Documents Arranged Chronologically
- CZHN 5/06940 Invoice : Gordon Zahn - Invoice 1991/0915
Receipt for video rental of The Refusal.
- CZHN 5/06640 Correspondence : Veronica Deasy 1991/0916
Is requesting a copy of "Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace: High Schools and the Formality of Conscience."
- CZHN 5/06699 Newspaper article : Catholic Herald - Newspaper Clipping 1991/0916
About President Bush putting pressure on Rome to remove an Archbishop who has protested the installation of a new NATO base in Italy.
- CZHN 5/06637 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Marian Franz 1991/0917
He is enclosing a copy of his and Mike's study for possible publication.
- CZHN 5/06634 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. J. Richard Olivas 1991/0918
Regrets that he cannot be much help in assisting Mr. Olivas with his research because he does not have much background in the areas in which he is seeking information.
- CZHN 5/06352 Correspondence : Mary Ellen Conway - Letter to Zahn 1991/0919
Requests rental of "The Refusal" and enclosed a $15 check.
- CZHN 5/06665 Correspondence : Walter F. Sullivan - Letter to Gordon from the Office of the Bishop of Richmond 1991/0919
Looks forward to reading Zahn's article on Jaegerstaetter and has signed the document pertaining to the monies to be received from the center on Conscience and War.
- CZHN 5/06645 Correspondence : John - Letter to Gordon 1991/0920
Thanks Gordon for the Jaegerstaetter article he wrote and he has made sure that Zahn will be invited to the Pax Christi book award ceremony.
- CZHN 5/06679 Correspondence : Mary Lee Laisen - Note to Gordon Zahn 1991/0923
Is requesting a copy of "Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace: High Schools and the Formation of Conscience."
- CZHN 5/06648 Corrspondence : John M. Krause - Letter from Trans-World Airlines 1991/0923
Thanks Zahn for his letter commending the TWA employees he interacted with.
- CZHN 5/06643 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Call to Action Performing Arts Ministry 1991/0924
Since there has been no response from his first letter, he assumes that they are entertaining the idea of of doing a production of his play and informs them of recent controversy surrounding the Jaegerstaetter story.
- CZHN 5/06657 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Father Byron 1991/0924
Regrets that he will not be able to attend the award ceremony because he is too busy and airfare is too expensive. Updates him on his latest work on the Jaegerstaetter case.
- CZHN 5/06647 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John 1991/0924
Thanks John for his letter and informs him that he will not be able to attend the Pax Christi book awards ceremony.
- CZHN 5/06644 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Post Image 1991/0924
Is enclosing the German-language version of the book he has written on Jaegerstaetter for conversion to the U.S. system.
- CZHN 5/06576a Correspondence : Apollo Leong, M.D. - Letter to Senator Hatfield 1991/0925
Dr. Leong has been attemping to gain conscientious objector status in the Army but has done so unsuccessfully and would like the senator's help in avoiding being court marshalled.
- CZHN 5/06651 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Anne 1991/0925
Chats with Anne about his latest work and travel plans.
- CZHN 5/06653 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bill Yolton 1991/0925
Discusses the closing of the Center and the changes NISBCO is considering.
- CZHN 5/06650 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dave Kent 1991/0925
Has read his pieces on abortion and thinks they are good but too long for journal publication.
- CZHN 5/06692 Correspondence : Milton D. Heifetz - Letter to Professor Zahn 1991/0925
Mr. Heifetz is seeking Zahn's scholarly critique on his manuscript.
- CZHN 6/09006 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette with brochure for the Boston Prudential Center. 1991/0926
Complains about construction going on near the mall. Describes his attempts to record the movie Star is Born on his VCR. Closes with baseball talk and the inclination that he has jinxed the Red Sox. ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 5/06654 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dick 1991/0927
Regrets that he will miss the Pax Christi book awards ceremony and dinner.
- CZHN 5/06655 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Eileen 1991/0927
Zahn is glad that she will be attending the book award ceremony, but he is unfortunately too busy to attend.
- CZHN 5/06703 Correspondence : Mary Derby Smith - Letter to Dr. Zahn 1991/0928
A request for a video copy of The Refusal.
- CZHN 5/06658 Correspondence : Dave Kent - Card to Gordon Zahn 1991/0930
Is responding to Zahn's critique of his articles on abortion.
- CZHN 5/06590 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dale 1991/0930
Discusses his "clarification" article in which he defends his position on Jaegerstaetter's motives and discusses the developments in his canonization.
- CZHN 5/06667 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Jim McGarry 1991/0930
Zahn enjoyed his visit and is enclosing his "clarification" article as well as a Pax Christi booklet on Franz Jaegerstaetter.
- CZHN 5/06589 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John Dear, S.J. 1991/0930
Zahn wants to know when the book ceremony will be held; also he is enclosing an article about Jaegerstaetter and hopes he will pass it on to Martin Sheen who is interested in the story.
- CZHN 5/06675 Correspondence : Jill Crowley - Letter to Mr. Zahn 1991/0930
Would like five copies "Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace" and is enclosing $20.
- CZHN 6/09019 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine 1991/1002
With attached New Yorker Magazine cover, cartoon clippings, and watch advertisment. Gordon is soon leaving for Europe, as such he is in the process of planning his itinerary. Discusses Mike's trip to Amsterdam and his accomplishments in "the peace game" in comparison to Gordon. ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 5/06674 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Harvey Egan 1991/1003
It was good to see him in Omaha and he may be hearing from a young man named Phillip Wanke who was referred to Harvey by Zahn and is seeking a job.
- CZHN 5/06673 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Phillip 1991/1003
Zahn thinks that he might want a copy of the high school study and gives him advice for trying to implement more teaching about conscience as it relates to war, peace, etc.
- CZHN 5/06677 Correspondence : Apollo Young, M.D. - Letter to Dr. Zahn 1991/1004
Is seeking assistance in obtaining a conscientious objector discharge from the Army.
- CZHN 5/06672 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Kathleen 1991/1004
The details for his trip to Europe have been worked out: he hopes that he will be able to fit a visit into his tight schedule. He would like a suggestion for a moderately priced hotel in the vicinity of the Vatican.
- CZHN 5/06928 Correspondence : Janice Vanderhaar - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1006
Writes that it was good to see Zahn at the Pax Christi conference and is enclosing a brochure which describes the Gandhi Institute.
- CZHN 5/06939 Correspondence/Invoice : Stephan Oldham - Letter to Gordon and receipt. 1991/1008
Request and invoice for video copy of The Refusal.
- CZHN 5/06608 Correspondence : Elfriede Hufnagl - Letter to Zahn 1991/1009
Thanks Zahn for his letter and informs him that his information will be given to the drama department.
- CZHN 5/06700 Letter : Anne McCarthy, OSB - Letter from Pax Christi, USA 1991/1009
Form letter describing the recent political events in Haiti and suggests several different forms of action.
- CZHN 5/06701 Memorandum : Anne McCarthy - Memo addressed to members of the National Council 1991/1009
A memo regarding the situation in Haiti and how Pax Christi is going to respond.
- CZHN 5/06321 Transcript : Paul Lansu - Letter / Transcript to Pat Gaffney. 1991/1009
Asks Pat for comments on the transcript written by PAX Christi International on Franz Jaegerstaetter.
- CZHN 7/09246 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mrs. Davies 1991/1010
Letter explaining to Annette that he has evidence dating back about fifty years about a possible "sexual harrassment" case. He also gives her fair warning that if she initiates any charges from her side, he will present his charges. ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 5/06678 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - letter to Dr. Apollo Leong 1991/1010
Gives Dr. Leong some references of people and organizations who might be able to help him in his fight for a conscientious objector discharge from the Army.
- CZHN 5/06682 Correspondence : Patrick Jordan - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1010
Is mailing back an article that Zahn submitted which has been declined for publication by Commonweal.
- CZHN 5/06694 Correspondence : - Letter to Dr. Zahn 1991/1012
Thanks Zahn for the reply to his letter and for advice in how to gain conscientious objector status.
- CZHN 5/06935 Correspondence : Apollo Leong - Letter to Bp. Walter Sullivan 1991/1014
Is seeking support from the Bishop to back him in his case to fight being court-martialed in the Army for conscientiously objecting to The Persian Gulf War.
- CZHN 5/06690 Memorandum : Bill Yolton - Memo to NISBCO Board 1991/1014
Regarding a meeting of the board scheduled for 7 November 1991, financial report for September, arrival of Butch Weaver as BVSer, progress report on legislation.
- CZHN 5/06684 Correspondence : Kathleen Rowland - Letter to Gordon 1991/1015
Is inquiring about Gordon's trip to Europe and wants to know if he would be willing to speak to some students on the Jaegerstaetter Cause.
- CZHN 5/06930 Correspondence : Paul Milanowski - Letter to Gordon 1991/1015
Is searching for lodging for Gordon when he comes to visit London in November.
- CZHN 5/06702 Corespondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Anne McCarthy 1991/1016
Zahn gives his opinion on what actions to support in Haiti.
- CZHN 5/06681 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Kay Mailley 1991/1016
Gives Ms. Mailley some references for books that are relevant to her topic of non-Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
- CZHN 5/06944 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the Office of the Principle at Bishop Guilfoyle High School 1991/1016
Is seeking payment for 5 copies of the Center's study on High Schools and the Formation of Conscience.
- CZHN 5/06685 Correspondence : George W. Hunt, S.J. - Letter to Mr. Zahn 1991/1018
Informs him that his manuscript "Prisoners of Conscience U.S.-Style" has been accepted for publication in AMERICA.
- CZHN 5/06693 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Professor Heifetz 1991/1018
Zahn explains that he has very little experience in the field of ethics but still critiques to the best of his ability Prof. Heifetz' manuscript.
- CZHN 5/06691 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bill Yolton 1991/1019
Zahn proposes some suggestions for NISCBO's operations.
- CZHN 6/08914 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine with attached newspaper clipping. 1991/1019
He is leaving tomorrow to an unspecified location. He has postponed Rome. The bulk of the letter is spent writing about the dog and cat wearing funny Christmas outfits. Paper clipping shows a cat in reindeer antlers. ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 5/06688 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Jack (Msgr. John Egan) 1991/1019
Updates him on the Warner conference and other things related to peace issues and the Jaegerstaetter case.
- CZHN 5/06669 Correspondence : Hubert Locke - Letter to Gordon 1991/1020
Note to say hi and mail him a pamphlet for the Annual Scholar's Conference on the Holocaust and the German Church struggle: religion, power, and the politics of resistance. Hopes that Zahn is able to come.
- CZHN 5/06319 Correspondence : Jonathan C. Nelson - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1020
Letter from Nelson who is writing from jail where he was incarcerated for protesting the Gulf War. Thanks Zahn for his kindness in communicating with him.
- CZHN 5/06906 Correspondence : Stephen Frank - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1020
A letter which is obviously part of an ongoing intellectual discussion between him and Zahn regarding art and communication.
- CZHN 5/06936 Correspondence : Bp. Walter Sullivan - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1021
is enclosing a copy of a letter he received from Apollo Leong and would like Zahn to recommend a course of action for him to take on behalf of Apollo Leong.
- CZHN 5/06318 Correspondence : Inge Nith Leupp - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1022
Letter describes her personal efforts in the peace movement and how Franz Jaegerstaetter influenced her and thanks Gordon for his book which tells Franz's story.
- CZHN 5/06683 Correspondence : Msgr. John J. Egan - Letter to Zahn 1991/1025
A general letter of encouragement to Gordon.
- CZHN 6/08953 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine 1991/1027
He enjoyed the train trip from Cologne to Wurzberg. Comments on matters at home--the stock market tumbling, and a baseball game that he missed. His room accommodations are nice: he has warm and hot water. He is going out shopping and needs to pick up spot remover for his suit. He informs Gerry to spread the word that he doesn't want much for Christmas. ~ Wurzberg, Germany
- CZHN 5/06931 Correspondence : Victor Kramer - Letter to Professor Zahn 1991/1027
Would like Gordon to write a review of Jim Forest's book Living with Wisdom.
- CZHN 5/06926 Correspondence : Tom - Card to Gordon Zahn 1991/1028
Written request and Invoice for a copy of In Solitary Witness.
- CZHN 5/06938 Correspondence : Maureen A. Dilley - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1030
A request and check for a video copy of The Refusal.
- CZHN 6/08907 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine with attached newspaper clipping. 1991/1030-
Gives a status report on the weather, comments on the amount of food people eat, and reports on seeing a woman abandoned at a restaurant. He also gives details about an "anal leakage" problem he has developed. From Vienna he comments about the wind and cold weather, the hotel he is staying at, and an old friend that he sat with for coffee and talk. There is no mention of the attached article in the the letter; however, it seems to be of a play or show. ~ Munich and Vienna
- CZHN 5/06686 Correspondence : Olga Eldridge - Letter to Mr Zahn 1991/1031
Thanks Zahn for his complimentary letter and is glad that he appreciated the adaptation of his book.
- CZHN 7/09247 Correspondence Copy : Annette - Letter to Gordon 1991/1103
Letter responding to Zahn's "allegations of sexual harrassment" and then she presents examples of his foul past-behavior also. ~ Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- CZHN 5/06933 Correspondence : Ronald Sokol - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1104
Is interested in learning more about Franz Jaegerstaetter and would like to obtain a copy of Zahn's book.
- CZHN 5/06907 Correspondence : Marlene Lehmkuhl - letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1111
Would like to preview a copy of The Refusal and obtain prices for the purchase or rental of the video.
- CZHN 11/14123 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Jim 1991/1112
Confesses that he has been feeling his age lately as he is the only one working in the Center at the moment. Also, discusses the finding of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record and its statement that he was willing to serve as a medic in the Nazi army and the reactions it has caused especially in terms of his canonization cause in Austria.
- CZHN 5/06904 Correspondence : R. H. Riker - Letter to Godon Zahn 1991/1112
A request for a copy of "Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace"
- CZHN 5/06937 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bp. Walter Sullivan 1991/1116
Is replying to Rev. Sullivan after a three-week holiday to Europe and apologizaes for not being able to reply until now.
- CZHN 5/06934 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Sokol 1991/1116
A reply to Ronnie Sokol's inquiries about Franz Jaegerstaetter.
- CZHN 5/06932 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Victor Kramer 1991/1116
States that he will do a review of Jim Forest's book on Merton and also suggests Mike Hovey as another possible person to write the review.
- CZHN 5/06431 Correspondence : Kimberly Zych and Stephen Fuller - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1119
Invites Zahn to present his thoughts at an ethics seminar on conscience at the Univ. of Notre Dame.
- CZHN 5/06929 Correspondence : Eric Diamond, M.D. - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1121
Informs him that the test results for his blood count were normal.
- CZHN 5/06905 Correspondence : John A. Power - Letter to Dr. Zahn 1991/1121
A request for a copy of The Refusal.
- CZHN 5/06921 Correspondence : Valerie and Bruce - Postcard to Gordon Zahn 1991/1121
Thanks Zahn for his visit and for the remarks about her work.
- CZHN 5/06903 Correspondence : Victor Kramer - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1121
Thanks Zahn for agreeing to do the review of Jim Forest's book on Merton.
- CZHN 5/06353 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mary Ellen Conway. 1991/1125
Requests $20 to keep her copy of THE REFUSAl on a purchase basis.
- CZHN 5/06432 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Stephen Fuller 1991/1125
Agrees to speak at the ethics seminar on conscience but believes that his former colleague, Michael Hovey, would be a better choice for the seminar.
- CZHN 5/06912 Correspondence : Mary Lou - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1126
Shares with Zahn news about her work with AIM (Alliance for International Monasticism)
- CZHN 5/06943 Correspondence : Bp. Walter Sullivan - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1127
Thanks Zahn for his recent letter and he enjoyed Zahn's article that appeared in the November 16 issue of America.
- CZHN 7/09171 Postcard : Gordon Zahn - to Geraldine Ogren 1991/1127
Joke about cats and an article in the newspaper about making reservations to a cat hotel for Thanksgiving if people intend on going on vacation. ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 5/06925 Correspondence : Fr. Herb Essig - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1129
A written request for a video copy of The Refusal.
- CZHN 5/06910 Correspondence : Michael Hovey - Letter to the editor of The Syracuse Herald Journal 1991/1130
Hovey comments on several recent articles concerning navy veterans and their feelings about the Japanese during the 50th annivesary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
- CZHN 5/06942 Correspondence : Sr. Ann Moore - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1130
A request for a copy of "Catholic Education and the Challenge of Peace- High Schools and the formation of conscience."
- CZHN 5/06333 Correspondence : Janet and Marcel - Card to Gordon 1991/12
Wishes him a merry Christmas.
- CZHN 7/09274 Correspondence : Pat Doyle - Letter 1991/12
An update on President Bush's need for Pax Christi and also the news on Iraq.
- CZHN 5/06909 Correspondence : Michael Hovey - Letter to the editor of AMERICA 1991/1203
A letter to the editor in which he comments on an article which illustrates the Israeli government's disrespect for religious heritages in Jerusalem.
- CZHN 7/09387 Correspondence : Tom - Letter to Gordon 1991/1204
Letter enclosed with quotes that Gordon requested that should aid him with his journal. Journal seems to consist of matter dealing with the war on the poor and the previous topic in Commonweal about the government making American people accomplices in the murders that took place in Vietnam.
- CZHN 5/06341 Correspondence : Ann Fisher - Letter from the Lutheran Peace Fellowship. 1991/1206
Is intersested in purchasing a copy of "The Refusal."
- CZHN 5/06924 Correspondence : Gerald Landry - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1206
Thanks Zahn for writing a reply to Ronald Musto's "Why I Don't Like the Word Pacifist."
- CZHN 5/06917 Correspondence : Marlene Lehmkuhl - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1206
Thanks Zahn for his letter regarding The Refusal and invites Zahn to speak at Mercyhurst College during his visit to Erie.
- CZHN 7/09332 Cartoons : Cartoons with brief attached notes. 1991/1209
About cats and brief notes attached about possible Christmas outfits and food. ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 5/06915 Correspondence : Arthur Powers - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1209
Letter from the Archdiocese of Boston serving as a reminder for the overdue balance for Workers Compensation for employees.
- CZHN 5/06911 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Michael Hovey 1991/1209
Zahn comments on Hovey's two letters to the editor.
- CZHN 5/06941 Correspondence : Patrick Fitz-Simmons (Pepe) - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1209
A Christmas card and letter of greeting wishing Gordon well and updating Zahn on his life.
- CZHN 5/06919 Correspondence : Sister Ernestine - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1991/1209
An order for a video copy of The Refusal.