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- 1994-2000 (Creation)
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2 cm of textual records
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File consists of correspondence from John Dear to Henri Nouwen about a variety of topics including his activism, time in jail, travelling, work in Richmond Virginia and an invitation to contribute to a book in honor of Daniel Berrigan. Also in the file is correspondence from John Dear to Kathy Christie and Sue Mosteller regarding the writing and promotion of Road to Peace; his involvement with Fellowship to Reconciliation; and his vows as a Jesuit. Included throughout are articles regarding activism and Jesuit events, some of which mention Dear; greeting and postcards; and copies of letters from or involving Art Laffin, Laurent Nouwen and Wendy and Jay Greer.
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File contains Nouwen’s personal correspondence.
See the Henri Nouwen fonds for records pertaining to John Dear.
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- Dear, John (Subject)
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Added by T Wong, 16 March 2021