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Henri Nouwen fonds File
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Portraits of Nouwen

File consists of two photographs, taken by professional photographer Robert Quast, of Nouwen, wearing a dark sweater and red polkadot tie, during his visit to Utrecht, NL.

Photographs of Nouwen's visit to Peapack, NJ

File consists of an album of twenty-six photographs of Nouwen (wearing a blue collared shirt, light gray sweater and gray pants), Peggy McDonnell, Nathan Ball and others at McDonnell's home in Peapack, NJ, where Nouwen stayed during part of his 1995-1996 sabbatical and formed the "Red Barn Community". Handwritten captions accompany many photographs; pages 11, 14 and 23, are missing photographs, but contain the following captions: "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THYSELF" (page 11); "HE LIVES - AND SMILES (HE DRANK FROM THE CUP)" (page 14); and "I THINK I NEED A SABBATICAL (DID I SAY THAT 8 MONTHS AGO?)" (page 23). Page 24 contains only the caption: "YOU'LL ALWAYS BE IN OUR, UM,/ER,/PRAYERS/DREAMS/HEARTS/THOUGHTS/AND THE REST OF/OUR LIVES".

Photographs of Niagara Falls

File consists of three photographs. Two photographs depict Niagara Falls, one photograph shows the Canada - United States border.

Photographs of Martin Sheen and others

File consists of two photographs of actor Martin Sheen standing with various unidentified adults and children, possibly in Ireland or the United Kingdom.

Letter from Wendy Lywood

File consists of one letter and one greeting card from Wendy Lywood, wishing Nouwen a happy birthday. File includes one photograph of a window.

Letter from Teresa Reid

File consists of one letter from Teresa [Terri] Reid, expressing sympathy for a broken heart that Nouwen has suffered.

Photographs of Nouwen, Laurien Nouwen and unidentified women

File consists of a photograph of Nouwen with his sister, Laurien Nouwen, and three unidentified women, possibly of the Fitzgerald-Albregts family in Ireland (Nouwen married the parents and later their sons and daughters), and two photographs of Nouwen with unidentified women.

Photographs of Adam Arnett, friends and family

File consists of twenty photographs of Adam Arnett, his family and friends, growing up and at L'Arche Daybreak, collected by Nouwen for his book, "Adam: God's Beloved". Thirteen photographs are copy prints and seven are unprinted negatives.

Portraits of Nouwen in Utrecht

File consists of eight photographs of Nouwen, taken by Maria Ter Staag and J.W. Wits, wearing a gray suit and dark tie, in Utrecht, NL, at the meeting of the Dean of the Archdiocese on June 20, 1996.

Portraits of Nouwen

File consists of seven photographs, taken by professional photographer Neal McDonough, of Nouwen in New Jersey during his 1995-1996 sabbatical.

Photographs of unknown chapel

File consists of eight photographs of an unknown chapel. The first and second photographs show different angles of a room outside of the nave which has a podium and wooden chairs. The floor of this room is carpeted, and there is a wooden ceiling. The third photograph was taken above the podium in that room looking into the nave. The wooden ceiling continues, but in a darker colour, and the floor is brick inside the nave, there is a candle in the entrance way, and a cross hanging above the altar. The fourth is a closer view of the altar, hanging crucifix, and colourful flowers in front of the altar. The fifth and sixth show a view from behind the altar looking back into the room with chairs. The seventh photograph shows the light and skylight in the room, which is constructed in the same dark wood as the ceiling, but has four tiers. The last pictures shows some wild flowers outside against aged wooden siding.

Photographs of altar and old chapel at L'Arche Daybreak

File consists of 68 photographs and negatives of photographs taken in the chapel at L'Arche Daybreak of the altar. These photographs are mainly different views and configurations of the altar at L'Arche Daybreak. They were likely taken on different days, as there are different cloths, chalices, flowers, and other ornamentation, in each of the photographs. Contents of photographs are as follows:
P3596 - P3598 - The altar with a purple cloth, six glass chalices, and two glass patens. In front of the table (made by Joe Child) is the crucifix (also made by Joe Child), a bowl painted to look like two hands, flowers, and candles placed on a blue cloth. Chairs are arranged behind the table.
P3599 - P3600 - The altar with a flowered cloth and two candles in glasses. A single chair is placed behind the table. In front is a painting of Jesus and another figure, a tall candle, two vases with bouquets of flowers, and a branch with paper butterflies attached. The wooden tabernacle can be seen in the background.
P3601, P3603 - The bare altar with a small white cloth upon which is rested a glass chalice and a glass paten. There is wine in the chalice and a loaf of bread on the paten. An open Bible is on the table, as well as two white candles in glasses. Two more of these candles are on the floor in front of the table, along with a vase of yellow and white flowers.
P3602 - The bare altar with a small white cloth upon which rests a glass chalice and large glass plate. There is wine in the cup and a loaf of bread on the plate. A Bible is open on a wooden book stand next to the loaf. There are two lit candles in glasses on either end of the table, and one small vase with a single white and a single red carnation. The colourful tapestry is visible behind.
P3604 - The bare altar with the white cloth, two candles, a red Bible open on the table, and a vase of flowers on the flower in front, with candles.
P3605 - P3607 - The bare altar with a white cloth, glass chalice with wine, paten with small loaf of bread, candles, open Bible, and a gold icon of the Virgin Mary and Jesus on the floor in front.
P3644 - PP3645 - The bare altar with a white cloth, glass chalice with wine, paten with small loaf of bread, candles, open Bible, and a vase of red roses.
P3646 - P3648 - Two wooden crucifixes. One is located in the Nouwen fonds.
P3649 - P3653 - Various views of the colourful tapestry that hangs on the wall in the old chapel. It is abstract, but depicts people and a cross with a figure in front (possibly Jesus or God).
P3654 - P3663 - Various views and close-ups of a wooden statue located in the chapel. The statue depicts a carving woman with her arms around three children, with three more children in front of her holding an infant. The woman is likely the Virgin Mary. This statue can be seen in the background of many of the above photographs of the altar.

P3608 - P3643 - Negatives. Some of these negatives are of the altar in various configurations, like the photographs listed above. Contents include:
P3608 - P3610 - A woman in a green shirt in front of the sign for Sioux Lookout Park in the City of Burlington.
P3611 - P3614 - A gathering in the old chapel at L'Arche Daybreak. In the first photograph, people are milling about. Nouwen can be seen in the background in dark robes and a stole. In the second, Nouwen is in front of the altar leaning to touch a candle on the table. Sr. Sue Mosteller is behind him. In the third, Nouwen and seven others are seated in chairs behind the altar. Nouwen is leaning over to talk with the person next to him [possibly Janice Byrne]. In the fourth, the group is again standing.
P3615 - P3630 - Various viewpoints of the altar, with items on the floor in front. P3622 depicts a wooden crucifix, not the same as seen in P3696.
P3631 - P3641 - Another view of the altar, without items in front. It is possible that these negatives correspond to P3602.
P3642 - P3643 - Nouwen entering the chapel and then standing inside the chapel in front of the altar. He appears to be wearing a sweater and collared shirt, and light-coloured pants.

Framed photographs

File consists of 6 framed photographs. These photographs mostly feature individuals. They were most likely displayed or stored in Nouwen's office at L'Arche Daybreak.

Framed photographs from Nouwen's home

File consists of 22 photographs, most of which are framed. These photographs were kept by Nouwen in his home. Most depict Nouwen family members. Included in the file is a framed woven piece of fabric, which was stored with the photographs.

Photographs of L'Arche Daybreak

File consists of 14 photographs of members of L'Arche Daybreak, taken at events. The photographs were taken while Nouwen was at Daybreak, but it is unknown why these photographs were scanned and placed together. There is one photograph of Nouwen. Photographs include:
1 - Photograph of the Spirit Movers, a dance group consisting of L'Arche Daybreak core members.
2 - Photograph of three unknown individuals speaking into microphones. They are assistants. Bill van Buren can be seen to their right. The man and woman in the center are wearing sweatshirts with the L'Arche Daybreak 25th Anniversary logo. All of those visible are wearing red scarves.
3 - Photograph of two core members working in the Woodery.
4 - Photograph of Francis Maurice wearing a white robe and a crown of thorns, and carrying a wooden cross. Other members of L'Arche Daybreak are visible around him.
5 - Photograph of Henri Nouwen and Francis Maurice welcoming Gail [Stevens] into the Catholic church.
6 - Photograph of Sue Mosteller and Heather Goodchild laughing together.
7 - Photograph of Sue Mosteller washing the feet of Tracy Westerby.
8 - Photograph of Roy Turkel, wearing a newsboy cap, white collared shirt, suspenders, and jeans, laughing and looking to his right.
9 - Photograph of Roy Turkel, Anne P. and John Smeltzer at the 25th Anniversary dinner for L'Arche Daybreak.
10 - Photograph of an assistant, Nathalie [Last name unknown] with Michael Barrett.
11 - Photograph of an unknown woman with a core member.
12 - Photograph of Zenia Kushpeta and Rose Decker opening a present together.
13 - Photograph of Tracy Westerby washing the feet of Sue Mosteller at the foot washing service on Holy Thursday.
14 - Photograph of members of the retirement programme sharing a meal together.

Photographs of assistants and core members during skit

File consists of three photographs of L'Arche Daybreak assistants and core members during a skit. Photographs depict: Gord Henry, Sr. Sue Mosteller, Lorenzo Sforza-Cesarini, Nathan Ball, Alan Steers, David Harmon, John Bloss, and others.

Photographs of Rosie Decker

File consists of two photographs of L'Arche Daybreak core member Rosie Decker lying asleep on a bed.

Assorted prints, postcards, greeting cards

File consists of various reproduction prints, blank postcards and greeting cards. These prints, postcards, and cards, include mostly religious images, but also a few geographical images. File includes some of the following:

  • one black and white print of a drawing of Jesus wearing the crown of thorns
  • one colour print of a painting with four women dressed in white. Annotation on back of print in unknown hand: "Four Women Martyrs by Sr. Marion Honors. in honor of the women who gave their lives in El Salvador."
  • one black and white photograph (13.9 cm x 9.0 cm) of an unknown priest. Annotation on back of photograph: "file: photos"
  • fifteen copies of the Trinity Icon, with no annotations
  • 1 box set containing 48 reprints of etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn [etchings are numbered and are out of order]
  • 1 box set containing 12 reprints of paintings by Aloys Schreiber, featuring historical comments [in German], and depicting country life in Germany
  • Reproductions of pieces (drawings and paintings) by Rembrandt van Rijn, Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Peter Paul Rubens
  • Reprints of pages of religious books and frescoes
  • Several copies of a drawing of Pope John Paul II
  • Postcards and cards include Vincent van Gogh paintings, photographs inside churches, an airplane, Mount Saint Alphonsus (Esopus, NY), monasteries, Pope John Paul II, and other religious art (including some poems)
  • 1 Rembrandt wall calendar from 1991 containing 12 Rembrandt prints, including Return of the Prodigal Son.

Because there are several copies of some of these prints, it is possible that Nouwen intended to send some of these with correspondence.

Miscellaneous photographs

File consists of eleven miscellaneous photographs. These photographs were likely sent to Nouwen, although could also have been accumulated in other ways. These photographs include:
P3560 - Photograph of a drawing of a brick building, with a drawn sign with "Festival Center" above the door. Back of the photograph has the printed date 'Feb88'.
P3561 - Photograph of an unknown colour painting, in the Impressionist school.
P3562 - A sunset over a lake. Back of the photograph contains the annotation, in an unknown hand, "1995. The bottom of our back garden - Port Perry Island." and "294-16."
P3563 - Unknown classroom. The floor and walls are made of brick, and the stools are fashioned out of wood. The furniture is strewn about the room, and the chalkboard is very dirty.
P3564 - Uknown altar in an unknown church. The altar is ornate and white, with two columns on each side and decorative gold designs. There are candles and flower on the altar and a white railing around the outside with two baskets of fruit rested atop. There is a silver crucifix on the altar, and a painting of Jesus hanging on the altar back. There is a small hay hut to the left of the altar and a trellis with flowers attached. The back of the photograph features an annotation in an unknown hand (in Dutch), and the printed date 'Okt 94".
P3565 - A spider web in a tree.
P3566 - a view of a forest in fall, with some orange leaves on the trees, and blanketing the ground. It appears to be foggy.
P3567 and P3568 - A private altar, presumably inside a home. The table is covered with two tablecloths, one black with a gold design. There are two vases with flowers sitting atop the table, as well as a blue ceramic chalice and brown ceramic paten. A metal cross stands behind with a white candle. There are two icons hanging on the wall behind.
P3569 - A sideways views of some trees.
P3570 - A shot of a stream running through the woods in winter. There is snow blanketing the ground and trees.
P3571 - A view looking across a showy field to a house among trees. Back of the photograph has the printed date: "Jan' 85."

Letters from Nells Greene

File consists of two letters from (Rev. Elinor R.) Nells (or Nellie) Greene, one addressed to "Dear friend who goes to UMCH [United Methodist Church of Chestnut Hill]" and one addressed "Dearest Lar." File also includes two Christmas card photographs Greene.

Letters from Ron van den Bosch

File consists of letters, photographs and newspaper clippings from Ron van den Bosch and letters by Nouwen. Also contains correspondence from Robert L. Bell, President of Crescendo Publishing regarding the Desiderata poem.

Portraits of Nouwen in California

File consists of twelve photographs, taken by professional photographer Kevin Dwyer, of Nouwen during his visit to California in April, 1996; one photograph includes Frank Hamilton.

Photographs in Central Park

File consists of eight photographs taken in Central Park in New York City, NY.
P3575 - Bethesda Fountain
P3576 - Central Park Pond
P3577 and P3578 - Flowering tree in the Park
P3579 - the "Pilgrim Father" statue. This statue depicts a bronze pilgrim on a marble plinth, and has the inscription "To commemorate the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers on Plymouth Rock, December 21, 1620." There are flowering trees behind the statue
P3580 - Boaters on the Central Park Pond
P3581 - A gazebo off the pond near the rock face
P3582 - The Cherry Hill fountain
File also includes one photograph (P3583) of a teenage boy, wearing a t-shirt and green shorts, standing on a beach.

Photographs of Ireland

File consists of seven photographs, most likely taken in Ireland. These photographs include:
P3584 - A boat and a white building with red trim: Teddy O'Sullivan pub
P3585 - A metal crucifix looking out onto water and towards hills (located at Sloan Head)
P3586 - A rock and a shell on a beach
P3587 - [Kin Crea] Abbey (ruins)
P3588 - [Kincrea] Abbey, ruins among green fields
P3589 - Glen Lough, a valley with a small lake in the center
P3590 - [Kincrea] Abbey, a close-up of some stone Celtic crosses marking graves in the ruins. One says "Erected to the memory of [First name unknown] McNamara."

Abbey of the Genesee file

  • CA ON00389 F4-13-14055
  • File
  • 1982 - 1996, predomonant 1982 - 1985
  • Part of Henri Nouwen fonds

File consists of twelve letters from Brother Christian at the Abbey of the Genesee between 1982 and 1996, predominantly 1982-1985. File also contains a photograph and copies of two articles with one of the articles referring to Nouwen's death.

Letter from Lois J. Reichenbauch

File consists of one letter from Lois J. Reichenbauch, telling Nouwen about her mentally handicapped son, and asking for help and advice for his care.

Letter from Dr. Amar Singh and Dr. Lim Swee Im

File consists of one letter from Dr. Amar Singh and Dr. Lim Swee Im, writing from Malaysia, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, including two copies of prayer letters written by them in 1995.

Letters from Joe and Stephanie Vorstermans

File consists of one letter, one greeting card, and one postcard from Joe and Stephanie Vorstermans. Letter from January 24, 1996 is from Stephanie Vorstermans and includes a photograph of their sons, Nick and Dan Vorstermans. Greeting card from February 5, 1996 and postcard from March 4, 1996 are from Joe Vorstermans. File includes letter from January 23, 1996, from Nouwen to the Clearness Committee on behalf of Joe Vorstermans, recommending Joe Vorstermans for a full-time role in the Daybreak community. Letter from Nouwen is two pages long and typed.

Incoming and outgoing correspondence accumulated during sabbatical

File consists of letters accumulated by administrative staff during Nouwen's sabbatical, and appears to have been arranged roughly into chronological order.
Letters include:

  1. Letter from Nathan Ball and Sue Mosteller. -- September 1, 1995.
  2. Letter from Nathan Ball. -- September 24, 1995.
  3. Letter from Rodolfo and Nancy Quiroga. -- September 6, 1995. -- Letter is in Spanish and written from Cochabamba, Bolivia.
  4. Letter from Elizabeth [last name unknown]. -- [ca. 1995].
  5. Letter from Ben, Pollo, Joe, Doug Wieke, John David, Jeffi, Mary, Stephanie, Nathan Ball and Sue Mosteller of the Daybreak community. -- [ca. 1995].
  6. Letter from Dineke Sinke. -- August 15, 1995. -- Letter is in Dutch.
  7. Letter from Richard Alan White. -- September 5, 1995.
  8. Letter from Jeff [last name unknown]. -- October 20, 1995.
  9. Letter to Peggy from Nouwen. -- November 20, 1995.
  10. Letter from the Archbishop of Chicago. -- November 30, 1995.
  11. Letter from Patricia [Gavigan]. -- December 1, 1995.
  12. Letter from Lydia [last name unknown]. -- December 4, 1995.
  13. Letter from Elizabeth [last name unknown]. -- [ca. 1995?].
  14. Memorial card for Jan Blum (1937-1995). -- [ca. 1995]. -- Letter is in Dutch.
  15. Letter from the Archbishop of Chicago. -- December 18, 1995.
  16. Letter from Mary [last name unknown]. -- December 15, 1995.
  17. Letter from Patricia and Bart Gavigan and family. -- [ca. December 1995].
  18. Letter from Larry W. Neeb, publisher of Greative Communications for the Parish, Inc. (St. Louis, MO). -- January 25, 1995.
  19. Letter from Loliet and Paddy [Kiely-Albregts]. -- [ca. 1996]. -- Letter is in Dutch.
  20. Letter from Joseph and David [last names unknown]. -- January 17, 1996.
  21. Letter from Rosie [last name unknown]. -- [ca. 1996]. -- Author identifies herself as "Mary's mom".
  22. Letter from Mercedes [last name unknown]. -- [ca. 1996].
  23. Letter from Joe [last name unknown]. -- January 22, 1996.
  24. Letter from Andrea Dinnick. -- January 20, 1996.
  25. Letter from Urchi [last name unknown]. -- [ca. 1996?].
  26. Letter from Jo [last name unknown]. -- January 26, 1995.
  27. Letter from Nancy Tresick. -- January 22, 1995.
  28. Letter from Jonas [last name unknown]. -- [ca. 1996].
  29. Letter from Frank Seink and Suzanne Ruijters. -- January 26, 1996. -- Letter is in Dutch.
  30. Letter from Marcie [Taylor?]. -- January 30, 1996. -- Letter is restricted as it is very personal.
  31. Letter from Claude Pomerleau. -- January 21, 1996.
  32. Letter from Fred Rogers. -- February 2, 1996. -- Includes letter sent by Rogers to Ann Hoyt June 30, 1982.
  33. Four wedding photographs from Elizabeth [last name unknown]. -- [1995 or 1996?]. -- Items removed for preservation.
  34. Letter to Mrs. Margaret McDonnell from Margaret Sutton on behalf of Nouwen regarding Peapack Eucharistic Community. -- February 8, 1996. -- A transcription of this letter has been made for preservation purposes.
    34a. Copy of a letter to Mrs. Margaret (Peggy) McDonnell from Nouwen regarding the members of the Peapack Eucharistic Community, including lists of names and addresses of members. -- August 7, 1996.
    34b. Copy of a letter to Mrs. Margaret (Peggy) McDonnell from Margaret Sutton on behalf of Henri Nouwen regarding the donation campaign organized by Mrs. McDonnell in honour of her husband, including a list of donors and donation amounts. -- March 7, 1996.
    34c. Letter to Mrs. Margaret (Peggy) McDonnell from Margaret Sutton on behalf of Nouwen regarding the donation campaign organized by Mrs. McDonnell in honour of her husband, including a list of donors and donation amounts. -- February 20, 1996.
  35. A suggestion to the reader. -- [1995 or 1996]. -- Item is a hand-written passage by Nouwen.
  36. List of fax transactions. -- February 18, 1996.
  37. Letter from Ave Maria Press. -- February 5, 1996.
  38. Letter from Carl MacMillan. -- February 5, 1996.
  39. Photocopies of photographs of Nouwen with members of L'Arche Daybreak. -- These photocopies appear to relate to letter 37.
  40. Letter from Sally Tucker. -- February 2, 1996.
  41. Letter from Jan S. van den Bosch of Dutch National TV Current Affairs Department. -- February 6, 1996.
  42. Hand-written letter from Nouwen to Chris and Mark. -- February 10, 1996.
  43. Hand-written letter from Nouwen to David McKinstry. -- February 10, 1996.

Letter from Peter Doll

File consists of one letter from Peter Doll, thanking Nouwen for sending a copy of a diary excerpt. Peter was having a difficult time coming to terms with the death of Adam Arnett, and he was thanking Nouwen for writing recollections about Adam. File also includes one photograph of Peter Doll with his girlfriend Catherine Roux.

Letters from Mich and Mary Zeman

File consists of letters from Mich and Mary Zeman, including two typed letters of recommendation for Mich Zeman and a very long typed letter from Nouwen, as well as a joint letter written by Nouwen and Mich to members of their fall 1980 course, Spiritual Direction.

Letters from Joseph A. Sanchez-Nunez

File consists of three letters from Joseph Sanchez-Nunez, including two family photographs. Letter from December 1995 is a Christmas photo card with Julian Sanchez-Nunez sitting on a chair amongst Christmas decorations.

Letter from Shirai family

File consists of one Christmas letter from Tokumitsu, Sachiko and Kentaro Shirai, including a photograph postcard of the family.

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