Henri Nouwen's first communion devotional
- CA ON00389 F4-4-3-21
- File
- June 6, 1938
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of a commemorative devotional drawing of Henri Nouwen's first communion by the Dutch artist P. Gregoire.
Henri Nouwen's first communion devotional
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of a commemorative devotional drawing of Henri Nouwen's first communion by the Dutch artist P. Gregoire.
Photographs from marriage festivities for Laurien Nouwen and Marc van Campen
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of 8 slides featuring Maria Nouwen, Laurien Nouwen, Marc van Campen and other unidentified people likely taken during the festivities surrounding the marriage of Laurien Nouwen and Marc van Campen in June 1966. Six of the slides feature people, including Maria Nouwen (P5100, P5101); Laurien Nouwen and Marc van Campen (P5096); unidentified men in suits and an unidentified women in semi-formal attire (P5097 - P5098). The two slides which do not feature people show houses, which may be the buildings where the couple were married and received by families and friends.
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of material from Nouwen’s ordination ceremony on July 21, 1957 in Utrecht and on July 28, 1957 in Scheveningen, including reminder cards, dinner menu and two copies of a photograph of Nouwen as a child playing priest. File also includes copies of Nouwen's ordination certificates from 1955-1956.
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Album 3 consists of photographs of Henri Nouwen alone and with friends, including Don McNeill, Bob Antonelli and Claude Pomerleau, between 1970 and 1974. Put together by Henri Nouwen the album predominantly contains photos of him socializing with friends at Yale Divinity School in New Haven, Connecticut; posing for portraits along canals in Utrecht, Netherlands for photographer Ron van den Bosch; and working and socializing with friends at the Abbey of the Genesee in Piffard, New York. Also included are photos of retreats, as well as trips to Aspen, Colorado; Elora, Ontario; and Cochabamba, Bolivia.
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Album 11 consists of photographs taken between 1956 and 1961. Henri Nouwen is seen on a trip to Greece and Israel with a group of fellow students from the University of Nijmegen; on board the SS Maasdam where he worked as Chaplain in 1961; and visiting New York, NY while the ship was at port in the city. Also included are photos of Henri Nouwen and classmates at major seminary in Rijsenburg and at the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands.
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Album 5 consists of photographs taken between 1947 and 1954. Compiled by Henri Nouwen, the album is predominantly focused on Nouwen's stay at a boys summer camp, his time at seminary school in Apeldoorn and trips he took to countries such as Italy, Belgium, France and the United Kingdom. The camping group was called de Vossen [the foxes] and was run by Aloysius College. Also included are photos of Laurent J.M., Maria, Paul, Laurent and Laurien Nouwen at their home, in Scheveningen, and celebrating Laurent's First Communion in 1951. Of interest is a photo [P6644] of Henri Nouwen's grandmother Sara M. Ramselaar holding him as a baby in 1932.
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Album 10 consists of photographs taken in 1981 during Henri Nouwen's final year teaching at the Yale Divinity School. Nouwen is seen at various events, including what may be a farewell party, a graduation ceremony, a baptism, a visit to the country and a lobster bake, with friends and colleagues, many of whom are unidentified. Nouwen is also seen wearing clerical robes while leading Easter Sunday service, outdoors, and celebrating Mass in the Yale Divinity School Prayer Chapel. Also included are shots of Nouwen and an unidentified man while on a trip to San Francisco. Joseph Nunez, Carol Plantinga, Yushi Nomura, Bob Massie, John Mogabgab, Marjorie Thompson, Don and Elaine Postema and Mich and Mary Zeman appear in photos throughout the album.
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Album 14 consists of photographs taken in 1964. Put together by Henri Nouwen, the album contains photos that were predominantly taken in February of that year. Included are photos of Henri Nouwen during his psychology doctoral exam at the Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen; at the Hooge Hoenderberg, between Nijmegen and Mook, celebrating his completion of the exam with friends and family including Laurent J.M., Maria, Laurien and Laurent Nouwen, Peter and Anke Naus, Guus Ablregts, and Puck and Philip van Campen; and on a trip to Germany with friends. Also in the album are portraits of Kees Ramselaar and his children, photos of Nouwen with friends in his Piusconvict room and a map from the area he visited in Germany.
Letters from Joe and Stephanie Vorstermans
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
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.
Letter from Dr. Amar Singh and Dr. Lim Swee Im
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
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.
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File consists of one letter from Teresa [Terri] Reid, expressing sympathy for a broken heart that Nouwen has suffered.
Letter from Lois J. Reichenbauch
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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.
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File consists of one letter and one greeting card from Wendy Lywood, wishing Nouwen a happy birthday. File includes one photograph of a window.
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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.
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File consists of one photo Christmas card from Margaret Williams.
Letter from Peter and Kate Weiskel
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File consists of one typed New Year's form letter: noting that Peter, Kate, and Paul Weiskel moved from Boylston, MA to Shrewsbury, MA, and commenting on family members. Below the type is a handwritten note to Nouwen. Attached is a photo of their son Paul (age 5).
Letter from Jonis and Carolijn Van Voorst tot Vorst-Alting von Geusau
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of two letters from Jonis and Carolijn Van Voorst tot Vorst-Alting von Geusau and a photograph of their children.
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of two letters from Jim Towey, including a photograph and photocopies of newspaper articles regarding his activities in American politics.
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of two letters from Dan Stewart, responding to "Here and Now", "The Genesee Diary" and "Life of the Beloved", including a photograph of himself with his nine children.
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File consists of one Christmas letter from Tokumitsu, Sachiko and Kentaro Shirai, including a photograph postcard of the family.
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of three letters from Gail Schleyer, including one photograph attached to a card.
Letters from Joseph A. Sanchez-Nunez
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
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 Jeff Prey and Barbara Ernst
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of one letter from Jeff Prey and Barbara Ernst.
Letter from Sister Theresa Pasterczyk
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of one letter from Sister Theresa Pasterczyk thanking Nouwen for the financial gift he sent for the construction of the Ramos family home.
Letters from Father Paul Orlob
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File consists of one postcard and two letters from Father Paul Orlob writing from Peru. The letters and postcard are in Dutch.
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File consists of a greeting card from Vicky Nevares thanking Nouwen for their recent visit with Father Xavier [Hinojosa?].
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File consists of a letter from Jean-Louis Munn regarding the 50th anniversary celebrations at L'Arche Trosly (France) and friendship.
Letters from Reverend Wayne Muller
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File consists of two letters from Reverend Wayne Muller, one thanking Nouwen for his gift of 'Here and Now'; the second updating Nouwen on events in his role as President of Bread for the Journey (Santa Fe, NM). The second letter is accompanied by two pamphlets, 'Bread for the Journey announces The Institute for Engaged Spirituality' and a Bread for the Journey 1994 Newsletter.
Letter from Ed and Patricia Moodie
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File consists of one letter from Ed (Edward) and Patricia Moodie. They write to thank Nouwen for sending them books.
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of three letters from David McKinstry regarding his property, Woodhaven Bed 'n' Breakfast (Lakehurst, ON) as well as directions to Woodhaven, two brochures for the business and 28 colour photos taken of various aspects and guests of the bed and breakfast.
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of a greeting card from Edwin Lowther regarding the impact Nouwen's writing made in his spiritual awakening, in particular, 'The Wounded Healer'. The file also contains a pamphlet for the Service to Mankind Banquet held March 1, 1991 (Round Rock, TX) in which Lowther received an award.
Letters from Tillman and Kate Lewis
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of one Christmas card and one birth announcement of Tillman and Kate's second daughter from Tilllman and Kate Lewis. The birth announcement also contains a drawing by the Lewis' elder daughter Johanna.
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File consists of two letters from Deirdre LaNoue, requesting permission to pursue a Ph.D. thesis on Nouwen, a copy of her curriculum vitae and a photograph of herself.
Letter from Lawrence J. Kenney
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File consists of a letter from Lawrence (Larry) J. Kenney, sending a recording of a ballet by George Balanchine and Prokotiev related to The Return of the Prodigal Son.
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File consists of one letter from Sue Johnson of the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries, including a photograph of Nouwen.
Incoming and outgoing correspondence accumulated during sabbatical
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File consists of letters accumulated by administrative staff during Nouwen's sabbatical, and appears to have been arranged roughly into chronological order.
Letters include:
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File consists of one letter and a photographic Christmas card from Rudy Hokansen.
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File consists of four letters from Claudia Hiebler, writing from Austria, photographs of herself and her family, and one short note from Kathy Christie, Nouwen's administrative assistant.
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Two letters and two photographs removed from file. See accession record 2002 25 for more details.
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File consists of two letters from Henry Freeman concerning his work in El Salvador; including an article entitled "Opening our Doors to the World Around Us" in "Friends Journal", September 1992, and a Christmas card from a child in El Salvador.
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File consists of a card from Jeanette Fortuin; including a brief translation in English.
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File consists of a letter from Bill Cramsie, of Faith and Light, South Florida, including a paper by Cramsie entitled, "Thomas -- My Teacher". File includes a copy of this letter and paper.
Letters from Barbara Chevalier
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of a letter and a form letter from Barbara Chevalier. File also includes a copy of a typed and signed letter from Nouwen.
Letter from T.J. and Dolores Cavagnaro
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File consists of two cards and a postcard from T.J. and Dolores Cavagnaro.
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File consists of a letter from Edgardo Buico, writing from The Philippines.
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File consists of a letter (also addressed to Sr. Sue Mosteller), from Sophia V. Brooks, requesting information on a L'Arche community in France where her son, Nate Brooks, could visit. File includes a copy of a form letter from her son and a copy of his curriculum vitae. File also includes a copy of a poem by Sophia Brooks.
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of a thank-you letter from Nate Brooks.
Letter from Brad and Rita Berglund
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of a form letter from Brad and Rita Berglund.
Material from Jim and Cindy Antal
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of one photograph of the two sons of Jim and Cindy Antal.
Letter from Wolfville Homefires Society
Part of Henri Nouwen fonds
File consists of a Christmas form letter from Jeff [last name unknown], on behalf of Wolfville Homefires Society.