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• CZHN 7/10169 Correspondence : Edna - Letter to Gordon
  Writes that Dick, presently blind, is mentally slipping very rapidly; he recently tried a Nursing home and it was ok. She is at her "wits end", as his very costly disease continues, slowy wearing them both down. ~ ~ Racine
• CZHN 6/08910 Correspondence : Edna - Short letter to Geraldine and Annette
  Shares pleasantries about a recent visit and a Mississippi cruise. Comments that Gordon is waiting too long to move.
• CZHN 7/09697 Correspondence : Eileen - A card addressed to Gordon.
  Blessed and Happy New Year.
• CZHN 6/08618 Correspondence : Eileen - Letter to Gordon
  Describes the enclosed letter to Jim Douglass and she advises Gordon to re-write it. She mailed the Pax Rights of Conscience Statement to the bishops.
• CZHN 6/08641 Correspondence : Eileen - Letter to Gordon
  Hopes he can come to the October 19th meeting to discuss the Rights of Conscience Campaign.
• CZHN 6/08623 Correspondence : Eileen - Letter to Gordon
  She is delighted that he will be with them for the PAX Study Weekend and his talk can fit in after "Peace -- Beyond Vatican II." Commends him on getting so far on the chaplain book. ~ New York
• CZHN 4/04884 Correspondence : Elizabeth Divine
  Letter to Gordon Zahn re: "IN SOLITARY WITNESS". ~ Elizabeth Divine worked for Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc. Publishers. She writes to Gordon about different reactions to "IN SOLITARY WITNESS" that she has received from a number of publishers that she sent the manuscript to. All have declined, stating that they thought it might be too limited to a Catholic audience. She still had others to send the manuscript to and would do so after Gordon had a chance to read this letter. ~ 03/07 ~ Written from London
• CZHN 6/07750 Correspondence : Ellen Stepleton - Letter to Gordon Zahn
  Stepleton thanks Zahn for explaining his disappearance and sends a copy of the letter that she had sent before in response to his letter of Jan. 19. (the letter is not attached) ~ no date
• CZHN 1/00505 Correspondence : Erv - A letter to Gordon.
  Gordon is informed about a tragic happening about the death of a friend.
• CZHN 1/00542 Correspondence : Erv Nussbaum - A letter to Gordon.
  Erv is telling Gordon she is sorry it has taken her so long to write. She is interested in knowing what is happening with Gordon's book?
• CZHN 6/08326 Correspondence : Father Reinhold - Index Card addressed "To My Friends"
  Reinhold writes that he will have less time to dedicate to correspondence due to personal medical issues.
• CZHN 5/07680 Correspondence : Fred - Brief letter to Gordon Zahn
  The author tells Zahn about what he and the Judge have come to agree upon. ~ no date
• CZHN 5/07665 Correspondence : Fred - Brief note to Gordon Zahn
  The author brings to attention a check for the Catholic Worker. ~ no date
• CZHN 5/07668 Correspondence : Fred - Brief note to Gordon Zahn
  The author complements Zahn's work in his lecture and asks him to return a $250 check originally sent by Judge. ~ no date
• CZHN 5/07658 Correspondence : Fred - Brief note to Gordon Zahn
  The author informs Zahn of troubles he's having in regards to tax law changes.
• CZHN 5/07659 Correspondence : Fred - Brief note to Gordon
  The author informs Zahn that he will check on the man he has previously mentioned. ~ no date
• CZHN 5/07652 Correspondence : Fred - Letter to Gordon Zahn
  Fred tells Gordon about Judge's proposal of disbursements. ~ no date
• CZHN 5/07655 Correspondence : Fred - Letter to Gordon Zahn
  Fred tells Zahn to handle the (Hanusting) Defense Fund, and tells of personal events with him. ~ no date
• CZHN 5/07660 Correspondence : Fred - Letter to Gordon Zahn
  The author briefly mentions some thoughts about the bishops in Holland. (attached to it is items 7661-7663) ~ no date
• CZHN 5/07682 Correspondence : Fred - Letter to Gordon Zahn
  The author updates Zahn on some business he may have missed while in Europe. ~ no date
• CZHN 5/07662 Correspondence : Fred - Note (to Gordon Zahn?)
  The author informs Zahn that the Franz Jaegerstaetter Foundation will pay him $500. (attached to items 7660, 7661, 7663) ~ no date
• CZHN 5/07670 Correspondence : Fred - Note to Gordon Zahn
  The author informs Zahn that his last check for $250 has been forwarded to "the Great Judge." Also wishes Zahn a Happy Christmas. ~ no date
• CZHN 5/07678 Correspondence : Fred Bradford - Brief note to Gordon Zahn
  Bradford asks Zahn to call when he comes by. (attached to item 7679) ~ no date
• CZHN 2/02608 Correspondence : Fred Bradford
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He congratulates Gordon on his new teaching position at Boston. He thanks Gordon for his contributions.
• CZHN 2/02599 Correspondence : Fred Bradford
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He speaks of the difficulty in sending Mrs. Franz Jaegerstaetter the $500.00 that Gordon had requested.
• CZHN 2/02566 Correspondence : Fred Bradford
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He talks about taxes and of a mutual friend who has just gotten out of the hospital.
• CZHN 3/03492 Correspondence : Fred McNeil
  A letter to Zahn. ~ McNeil is asking for information regarding the peace movement and asking for information about their group.
• CZHN 3/04465 Correspondence : Fred
  A letter to Gordon Zahn ~ A note to say that he was moved to another room in the hospital.
• CZHN 4/04729 Correspondence : George Garrelts
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ George informs Gordon that he is now teaching at Mercyhurst College and many of his students are wondering about registration and the draft. George would also like to know if there continues to be a 'Catholic' position on conscientious objection and alternate service.
• CZHN 5/07502 Correspondence : Gordon C. Zahn - Handwritten letter to the editors of "America"
  Zahn commends the editors and the author William F. Wolff for his article "The Church and the Bomb." ~ No date
• CZHN 5/07424 Correspondence : Gordon Sheats? - Letter to Gordon C. Zahn
  The author shares some personal thoughts with Zahn from being in his 5th prison in 6 months. ~ No date
• CZHN 10/13538 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - "Open Letter To the Catholic Worker"
  Begins the letter on the anniversary of Dorothy's death, but not sure when it will be ready for publication. Says that throughout his 25 years of teaching he has made a point to include the Catholic Worker as the quintessential example of a religiously-motivated social movement. Says that in later years when Dorothy's life was drawing to a close students would frequently ask what would happen when she went. The point of this letter is to discuss what has happened and what it means for the movement's future.
• CZHN 6/09004 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Birthday card to unknown person.
  Birthday card which reads "All I need to know about birthdays I learned from a dog." The card was probably for Annette or Geraldine.
• CZHN 6/08614 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Christmas card to Loretta
  He has readjusted himself to his hometown but misses Boston. He is having trouble with his memory and can not remember the last time they corresponded and he would appreciate some contact with them.
• CZHN 6/08480 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Christmas card to Richard and Loretta
  Salutations about a peace filling Christmas and the New Year. He writes: "Peace threatens to force our center out of business- and me into second retirement. But who is complaining."
• CZHN 6/08293 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Handwritten letter to Prof. Prakash C. Sharma
  Zahn informs Sharma that the books mentioned by Sharma on September 9 was sent a week ago.
• CZHN 11/14025 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "Your Eminence"
  Discusses the finding of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record and the trouble that it has caused as a result because of its statement that Franz wanted to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi army. Moreover, he discusses what this means for his canonization cause.
• CZHN 11/14027 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to "Your Excellency"
  Copy of entry #14025
• CZHN 5/07142 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bob Giroux
  Discusses a book he is reading and ran off a copy of the "Words of Peace" booklet that he wrote. Also he discusses the Jaegerstaetter cause.
• CZHN 8/11407 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to DeNyse
  He has filled and is returning the personnel forms. He questions what will be done will certain forms of id and notes special points to his information. ~ WI
• CZHN 6/09072 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ed
  Letter giving Ed information to be returned when he is through using it. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 10/13495 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fern
  Talk about personal matters such as the situation with John and also with Barbara.
• CZHN 7/09536 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine Ogren
  Zahn's recommendation to use KLM on her next trip because the people are really nice. He also tells Gerry of the food he ate and his hotel that was rather expensive, but quite nice. ~ Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
• CZHN 7/09535 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine Ogren
  Zahn's update on his trip to Munich and his daily activities. He tells Gerry of his long walks, but also of his burden of having to live off of his credit cards. ~ Munich
• CZHN 11/14003 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mr. Storrie
  Thanks him for the BBC stipend. Also, tells him of the discovery of the actual trial record from Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial. In addition, he discusses the record's statement of Franz Jaegerstaetter's readiness to accept Sanitatsdienst (military services as a medic) which Gordon says is completely false, but how it still is affecting his canonization movement.
• CZHN 6/09051 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Mrs. Kuehn
  Would like to meet to discuss the issue of misinterpretation. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 10/13868 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. L. William Yolton, Executive Director at NISBCO
  Says they are certainly willing to have the Center's name put on the list of sponsoring organizations for draft counseling training. Asks if he can send the latest NISBCO manual, since they do not have one. In addition, mentions that Phillip Wanke, their student intern, is taking an active part in preparing the BARD promotion for a counseling program planning session and the Center is co-sponsoring it.
• CZHN 10/13849 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Unknown
  Thanks him again for his contribution to their Seattle Assembly and mentions that Pax Christi has not yet received their invitation to be a sponsor of the Washington demonstration. Discusses further the current abortion controversy and his own stance on the issue.
• CZHN 11/14053 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Wolfgang
  Enclosing a statement he thinks he will be interested in; says it has already been sent to Cardinal Koenig and Bishops Aichern and Kuntner. The statement addresses the finding of Franz Jaegerstaetter's trial record and the subsequent rumors that resulted from a statement found in the record which claims that Franz Jaegerstaetter was ready and willing to serve in the medical corps of the Nazi army.
• CZHN 6/08919 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Unaddressed birthday card with short note.
  This card is sent while he is in Colorado Springs. He says things are going well, but nights are boring. He is anxious to get back to Boston, his apartment, the office, etc. ~ ~ Colorado Springs, CO
• CZHN 2/02850 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn
  A form letter to the people of the Warner CPS. ~ Zahn is informing the people of the Warner Camp that ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR is scheduled for release in January or February of the following year. Zahn informs them of several deaths among their group and tells them that researchers from a Florida university are studying CPS and have already contacted several of the men. Zahn assures them that he did not give them the list of addresses and, in fact, that these people have not even contacted him. He suggests that they cooperate with them while ensuring the other campers' privacy.
• CZHN 3/04304 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn
  A letter addressed to Dear Sir. ~ The committee of "Mothers Mobilizing Against War" was refused permission to march in the Memorial Day parade. This shows the power of the pro-war propaganda. Mr. Wichert is presents a great danger to the way of life because he is willing to sacrifice their country's future for the cause of a decaying British imperalism.
• CZHN 1/01586 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn
  A letter of response from Gordon. ~ Gordon says that "Of the several possible approaches to our theme, the one I consider most immediately challenging to believers--deals with religion itself as a 'commodity' in competition with other 'brands' or 'lines' in the marketplace of values . . ."
• CZHN 3/04456 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn
  A letter to "things and stuff" (The Hollander family) ~ A short "just thinking about you, talk with you soon" letter.
• CZHN 3/04461 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn
  A letter to Effie (Hollander?) ~ A letter answering her letter, talking about business ideas (for her) and the Academy Awards and music.
• CZHN 3/04096 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn
  A letter to Nu. ~ Gordon's sinus membrane has been giving him trouble. It almost caused him to drown in bed because it swelled up and he couldn't breath or swallow. He didn't get much sleep.
• CZHN 3/04444 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn
  A postcard to the Hollander family ~ Postcard from Barcelona.
• CZHN 3/03179 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn
  A statement of intended study by Zahn. ~ Zahn explains the relationship of his study in Germany to the American CO movement and the social controls in both countries to prevent the social deviation of people into becoming CO's.
• CZHN 1/00215 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn
  letter to Gerry ~ wishing her an early happy Birthday. mentions Gerry and Ruby.
• CZHN 1/00214 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn
  letter ~ writing from San Francisco. Mentions that he won't be eating out at any of the restaurants due to the many holdups due to the police strike.
• CZHN 1/00265 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn
  postcard to the Hollanders ~ chit chat
• CZHN 6/08333 Correspondence : Greeting card to Gordon Zahn
  The author apologizes to Zahn about failing to make a public issue of the new ACSR administration.
• CZHN 3/03277 Correspondence : H. E. - A letter to Zahn.
  H. E. is informing Zahn that he received a manuscript from the Fathers Hovda [Hovda?], Feherenbacher, and a third person. He is thanking Zahn for the privilege of reading it.
• CZHN 6/08053 Correspondence : H. E. - Greeting card to Gordon Zahn
  A Christmas card for Zahn. ~ no date
• CZHN 6/07900 Correspondence : H. E. - Letter to Gordon Zahn
  The author asks Zahn about the program at St. John's on June 22 and 23. He also requests to meet with Zahn on the 24th. ~ no date
• CZHN 9/12209 Correspondence : H. E. - Letter to Gordon
  He thanks Gordon for the gift copy and discusses his opinions regarding recent reviews of Gordon's book. He states that he is being overworked and that he is looking for a new priest to help. He inquires about Gordon's next project, and mentions his dreaming of Spain. ~ MN
• CZHN 2/02162 Correspondence : H. E.
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He hopes Gordon is having a refreshing summer. He is back at the rectory. Gordon's room is ready if he decides to come his way. He saw Bob Hovda at the time of his mother's last illness.
• CZHN 3/03301 Correspondence : H. E.
  A letter to Zahn. ~ H. E. is congratulating Zahn on his book and the attention that he is getting from THE WANDERER.
• CZHN 9/12699 Correspondence : H. M. Chandrawathie's Mother - Letter to Gordon from his foster child's family.
  Discusses their delight that Gordon chose their daughter as one of his foster children. Says that Chamindika will be admitted to school next year. Chamindika likes to go to school, she likes to sing, and she is obedient to her parents. She also likes to go to the temple. Asks for information about Gordon.
• CZHN 8/10639 Correspondence : Hal - Letter to Gordon
  informing him of their travel plans and upcoming holiday in which they would like to visit and have a drink. ~
• CZHN 2/02790 Correspondence : Hal
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He expresses to Gordon that the German edition of the book should be checked carefully for errors.
• CZHN 7/09938 Correspondence : Hank - Letter to Gordon, with picture enclosed.
  Thanks Gordon for giving him a place to vent and giving him things to write about as he serves in special forces. Talks about hot weather, high prices and quotes Gordon's last letter, "Confession is good for the soul". Tells Gordon his religious beliefs with quotes, and closes, "I go to prepare a place for you". ~ Africa
• CZHN 7/10032 Correspondence : Hank Wessel - Letter to Oglethorpe [Zahn]
  Writes about his silly new haircut, the pictures he is avidly taking and the difficulty of reading Gordon's writing.
• CZHN 8/11781 Correspondence : Harold Bremer - Letter to Gordon
  Congratulates him on his letter to the Milwaukee Journal which he feels is the best he has ever read. He thinks that if Gordon could ever convince Dick Leonard, he could make into a genuine force for good in Milwaukee. ~ Wisconsin
• CZHN 6/07951 Correspondence : Harvey - Letter to Gordon Zahn
  The author briefly shares events going on around him for the city and parish including Bishop Gumbleton, the Honeywell Group, and James Sinnott, MM. ~ no date
• CZHN 6/08806 Correspondence : Harvey - Letter to Gordon
  Commenting on the slowing down of the peace movement. ~ Minneapolis
• CZHN 7/10119 Correspondence : Harvey - Letter to Gordon
  wishing him the best Christmas filled with joys. Also he thanks Gordon for helping him prepare for his retirement. ~ Minneapolis, MN
• CZHN 1/00541 Correspondence : Harvey Egan - A letter to Gordon.
  Egan said he will be honored and anxious to read the manuscript on the Warner experience.
• CZHN 9/11862 Correspondence : Harvey Egan - Note to Gordon
  Wishes Gordon a merry Christmas and wishes him furher success on future articles. He updates briefly about his own life and requests Gordon's critique of the Dorothy Day portrait. ~ MN
• CZHN 1/00013 Correspondence : Harvey Egan
  general letter of good will ~ 12/25 ("Christmas Time")
• CZHN 9/12206 Correspondence : Herb - Letter to Gordon
  He discusses his enjoyment of IN SOLITARY WITNESS, updates Gordon with the ongoings of his daily life and closes with his uncertainty in his own literary works.
• CZHN 8/10578 Correspondence : Herbert A. Kenny - Letter to Reviewer
  listing the criteria for submitted manuscripts. ~ Boston, MA ~ The Boston Globe
• CZHN 3/04540 Correspondence : Herman Kogan
  A letter to Gordon Zahn on a small note paper with the heading "Showcase Book Week." ~ Herman writes "I'm delighted that you will do this one. I'd need copy (600 or so) on or before April 9, if possible. It's been some time since you reviewed for us and I'm glad you're doing Payne's and hope you'll do more. We'll pay $65." Herman also asks Gordon to add a line or two on how he wants to be identified citing previous books or one you are working on.
• CZHN 10/13081 Correspondence : Hovey
  Copy of entry #13068
• CZHN 8/11732 Correspondence : Ina Samuels - Letter to Gordon
  States the best day and time to make the meeting for the Tenure and Grievance Committee, recommending times and giving her class and meeting schedule for the next week. ~ ~ MA
• CZHN 2/02158 Correspondence : James Burrio
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He tells Gordon of a man in Italy who was opposed in conscience to all military service. James does not know how to advise this man. James says that "to have refused to do military service on conscientious grounds would have called for a heroism that no one has the right to ask for." (The man would be imprisoned and such.)
• CZHN 3/03496 Correspondence : James McGeever
  A letter to Eileen Egan of the American PAX Association. ~ McGeever is writing to inform the PAX movement that although he is against the Vietnam War he does not object to all war and he does not feel connected enough to the Roman Catholic Church to object on religious grounds. He still wants to stay in touch with the PAX movement if possible.
• CZHN 2/02234 Correspondence : Jennie Orvino
  A letter to Gordon. ~ She thanks Gordon for participating in the seminar "Christianity, Contemporary Society, and Nuclear War." She wants to know if he would release the tape of his speech.
• CZHN 1/00671 Correspondence : Jim - A postcard to Gordon.
  He will be at the Worcester Club April 3-10 and hopes to see Gordon before Jim leaves Boston.
• CZHN 9/12333 Correspondence : Jim - Letter to Gordon
  States that despite the Beck and Hannan interventions things seem to be going rather well and updates about the events in Roma for their cause. He asks about English press reports made on the floor about nuclear weapons, notes about the activities of some Bishops Gordon knows and states that he enjoyed their last visit. ~ Rome
• CZHN 4/04791 Correspondence : Jim Forest
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ Jim thanks Gordon for his letter and the check for IFOR. Since he is in charge of deeping IFOR financially supported, he must inevitably inquire people, often times his friends, for money. He is glad that Gordon puts up with the occasional IFOR appeals and also responds to them with real money.
• CZHN 8/10534 Correspondence : Jim Murphy - Letter to Gordon
  confirming his scheduled talk with a minor change requesting he informally meet with the class after his talk on the Great Catholic Upheaval. ~ ~ Scehenectady, NY
• CZHN 3/04057 Correspondence : Jim and Betty ~ A letter from both to Gordon Zahn.
  Jim talks about Betty's finished book. Betty talks about her schedule for travel and new about Katherine.
• CZHN 7/09295 Correspondence : Joe - Letter to Gordon
  Letter outlining the methods who could do in order to help raise money for the objection on selective conscientiousness. ~ Dobbs Ferry, NY
• CZHN 3/04375 Correspondence : Joe
  A letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Joe, another author and speaker, is responding to a letter that Gordon sent him. Joe just describes how things are going with him at this point in his life.
• CZHN 1/00699 Correspondence : John - A letter to Bob Ludlow.
  Duane, Fitz, and company have joined the Rosewood forces. He speaks of army life and his experiences.
• CZHN 1/00696 Correspondence : John - A letter to Bob.
  Pat O'Shoughnessy is at Camp Rucker, Alabama, but is going home on furlough soon. John says that he lives on the memory of the life he had before the war. He mentions that he misses drinking beers with the guys.
• CZHN 1/00695 Correspondence : John - A letter to Robert.
  He is thinking of Robert and the others. Every day and night he sees fire burning the hills. He has been painting.
• CZHN 1/00700 Correspondence : John - A letter to: Bob and all.
  He describes his location--he is 15 miles from the Montana Border. He wanted to kill the person who started the false rumor that alcohol was served in a nearby town.
• CZHN 1/00697 Correspondence : John B. - A letter to Bob Ludlow.
  Every night he attempts to make a drawing or painting. His emotions run high and low. He went beer drinking one night. He is leery of government camp.

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