotes from translations might be seen as "changing" episcopal or papal quotations and thus challenged. Thus, believes Pax Christi should keep a list of all the "official" translations for citation purposes.
- CZHN 5/06532 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn 1991/0708
A letter of commitment to work on the Thomas Merton project proposed by Stephen Frank.
- CZHN 5/06565 Correspondence : Terry Rempel - Letter to PAX Christi Center 1991/0709
Is seeking information on conscientious objection.
- CZHN 5/06573 Correspondence : Erna Puntz - A response to "Man of Courage" by Bruce Kent 1991/0713-
Puntz is criticizing parts of Kent's article by claiming that Jaegerstaetter would indeed have served in a non-combatant capacity.
- CZHN 5/06553 Correspondence : Jim Forest - Letter to Gordon 1991/0714
Tells Zahn that here was an excellent program on Jaegerstaetter on BBC and wants to know if he has seen it or if it will be shown in the US. Wrote a biography on Merton that he hopes Zahn will enjoy.