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• CZHN 5/06549 Correspondence : Valerie Flessati - Letter to Gordon 1991/0714
  Tells Zahn it will take a day or so to examine her thesis and describes to him the BBC program on Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 5/06572 Correpondence : Roger Franklin - Letter to Bruce Kent 1991/0718
  Was pleased with Kent's article on Jaegerstaetter and is still working on tax resistance.
• CZHN 5/06571 Correspondence : Roger Franklin - Letter to the editor of the Weekend Guardian 1991/0718
  Letter responding to Bruce Kent's article on Jaegerstaetter and the importance of conscientious objection.
• CZHN 5/06541 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob 1991/0720
  Details the closing of the Center and future arrangements and plans.
• CZHN 5/06547 Correspondence : Carol Bly - Letter to Gordon 1991/0722
  Is responding to a debate that she and Zahn are having.
• CZHN 5/06540 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Monsignor Murphy 1991/0722
  Zahn is writing to see if the Archdiocese has a list of attorneys willing to work pro bono to help with the closing operations of the Center.
• CZHN 5/06543 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Phrancq Kennedy 1991/0722
  Recommends various books that might be helpful to Mr. Kennedy.
• CZHN 5/06550a Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Valerie Flessati 1991/0722
  Thanks her for Bruce's piece on the BBC Jaegerstaetter program and updates her on his travel schedule.
• CZHN 5/06544 Correspondence : Herb - Letter to Gordon 1991/0722
  Is sending Zahn a book on Islam as well as a piece he wrote for Commonweal but was rejected.
• CZHN 5/06569 Correspondence : Joseph Dimino - Letter to Zahn 1991/0722
  Thanks Zahn for his congratulatory letter.
• CZHN 5/06563 Correspondence : John Merganhagen - Letter to Gordon 1991/0723
  Updates him on the retreat he went on as well as his other goings on.
• CZHN 5/06564 Correspondence : Jo - Letter to Gordon 1991/0724
  Is enclosing a copy of Bruce's schedule.
• CZHN 6/08843 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette 1991/0725
  Warns Annette that her kid sister is gullible to believe the stories in the press about multiple murders in Milwaukee. Goes on to say that the stories are rumors and possibly started by a competing city which wants to look good by comparison. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 5/06574 Correspondence : Bruce Kent - Letter to Gordon 1991/0726
  Is enclosing the letter from Erna Puntz who is critiqueing Kent's article-and has some concrete points.
• CZHN 5/06548 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Weakland 1991/0726
  Brings him up to date on the impending demise of the Center.
• CZHN 5/06554 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pat O'Lidde 1991/0726
  Tells of the Center's demise and updates him on the canonization of Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 5/06970b Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Friends as Styria 1991/0728
  Discusses the closing of the Center as well as issues surrounding Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 5/06545 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Herbert 1991/0728
  Thanks him for the book and enjoyed the article he wrote, which Zahn thinks he should submit to pulications other than Commonweal.
• CZHN 5/06546 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Raymond Towey 1991/0728
  Zahn is pleased that BBC did a program on the life of Jaegerstaetter and would like to get the address of the producer so that he could possibly view it on his trip to Europe.
• CZHN 5/06555 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John Coleman, S.J. 1991/0729
  Is seeking help in ascertaining the publication date of a particular article on Total War and Absolute Pacifism.
• CZHN 5/06556 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Seattle Filmworks 1991/0729
  Zahn is seeking information regarding the development of the film and whether or not it is possible to develop elsewhere with the same results.
• CZHN 5/06558 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Paul Feeney and Bob Nee 1991/0730
  Is writing concerning the final details of the closing of the Center.
• CZHN 5/06566 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Terry Rempel 1991/0730
  Is responding to his letter and gives him several resources for obtaining information on conscientious objection.
• CZHN 5/06568 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Travis Foster 1991/0730
  Gives him the name of the person to contact about Pax Christi.
• CZHN 5/06580 Correspondence : The Children of Ruth and Paul Deats - Postcard to frinds of Ruth and Paul Deats 1991/0730
  An announcement for the 50th wedding anniversary and cards or notes would be appreciated.
• CZHN 5/06659 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the editor of The Pilot 1991/0731
  Is responding to a letter published on Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 5/06632 Correspondence : Joseph S. Tuchinsky - letter from Amnesty International USA 1991/0731
  A letter to organizational leaders who attended the consultation on conscientious objection. Is enclosing standards for adopting conscientious objectors as prisoners of conscience and a reprint of "Conscientious Objection to Military Service"
• CZHN 6/08532 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dr. Loretta Morris 1991/0801
  News to Dr. Morris that they should be hearing from someone in Nigeria who was planning some kind of analysis of Zahn's writings in "revolutionary nonviolence". Also enclosed with the letter was the Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace pamphlet. ~ 01/29 ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 5/06633 Correspondence : J. Richard Olivas - Letter to Prof. Zahn 1991/0805
  A Ph.D. student in History is seeking Zahn's recommendations for his research on large-scale, religiously motivated, mass conversions.
• CZHN 10/13414 Publication : Dr. Morris - Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Sociology of Religion, "The Road Less Traveled By: What Difference Does It Make?" 1991/0805
  Attempts to answer the question of how much of a difference universities that are church-affiliated make
• CZHN 5/06642 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to friends at Call to Action Performing Arts Ministry. 1991/0806
  Thanks them for their wonderful performance and is including a copy of the script he has written about the life of Franz Jaegerstaetter for possible production.
• CZHN 5/06636 Correspondence : Martin Franz - Letter from Marian Franz of Peace Tax Fund 1991/0807
  A request to write an article for the next issue of our newsletter.
• CZHN 5/06629 Correspondence : Rev. Msgr. William Murphy - Letter to Gordon. 1991/0807
  Is sending a copy of Zahn's letter to the Archdiocesan Counsel in hope that he might fimd someone to work pro bono for Zahn and the Center.
• CZHN 5/06601 Correspondence : Pat - Letter to Gordon 1991/0808
  Is enclosing their CNS story on the Civilita Catolica editorial.
• CZHN 5/06605 Correspondence : Steve - Letter to Gordon 1991/0808
  Is sending Zahn the half-hour prefilm and would appreciate Zahn's input.
• CZHN 5/06598 Correspondence : Wolfgang Palaver - Letter to Gordon 1991/0808
  Letter written in German
• CZHN 6/08526 Correspondence : Dr. Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1991/0809
  Descibes the shipment and suggests that Loretta contact Wendy from Notre Dame archives. Directs her to his article in COMMONWEAL and NEW OXFORD REVIEW. ~ Boston
• CZHN 5/06628 Correspondence : Herbert - Letter to Gordon 1991/0809
  Thanks Zahn for his comments on his essay.
• CZHN 5/06619 Correspondence : Ray Towey - letter to Gordon 1991/0809
  Is enclosing a video copy of the BBC programme on Franz Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 5/06660 Newspaper Clipping : Davis P. Lang - Letter to the Editor of The Pilot 1991/0809
  Letter to the editor on the topic of Conscience and Free will.
• CZHN 5/06663 Letter to the Editor : David P. Lang - Letter to the editor of The Pilot 1991/0810
  Letter responding to Zahn's letter which critiqued Lang's initial letter to The Pilot.
• CZHN 5/06591 Correspondence : George Cratty - Letter to Gordon 1991/0813
  Would like to promote the Center's book, "Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace: High Schools and the Formation of Conscience" and would like a complimentary copy.
• CZHN 5/06695 Correspondence : Bruce Kent 1991/0814
  Letter to Erna Putz responding to her criticisms of his article about Franz Jaegerstaetter in Guardian.
• CZHN 5/06613 Correspondence : Ronald Musto - Letter to Gordon. 1991/0815
  Appreciates Gordon's open letter in the Catholic Worker and includes the entire text of his talk. He feels his main arguments were misinterpreted by the editors and wanted to clarify some of his major points for Zahn.
• CZHN 5/06696 Correspondence : Bruce Kent - Letter to Gordon 1991/0816
  Thanks Zahn for his help and is sorry he won't be seeing him.
• CZHN 5/06596 Correspondence : Anne McCarthy, OSB - Letter to Gordon 1991/0819
  Is mailing Zahn a video that the Center may co-sponsor and is seeking his opinion on it,
• CZHN 5/06615 Correspondence : Anne McCarthy OSB - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0821
  A letter with enclosed copy of PAX Christi council meeting minutes.
• CZHN 5/06593 Correspondence : The editors of SALT - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0821
  They are sending Zahn the September issue of Salt and would like his comments on the article on Thomas Merton written by Jim Forest.
• CZHN 10/13419 Publication : Dr. Morris - Short version of "The Road Less Traveled By" 1991/0821
  Refer to Entry #13414
• CZHN 5/06588 Correspondence : Marlene - Letter to Gordon 1991/0823
  Marlene was unable to find the missing text in a particular paragraph and is seeking clarification. Wishes he would come visit for some R and R.
• CZHN 5/06600 Correspondence : Frank Clabert - Letter to Gordon 1991/0824
  Commends Gordon on the wonderful letter he wrote to the editor of the PILOT.
• CZHN 5/06697a Correspondence : Valerie - Letter to Gordon 1991/0824
  Discusses possible dates for Gordon's visit.
• CZHN 5/06664 Check Stub : University of Notre dame 1991/0827
  Check stub for the amount of $55.36 for 1990-1991 royalties.
• CZHN 5/06687 Correspondence : Msgr. John Egan - Letter to Gordon 1991/0829
  A letter thanking his friends for their support while he was in the hospital.
• CZHN 5/06592 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to George Crotty 1991/0830
  Is enclosing a copy of the high school study he requested and informs him that he Jaegerstaetter cause has now been formally submitted to Rome.
• CZHN 5/06594 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Editors of SALT 1991/0830
  Commends Jim Forest for his piece on Merton, but stresses Merton's loving concern for the opponent. Zahn points out that for Merton nonviolence was truth, not power.
• CZHN 5/06595 Correspondence : Paula Aiello - Letter to the Center on War and Conscience 1991/0830
  Requests a copy of the report on "Catholic Education and the Challenges of Peace: High Schools and the Formation of Conscience."
• CZHN 6/08512 Document : Article: Dr. Gordon Zahn - "Clarifying the Disputed Witness of Franz Jaegerstaetter" 1991/09
  Article for Just War Teaching ~ The article addresses the court documents of Jaegerstaetter's refusal to serve. There is much debate over these records because it documents him saying that he would serve in the military medical corps. Zahn accounts for this by mentioning an interview with a priest who counseled Jaegerstaetter while in prison to consider unarmed service to avoid his death. ~ New Oxford Review ~ 14-19 ~ Berkeley, CA
• CZHN 9/12867 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - From the New Oxford Review, "Clarifying the Disputed Witness of Franz Jaegerstaetter" 1991/09
  Discusses what he believes to be the truth about Jaegerstaetter's life based on his own reseach and contact with those who knew him in order to refute some false claims about his part in WWII. This is done because of a growing inquiry into possible canonization for Franz.
• CZHN 5/06578 Correspondence : - Letter to Gordon 1991/0901
  Thanks Zahn for the letter, tell him that although the decision to close the center was hard, it was wise.
• CZHN 5/06639 Correspondence : Vitrude DeSpain - Letter to Pax Christi Center. 1991/0901
  Is enclosing a $15 check for a copy of In Solitary Witness.
• CZHN 5/06635 Correspondence : Bob - Postcard to Gordon 1991/0902
  Will be in Boston in October and will attempt to see Zahn.
• CZHN 5/06610 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Mark Brummel, CMF 1991/0903
  Letter with attached article on Prisoners of Conscience being submitted for editorial revision and possible publication to U.S. Catholic.
• CZHN 5/06599 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Wolfgang Palaver 1991/0903
  Thanks him for enclosing news reports of the favorable recommendation of the Jaegerstaetter commission.
• CZHN 5/06516a Correspondence : Ahmad Fakhr - Letter to Zahn 1991/0904
  Wants to know if Zahn has any interest in a tax free fund that is coming on the market, it is all AAA rated bonds.
• CZHN 5/06604 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Anne 1991/0904
  Updates her on the progress on Jaegerstaetter's canonization, thanks her for the Council minutes.
• CZHN 5/06618 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dr. Gerhard Trenkler 1991/0904
  Zahn is sending him an updated version of a previous article on Jaegerstaetter for his information. Zahn has heard rumor that the cause for Jaegerstaetter's canonization will soon be formally submitted to Rome.
• CZHN 5/06617 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Elfriede Hufnagl 1991/0904
  Zahn is sending them an article he wrote on Jaegerstaetter to update their information. Zahn believes that the cause for canonization will soon be formally submitted to Rome.
• CZHN 5/06668 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Olga Edridge, BBC Series Producer 1991/0904
  Is commending them on their recent program, "Neither Prison nor Chains" based on his book on the life of Franz Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 5/06620 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ray Towey 1991/0904
  Zahn thanks him for sending the Jaegerstaetter video; Zahn is sending the final published version of an article on Jaegerstaetter. He hopes the debate will be kept at the scholarly level.
• CZHN 5/06621 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter 1991/0904
  Letter to a Bishop in which he expresses his joy over Jaegerstaetter's canonization being submitted to Rome.
• CZHN 5/06581 Correspondence : Alfred Potyka - Letter to Zahn 1991/0905
  Recently heard the announcement of the canonization of Jaegerstaetter and wants to congratulate Zahn for his efforts.
• CZHN 5/06583 Correspondence : Bob - Letter to Gordon 1991/0905
  Thanks Gordon for his work with the Center and updates Zahn on his health and activities.
• CZHN 5/06575 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bruce Kent 1991/0905
  Responds to Erna Puntz interpretation of historical events regarding Jaegerstaetter's martyrdom.
• CZHN 5/06661 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Lang. 1991/0905
  Zahn is personally responding to Lang's letter which appeared in The Pilot about Franz Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 5/06606 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Steve 1991/0905
  Zahn gives his comments regarding Steve's prefilm.
• CZHN 5/06624 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ralph Lane 1991/0906
  Thanks Ralph for his letter and is sending him his most current writings on Jaegerstaetter and looks foward to his visit.
• CZHN 5/06614 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Steve Musto 1991/0906
  Reponse to Musto's letter in which Zahn critiques the transcipts of his talk on pacifism.
• CZHN 5/06631 Correspondence : Phil - Letter to Gordon 1991/0906
  Is delighted to hear that Jaegerstaetter's canonization had formally been submitted to Rome. Talks of Pat's death and updates him on his career and life in St. Paul.
• CZHN 5/06579 Correspondence : Kate Quigley - Letter to Gordon 1991/0907
  Is sending him an early issue of the September 1991 Commonweal because his open letter to Ron Musto was printed.
• CZHN 5/06638 Correspondence : John M. Swomley - Letter to Gordon 1991/0908
  Is enclosing a case study of a young Catholic woman conscientious objector whom he thought would interest him.
• CZHN 5/06576b Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. William F. Yolton 1991/0909
  Found some old papers that ought to be in the NISBCO archives.
• CZHN 5/06577 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Sr. Anne McCarthy 1991/0909
  Thought the Assembly successful, but was disappointed that more of the Center's literature was not avilable for sale
• CZHN 5/06698 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Valerie and Bruce 1991/0909
  Zahn discusses the dates he intends to be visiting England and updates them on the status of the Jaegerstaetter case.
• CZHN 5/06626 Correspondence : Cathy Rezendes - Letter to Pax Christi members 1991/0910
  An invitation to convene with other Massachusetts Pax Christi members.
• CZHN 5/06622 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Archbishop Rembert Weakland 1991/0910
  Zahn is sending him a copy of the "clarification" article he wrote concerning Jaegerstaetter. Zahn has heard word that the cause for Jaegerstaetter's canonization has formally been submitted to Rome.
• CZHN 5/06612 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Walter F. Sullivan 1991/0910
  A note of appreciation for his comments which were evidence of his appreciation of the services the center had performed. Informs him that the movement for Jaegerstaetter's canonization has been formally submitted to Rome.
• CZHN 5/06689 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Memorandum 1991/0910
  Memo to Bob Nee and Paul Feeney informing them that he has a found an attorney willing to handle the petition for dissolution of the Center pro bono. Zahn will work on the annual report this week.
• CZHN 5/06611 Memorandum : Gordon Zahn - Memo to Bob Nee and Paul Feeney 1991/0910
  The Center has found an attorney willing to work pro bono for the dissolution of the Center. Updates them on Zahn's upcoming events.
• CZHN 5/06649 Correspondence : Dave Kent - Letter to Gordon 1991/0911
  Writes that it was a pleasure to meet Zahn at the Pax Christi meeting in Omaha and is mailing him an article he wrote on abortion: he would appreciate some of Gordon's feedback.
• CZHN 5/06625 Correspondence : Tom McGrath - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/0911
  Letter from U.S. Catholic which thanks Zahn for sending his manuscript on "Prisoners of Conscience -- U.S. Style." But it does not fit into their plans at this time, so they are going to have to decline it.
• CZHN 6/09026 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine 1991/0912
  With enclosed photographs, cartoon clippings, and reclining chair merchadise tag. Gordon has provided a picture of his new chair and a couple of cartoons which seem fit for Bailey and Geraldine. He is planning his trip to Europe, but without the enthusiasm he had in the past. He plans to be gone from Oct. 21 - Nov. 14. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 5/06630 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Msgr. William Murphy 1991/0912
  Zahn has found a lawyer willing to do the dissolution petition so most likely no further legal counsel will be necessary. Zahn has been working on the Jaegerstaetter case and has enclosed an article regarding it.
• CZHN 5/06656 Correspondence : William J. Byron, S.J. - Letter to friends of CUA and Pax Christi from the president of Catholic University of America. 1991/0912
  An official invitation to the second annual Pax Christi Book Award Ceremony.
• CZHN 5/06582 Correspppondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Alfred Potyka 1991/0912
  thanks him for informing him of Jaegerstaetter's canonization and remains stubborn on the fact that Franz would not engage in any military service due to his convictions.
• CZHN 5/06623 Correspondence : Ralph Lane - Letter to all conference participants 1991/0913
  Enclosed is a list of all who attended the conference and their mailing addresses and thanks Zahn for his thoughtful evaluation.
• CZHN 6/08510 Correspondence : Dr. Gordon Zahn - Letter to Loretta 1991/0914
  Describing the enclosed articles. He needs the 800 item listing done by Dr. Morris's assistants to be sent to Notre Dame. Mike is doing well, but he strained his back and is in therapy. He will see him next week. He is concerned about Bill Fitzgerald becasue of a note he received with scrawled handwriting. He sends his regards to Richard and leads him to make note of the "methodological jargon" in his article.
• CZHN 5/06627 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Cathy Rezendes 1991/0914
  Laments that he will ot be able to attend the Pax Christi organizational meeting.
• CZHN 5/06586 Correspondence : Marlene Bertke - Letter to Gordon 1991/0914
  Is enclosing edited copy of his book on Catholic Conscientious Objection. Wants to know his suggestions for titles and informs him of editorial changes to insure the use of inclusive language.
• CZHN 5/06607 Correspondence : Steve - Letter to Gordon 1991/0915
  Thanks Zahn for his comments regarding his prefilm and clarifies for Zahn exactly what a prefilm is as well as its function.

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