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• CZHN 3/04586 Essay : Gordon Zahn
  A 16-page typed essay complete with footnotes on pages 15-16 entitled "War and Religion in a Sociological Perspective." This is a duplicate copy of document 4580. ~ "The first problem facing one in attempting to write on this topic is the sheer immensity of the task. . . A second and more troubling (sociologically at least) problem has to do with the variety and complexity of relationships that can and do exist between war and religion. . . Some religious value systems (Islam, Judaism) are or appear to be more compatible than others (Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity) with the values and the behaviors associated with warfare, but none is completely indifferent to the planned and intended destruction of human life war involves. To the extent that such ambivalence is structured into the belief systems of the major world religions, it offers a distinct challenge to the social scientist and it is the purpose of this paper to develop some of the dimensions of that challenge."
• CZHN 3/04580 Essay : Gordon Zahn
  A 16-page typed essay complete with footnotes on pages 15-16 entitled "War and Religion in a Sociological Perspective." ~ "The first problem facing one in attempting to write on this topic is the sheer immensity of the task. . . A second and more troubling (sociologically at least) problem has to do with the variety and complexity of relationships that can and do exist between war and religion. . . Some religious value systems (Islam, Judaism) are or appear to be more compatible than others (Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity) with the values and the behaviors associated with warfare, but none is completely indifferent to the planned and intended destruction of human life war involves. To the extent that such ambivalence is structured into the belief systems of the major wolrd religions, it offers a distinct challenge to the social scientist and it is the purpose of this paper to develop some of th dimensions of that challenge."
• CZHN 3/04477 Essay : Gordon Zahn
  A 21-page typed essay (sermon) opening and ending with quotes by Thomas Wolfe and Thomas Merton, respectively. ~ Gordon Zahn writes about the family and its declining status of morals and how that has caused chaos in our society. He concludes that if the crisis of our day is to be resolved by a return to values that have been abandoned or lost, religion in general--and the Catholic Church in particular--should be the most appropriate and effective vehicle for that change.
• CZHN 3/04511 Essay : Gordon Zahn
  A 3-page typed essay entitled "John XXIII's Priceless Legacy." ~ Gordon believes that since its appearance John XXIII's "Pacem in Terris" has already accomplished recognition which served as inspiration and justification for the cause of peace and (it is now respectable to use the term) Catholic pacifism. The goal was to tip the theological scales against nuclear war and deterrence.
• CZHN 7/09936 Essay : John T. Noonan, Jr. - "Development in Moral Doctrine" from book
  Examines development of moral teachings on Catholic Church, touching on subjects of marriage, slavery, religious freedom, concluding with an analysis.
• CZHN 9/11839 Essay : Marvin Olsen - "Durkheim's Two Concepts of Anomie"
  Article discusses "anomie", its definition and the concepts of Durheim regarding the subject.
• CZHN 6/08535 Essay : Methodological Wisdom for the Organic Intellectual: The Legacy of Gordon Zahn
  Summarizes Zahn's intellectual achievements, but strives to focus on Zahn's contributions to methodology, which add "examination of the procedures used by public intellectuals to discover important moral truths about states, societies, and human behavior."
• CZHN 9/11841 Essay : Pitrim Sorokin - "Physicalist and Mechanist School"
  Outlines and discusses the main currents of modern physicalistic sociology, and compares and contrasts it to the mechanist sociology.
• CZHN 11/14417 Essay : Summary of Proposal
  Gives a summary of the Center's history and purposes. Then goes on to ask for finances in order to conduct lectures and workshops at schools far away that frequently ask them to talk, but to which the Center is unable to go because of a lack of finances for housing and travel expenses.
• CZHN 3/03065 Excerpt from a Talk : Oesterreicher, John
  An excerpt from a talk given at the annual Edith Stein Guild Commission breakfast. ~ Oesterreicher feels that the play is written for an audience, not Jews in particular. He feels that there are many groups that should be speaking out against this play, not just Catholics. Protestants should be protesting the inaccuracies in quoting the Bible, Jews for being used as pawns, and Catholics for the attack on them.
• CZHN 10/13499 Excerpt : A story of youth
  Story in the first person about their memories of Memorial Day in Romeo, Michigan, in the 1960s and the reality of war, specifically the Vietnam War.
• CZHN 9/12897 Excerpt : Eva J. Ross - from an article from The American Catholic Sociological Review
  This is a review of a sociology book that says one should not teach philosophy in a sociology course. Eva disagrees with the author saying that the teachings of such philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, and St. Thomas Aquinas are essential, and that the book needs to be rewritten if it wants to be considered for use in a classroom.
• CZHN 10/13660 Excerpt : Gordon Zahn - Introduction: "Unsung Hero"
  Introduction to Torin Finney's research and analysis in regards to the story of Ben Salmon who demonstrated opposition to the war effort and became the suspect of disloyalty for standing up for his faith.
• CZHN 11/14390 Excerpt : Gordon Zahn - Part Two: the Lesson / Chapter 6: End or Beginning?
  Excerpt from Gordon's book, IN SOLITARY WITNESS, followed by an update on what has happened since the publication of the book in regards to the legacy of Franz.
• CZHN 10/13369 Excerpts : David Papineau and Jerome R. Ravetz - Various excerpts from authors
  All discuss the basic goal of acquiring knowledge and the underlying theories concerning this acquisition of knowledge.
• CZHN 10/13753 Expenses : Gordon Zahn - Miscellaneous Deductions -- Professional Expenses
  Lists the expenses from his travels to Washington DC and to South Bend,IN.
• CZHN 8/11259 Final Examination : Gordon Zahn - for course Religion 145
  Questions covering the information covered in the course "Religion as a Social System"
• CZHN 7/09868 Flier : Mary and Duane - Flier from Mary and Duane
  Flier inviting people to the country from October 15th to the 17th in which the only thing mandatory are cocktails. Also on the other side of the flier is the request to know what ferry everyone will be taking so they can meet them.
• CZHN 7/09917 Flier : Membership flier with mission statement of Pax Christi
  Discusses what Pax Christi is and its priorities of disarmament, a just world order, primacy of conscience, education for peace and alternatives to violence. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 7/09909 Flier : Pax Christi mission statement and membership form
  Specific purposes: establish peacemaking priority in American Catholic Church , promoting peace and justice, establish Pax Christi membership groups. ~ Chicago
• CZHN 7/09927 Flier : Roman Catholic Statements on Conscientious Objection and Selective Conscientious Objection.
  Citing numerous sources, reflects on Papal praise for nonviolence, statements from Catholic Bishops supporting conscientious objection and insists on legislative protection of conscientious objectors rights. ~ Charlestown, MA
• CZHN 8/10569 Flier : Women Concerned for the Unborn Child
  presenting Gordon Zahn who will speak on "A Pacifist Looks at Abortion" at the Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. ~ Pittsburgh, PA
• CZHN 5/05864 Flyer : Flyer announcing that Gordon Zahn is to speak at the Newman Center March 31 and April 1.
  The flyer highlights Gordon Zahn's career, lists his publications and presents his speaking schedule for March 31 and April 1.
• CZHN 5/06477 Flyer : Maxwell Anderson Playwrights Series
  A general description of the organization.
• CZHN 10/12957 Form : Group Insurance Commission - Change of Address form
  Form for change and social security number and note of refunding for medicare part B. ~ MA
• CZHN 9/12701 Handbook : Describing Foster Parents Plan.
  The handbook is divided into a number of sections giving different types of information concerning PLAN. These sections are: how foster parents can help, Foster Parents Plan, communication, writing to your foster child, visiting your foster child, gifts, how to make your payments, foster Parents Plan volunteer support groups, and how the international program works.
• CZHN 8/11713 Handwritten note : Gordon Zahn - Note regarding Posner
  The note drafts a letter or memo regarding the Tenure and Grievance Committee's decisions and interests in the case of Prof. Posner.
• CZHN 8/11720 Handwritten note : Gordon Zahn - briefly brainstorming issues
  Raises bullet points under the names Nagy and Posner
• CZHN 8/11146 Homily : Gordon Zahn - Sermon
  to be given at a Mass in memory of the bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as in memory of Franz Jaegerstaetter.
• CZHN 9/12084 IRS Notice : Balance Owed
  States Gordon owes a balance of $2.69. ~ MA
• CZHN 10/13386 Index : Copies of various pages of index from the Cumulative Index of Sociology Journals - Some entries are starred or circled and there are notes on the back of the copies.
• CZHN 9/12700 Informational Correspondence : Information on "Your Foster Child's Country: Sri Lanka".
  A four-page informational packet about Sri Lanka. It is divided into sections on: history, PLAN and Sri Lanka, Geography, The People, Economy and Government, and religious beliefs and holidays.
• CZHN 8/11425 Invoice : Al Hollander - Copy of invoice for contracting services for Irene Hollander
  They will furnish the home with alume siding, remove gutters, and repair windows and doors, specifying how the work will be done, and what supplies they will provide. ~ ~ Milwaukee, WI
• CZHN 1/01629 Jacket Cover : Gordon Zahn
  The jacket cover of Gordon's book: "In Solitary Witness: "The life and death of Franz Jaegerstaetter."
• CZHN 9/12889 Journal Search : Print-out
  Brief description and the bibliography information for one article.
• CZHN 9/12878 Journal Search : Print-out
  Contains ten articles with brief descriptions along with their bibliographical information. On the first article, American Catholic Sociological Review is highlighted.
• CZHN 9/12879 Journal Search : Print-out
  Contains three articles with descriptions and bibliographical information for each. First article: "Sex-role Conflicts and Personal Adjustment: A Study of British Adolescents."
• CZHN 9/12880 Journal Search : Print-out
  Four articles. Each article has a brief description along with its bibliographical information. First article: Young Adult Drinking-Driving: Behavioral and Psychosocial Correlates."
• CZHN 9/12885 Journal Search : Print-out
  Information on one article.
• CZHN 9/12882 Journal Search : Print-out
  List of four articles including John Kane "Race, Financial Aid Awards and College Attendance: Parents and Geography Matter."
• CZHN 9/12893 Journal Search : Print-out
  Lists fourteen articles and gives a brief description and the bibliographical information for each.
• CZHN 9/12888 Journal Search : Print-out
  Lists one article and gives a brief description and the bibliographical information for it.
• CZHN 9/12892 Journal Search : Print-out
  Lists three articles and gives a brief description and bibliographical information for each.
• CZHN 9/12886 Journal Search : Print-out
  Lists three articles and gives a brief description and the bibliographical information for each
• CZHN 9/12887 Journal Search : Print-out
  Lists three articles giving a brief description and the bibliographical information for each.
• CZHN 9/12884 Journal Search : Print-out
  Lists twelve articles.
• CZHN 9/12891 Journal Search : Print-out
  Lists four articles and gives a brief description and the bibliographical information for each.
• CZHN 9/12883 Journal Search : Print-out.
  Lists two articles.
• CZHN 9/12881 Journal Search : Print-out.
  Ten results. Each result gives a brief description of the article and its bibliographical information. First article: "Ethical Considerations."
• CZHN 8/11765 Journal : Dawn: Nonviolence in Irish History; Dawn: An Irish Journal of Nonviolence
  Pacifistic Irish Journal, with articles: "O'Connell and nonviolence", "Quaker Nonviolence on Irish History", "The First Boycotts", " The 'Other' Irish in America", "Nonviolent Political Action and Irish Politics in the Early Twentieth Century" and "Peace Groups Since the Thirties". ~ Berlin
• CZHN 3/04467 Label : Very small label size for address.
  Label with Gordon Zahn's address at: 780 Boylston 26D, Boston, MA 02199.
• CZHN 9/12393 Language Notes : Copy from a book of notes for German translating
  Outlines the difference between Roman, and German type and script. it provides examples and general rules of translation.
• CZHN 1/00639 Leaflet : A leaflet designed for the funeral Mass and burial service for Father Louis.
  Nineteen pages containing hymns in honor of Father Louis [i.e., Thomas Merton].
• CZHN 9/12626 Lecture Notes : Gordon Zahn - Notes on a lecture entitled OMAHA
  Discusses Vietnam, presenting it as an unjust war, disucssing the religious principles involved in his reasoning for his opinion and further discusses aspects of conscienious objection.
• CZHN 3/03038 Letter to the editor. : Giese, Clarence
  A letter to the editor of THE CRITIC in response to Zahn's article, "The Vicar: A Contrversy with a Lesson" regarding the play, "The Deputy." ~ Giese was complimenting the attention to the play through Zahn's article.
• CZHN 3/03036 Letter to the editor. : Reich, Rev. Warren
  A letter to the editor of THE CRITIC responding to Zahn's article "The Vicar: A Controversy with a Lesson." ~ Reich is accusing Zahn of being a moralist and historian in the name of "sociological study." Reich does not agree with Zahn who felt that Pope Pius XII committed a "gross culpable negligence."
• CZHN 3/03037 Letter to the editor. : Walsh, Richard
  A letter to the editor of THE CRITIC in response to Zahn's article "The Vicar: A Contrversy with a Lesson." ~ Walsh felt that Zahn's article was the most meaningful and objective commentary he had read on the play, "The Vicar."
• CZHN 4/04983 Letter : A. E. P. Wall
  Editor in Chief of American Catholic Who's Who ~ Letter says that Gordon has been chosen for possible inclusion in the 21st edition of American Catholic Who's Who. Asks Gordon to provide biographical information so that he might be included.
• CZHN 4/05171 Letter : Bill Hauck
  Bartender at the Ground R. ~ Short letter to Gordon Zahn ~ Bill included his uncle's address in relation to the film and asks Gordon if his film might be shown at his Catholic High School.
• CZHN 4/05800 Letter : Ernest Kay, Editorial Director for The International Authors and Writers Who's Who ~ General letter
  requests that the author it was sent to complete a biographical questionnaire and return it for inclusion in the Who's Who.
• CZHN 4/05793 Letter : Fay Dickerson and John Peltz
  Editors of Index to Religious Periodical Literature ~ Letter to Gordon Zahn ~ The letter asks Gordon to submit an abstract of his article for publication in the Index.
• CZHN 10/13885 Letter : Gordon Zahn - Recommendation Letter for Michael Hovey
  Prefaces the letter by mentioning his lack of experience with doctoral candidates as students. However, says that among the few that he has known Mike Hovey ranks among the top three in terms of academic qualifications and promise. Also, says that Mike is unique for his added perspective from wide and varied experiences in addition to his personal commitment to issues bearing upon war and peace. However, also mentions his "negatives" such as his low GRE math score, his problems with meeting deadlines, and his drinking. But, Gordon says these are simply minor failings and that he is confident he would be a welcome addition to the university.
• CZHN 10/13941 Letter : Gordon Zahn - Recommendation Letter for Mike Hovey
  Another draft of part of entry #13939
• CZHN 10/13939 Letter : Gordon Zahn - Recommendation Letter for Mike Hovey
  Tells of their past history together and his confidence that he would be a great candidate for their program. It is a rough draft.
• CZHN 10/13886 Letter : Gordon Zahn - Rough Draft of Recommendation letter for Mike Hovey
  Refer to entry #13885
• CZHN 4/05080 Letter : Gordon Zahn
  Dr. Martin Lang ~ Director of Division of Religious Education at Fairfield University ~ Letter to Gordon from Lang with an attached syllabus of his lecture plans, and an attached response from Gordon. ~ Lang asks Gordon if he will give a lecture to a graduate class entitled "The Cultural-Religious Experience in America: Jewish and Christian Perspectives." He includes a schedule of class lectures with Gordon scheduled to speak on Christology as a factor in Jewish-Christian relations. Gordon responds that he has reserved the evening he is scheduled to speak and plans to attend. ~ 4/28 (Lang), 5/26 (Zahn)
• CZHN 5/05861 Letter : Gordon Zahn
  Letter from Gordon Zahn to Richard Deats and Judy Smith ~ Zahn informs Deats and Smith that in regard to honoraria he is asking for nothing more than transportation and housing. He will accept any housing arrangements they have made but he prefers not to stay in private homes as he always feels that he is a disruptive presence. Zahn requests to have the topics he will be speaking on as soon as possible in order to be sufficiently prepared.
• CZHN 4/05417 Letter : Gordon Zahn
  Letter to Dickenson and Mohanedi regarding the constitution. ~ Gordon recommends that all committees are to establish their own procedures subject to departmental approval. He also makes a suggestion for the personnel recruitment committee that there be two separate committees to divide the responsibilities in the interest of fairness.
• CZHN 4/05446 Letter : Gordon Zahn
  Memo to College II, Sociology Department regarding the minutes of the Oct 27 meeting. ~ The repacement of the chairmanship was discussed with several options presented. The rest of the meeting dealt with genral announcements and comments. A proposed draft of a departmental constitution was circulated.
• CZHN 4/05444 Letter : Gordon Zahn
  Memo to present and prosective members of College II from Gordon regarding the "character" of College II sociology. ~ Gordon says that although he should like College II Sociology to be more humanistic, he does not mean that he thinks methods should be disregarded. He would like a one-year course, "Fundamentals of Sociology" to be required before a student could register for further sociology courses. He also hopes that the program would be open to interdisciplinary concentrations.
• CZHN 4/05376 Letter : Gordon Zahn
  Note to John ~ Gordon reminds John that their request for the AAUP subsidy is due by Oct. 20.
• CZHN 10/13940 Letter : Gordon
  Another draft of entry #13939
• CZHN 5/06030 Letter : H E - Letter to Gordon Zahn on Church of Saint Joan of Arc letterhead
  He hopes to knock around Manhattan and wants to meet Zahn there to check out a few sights.
• CZHN 4/05346 Letter : Harvey, Church of St. Joan of Arc ~ Letter to Gordon
  Harvey says that Gordon's reflections of John Leary moved him and says that he favors unilateral disarmament.
• CZHN 5/05858 Letter : Judy Smith
  Letter from Judy Smith to Gordon Zahn ~ Judy Smith informs Gordon Zahn that a Presbyterian church in Louisville is interested in having him (Zahn) visit and preach to the congregation. Other churches in the area also expressed interest. Smith goes on to detail travel arangements concerning Zahn's visit to Louisville.
• CZHN 5/05860 Letter : Judy Smith
  Letter from Smith to Zahn ~ Smith sends Zahn his tentative schedule and informs him that there is an active group in Dubuque called Christians for a Just Society.
• CZHN 5/06078 Letter : Maurice Norton - Letter to Gordon Zahn
  Norton is interested in Church reform and wishes to speak to Zahn regarding political difficulties he has had with respect to his beliefs.
• CZHN 4/05782 Letter : Michael Reynolds
  Asst. Director for St. Anthony Messenger ~ Note to Gordon Zahn ~ Michael thanks Gordon for the use of photos in connection with his article. He returns the photos with a copy of the issue.
• CZHN 4/04984 Letter : Paul F. Boller, Jr.
  Professor of History at University of Mass. - Boston ~ Letter congratulating Gordon on his article in Mass Media.
• CZHN 4/05445 Letter : Peggy Marquis
  Sociology Department ~ Memo to Gordon regarding the next scheduled meeting. ~ Peggy says that a few suggestions may be made to the constitution; however it has meet with general approval.
• CZHN 5/06045 Letter : Phil [Berrigan], SSJ - Letter to Gordon Zahn
  Phil talks of the trial and thanks Zahn for his letter and statement.
• CZHN 4/05345 Letter : Rev. John Fravek
  Short thank-you card to Gordon Zahn ~ John thanks Gordon for his participation in their program and his presentation.
• CZHN 5/05859 Letter : Richard Deats
  Letter from Deats to Gordon Zahn ~ Deats writes to clarify that every speaker is different in regards to honoraria and that Deats has asked every place inviting a speaker to contribute to both travel and honoraria.
• CZHN 4/05078 Letter : Richard Neuhaus - Senior Editor of Worldview
  Brief note to Gordon Zahn ~ Thanks Gordon for the changes and says he cannot accommodate him on his request for a public recantation.
• CZHN 4/05099 Letter : Robert Ellsberg - Catholic Worker
  Brief postcard to Gordon Zahn ~ Thanks Gordon for his article on disarmarment and says they will probably use it for their May issue.
• CZHN 4/05081 Letter : Robert Ellsberg - Catholic Worker
  Postcard to Gordon from Robert ~ Robert says that they will print Gordon's piece in the next issue, but that it is too long and will need to be cut. He also says that he received a letter from a man who made a pilgrimage to Jaegerstaetter's village and met his widow--the man was inspired by Gordon's book.
• CZHN 6/08790 Letter : To Gordon and Cal Larson
  Listing of all of his talks given concerning PAX.
• CZHN 5/05863 Letter, Essay, Footnotes : Lyman H. Letgers
  Ernest A. Menze (authored the attached essay) ~ German Public Reaction to Kristallnacht: Comment ~ Letter from Letgers (with essay attached) to Gordon Zahn ~ Letgers writes to thank Zahn for his comment on Rubenstein and to enclose his belated footnotes. The attached essay by Menze explores German public reaction to Kristallnacht. Menze looks to established German value heirarchies and finds "German values conflicting with the brutality of the Kristallnacht program were more important to the majority than the satisfaction of anti-semitic urges." Through a series of events, Hitler was able to change the public perception of his actions against the Jews, relying on strong German traditions such as order and legitimized authority. In identifying characteristics of movements like the Nazis, we can identify "the structures leading to heirarchies of value that allow such movements to harness the masses obediently to their cause."
• CZHN 4/05594 Letters : Gordon Zahn - David Lueke
  Assistant to the Chancellor, Washington U., St. Louis ~ Correspondence regarding Gordon's participation in a series of panel discussions and presentations regardin social ethics. ~ 9 letters are written back and forth to clarify the schedule and specific topics of the series, who will participate, travel and monetary arrangements. ~ Dates range from 8/6-11/26
• CZHN 6/08719 List : Addresses of Executive Council.
• CZHN 5/06008 List : College Offices, Faculty and Planning Staff - List of State Univeristy of New York's college office, faculty and planning staff.
  Experience and education of each of the individuals on the list.
• CZHN 6/08699 List : Executive Committee Address List
• CZHN 2/02483 List : Macdonald, Viereck, Gordon, Pickett, Roberts, Reinhold, Lewy, Sittler
  A list of quotes regarding IN SOLITARY WITNESS. ~ The book is described as moving, fascinating, a portrait of an unsophisticated and honest peasant who is perhaps a candidate for sainthood.
• CZHN 6/08694 List : PAX
  List of Bishops
• CZHN 7/09800 List : Pax Christi - Book Award Committee Members
• CZHN 6/08695 List : Regional Coordinators
• CZHN 3/03564 List : Unsigned
  This is a list of men in the stockade, where they are, and their parents addresses.
• CZHN 9/12546 List : names and addresses
  possible affiliates at other colleges and educational institutions.
• CZHN 9/12123 Magazine clipping : "German Catholic Dioceses Establish CO Centers"
  Very briefly mentions the consulting offices for conscientious objectors established by the Archdiocese of Freiburg and Diocese of Augsburg in W. Germany. Notes that the staffs of these centers are to be psychologists, lawyers, military officers, diocesean directors and priests specializing in youth problems.
• CZHN 9/12512 Magazine : Vietnam: Matters for the Agenda - A Center Occasional Paper.
  Articles discussing how to end the war, analyses of official proposals , the basis of US involvement in Vietnam, and a prediction for Southeast Asia without war. ~ NY

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