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• CZHN 1/00979 Correspondence : John Mack - A letter to Gordon.
  John feels impelled to point out that he has been maliciously slandered by Tom Potts, and thinks that Potts' purpose is to get rid of John.
• CZHN 3/03228 Correspondence : John McDonough
  A letter to Zahn. ~ McDonough is writing to congratulate Zahn on his book. He also sends him a negative review to read and respond to if he chooses to.
• CZHN 9/12324 Correspondence : John Mussio - Note to Gordon
  Thanks Gordon for a copy of his book and wishes him success in his present studies. ~ Steubenville
• CZHN 7/09745 Correspondence : John O. Dennell - Letter to Gordon
  Thanking Gordon, and also wishing him the best. ~ North Little Rock, Arkansas
• CZHN 2/02499 Correspondence : John
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He read IN SOLITARY WITNESS with deep sympathy and keen interest.
• CZHN 3/04496 Correspondence : Joseph A. O'Hare, S.J.
  A letter to "Friend". ~ Joseph describes how small magazines, both religious and secular, are notoriously short-lived, but how AMERICA continues after 67 years to appear each week, interpreting a changing world and a living church. He refers to the Catholic Peace Movement--one such article by Gordon C. Zahn, appeared in the September 10, 1975, issue and a more recent issue in which Professor Zahn tells of his glimpse into CIA and FBI information files in order to get a subscription.
• CZHN 1/00693 Correspondence : Joseph Leonard? - A Question of Justice: A letter to Dick Lions.
  His brother is a c. o. of long standing who believes that to kill a man during a war is murder. Joseph believes that it is justifiable self-defense to kill in war, but respects his brother's views. He urges the release of all c.o.'s on a fair and just basis.
• CZHN 3/04534 Correspondence : Joy Anderson, General Editor of AMERICAN CATHOLIC WHO'S WHO
  A letter addressed to "Friend". (Gordon Zahn.) ~ The Twenty-Second Edition of THE AMERICAN CATHOLICS WHO'S WHO will be greatly enlarged and updated, with the addition of more women, more members of ethnic minorities, more members of government, etc. Enclosed is a biographical questionnnaire which you should complete.
• CZHN 7/09923 Correspondence : Juli "Fetus" Loesch - Note to Gordon
  Speaks of meeting with Brent Bozell and his "anti-nuke enthusiasm". Encloses letter to Fr. John Ford SJ circulating amongst retroactivist peace radicals, asking for Gordon's approval. Closes with his article in Sojourners being "fine". ~ Erie, Pennsylvania
• CZHN 4/04743 Correspondence : Juli Loesch
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ "I think it's about time for CW to do some in-depth explorations on abortion, dehumanization, the exploitation of women, the alienation of sex, the casualness of killing, and all that sort of thing." Juli welcomes any good copies of whatever he's written on the subjects and any comments, questions, retorts or recruits.
• CZHN 5/07426 Correspondence : Kathleen - Letter to Gordon C. Zahn
  The author writes to Gordon Zahn about events surrounding certain responses to the death by suicide of Bobby Sands, IRA. (Corresponding to item 7427) ~ No date
• CZHN 7/09275 Correspondence : Kathleen - Letter to Gordon
  Views on the Jaegerstaetter allegations and the fact that promoters are accepting his cause.
• CZHN 6/08056 Correspondence : Kathy - Letter to Gordon Zahn
  Kathy sends a copy of Zahn's talk at C.P.F. and 3 copies of their response letter and changes. ~ no date
• CZHN 8/11303 Correspondence : Kathy - Letter to Gordon
  She attaches a chapter from THE CHALLENGE OF PEACE and discusses her interest in public education in relation to the arms race. She mentions the Bishop's struggle with military establishment laguage and how the reading illustrates this issue.
• CZHN 3/03537 Correspondence : Ken Owens
  A Christmas card to Zahn. ~ Owens reports that all is well and wishes Zahn a Merry Christmas.
• CZHN 2/02292 Correspondence : Kup
  A letter to Gordon. ~ He says that Gordon's letter in the NEW YORK TIMES is timely and accurate. He says "It is time to call a halt to the wanton killing of the innocents." He is delighted that Gordon enjoys the show. They are now on NBC.
• CZHN 3/03539 Correspondence : Laurie, George and Frany
  A letter to Zahn. ~ The Lauries are thanking Zahn for being there for them when they needed him, and offer him any assistance that he may need.
• CZHN 6/08639 Correspondence : Letter to Bishop Wright
  A call to the bishops to make clear statements on peace. List of eight recommedations.
• CZHN 10/13427 Correspondence : Letter to Bryan
  Congratulates Bryan on his appointment to the Stillman Chair. He is set to replace George McRae. Says he is writing for two other reasons: to take a break from writing a comment on the paper given by James Turner Johnson and to ask Bryan for a recommendation of someone to write to at the MacArthur Foundation in order to get some financial help. Templegate has just published a new paperback edition of IN SOLITARY WITNESS; this would be a good time for a movie.
• CZHN 3/03229 Correspondence : Letter to Godon Zahn.
  This person wrote Zahn to compliment him on his book. The author was a German Protestant at the time of the war, and is now in America and Catholic. He was touched by the book and agrees with Zahn on the issue of a just war.
• CZHN 6/08769 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon Zahn - Encouraging him to write more on alternatives to Violence. She included a list of coordinators.
  Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
• CZHN 2/01700 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon Zahn.
• CZHN 1/00706 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon Zahn.
  He thinks poetry is a better medium for Gordon than Leonard, and urges him to keep up the good work. Mother Wolfe gave an open house which he attended.
• CZHN 2/01660 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon Zahn.
  The author says that Gordon's news about Groppi is sad.
• CZHN 2/02758 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon Zahn.
  The writer apologizes for not being able to answer Gordon's letter with any thoughtfulness, but he is leaving for a year and is in a big rush. The writer is returning the letter to Gordon.
• CZHN 7/09547 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon
  A traveling update for Gordon; his joy that Zahn has recovered from his infection. Also the joke that when he called his friend Sam Amirante, his answering machine said, "Hi, this is O.J. Simpson. . ~
• CZHN 7/09306 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon
  An anonymous letter of personal criticism on Zahn questioning his true patrionism as an American
• CZHN 10/13220 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon
  Encourages Gordon on in what he calls this "psychological war".
• CZHN 7/09656 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon
  Greetings and opinion on the Minnesota congressional races. He comments on the voters' attitudes and the fundamentalist Christian crowd.
• CZHN 8/11793 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon
  In response to Gordon's letter to the Milwaukee Journal, the writer condemns Gordon as a "synogogue of satan". The author further scolds Gordon for his statements: he and his work are in fact against the intentions of God.
• CZHN 8/11790 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon
  In response to his letter in the Milwaukee Journal, the author states that people like Gordon are the problem, not Judge Seraphim. He rudely pokes fun at Gordon and belittles him with humorous, crude insults.
• CZHN 10/13225 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon
  Makes comments about his recent work.
• CZHN 10/13226 Correspondence : Letter to Gordon
  Speaks of the reaction that Gordon's words are causing in Chicago.
• CZHN 11/14173 Correspondence : Letter
  Writing to say that he (?) is pleased to hear that he was dropped from the DEP program and asks for a written confirmation of his conscientious objector status in case further questions arise. Also, apologizes for any extra work or annoyance he caused them.
• CZHN 9/12398 Correspondence : Linda - Note to Gordon
  They received his check already, will be depositing it very soon and the writer assumes that Jennie Orvino will be forwarding the IOU to him. She also notes that there is activity in her area that may prompt a talk by Gordon. ~ WI
• CZHN 9/12392 Correspondence : Linda Forest - Note to Gordon with a Milwaukee 14 Defense Fund stamp as heading
  She will be seeing Jim on Friday, and states that the defense committee will issue a newsletter about the fourteen. She thanks him for his support, and lending $1500. ~ Milwaukee
• CZHN 6/08503 Correspondence : Loretta Morris - Entitled: "Questions for interview with Geraldine Orgen and Annette Davies"
  Sent to them before arrival to reflect upon. Questions center around Gordon's life and work.
• CZHN 2/02287 Correspondence : Louise Weiss
  A letter to Gordon. ~ She apologizes for having angered Gordon. She explains that sea life is endangered and when Gordon focuses his attention on the violence of students, she worries alot more about the oil violence and its consequences.
• CZHN 9/12749 Correspondence : Marco Frisbee - Letter to the Editor of Jubilee
  He discusses his feelings on a recent article on the Rhodes Congress in which it is described that the Russian Orthodox delegates played such an agressive role in promoting the Societ policy of "peace". He sarcastically responds to the misrepresentations he felt were present in the article.
• CZHN 3/04272 Correspondence : Mary - A short note to Gordon Zahn.
  She does not know where she is in relation to the Commission and wonders if she should stay.
• CZHN 7/09914 Correspondence : Mary Carry - Letter to Gordon
  Encloses list of coordinators described as a "mixed bag", and that she loved Gordon's article "In Solitary Witness".
• CZHN 5/06756 Correspondence : Mary Casey - Letter to Gordon Zahn
  Is enclosing items for Gordon's information and updates him on her children.
• CZHN 6/08724 Correspondence : Mary Evelyn - Note to Gordon
  Sent a packet of PAX materials to Father Massey Lombardi in Toronto.
• CZHN 6/08751 Correspondence : Mary Lou - Letter to Executive Council
  Constitutions, By-laws and Handbook Committee, notification of meeting. Attached letter and Press Release from the Benedictines For Peace. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 7/09918 Correspondence : Mary Lou Kownacki - Committee appointments for Executive Council of Pax Christi
  Encloses a list of those agreed to work on ad hoc committees. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 7/09905 Correspondence : Mary Lou Kownacki - Letter to Gordon
  Discusses agenda for upcoming community meetings and that there will be no speakers. States Hovda agreed to workshop and that Gordon's ideas for workshops are worthwhile. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 3/04259 Correspondence : Mary
  A letter to Gordon Zahn. ~ She is expression her reactions to the problems within the Commission.
• CZHN 9/12753 Correspondence : Merton - Letter to Jim
  He passes on congratulations to Jim and Jean, noting that he did not earlier due to his heavy work with his latest book. He describes the trouble he is now having with the CNVA papers, and why the church is seeing that the article is censored. ~ KY
• CZHN 10/13068 Correspondence : Michael Hovey - Letter to Loretta
  He discusses the general theme of his talks and how he approaches it at girls' schools. He states that he discusses pacificsm, warfare and conscientious objection with girls by informing them that it is not a man's decision alone as women are 13% of the military. He briefly mentions his other topics and what he would like to do, travel, in the near future.
• CZHN 7/09614 Correspondence : Mike (aka Cowardly Lion) - Letter to Gordon
  A hello letter to Gordon
• CZHN 7/09629 Correspondence : Mike - Letter to Gordon
  A hello letter to Gordon hoping that his itching has subsided and that his trip to Albuqerque was pleasant. ~ Chittenango, NY
• CZHN 10/13136 Correspondence : Mike Scholtz - Letter to Gordon
  Talks about revised paper he read for Gordon. Says that the changes he made because of the backlash he got really add to the paper and that possibly the anti-Zahn sentiment helped his paper rather than hurt it by making him think of additions he would have previously seen as not necessary.
• CZHN 4/04956 Correspondence : Mrs. Robert W. Rea
  Two page letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Praises his article "The Crime of Silence," suggests that it should be sent to all of the Senators.
• CZHN 7/09711 Correspondence : Muriel and Erv - A card with a drawing of a tree.
  It says, "With best wishes, high hopes and warm greetings."
• CZHN 5/07444 Correspondence : National Office of the Committee to free the Mao Tsetung Defendants - Letter addressed, "Dear Friends"
  Discusses the events surrounding the Chairman of the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Communist Party. The organization requests funds to support Bob Avakian's defense. ~ No date
• CZHN 8/10699 Correspondence : Olivia Fistrovic - Copy of summary about Gordon from book, on behalf of the Health Science Library
  Asks if the Title in the summary is still available and if so how much. ~ Chicago, IL
• CZHN 6/08948 Correspondence : Page of footnotes
• CZHN 5/07373 Correspondence : Pantheon - Portion of a letter
  A bottom portion of a letter stating that the addressee will receive 2 copies of their published work and will receive a 40% discount for any purchases of other Pantheon, Random House, Knopf, or Vintage books. The author also mentions the idea for an "anti-textbook". ~ no date
• CZHN 6/08471 Correspondence : Paul Andre-Lesort - Letter to Dr. Zahn
  Yes, original attached ~ Thanking him for the most recent letter. The book is under the final revision. ~ Paris
• CZHN 6/08937 Correspondence : Paul Hanly Furfey - Letter to Gordon
  He is completely on his side concerning the controversy with the ACSS. He does not feel that he should make any compromises. ~ Washington, D.C.
• CZHN 6/08058 Correspondence : Peou-Jae? - Note to Gordon Zahn
  The author requests to be added on Zahn's mailing list for the newsletter and other materials. ~ no date
• CZHN 4/04795 Correspondence : Peter - A letter to Gordon Zahn.
  "Book reviews are not my domain, and David Toolan, who has just taken over that section from Ray Schroth, is not in the office today. I did find an index card, however, indicating that your book was sent to a reviewer before the summer."
• CZHN 6/07982 Correspondence : Phil (Zwerkiz?) - Letter to Gordon Zahn
  The author asks Zahn to speak at his church if he plans for a trip that way.
• CZHN 1/00605 Correspondence : Pooler, Alfred D.
  A letter addressed to Dear Friend of Thomas Merton. ~ They are writing to him regarding his correspondence with the late Thomas Merton.
• CZHN 5/06480 Correspondence : Ralph - Note to Gordon
  Zahn's social security number is needed in order to write him a check for his paper.
• CZHN 1/00534 Correspondence : Raymond O'Hanlon - A letter to Gordon.
  Raymond was saddened by the news of the deaths of the "Fellow Campers" that Gordon mentioned in his letter.
• CZHN 1/00248 Correspondence : Reiter, Johann
  letter to Gordon Zahn, written in German.
• CZHN 9/12571 Correspondence : Rev. Ralph Cahouet - Letter to Gordon
  He thanks Gordon for his last letter and the definitions he has received. He asks about sociological applications of terms in regards to church activity, and thanks Gordon for the copy of GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS. ~ OH
• CZHN 7/09599 Correspondence : Richard - Letter to Gordon
  A flight schedule to tell Zahn where he is going. Also the request that they keep in touch by phone.
• CZHN 6/08242 Correspondence : Robert Hassenger - Letter to Associate Editors
  Hassenger talks about Louis Schneider's being replaced with Waldo Burchard, and Jeff Hadden's willingness to serve on the Board.
• CZHN 6/08253 Correspondence : Robert Hassenger - Letter to the Associate Editors
  Hassenger addresses the issue of meeting obligations for prompt review for the contributors.
• CZHN 8/10475 Correspondence : Robert S. Lecky to Zahn
  informing him of the progress and actions taken to have his book released. Also they inform him that they had received indications that the book is going to be a major source of information for the churches, military, and civil liberties groups. ~ New York, NY ~ American Report Magazine
• CZHN 1/00678 Correspondence : Robin - A letter to Gordon.
  The letter is written in a poetic fashion. She speaks about not being able to see him before she left. She says that she is lonely. She sounds bitter.
• CZHN 9/12191 Correspondence : Rush and Timmy - Page 3 of letter from Rush and note from Timmy
  He is about to sign a contract to do a book on the subject of American intellectual history for which he will receive a pleasant advance. He asks Gordon for a few more errands, and gives the names of the intended recipients of the monsoon capes he has requested. Timmy's note describes where Gordon may locate the producers of the monsoon capes.
• CZHN 7/09951 Correspondence : Sally and (illegible) - Letter to Gordon
  Expressing surprise at the canonization of Jaegerstaetter and also credit to Zahn for what he has done; also views on the current news in Bosnia and Sally's recent retirement from teaching.
• CZHN 7/09493 Correspondence : Sharon Taylor - Letter to Gordon
  Letter to Zahn telling him that they have done an extensive world wide search for other Zahn's. They are printing out an International Directory of every Zahn in the world and his name will be included in the book. They later ask him if he would like to purchase a book for only five dollars so that he may contact some of the other Zahn's and see if they are family. ~
• CZHN 6/07908 Correspondence : Sr. Mary (Lui?) - A greeting card to Gordon Zahn
  The author tells Zahn how glad she is to hear that Zahn will be in the council. ~ no date
• CZHN 10/13197 Correspondence : Sylvester - Letter to Gordon from the Department of Sociology at Saint John's University
  Thanks him for the newspaper clipping of Mundy's and Placid's letter. Says that Placid is absurdly emotional and unkind, but really supports Gordon's article even if he does not realize it.
• CZHN 10/13212 Correspondence : Sylvester T. - Letter to Gordon
  At Saint Cloud Hospital for a blood infection. Saw his letter in the Davenport Messenger and says it was good, but does not reach the readers of The New World. Also, says that The New World is unethical in regards to not printing Gordon's letter.
• CZHN 6/08617 Correspondence : Tom Worney - Letter to Gordon
  He thinks that he can address the issues of war and peace with the Puerto Rican clergy. Thanks him for the letter and the quotation. ~ San Juan, Puerto Rico
• CZHN 6/08537 Correspondence : Ullays - Letter to Gordon. Addressed: Dear Friend
  List of Addresses and an invitation to a Conference on Non-Violence where he could get first-hand information. ~ Vienna, Austria
• CZHN 6/08283 Correspondence : W. Clark Roof - Asst. Professor, Department of Sociology, Univ. of Massachusetts - Letter to Professor Gordon Zahn
  Roof informs Zahn that he will have a review of Fox's book in the mail by Wednesday and a review of Horowitz's book by mid-January.
• CZHN 2/02207 Correspondence : W. H. Ferry - to Gordon.
  Ferry is angered by the war and asks "Is not my country ever going to stop its reliance on violence?" He is glad to hear that Gordon's Chaplain study will appear after all. He thinks that "Tom Merton made a booboo the other day by resigning from masthead of CFOR on account of immolation of R. LaPorte, but withdrew his withdrawal very soon."
• CZHN 6/07712 Correspondence : William P. Dodd, Jr. (Bill), Executive director of Greater Bethlehem Area Council of Churches - A brief letter to Gordon Zahn
  Dodd thanks Zahn for being present at the Peace Walk. ~ no date
• CZHN 6/08247 Correspondence : Woodrow A. Geier - Memorandum to Book Review Editor
  Geier sends a review copy of "The Church-Related College Today: Anachronism of Opportunity?"
• CZHN 6/08541 Correspondence : photocopy of item id no. 8537
• CZHN 10/13533 Course Outline : Gordon Zahn - Course outline for Religion As a Social System, Religion 145
  Gives a general overview of the course, a provisional course outline, and other requirements for the course.
• CZHN 8/11645 Course Outline : Gordon Zahn - Outline for Sociology 473: Sociology of Social Movements
  Content, required texts, and expectations.
• CZHN 9/12765 Critique : Bill Knable - Response to a talk of Gordon's
  He found Gordon to be experienced though he does not agree with total conscientious objection, citing Hitler as an example that would call for response by force.
• CZHN 9/12768 Critique : Billy Daunhauer - Response to talk by Gordon
  He reports the topic of Gordon's presentation and concludes that should draft laws change as Gordon stated they may, he should be getting a lot of business in the near future.
• CZHN 9/12769 Critique : Carl Gonadinger - Response to talk by Gordon
  He states his enjoyment of the tale of Franz and notes his new feelings on the draft. He thanks people like Gordon for taking a stand and helping wars be shortened and less devastating.
• CZHN 9/12771 Critique : Chris Wilson - Response to Gordon's talk
  He gives a background of Gordon, describes his presentation, and highlights what Gordon stated.
• CZHN 9/12767 Critique : Daron Tigge - Response to a talk by Gordon
  He disagrees with Gordon's position of Conscientious Objection and notes that he feels not fighting to defend one's homeland is to let down one's country.
• CZHN 9/12770 Critique : Jason White - Response to a talk by Gordon
  He questions how the teacher got Gordon to come and speak to them, describes briefly Gordon's presentation, and concludes that some of Gordon's statements were hard to follow, "as are some things in life".
• CZHN 9/12772 Critique : Jeremy Herron - Response to talk by Gordon
  He thinks it is okay that Gordon believes that there is no such thing as a just war and announces his own belief which disagrees with Gordon's. He found the talk overall, to be very interesting.
• CZHN 9/12766 Critique : Steinemann - Response to a talk by Gordon
  He found Gordon to be very intelligent and argues that Gordon has the right to disapprove of war. He also describes why he disagrees with Gordon's statement that no war is a just war.
• CZHN 9/12764 Critique : Steve - Response to a talk of Gordon's
  He thought the speech was helpful in showing him the "middle" between war and what is said in the Bible, and briefly discusses what he feels America will and should do in war.
• CZHN 6/08632 Dennis Kiegan : Press Release ~ News Release with attached note from Dennis
  Note stating that the attached is a news release of the meeting. First resolution is asked of bishops the reform the Selective Service Law so that it will recognize objection to a particular war. The second is to ask the bishops to provide a channel so that young Catholics who have choosen works of mercy instead of works of war can have support. The third resolution called for moral support of those who have felt obliged to engage in direct expressions of dissent to the War (much debated)
• CZHN 3/04549 Document : A 4-page typed outline of "America in the 1930s. " This corresponds to document 4548.
  This is an outline of lectures, films and other presentations (which are open to the public). There are discussions (which are reserved for the students who are registered for the class) as well as readings. On the middle of page 3, Gordon Zahn will be a guest speaker "The Catholic Worker in Depression and War" on Tuesday, April 3, Hogan 519.
• CZHN 2/02447 Document : A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PRODUCE PLAY to the Holt, Rinehart, and Winston Inc.
  The document is a notice that George Shdanoff and Ray Russell have formed a production company under the name YURAY PRODUCTIONS to produce the play "The Man Who Said No," based on Zahn's book, IN SOLITARY WITNESS. The document outlines the rights of all individuals involved.

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