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• CZHN 9/12384 Manuscript : "How to be a Spectator at a Baseball Game or Out of the Night"
  A persuasive piece for the enjoyment of baseball, recommending one see a game live, and highlighting the enjoyment of every aspect of the experience, with attempts at humor. The piece closes predicting a winner of the World Series.
• CZHN 9/12255 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - "American Bishops and the Indochina War"
  He analyzes the voice of the Church, especially bishops, and the country's acceptance in regards to the subject of the Indochina War. He mentions progress through the episcopal statements made and editorials in diocesan presses, closing with the statement that ignorance and opportunities missed could leave the Church as ill prepared to make statements as was in the era of Nazis.
• CZHN 9/12616 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - "Catholic and Pacifist: A Contradiction in Terms?"
  Examines the confliction of interest and action between those who consider themselves pacifists and are of the Catholic belief system. ~
• CZHN 8/11350 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - "Peace, War and the Christian Conscience"
  A shortened version of the paper given in London in 1986 at the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of PAX Society.
• CZHN 9/12618 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - "Social Science and the More Relevant Church"
  Discusses likely upcoming changes in the church due to social issues.
• CZHN 9/12629 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - "The Christian Vocation of Peace"
  He examines what he considers the Christian obligation of conscience and peace and work towards it in present times of war, especially noting the Vietnam war.
• CZHN 9/12614 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - "The Christian, His Conscience, and Violence"
  What appears to be a chapter, this section examines conscience, and consciencious objection, and very briefly "liberal" magazines and the lack thereof which popularly question Church action.
• CZHN 9/12615 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - "The Psycho-Social Dimensions of Non-violent Resistance"
  What appears to be another chapter of a potential book or lecture in which he explores the basis and potential of non-violence as an instrument of resistance and reform.
• CZHN 2-3/03030 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR
  The original version of ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR without any editing.
• CZHN 2/03029 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR
  Working copy of ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR with handwritten editing by Zahn. ~ Zahn is editing his book for publication. ~ First edition.
• CZHN 3/03032 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR
  Working copy of ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR. This copy seems to be one of the final revisions.
• CZHN 9/12628 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - Another copy of "Social Science and the More Relevant Church"
  See entry 12618
• CZHN 9/12617 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - Lecture
  Discusses and explores violence and war, notably the institutionalization of violence on a massive scale.
• CZHN 9/12613 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - Unlabeled Manuscript
  Starts on page 221 and in disorder, the highest page number is 269. This section discusses Priests and Pastors in the context of times of war and Church action.
• CZHN 2/02890 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn
  Bibliography for ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR. ~ Bibiliography for ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR.
• CZHN 2/02889 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn
  Editorial changes to ANOTHER PART OF THE WAR. Eight attached pages.
• CZHN 9/12381 Manuscript : Leonard Punkt [Gordon Zahn] - "History of the New World," the condensed version
  A fictional narrative about a character born in Wjjde, who stows away on the Santa Maria to New York, traveling through time. The message of the story comes through with the conclusion of the character's heart sinking as torpedos are launched.
• CZHN 9/12756 Manuscript : Merton - "Christian Action in World Crisis"
  Discusses the activity and issues in the present situations of war, especially nuclear war, and the Christian response. ~ KY
• CZHN 9/12757 Manuscript : Merton - "Target Equals City"
  He discusses the actuality of destruction in war, personalizing the actions of war and how and its effects. ~ KY
• CZHN 11/14444 Memo : Agreement and Options
  States an agreement to the user of film, THE REFUSAL based on the permission to use the film by the Center or the ORF, the Austrian producers of the film. Also, lists three different options for different types of authorizations.
• CZHN 7/10128 Memo : Antonia Malone - Response to Statement on Somolia
  After discussion with New Jersey leaders of Pax Christi, decided that a second statement should not be issued, but instead send a letter to the NY Times. ~ New Jersey
• CZHN 10/13437 Memo : Contributions
  List of contributions to organizations such as SANE education fund, Sojourners House, and the Center for Nonviolence. Contributions total $4,808
• CZHN 8/11683 Memo : D Lowdy - to the members of the Tenure and Grievance Committee / Posner Committee
  He outlines in detail the points he previously agreed to formulate, regarding the committee, cases they are handling and future policy. ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11685 Memo : Duncan Nelson - Memo to the Tenure and Grievance Committee
  He discusses aspects of Dr Posner's case and the "Institutional need" regarding the decision of the case. ~ MA
• CZHN 10/13436 Memo : Expenses
  A list of professional expenses including travel. The combined total of all expenses was $1,099.45
• CZHN 10/13490 Memo : Gordon Zahn - "A Personal Message To Our Friends"
  Is broken up into two sections: an apology and the explanation. Apologizes for not keeping them more informed on developments. Explains the lack of communication because it has been incredibly rough year for them.
• CZHN 11/14097 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Conscientious Objection -- General (and Provisional) Information
  Is writing to list some applications for classification as a conscientious objector in the event that the draft is reinstated.
• CZHN 11/13960 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Proposal prepared by the Center for the Institute of International Peace Studies at Notre Dame
  More formal revision of entry #13959.
• CZHN 11/14394 Memo : Gordon Zahn - Service Report
  Discusses some computer problems he was having.
• CZHN 9/11835 Memo : Gordon Zahn - to the Members of the "War and Christian Conscience" Seminar in regards to seminar papers.
  He puts forth a suggestion that the seminar papers be collected into a volume and kept in the Special Studies Department for future reference should the seminar be offered again, requesting that the papers be resubmitted, some edited or corrected.
• CZHN 11/14443 Memo : Information Memo: the Refusal
  Gives a great deal of information on the movie THE REFUSAL, an Austrian film that deals with the life of Franz Jaegerstaetter. Says that the Center is the sole distributor of the film. In the memo, reviews are mentioned, background of the film is given, along with conditions of use, information on videotape sales, and finally a note on the author's presentation accompanying the showing of the film.
• CZHN 6/08709 Memo : Joe Fahey - Letter to Executive Council
  What bishops are staying on council and proposed agenda for meeting on Dec. 9th.
• CZHN 5/07416 Memo : Kathy Knight - Memo to the Steering Committee
  Knight responds to Mike Groden's presentation of single, preferred candidate for the Commission staff position at the Steering Committee. She lists the present circumstances and personal recommendations as to steps for the Steering Committee to follow. (Corresponding with items 7414,7415, and 7417.)
• CZHN 11/14172 Memo : Outline for Request for Application Forms
  Asking for the official paperwork for him (?) to fill out in order to file as a conscientious objector by following the official procedures set up by the army.
• CZHN 7/10133 Memo : Pax Christi, Long Island - Regards US role in Somolia
  Discusses World's new awareness of Somolia and questions whether US help will just lead to another dictatorship.
• CZHN 8/11686 Memo : Preliminary Summaries Regarding the cases of Posner and DiScala
  The status of both cases at each level in the university: the departmental level, dean's, Vice-chancellor and chancellor and presidential levels. ~ MA
• CZHN 8/11487 Memo : Proposed Memo to UMB Personnel Policy
  in regards to interpretations of the term "flexibiltity" in recently submitted petitions.
• CZHN 7/10298 Memo : Sister Mary Macrina - Memo to all the speakers for the New England Congress of Religious Education.
  Memo to the speakers requesting their travel plans and also plans out housing and meal accommodations. ~ ~ Providence, RI
• CZHN 7/10132 Memo : Tom Cordaro
  Disagrees with the issuing of another statement and discusses why he feels PC is in a "mess"; another statment will most likely be played against Pax Christi by the press.
• CZHN 2/01740 Minutes : Paper reproduced from the official minutes of the ASA council: NOT a ballot.
  In accordance with constitutional procedure, the Council now submits two voting alternatives: (1) to vote on the substantive issue contained in the Resolution and thereby commit the Association to an official position on Vietnam policy, (2) To adopt the Council's position that to take a position on this issue is not consistent with the goals of the Association
• CZHN 9/12339 Negative of Newspaper Article : "Vatican Council Held Stiffening War Censure"
  Discusses the Vatican Council's draft pronouncement on war, revised to spell out "a condemnation of unrestricted use of nuclear weapons, even for defensive purposes", and the public movements under way.
• CZHN 9/12503 Newsletter : Clergy and Laymen Concerned about Vietnam - Newspaper style newsletter entitled: The Widening War
  Opposes the war in Southeast Asia and characterizes the US government as immoral. Titles of articles include: "Dee[ omtp Laos," "The New Face of War in Laos," "Laos: the Story Nixon Won't Tell," "American Escalation in Laos." and "Cambodia Six Weeks after 'Surgery'." ~ NY
• CZHN 7/10212 Newsletter : John Timothy Leary - Newsletter, A DIFFERENT SORT OF HERO
  Newsletter about the life and sudden death of John Leary. The newsletter is a tribute to the young man who was a dedicated witness to peace and the non-violent struggle for social justice. ~ Erie, PA
• CZHN 8/10469 Newsletter : Pax Christi - Two torn-out pages from Pax Christi newsletter
  Discusses PC representation at the council of Europe, with the UNESCO assembly, and Commission of Justice and Peace in Europe. Comments on a tribute to Eileen Egan. Letter closes with news from PC Sections and Groups in Austria and France.
• CZHN 7/09782 Newsletter : Pax Christi, Massachusetts Newsletter (Volume 3, Number 1).
  About the upcoming Assembly, new regional members, building peace in a public high school, and also such articles as, "A Pilgrim's Progress". ~ ~ Massachusetts
• CZHN 7/09653 Newsletter : Pax Christi, Massachusetts Newsletter
  Upcoming events Pax Christi hopes to perform. Also the name of the regional board of directors, the anniversary reflection, and the western Massachusetts report.
• CZHN 8/11510 Newspaper Article : "Fr. Hinchey, 51, Dies; Helped Revitalize St. James Cathedral
  Discusses the death and life work of Fr Hinchey.
• CZHN 6/09114 Newspaper Article : Article mentioning Zahn. - Some Protestants fear Church wishes dictatorship.
• CZHN 6/09116 Newspaper Article : Article on Zahn's address at the convention of the American Catholic Sociological Society at Loyola.
  The extension of Catholic influence in this country would lead to the establishment of a totalitarian government.
• CZHN 7/10294 Newspaper Article : Associated Press - Article, "Taking flag from church is suggested".
  Gordon Zahn interviewed feels that "if one can travel to Europe and not encounter the national flag in the churches we should be able to here". ~
• CZHN 7/09177 Newspaper Article : Diane White - "Fools beware, it's Bob and Ray".
  Brief article on the life of Bob and Ray and the news on the upcoming marathon of their comedy. ~ Boston Globe Magazine
• CZHN 7/09232 Newspaper Article : Diane White - "There's more than one way to spin a cat"
  People are using cat and dog hair to knit articles of clothing. A book has been published that tells the reader the techniques needed in order to begin knitting their animals' hair into a scarf or hat. ~ Boston, MA ~ Boston Globe Newspaper
• CZHN 9/12336 Newspaper Article : Donald Quinn - St. Louis Review: "Last Minute Battles End with Approval of '13'
  Discusses the last minute attempts to alter Schema 13 in Vatican City: proposed changes, the opposition, and the aspects on marriage and family that seem to have been left open for later change.
• CZHN 7/09816 Newspaper Article : Ellen Goodman - Newspaper Article, "The Burdens of jumping hurdles to get an abortion".
  On the accessability of abortion to the young and the poor. ~ ~ Boston, MA ~ The Globe Newspaper
• CZHN 9/12027 Newspaper Article : Evelyn Donston and others - In the Readers' view in the Sunday Journal, "Members Evaluate Local Leadership of the Church"
  Readers respond to local bishops and priests, including the pictured Archbishop Rembert Weakland, and the pope, on multiple subjects.
• CZHN 9/12415 Newspaper Article : From the Catholic Messenger, "Denies Bishops Opposed Schema Amendments"
  Recent world press reports on Bishop Philip Hannan and the rest of United States Bishops are very untrue.
• CZHN 1/01627 Newspaper Article : Gargan, Edward T
  He protests Mr. Breig's vulgar attack on Gordon and says there's an ugliness in his letter which is neither pertinent nor appropriate. He argues that THERE IS a decided correspondence between Christian conscience facing the problem of nuclear war and the Christian conscience confronted with Nazi totalitarianinsm.
• CZHN 7/09903 Newspaper Article : Gordon Zahn - "Jaegerstaetter lives".
  About Jaegerstaetter's memorial ceremony and how it was an inspiring weekend, in which there were over a hundred participants. The ceremony also followed with songs and prayers. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 8/10484 Newspaper Article : Gordon Zahn - Article, "The Nazi Nightmare and random dreams".
  about the literature of Nazi Germany and Hitler's accession to power creating the "Final Solution". ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 9/12216 Newspaper Article : Gordon Zahn -in The Pilot: "A Man Who Stood in Solitary Witness"
  An excerpt from Gordon's book touching on the subjects of Franz Jaegerstaetter, his actions, the Linz Diocesan and his own interpretation of the heroism of the actions. Also includes a picture of St Radegund's church.
• CZHN 1/01628 Newspaper Article : Gordon Zahn
  A letter to the editors: a response to Mr. Breig's letter. ~ He still insists that the German Catholic faced essentially the same problem in Hitler's war that John Cogley raised with respect to nuclear war. He believes the issue on Germany was the same as in the U. S. today: "exactly how relevant is the 'just war' discussion when the Christian is faced with the actuality of war.
• CZHN 1/01625 Newspaper Article : Higgins, George G.
  An article entitled: "Pacifist Raps Prelate's Stand on Nuclear War." ~ The article denounces Gordon and accuses his article as being outrageously superficial. He also says that Dr. Zahn neglected to do his homework: "his article as a whole is . . . poorly researched and gossipy in tone . . ."
• CZHN 8/10526 Newspaper Article : James P. Derum - Paul Ciholas
  Article, "8 Proofs". Saturday Review ~ Derum and Ciholas comment on Zahn's article "The Great Catholic Upheaval", stating that his article will stir many theologians and historians into a probing relationship between tradition and dogmatic stands on war. ~ St. Clair, Mich. ~ Buies Creek, NC
• CZHN 7/09318 Newspaper Article : M. A. Olsen - "Senator Nye's Audience"
  Article discussing Nye's speech that was applauded by Nazi sympathizers
• CZHN 1/00608 Newspaper Article : Rohrback, Peter T.
  Newspaper article on Pacifism, Bellicosity, Christianity. ~ Gordon had done a masterful job of gathering together in one volume a representative selection of the late Thomas Merton's writing on the subjects of peace and nonviolent resistance to war.
• CZHN 7/09748 Newspaper Article : Russell Baker - "Going for Eternity".
  About the success of young boy computer genius Steven Jobs and his business morale; why he felt at a young age that he would be successful in his business.
• CZHN 1/01617 Newspaper Article : The article is entitled, "Combative Pacifists," and is attached to five letters.
  The heart of the article states that "What we need is for people on both sides [of the Vietnam issue] . . . to respect the sincerity of those who disagree with them."
• CZHN 6/09067 Newspaper Article : Thomas H. Witte - Chooses War
  Zahn siding with communism rather than nuclear warfare. People criticizing his decision saying they would rather fight for freedom than die as a slave to Communism.
• CZHN 7/09234 Newspaper Article : Usha Lee McFarling - "Cold Wave"
  The relentless winds of New England weather that weather observer Robert Stiller has endured and his final protest at the weather on January 16 that read 9 below zero. ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 9/12377 Newspaper Clipping : "Charleston Bishop Questions War"
  Discusses Bishop Ernest Unterkoefler of Charleston, and his recent statement that it is a time that "our indefinite involvement in Vietnam must be questioned".
• CZHN 9/12506 Newspaper Clipping : "Chou's Toast to Nixon and the President's Reply"
  Cites the text of a toast by Prime Minister Chou En-lai to President Nixon at a banquet in Peking, in which he welcomes him, and toasts a friendship between the American and Chinese peoples. Nixon's response is also cited in which he too toasts the friendship and the health of the Prime Minister.
• CZHN 8/11784 Newspaper Clipping : "Civil Rights, Lawless Men"
  calls on Negroes to better themselves and their situations by getting rid of their own lawlessness and violence, especially gun carriers. The writer states that they can get out of the situation they created on their own, bettering themselves and their situations. He states that as they pay taxes as all others do it would be wiser to not incur more costs of the government.
• CZHN 9/12378 Newspaper Clipping : "Regret is Expressed at Bishop's Action"
  Article discusses the responses to the resignation of Bishop Kelly, and his parting comments on the Church.
• CZHN 1/00831 Newspaper Clipping : A comic cartoon.
  A group of men are playing a poker game.
• CZHN 1/00832 Newspaper Clipping : A comic illustration.
  The picture depicts a marching band.
• CZHN 8/11227 Newspaper Clipping : George Bain - "Hypocrisy Over Cuba"
  A critique of Zahn and an incongruity between his statements and professed beliefs. ~ ~ Toronto, Canada
• CZHN 9/12397 Newspaper Clipping : Gordon Zahn - "Fuds for the Sesqui"
  He analyzes the recently published editorial, commenting on his understanding that the article was wrong as the "issue" has not been resolved. He provides evidence for his view and rebutts an few other points within the article.
• CZHN 8/11787 Newspaper Clipping : Gordon Zahn - "Mayor, Groppi, Seraphim"
  He was pleased to see his evaluation of Fr. Groppi published in the US Catholic, and follows up stressing two points he feels important for "Milwuakee readership". He states that a big problem for Milwuakee is Judge Seraphim, an open and crude racist who continues to serve as a "porvider of justice", when he does not even respect human rights. ~ Milwaukee
• CZHN 9/12218 Newspaper Clipping : Hartsell Gray: "And a Man Whom Hitler Killed", from THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE
  Discusses the content of the book, basically summarizing the events described within the book. ~ TX
• CZHN 5/06032 Newspaper Clipping : Letter from Zahn to the Editor the paper
  Entitled "Mayor, Groppi, Seraphim" Zahn is pleased to read the report of his evaluation of Father Groppi. However he emphasizes two points he considers vital for Milwaukee readers.
• CZHN 9/12389 Newspaper Clipping : Picture of lobbyists for American Pax Association
  Lobbyists include Gordon and Eileen Egan, lobbying for bishops to include support for selective conscientious objection in the pastoral letter.
• CZHN 9/12121 Newspaper Clipping : Robert Miller - "Increasingly Angered"
  Miller criticizes the state bird of Kentucky, noting its color that recalls communism, which the US worked so arduously against. He claims it is hypocritical and hopes the printing of his letter will help others see this as such.
• CZHN 9/12217 Newspaper Clipping : Synopsis
  Small description of IN SOLITARY WITNESS, with information for purchasing the book.
• CZHN 9/12300 Newspaper article : PAX Open Letter to the National Conference of Catholic Bishops
  The letter asks if the bishops are ready to have thousands of lives ended by the American military in their name, and further outlines "crucial recommendations" that should be taken for clarification to be given to those troubled by the present actions of the country. ~ NY
• CZHN 7/10065 Note and Newsletter : Tom Cordaro - Handwritten note attached to Newsletter of Pax Christi
  Newsletter includes draft of statement 10th anniversary of bishop's peace pastoral Pax Christi will invite people to sign to. Note states it time to warn against resurgence of nationalist ideologies in own counrty and throughout the "troubled world".
• CZHN 9/11990 Note : Barb - to Gordon on behalf of Pax Christi
  Mary Lou requested that she send the attached version of his article "A Problem of Terms", which she would like to use in the "Hold the Line" section of their magazine. ~ PA
• CZHN 8/11166 Note : Christian Mayo - Page three of note
  He asks if a German publisher for him has been found, and if Dr. Lewy would be interested in a fund for "Friends of German Republic". ~
• CZHN 9/12563 Note : Daniel [Berrigan?] - to Gordon
  His brother, who would like to honor the book, is in federal prison. He takes the place of his brother praising Gordon's efforts with GERMAN CATHOLICS AND HITLER'S WARS.
• CZHN 7/09889 Note : Debby - to Gordon
  "slowly but surely the word gets out"
• CZHN 8/11408 Note : Dil - Letter to Gordon
  He is enclosing the requested Holt-Rinehart series, with a rough outline for an intro that he would like Gordon to comment on. Thanks him for the itinerary and states the village work came out well. ~ ~ Boston, MA
• CZHN 4/05778 Note : Edward Skillin
  COMMONWEAL accepts Gordon's article on Archbishop Roberts and encloses an honorarium.
• CZHN 9/12354 Note : Eileen - Note to Gordon
  She states that now is the time for Gordon to write all the people that he is sure of, noting that it easier to get something eliminated than to change anything.
• CZHN 10/13078 Note : Gordon Zahn - Cites names and topics.
  Gives the last names and a few topics discussed or written about by the corresponding people.
• CZHN 9/11836 Note : Gordon Zahn - Handwritten by Gordon
  Quotes from the Army Field Manual, "The primary duty of medical troops is to contribute their utmost to the successs of the command of which they are a part". The note continues, "John -- A useful quote if it can be checked to make sure it is still in force".
• CZHN 8/11729 Note : Gordon Zahn - Handwritten notation
  A timetable for the week including the times that initialed individuals will be in class or busy. ~ MA
• CZHN 10/13071 Note : Gordon Zahn - Note for expense calculations
  Gordon examines and estimates his expenses for a trip, including airfare, hotel accomodations and his possible sources of income.
• CZHN 8/11639 Note : Handwritten
  Includes names and points numbered 7-10, including the name of an editor and a note of a priest who "responded in letter - challenge scholarship in Zahn".
• CZHN 8/11210 Note : Jim - Note to Gordon
  "They" were discussing Gordon and decided he should keep on with what he is doing. Discusses Gordon's last letter.
• CZHN 7/10162 Note : Judy Speer - Note to Gordon
  Thanks him for four copies of "In Solitary Witness" with the payment enclosed.
• CZHN 8/10588 Note : Peggy - Letter to Gordon
  On behalf of the Commonweal they are sorry to lose Gordon and she disagrees with his decision. His work and example has been inspirational and appreciated very much by Peter and J. ~ NY

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