File 889-1, 889-2, 889-3, 889-4, 889-5 - 25th Anniversary of Nouwen's Ordination

4.5 cm of textual records

File consists of materials related to the planning of the celebration event for the 25th anniversary of Nouwen's ordination. Contents of file are as follows:
Folder 1 contains the 25th Ordination Anniversary list of invited guests and addresses.
Folder 2 contains the guest book from the event, and the RSVP cards from those invited to the event, as well as some brief correspondence from invited guests, and an administrative list containing information regarding accommodations for the invited guests and their arrival times.
Folder 3 contains administrative information for the planning and costs of Nouwen's celebration party, as well as a list of gifts received.
Folder 4 contains correspondence from invited guests regarding travel plans, information on where guests are staying and arriving, and a sample invitation to the celebration.
Folder 5 contains a typed copy of the speech by John Mogabgab titled "Go and Speak!" for Henri Nouwen's Silver Jubilee on July 21, 1982 at the Swarthmore College Amphitheater. Mogabgab writes about Nouwen's writing and vocation, and talks about the Genesee Diary and Compassion, and Nouwen as a writer.

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No publication of this material, in whole or in part, without the permission of the Literary Executrix

Mogabgab's piece is accompanied by a note that reads: "This may be used if anyone ever wants to write (i.e. for newspaper, etc.) about Henri. 8/3/82. per Henri."

Added by L Joson, 30 July 2018