Documents Arranged Alphabetically by Document Type
- CZHN 7/09388 Book Reviews : R. John Rath - Zahn articles
A compilation of articles extracted from the Austrian History Yearbook Volume XXII. The articles deal with the life story of Schuschnigg. ~ ~ Austrian History Yearbook ~ Volume XXII
- CZHN 8/11803 Book Summary : Description of McCATHRYISM AND ANTI-McCARTHYISM
McCarthyism, what it is and the benefits and lack thereof of such beliefs.
- CZHN 6/08531 Book review : 1945/06 ~ Franz H. Mueller, College of St. Thomas ~ Review of "The mystery of Iniquity," by Rev. Paul Hanly Furfey ~ Mentality of Catholic Social movements has influenced that lack of recognition of the relationship between social evil and the redemption that the Holy Eucharist gives. Reviewer feels that he uses violent language and is over zealous. ~ vol. 6 number 2 ~ Theological Studies ~ June ~ 295-298 ~ St. Paul, MN
- CZHN 10/13032 Business Card : Business Card for Michael W. Hovey
Mr. Hovey works in the Center on Conscience and War as the Executive Director. The Center is located in Charlestown, MA
- CZHN 9/12338 Business Card : Richard Carbay
Prof. of Classics and Personal Peritus to Archbishop Thomas Roberts, in Rome, to be reached at 580.890. ~ Rome
- CZHN 7/10049 Card and Newsletter : Rev. Thomas Doyle - Christmas and Veritas Newsletter
Wishes happy holidays and Newsletter updates events in the parish and Air Force and "military ministry. ~
- CZHN 7/09982 Card : A. D. - to Gordon
Humorous card to Gordon, with the side note that in Austria there are hardy people and they have plenty of beer.
- CZHN 8/10467 Card : Archbishop Lawrence Khai - Easter Card
Inside card is stapled address of the Archbishop Lawrence Khai, and this is the only text of the photographic card.
- CZHN 7/09858 Card : Audrey - to Gordon
Recent gardening feats, and also her fall, that fortunately resulted in no broken bones, but a bruised knee. ~
- CZHN 7/10061 Card : Betty - Christmas card to Gordon
Sends best Christmas wishes and updates about the family and a recent wedding of a widowed cousin to her past husband's widower friend.
- CZHN 9/12477 Card : Cardinal Cushing - Christmas Card to Gordon
Christmas card with prayer of St Francis Assisi inside.
- CZHN 7/09734 Card : Carol Crossed - to Gordon
Thank-you card to Zahn (the message is smeared).
- CZHN 7/09413 Card : Cited by Thomas Merton - Library citation card
Card giving the title of the book pertaining to Christian ethics and Nuclear war. ~
- CZHN 7/10167 Card : Courtney - Card to Gordon
Thanks him for the stationary: it was a nice surprise to come home to.
- CZHN 7/09658 Card : David and Josune O'Brien - to Gordon
Wishing him a blessed Christmas season and a quick thank-you for all the things he has done for them. ~
- CZHN 7/10054 Card : Don Moore - Christmas card to Gordon
States he is going to Austria for 12 days before New Year and would like info on "the process". Includes telephone number. ~New York, NY
- CZHN 8/10704 Card : Dr Kurt Benesch - Postcard to Prof. Zahn
He's finishing novel about Franz Jaegerstaetter, and thanks Gordon. ~ Austria
- CZHN 7/09660 Card : Edna - Christmas card to Gordon
With the side note congratulating him on his recent accomplishments. She stresses how proud she is to be his godmother and how she often brags about him. Also news on her recent arthritus and her missing Dick. ~
- CZHN 7/09669 Card : Eileen - to Gordon
A note to Gordon wishing him the best in Geneva. Underlined is the verse, "the work of Christmas begins".
- CZHN 7/09682 Card : Fanny - to Gordon
A Season's Greetings card to Gordon with the attached note thanking him for being such a great friend and also the thanks for his long letters that she received from him last year.
- CZHN 7/10067 Card : Fr. Bruce Danton - Card to Gordon
Requests a rental of Gordon's video for $17 and possible purchase. ~
- CZHN 7/09670 Card : Gerry and Janice - to Gordon
Christmas card to Zahn and also the side notes that they are pleased to be associated with him and Pax Christi. ~ ~ Milwaukee, WI
- CZHN 7/10187 Card : J. Fitz-Simmons - to Gordon for Easter
Gordon will be remembered at the Easter Octave masses at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. ~ Freeport, NY
- CZHN 7/09972 Card : Jim and Diane - to Gordon
Announcing the birth of their daughter Olivia Almarose Kerwin born on July 13, 1993.
- CZHN 7/09747 Card : M - to Gordon
Making an excuse for exercise, asking him whether typing on a computer counts. ~
- CZHN 8/10403 Card : Mary - Thank-you card to Gordon
Thanks Gordon for copy of book and that Joe told them Gordon's speech to his class went wonderfully. She looks forward to seeing him at St. Mary's and wishes him well. ~
- CZHN 7/10120 Card : Mathues Family - Christmas Card to Gordon
friends they have in Wien (Vienna) are interested in the Jaegerstaetter story. Also he gives Gordon his number so they can get together. ~ Miami Beach, FL
- CZHN 7/10122 Card : Michael Hovey - Personal Business Card
Hovey's card as Representative to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, Geneva, as a member of Pax Christi International.
- CZHN 7/09839 Card : Mike (M) - to Gordon
He will be in touch on how to put them together (referring to the setting up Windows program). ~
- CZHN 7/09667 Card : Mike - to Gordon
Card to Gordon pointing at the verses of a Christmas poem commenting they are distractions from a dissertation.
- CZHN 7/09812 Card : Mike - to Gordon
Outlining Word Perfect for him.
- CZHN 7/09979 Card : Norbert and Louise - Card to Gordon
A happy birthday card to Gordon wishing him good health and a good life for the coming years.
- CZHN 7/09836 Card : Owan - to Gordon
Wishing him a Happy Easter and also updating him on what is going on. He shares with Gordon that he will be taking a trip to Hawaii to visit his daughters.
- CZHN 7/09978 Card : Pat and Sharon - Card to Gordon
A happy birthday card to Gordon with the side note that he should visit them. ~
- CZHN 7/09681 Card : Paul - to Gordon
Merry Christmas card to Gordon with the side note hoping he has a blessed Christmas and a thank-you for being such a great friend. ~
- CZHN 7/09705 Card : Rev. Pat - Christmas card to Gordon
Christmas card to Gordon wishing him the best and also included at the bottom is a small prayer.
- CZHN 7/09596 Card : Richard - to Gordon
Greeting letter to Zahn and also the hopes that he will see him before Gill goes to England on September 1st. Also news on the book he did and the reviews he recieved, which were positive.
- CZHN 7/10041 Card : Tom Shannon - Christmas card to Gordon
Sends best wishes and that the family looks forward to seeing Gordon sometime soon.
- CZHN 7/10106 Card : illegible - to Gordon
wishing him Christmas peace. What happened to the article for AMERICA?
- CZHN 9/12738 Chant : Merton - Chant to be used around a site with furnaces
Chant describing aspects of the Holocaust from the viewpoint of an observer of the time. ~ KY
- CZHN 2/02918 Chapter : Gordon Zahn
A chapter torn out of a book. Includes pages 329-337. ~ Catholic Conscientious Objectors: A Portrait. ~ This document explains the CO's and their rational for not participating in WWII. Their demography, educational level, marital status, etc. is discussed as well as the three most common reasons for Catholics to be Conscientious Objectors.
- CZHN 9/11853 Christmas Card : Jim Doyle - to Gordon
Wishes him happy holidays and states he enjoyed hearing the John Leary Story of when he visited the university in 1986. ~ CA
- CZHN 9/12125 Christmas Card : John and Joan Reardon - to Gordon
They wish Gordon happy holidays and briefly discuss John's employment at Loyola and the recent events regarding academic policy and the issues between the students and the faculty.
- CZHN 2/02644 Circular Letter : Ross
A letter to all FOR members concerned with the present organizational crisis. ~ He says they must all begin to handle the crisis by assuming good faith. He believes that the primary root of our difficulties is not any basic disagreement over the need for new FOR program direction and staff. They are dealing with the problem of power distribution within FOR and the process they have chosen seems to be part of the problem rather than a solution.
- CZHN 9/12120 Clipping : United Press International Article: "Westmoreland Says Dissent Hurts Army"
Discussion of army Chief of staff General Westmoreland's statement that the dissent in army ranks works against discipline essential to an efficient fighting force. It mentions Sgt. Sanders, formerly assigned to guard the tomb of the unknown soldier, who wants General Westmoreland to admit that he was reassigned to Vietnam because he criticized the war.
- CZHN 7/09199 Comic Strip : Victoria Roberts - Comic Strip
Comic strip between a man and his cat stating to his cat, "'Au contraire' to you, too."
- CZHN 8/11673a Committee Statement : Mission Statement and Procedural Outline of the Tenure and Grievance Committee
Outlines point by point the procedures, mission and manners of action that can and will be taken and maintained by this Tenure and Grievance Committee. ~ MA
- CZHN 7/09742 Condo Pricing List : The Knickerbocker on the Lake Condominium Association - List of Condos
Square feet, price, and association fee. ~ ~ Milwaukee, WI
- CZHN 6/08690 Contact List : PAX Christi USA address list
- CZHN 2/03003 Contract : Irvington Publishers, Inc.
The contract for the reprinting of IN SOLITARY WITNESS.
- CZHN 6/09111 Correspondence : A. Grummon - Response to the article (see below)
Refer to the Chicago Tribune article on the Anti-Catholic feeling in the U.S. (9114). ~ ~ Springfield, Illinois
- CZHN 1/00208 Correspondence : Adam, Muriel and Erv Nussbaum - card to Gordon Zahn.
greetings and that everyone is fine.
- CZHN 8/10417 Correspondence : Adama Sawadogo, foster child
Coloring done by child for Gordon of two boys herding animals.
- CZHN 2/01790 Correspondence : Alice Mayhew
A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ On August 30, 31, and Sept. 1, the defendants in the Harrisburg Trial are asking some religiously concerned men and women to come together for a few days of conversation on the moral implications of non-violent resistance and the future of the peace movement.
- CZHN 7/09591 Correspondence : Andy Prince - Letter to Gordon and Mike
Letter of apology to Gordon and Mike for his budget request that was to have been sent in earlier for approval. Also he requests, in advance, the approval of $6,525, realizing that it is $1,525 over the $5,000 limit, for the Moscow conference. He feels that is would be the opportunity of a lifetime and the chance for various countries to unite in an effort for peace. ~ Erie, Pennsylvania
- CZHN 9/12426 Correspondence : Archbishop of Boston - Letter to Father
States that the President has signed into law the reinstitution of peacetime registration, and notes that spiritual guidance is needed for young Catholic men who must respond to the law. He notes that they will sponsor a seminar, giving the date and time in response to the law. ~ MA
- CZHN 7/10066 Correspondence : Ashley - Letter to Gordon
Thanks Gordon for a check that jokingly will not be spent on Madonna or Ice-T. She considered using it for a "Remove Tina Brown" movement but death of Will Shawn has set this back, as he was the once and future editor. Closes with a hope to see him by spring time. ~ University of Notre Dame
- CZHN 7/10108 Correspondence : Ashley and Courtney - Letter to Gordon
Thank you for treating them to dinner. Merry Christmas. ~ Worcester, MA
- CZHN 1/00584 Correspondence : Betty - A letter to Gordon.
A letter thanking Gordon for the dinner he and Betty had the other night.
- CZHN 1/00582 Correspondence : Betty - A letter to Gordon.
Betty mentioned in her letter that she had started to write him last night, but she tore it up when her antecedents got on the wrong trolley lines, and new illiteracy swamped her.
- CZHN 1/00668 Correspondence : Betty - A letter to Gordon.
Her book was sent back from the publishers -- they don't want anything without an almost guaranteed mass sale. She invites Gordon to come for a visit.
- CZHN 1/00692 Correspondence : Bill - A letter to Bob.
Dick Reuter informed him that SSS has not been informed of "our withdrawal." Bill thinks that it was ucalled for and stupid for Dick Lion to leave the ACCO. ~ "All Souls Day"
- CZHN 8/10573 Correspondence : Bill - Letter to Dr. Zahn
enclosing copies of two articles printed locally after his talk. Also Bill thanks Gordon for the program he presented, his cooperation in the late night radio talk show, and his company at dinner. ~ Madison, WI
- CZHN 3/03554 Correspondence : Birmingham, John
A letter to Zahn. ~ Birmingham is working at Brookings and is sending Zahn some articles on MVA. He is also working to try to legalize heroin.
- CZHN 1/00688 Correspondence : Bob - A letter addressed "Hello Boss" (most likely Gordon)
He is having a wonderful time--Dorothy took him to the Metropolitan. It is becoming more and more difficult to think of returning to Rosewood.
- CZHN 1/00702 Correspondence : Bob - A letter to Gordon.
Arthur is willing to vote for withdrawal and will also sign and present it if Gordon can obtain votes from various groups. Arthur feels that their viewpoint will prevail.
- CZHN 1/00708 Correspondence : Bob
A note to Gordon. ~ He received Gordon's article and liked it a lot. Letters keep coming in about Gordon's Rosewood articles.
- CZHN 7/09700 Correspondence : Brother Daniel, CCICA - A Christmas gretting card addressed to Gordon.
A poem written inside of the card, Angel.
- CZHN 2/02145 Correspondence : Bruce Nelson
A letter to Gordon. ~ He is writing Gordon on the understanding that Gordon has signed the "Call to Resist" and in the hope that he may be willing to offer an expression of support to a young Roman Catholic noncooperator who is coming up for trial.
- CZHN 2/02489 Correspondence : Bruno James
A letter to Gordon. ~ He has never been more moved or uplifted than he was by any book as he was by IN SOLITARY WITNESS. He wants to know if there is anything he can do for Franz Jaegerstaetter's family.
- CZHN 2/02488 Correspondence : Bruno James
A letter to Gordon. ~ He tells Gordon that he, too, has thought of getting an Italian publisher for Gordon's book, but he doubts if he could get a courageous publisher to take it on. He has been passing Gordon's book on to everyone and feels its topic is very important. He says life is lonely for both he and Gordon and anyone attempting to live a full Christian life according to the gospels.
- CZHN 6/07831 Correspondence : Caden Sheats - Letter to Gordon Zahn
Sheats updates Zahn on a peace movement and continues on to share his thoughts on government activity. ~ no date
- CZHN 2/02149 Correspondence : California State College at Hayward
A letter to Gordon. ~ The writer has edited one of Gordon's chapters. Schifrin is very pleased with the volume and feels they are going to have success.
- CZHN 2/02494 Correspondence : Campbell Long
A letter to Gordon. ~ She thought IN SOLITARY WITNESS was a great book. Just before our country entered WWII, she became a pacifist because of her studies of the New Testament.
- CZHN 7/09789 Correspondence : Charlie - Letter to Gordon
Small note to Gordon telling him that the letter he received unsigned was not the actual letter he wanted him to read, so enclosed is the actual letter.
- CZHN 3/04336 Correspondence : Christmas card.
A Christmas card with a picture of the newborn Christ. Below is a passage titled "Legend."
- CZHN 6/08807 Correspondence : Clare - Letter to Gordon
Thanking him for support of her travels. She realizes that she does not tell him often enough how much he means to her.
- CZHN 10/13165 Correspondence : Cunneen - Letter to Gordon on behalf of Cross Currents
Says that they are very interested in running his paper as long as there are some revisions.
- CZHN 4/04742 Correspondence : Dan Coffey
A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ "Could you kindly tell me what publishers still carry your books. I would like to purchase a few, but of course here on the North Shore we hardly see a page of your writing."
- CZHN 9/12545 Correspondence : Daniel [Berrigan?] - Letter to Gordon
He describes his brother's terms of imprisonment for war resistance, a charge he too will soon face, and appeals to Gordon for support, citing his beliefs which led to his protest at being drafted.
- CZHN 4/04840 Correspondence : Dave W.
A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Dave mentions "hierarchy of values" which is his most recent piece on abortion. "I like to hope that such pieces make a difference. I think the anti-nuke people, too, might see a connection between their passionate conviction and those of us who continue to oppose abortion."
- CZHN 1/00955 Correspondence : Dick - A letter to Gordon.
He complains that his job is difficult, and mentions Bob Ludlow.
- CZHN 6/07846 Correspondence : Dick - Letter to Gordon (on small stationary)
The author talks about events around him regarding "The Refusal. "
- CZHN 7/09840 Correspondence : Dick - Letter to Gordon
Letter to Gordon responding the points he made earlier on topics relating to the word "Negro", the idea to shorten the text, and also the life of DuBois.
- CZHN 7/09783 Correspondence : Dick - Letter to Gordon
Letter to Gordon talking about his agreement with reknowned author of Night, Elie Wiesel, that the Passover is meaningless unless there is a sense of community with all and not just the Jews who were oppressed. He wishes Zahn a good Easter and Passover.
- CZHN 7/09833 Correspondence : Dick - Letter to Gordon
Letter to Gordon telling him that he had a great time when they talked about computers and suggests that they meet up and do it again. Also enclosed is an intro-summary chapter from his work that he would like Zahn to read.
- CZHN 8/10470 Correspondence : Dick - Letter to Gordon
Was thinking of Jaegertaetter recently and issues in Germany and Bosnia, and discusses his feelings. He had the same problem of the prostate, and the surgery was very beneficial. Looking forward to retiring, as many of his friends are doing so, and closes urging Gordon to get medical care.
- CZHN 7/09692 Correspondence : Dick - Short note to Gordon
Talks about plans when he returns from his trip.
- CZHN 1/01585 Correspondence : Dick Leonard (Sponsor)
Addressed to: "Brother President" (Re: Gordon Zahn) ~ Gordon is being presented as a candidate for the honorary degree, Doctor of Laws. The paper asserts that Gordon is a "sociologist, a pacifist, an author of controversial books, a social critic, and a deeply concerned Catholic who believes that religion remains one of the most viable institutions . . ."
- CZHN 5/07457 Correspondence : Dick? - Letter to Gordon Zahn
The author briefly comments on Zahn's retirement and updates him on events with him. He mentions that he'll be in Boston on Oct. 15-16 and asks if they can get together.
- CZHN 8/10454 Correspondence : Dorothy - Letter to Elinor
Due to heart problems she is cancelling her days at Boston College. ~ New York, NY
- CZHN 10/13151 Correspondence : Dorothy Day - Letter to Gordon
Asks him if he has a copy of his talk in Minneapolis and also when he is going to be in Canada.
- CZHN 2/02441 Correspondence : Dwight Macdonald
A letter to Gordon. ~ He was very impressed with SOLITARY WITNESS. Since Gordon's in England, Macdonald recommends publisher Victor Gollancz.
- CZHN 2/02442 Correspondence : Dwight Macdonald
A letter to Mr. Cunneen. ~ He offers a quote re: Zahn's book SOLITARY WITNESS--"In this age of mass conformity, there are few moral heroes. This important and fascinating little book tells the story of one of them, an Austrian peasant who chose to die by the headman's axe rather than fight in Hitler's armies."
- CZHN 7/09699 Correspondence : Editor in Chief (America) - A letter addressed to Gordon.
Gordon's article will be out in the Feb. 19th issue of America, Catholic Book Club. ~ New York, NY
- CZHN 7/09709 Correspondence : Edna - A card with a short note addressed to Gordon.
Tells Gordon how nice it was to see him again and talks about Gordon's book and their mutual friend Mary Ann. ~
- CZHN 7/09901 Correspondence : Edna - Letter to Gordon
If he choses to move to Milwaukee her door and home is open to him. Edna also goes on to tell Gordon her daily activities, and what she loves about her home.
- CZHN 7/09775 Correspondence : Edna - Letter to Gordon
Requests contact with autobiographer, as she could offer information of his stay with Edna and her mother while working at County Hospital. Speaks of Dick's death anniversary, and asks Gordon not to feel guilty for Freddy's death.
- CZHN 7/09774 Correspondence : Edna - Letter to Gordon
Speaks of Freddy and Gordon's unexpressed grief for his death, including updates of death and illnesses of Edna and Gordon's mutual friends. Shares details about both their mother's being good friends.
- CZHN 7/09935 Correspondence : Edna - Letter to Gordon
Speaks of history with Marguerite, a classmate and present friend, the recent and unexpected death of her sister-in-law, and that of Al, Dicki's brother. Commends Gordon's article in Pax Christi and asks about his biographer.