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Interview with Pieter Oussoren

File consists of an interview with Pieter Oussoren interviewed by Peter Naus in Utrecht, Netherlands. Oussoren was a former student and friend of Nouwen. There is no transcription available.

Mary Carney photographs

File consists of photographs Henri Nouwen from the private collection of Mary Carney. Photographs located in box 1 are arranged into envelopes corresponding to ones annotated by Carney.

Interview with Jurjen Beumer

File consists of an interview with Jurjen Beumer interviewed by Peter Naus in Haarlam, The Netherlands. Beumer is Director and Pastor of Oecumenisch Diaconaal Centrum Stem in de Stad in the Netherlands, or Voice in the City, a religious-based welcoming house for people in distress. Beumer wrote the biography 'The Spirituality of Henri Nouwen' published in 1996. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically and in hard copy. All transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are available in the file. They include, "His story was fascinating, informative and balanced in its description and evaluation of Henri as a person and of his work. This is perhaps not surprising given that Jurgen wrote the first biography about Henri. He raised some intriguing and important questions. It's unfortunate we did not have enough time to pursue them."

Interview with Wim Wolters

File consists of an interview with Wim Wolters interviewed by Peter Naus in the Netherlands. Wolters is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist living in the Netherlands; he was a friend of Nouwen's. There is an envelope and note in the file from Wolters to Joe Vorstermans that accompanied the photograph. Two interviews were conducted by Naus. The interviews are transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy; two hard copies of the April 27, 2005 interview are available. All recordings and transcriptions are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are in the file. They include: 15/06/04 "This was for me the most fascinating of the interviews because of the rather extensive analysis Wim put forth regarding Henri's personality and work. He is clinical psychologist with a psychoanalytic background who knew Henri for a long time and considered himself a close friend. He also knew Henri's family very well. Before the interview started we discussed briefly his ethical concerns about discussing impressions of Henri. I told him that in interviews and pieces I had written about Henri I had been guided by two considerations: not to divulge anything about Henri that was not already in the public domain and to protect as much as possible the privacy of Henri's family". 24/04/05 "Wim is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology. He is still active as a therapist and he is a member of a number of advisory boards a governing councils. I interviewed him last year as well because he and his wife, Milene, are long-time friends of Henri. This time around I wanted to focus on Henri's homosexuality because he had not said much about it in the first interview. He believes rather strongly that the emphasis should be on Henri's impact on people and how he changed the lives of many. As he stated in the tape, Henri's homosexuality as such is not a big issue, but that he did not come to grips with it is. Yet, it would be entirely inappropriate to interpret Henri's writing as the expression of a frustrated, neurotic gay person. One should not hide his homosexuality nor draw undue attention to it". File also includes letters between Wim Wolters and the Nouwen family in Dutch from 1962-1997.

Interview with Rene van Eyden

File consists of an interview with Rene van Eyden interviewed by Peter Naus in the Netherlands; van Eyden lives in the Netherlands. Two interviews were conducted by Peter Naus, June 9 2004 and April 29 2005. The interviews are transcribed and available electronically. All transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes for each interview are available in the file. They include: "June 9 2004, Rene was a few years ahead of Henri in the seminary. He gave an interesting description of Henri's physical bearing as a seminarian. He told delightful anecdotes about Henri's seminary years and his years at the University of Nijmegen. He had made notes ahead of time to help him stay on track in telling his story. He said little about Henri's shadow side. He obviously liked Henri very much but did not want to talk with as much affection about him as Louis ter Steeg did. It's puzzling that Rene has not been interviewed about Henri before because it is obvious that he has much information about him. I would like to interview him again with specific attention for his own family background and his perceptions of the more problematic aspects of Henri's work and personality. Perhaps Rene's wife, Akke, should be interviewed as well because of her experience in Latin America and how these compare with those Henri garnered at about the same time." "April 29, 2005, 'Rene is a former priest of the archdiocese of Utretcht and a long-time friend of Henri. He was also a colleague of him at the 'Katholike Theologische Hogeschool Utrecht'. I interviewed Rene last year, but wanted some more feedback from him on Henri's time at the 'Hogeschool' and also on Henri's weaker points. He again did not say much with respect to the latter, mainly because, I think, he simply is not the kind of person who tends to be critical of others. He gave some helpful insights into why Henri was not much respected by some of his fellow priests".

Interview with Ron van den Bosch

File consists of an interview with Ron van den Bosch interviewed by Peter Naus in The Netherlands; van den Bosch lives in The Netherlands. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy. All the transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are in the file. They include: "Ron is a long-time friend of Henri and he provided photographs for three of Henri's earlier books. He is a painter. I met Ron in the early seventies, but had not had any contact with him since then. He gave an articulate account of his relationship with Henri and he spoke with much affection about him. He needed a little prompting. He made little reference to Henri's sexuality. Instead, he places much emphasis on his gratitude for Henri's friendship and on the fun they had together." The pictures discussed in the interview are available on cdrom at the archives.

Interview with Jan van den Bosch

File consists of an interview with Jan van den Bosch interviewed by Peter Naus in the Netherlands. van den Bosch is an entrepreneur living in the Netherlands. The interview is transcribed and available electronically and in hard copy. All of the transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are available in the file. They include: "Jan is an entrepreneur who owns businesses in Holland as well as in the US. He used to work for a Dutch evangelical TV station and in this capacity he made several TV programs about Henri. In fact, Henri got his heart attack on the eve of a trip to St. Petersburg were he was to go with Jan to make a TV program featuring Rembrandt's painting of the Prodigal Son that figured so prominently in Henri's book 'The Return of the Prodigal Son'. It is rather remarkable that Jan, who comes from an ultraconservative, Protestant background, ever got interested in Henri's work, let alone became a close friend of him. Just like Ron van den Bosch, he reminded me sometimes of Henri because of the way he talked and gestured. Jan did not feel comfortable talking about Henri's homosexuality; I'm surprised he even mentioned it. Overall however, he was very cooperative and eager to give his impressions of Henri".

Interview with Maria ter Steeg

File consists of an interview with Maria ter Steeg interviewed by Peter Naus in the Netherlands. ter Steeg is a theologian living in the Netherlands. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy. All the transcriptions and recordings are only in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are in the file. They include: "Maria was the first female pastor of the Dutch Roman Catholic radio station and she is currently a member of the governing council of the archdiocese of Utrecht. She got to know Henri mostly because he and her husband, Louis ter Steeg, were friends. She did not believe she had much to contribute to the project, but I found her observations very useful. She made a few suggestions as to why Henri was not much respected by some of his fellow priests in the Utrecht diocese. The one she stressed is that his socio-economic background set him apart. Where many of his fellow priests were lower or lower middle class, Henri was from an upper middle class to higher class family. She also made interesting comments about his attachment to Daybreak; she thought it may have been the first place where Henri made real connections with people. Her mother was a good friend of Henri's mother and Maria talked a little bit about what her mother had told her about Henri's family".

Interview with Louis ter Steeg

File consists of an interview with Louis ter Steeg interviewed by Peter Naus in The Netherlands; ter Steeg lives in The Netherlands. Several typed letters from Nouwen on Holy Cross Fathers University of Notre Dame letterhead written to ter Steeg are in the file; they date 1970-1996 and are all in Dutch. There is one copy of handwritten letter from Nouwen to ter Steeg dated 1984. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy. All transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are in the file, "Louis, who was a close friend of Henri, told a well-articulated, well-rounded story about Henri and himself. Louis was a few years behind Henri in seminary. He sketched well Henri's position among his fellow-seminarians. Louis got very emotional a few times when talking about Henri's problems. If there is a follow-up visit to Holland, it might be worthwhile to interview Louis' wife, Maria. She is very familiar with Henri's publications, in fact translated some of them into Dutch, I think, and might have some insightful things to say about the impact of Henri's writings in Holland".

Interview with Jan ter Laak

File consists of an interview with Jan ter Laak interviewed by Peter Naus in The Netherlands. ter Laak is a former Roman Catholic Priest and former secretary general of Pax Christie, a non-profit, non-governmental Catholic peace movement working on a global scale on a wide variety of issues in the fields of human rights, human security, disarmament and demilitarisation, just world order and religion and violent conflict. The interview is transcribed and available electronically and in hard copy. All transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are in the file. They include: "Jan is a former priest of the archdiocese of Utrecht; he was in the seminary a few years after Henri. Since his retirement from the position of secretary of Pax Christie The Netherlands, he has been working for a number of Dutch human rights organizations. Jan is gay and my impression is that he served as a confident to Henri who discussed his struggles with homosexuality with him. In the interview, Jan brought Henri's homosexuality to the fore. He believes Henri's restlessness and fatigue were related to his sexual struggles. Going by Jan's information, there is no doubt Henri engaged in sexual encounters, with one man in particular. Jan did not reveal this man's identity but suggested he be interviewed for the project. Presumably Jan is willing to provide the contact, if necessary. I think Jan and I had an excellent rapport which enabled him to talk rather freely. He sent me an email after to let me know he thought we had a good interview".

Interview with Cardinal Adrianus Simonis

File consists of an interview with Cardinal Adrianus Simonis interviewed by Peter Naus in The Netherlands. The print of Cardinal Simonis is from the shoulder up wearing his clerical collar; the background is blurry. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy. All recordings and transcriptions are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are available in the file. They include: "I was pleasantly surprised the Cardinal decided to keep the appointment for the interview, despite having returned from Rome a couple of days before. I wonder if Maria ter Steeg put in a good word for me. At any rate, the interview went well, except it was a little rushed because the Cardinal arrived late and had an appointment immediately following our session. He was self-assured and did not hesitate to give his opinion on Henri and his publications. He is no fan of the latter, although his comments about Henri were rather positive! I prompted him to talk at some length about the changes in Dutch Roman Catholicism after the Second Vatican Council, because these changes are part of the context in which Henri decided to leave Holland for good. The Cardinal has a reputation of being rather conservative - he prefers to call it 'orthodox' - and the interview illustrates it rather well. He was quite amiable and willing to participate in the project".

Interview with Paul Nouwen

File consists of an interview with Paul Nouwen interviewed by Paul Naus in the Netherlands. Paul Nouwen is Nouwen's brother and he lives in the Netherlands. The print is of Paul Nouwen dressed formally and posed in front of a painting; the picture is taken from his shoulders up. The interview is transcribed and available electronically and in hard copy. All transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are available in the file. They include: "Unfortunately because of a mix-up our interview started almost an hour late and Paul seemed a little discombobulated as a result. The interview also had to be shortened because of another appointment Paul had made. Much of the interview was focused on his disappointment about the lack of contact between himself and his brother and sister. Although he expressed much affection for Henri and indicated to have much respect for his publications, he had some critical things to say about him as well. A day or so later, Paul phoned me to tell me how much he enjoyed the interview, and especially the fact that he had been allowed to tell his story without being interrupted by questions. He also noted that he had no idea ahead of time that he was going to talk about his disappointment and sadness regarding the strained relationship with his brother and sister."

Interview with Sjeng Kremers

File consists of an interview with Sjeng Kremers interviewed by Peter Naus in The Netherlands. Kremers is a retired teacher in The Netherlands who had formerly taught Nouwen. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically and in hard copy. All transcriptions and audio recordings are in Dutch. Brief English comments from the interviewer are found in the file. They include: "I had chosen Sjeng because he directed some projects Henri was involved in as a student. I also hoped he would be able to provide a bit of a description of the Psychology program at the University of Nijmegen that was in place when Henri was a student and Sjeng a member of the faculty. I was not disappointed in my expectations. I believe Sjeng provided some valuable information about qualities of Henri that are relatively unknown".

Interview with Boris Gudziak

File consists of an interview with Boris Gudziak interviewed by Joe Vorstermans in the Ukraine. Gudziak lives in the Ukraine and is a priest of the Lviv Archdiocese of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Gudziak met Nouwen as a graduate student at Harvard (Cambridge, MA). Gudziak remembers Nouwen for their comfortable friendship; morning prayers at Coach House at Harvard; in confession; visits at L'Arche Trosly (France) L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON) and with the Gavigans in England; Nouwen's advice on Gudizak's move to the Ukraine and Nouwen's intent to teach in the Ukraine after his L'Arche Daybreak sabbatical. Themes present in Gudziak's interview include the Second World War, Cardinal Josyf Slipyj, prayer life, relocation, revolution in Eastern Europe, depression, Nouwen's death and Nouwen's legacy. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Toon Colen

File consists of an interview with Toon Colen interviewed by Peter Naus in Meerssen, The Netherlands. Colen was a member of a fraternity with Nouwen when they were young school children in The Netherlands. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy. All transcriptions and audio recordings are only in Dutch. Brief English notes from interviewer are available in the file; they include: "Toon was a member of the 'dispuut' (fraternity) Henri belonged to as a student. He also organized trips to Israel and Greece with Henri during their time at university. Toon provided interesting information about these trips. He stayed in touch with Henri, although the connection was not as firm in recent years. He gave a very sensitive description of Henri's more problematic side and made some intriguing suggestions regarding the difference in impact of Henri's publications in Holland as compared to North America." There is a letter in the file from Colen to Joe Vorstermans regarding the return of photographs of Nouwen in Israel in the 1950s. File also includes photographs from Toon Colen of Peter Naus's trip to Ireland from June 2004.

Interview with Frederick de Bruyn

File consists of an interview with Frederick (Fic) de Bruyn interviewed by Peter Naus in Amersfoort, The Netherlands. de Bruyn lives in Amersfoort, The Netherlands and is a retired priest from the Archdiocese of Utrecht. de Bruyn met Nouwen at the Rijsenburg seminary (The Netherlands). The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy. All transcriptions and audio recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are available in the file. They include: “Fic is a retired priest from the archdiocese of Utretcht. He knew Henri from the Rijsenburg seminary, although he claimed he never got to know him all that well. He was also, like Henri, a member of the Newman club at seminary. He came across as a thoughtful, kind man who has weathered the storms in Dutch Roman Catholicism very well. His feelings about Henri's books were mixed; he thought Henri overly 'spiritualised' social problems, something he also noticed when he visited Henri in New York City somewhere in the seventies. I wish I could have talked some more with him about the climate in the Dutch Roman Church and how he had come to grips with it. He made several self deprecatory comments with respect to the interview and did not seem convinced by my assurances that his observations were very useful. I should mention also that he not respond initially to my request for an interview. I asked the assistance of another interviewee, Rene van Eyden, to convince him to participate."

Books by Ricarda Nissen

File consists of two books by Ricarda Nissen with content inspired by Henri Nouwen who Nissen met at a book signing in Germany. The book are:
1) "Komm mit zur heiligen Messe" by Ricarda Nissen, 1994. Contains an inscription by Nissen to the Nouwen Archive Letter Project.
2) "Ich komme zu dir. Kinder beten und feiern die heilige Messe" by Ricarda Nissen, 1997

File also includes a postcard with an image produced by Sieger Köder for Nissen's book "Ich komme zu dir" and a photograph of a wall in Nissen's house that contains three original paintings by Köder. The photograph has an inscription noting that the inscription on the wall was from Nouwen.

Material collected by Pat Sibley Parry

File consists of memorial material collected by Pat Sibley Parry including funeral and memorial services; L'Arche Daybreak newsletters referencing Nouwen's passing; a typescript of Jean Vanier's eulogy at Nouwen's funeral in Utrecht; a meditation by Nouwen with a photograph of Nouwen and Mike Parry from October 17, 1982; and correspondence. Correspondence details as follows:

  • 1996 October 6, – written by Margaret to Manette and Henry
  • 1996 November – written by Laurent Nouwen to Sibley

Material collected by Laurent Nouwen

File consists of materials collected by Laurent Nouwen about Nouwen's life, death, and funeral. File includes handwritten and typed correspondence; poems; articles; a fax sent to Henri Nouwen; and a spiral-bound notebook containing newspaper clippings and photocopies of articles about Nouwen's life, death, and funeral, as well as obituaries, prayer cards featuring a detail of Rembrandt's The Prodigal Son, sheet music, and directions to Nouwen's grave site (King City, ON). Included are two photographs glued to cardstock of Nouwen's grave. The articles consists of clippings from Op Tocht, Bosdomblad, National Catholic Reporter, Sojourners, The Globe and Mail, and the Catholic New Times.

Material about Nouwen

Series consists of material about Nouwen including material about Nouwen's life, works, and death. This material includes newspaper articles; journal articles; interviews of Nouwen; essays; notes from Nouwen's sermons and lectures; books and book reviews; poems; letters; newsletters; and cards. While some materials on Nouwen's life and works was written before Nouwen's death, the majority of the material is dated after his death in 1996. Much of the material in the series pertaining to Nouwen's death was written by friends of Nouwen, who write about his friendship, his writing, and support.

The series is divided into the following subseries:

  1. Works about Nouwen
  2. Interviews with Nouwen
  3. Notes from Nouwen's talks
  4. Obituaries and tributes
  5. Reviews
  6. Materials mentioning Nouwen

Alan Cook photograph

File consists of one original colour photgraph of Nouwen playing the piano at a L'Arche assistants' retreat in February of 1990. The retreat took place in Mono Mills, ON. The photographer is Alan Cook.

Michael O'Laughlin photographs

File consists of three photographs. Two of the photographs are of Nouwen at L'Arche Daybreak with Michael O'Laughlin, Nicky and Andy from 1994. File also includes a letter from O'Laughlin to Laurent Nouwen. The envelope for the letter has a handwritten note providing context for the photographs and individuals in them.

Jim Forest photographs

File consists of five portrait photographs of Nouwen from around 1983. One photograph is a colour photocopy of a photograph.

Rev. Donald C. Kocher photographs

File consists of four photographs taken of Kocher with Henri Nouwen and Francis Maurice at a small book signing for "Can You Drink the Cup?" in Illinois on September 6, 1996.

Susan Russo photographs

File consists of three colour photographs taken of Nouwen from 1981 to 1985. Photographer is unknown.

  • P3458: Colour photograph taken of Henri Nouwen in January 1981. The photograph is of Nouwen seated at restaurant table wearing a blue shirt. On the verso of the item is written "Yale University January 1981".
  • P3459: Colour photograph taken of Henri Nouwen in July 1985. The photograph is of Nouwen sitting behind a wooden desk signing books in a Boston College classroom. On the verso is written "Boston College July 1985". Photo was scanned as P151 as part of the CDRI Grant Project.
  • P3460: Colour photograph taken of Henri Nouwen in July 1985. The photograph is of Nouwen sitting on a bench talking to students, including Ruby Hugh (red top), at Boston College. On the verso is written "Boston College July 1985". Photography by Elaine Eskesen. Photo was scanned as P152 as part of the CDRI Grant Project

Peter J. Naus photographs

File consists of 10 photographs of Nouwen in Utrecht, NL, during a meeting and posing outdoors for photographer, J.W. Wits; eight are copies of photographs in File 163, P2215 - P2222, of the Photographs series in the Henri Nouwen fonds. File also includes a copy of an invitation to Nouwen's ordination (July, 1957).

Pentecost celebrations in June 1959

File consists of a photograph of Laurent J.M., Maria, Henri, Paul, Laurent and Laurien Nouwen in their Scheveningen home around a table. The photograph was taken during Pentecost in spring 1959 by Mr. de Kok.

Henri Nouwen Literary Trust and Society publishing and promotional photographs

File consists of photographs used for Henri Nouwen related books and promotional content. Photographs in the file were separated into the following three folders based on their usage:

1) Photographs used by Beth Porter in Befriending Life
Photographs used by Beth Porter in her anthology Befriending Life: Encounters with Henri Nouwen. In the photographs Nouwen appears alone and with others including Yushi Nomura; Jack Stroh; Cameron and Dylan Humphreys; Thelus George; and Sue Mosteller. February 1977 - Vol. 5

2) Photographs used to promote Bread for the Journey
Photographs and negatives used by the Henri Nouwen Literary Centre to promote Bread for the Journey on the Nouwen Society website. Henri Nouwen and various people, including Sue Mosteller, Mary Carney, Yushi Nomura, Bill Van Buren other members of L’Arche Daybreak appear in the photos.

3) Photographs lent to Michael Ford for use in Wounded Prophet
File consists of photographs lent to Michael Ford for use in Wounded Prophet. The majority of the photos were taken during Henri Nouwen’s 1993 trip to the Ukraine. Nouwen is seen leading a retreat; meeting with Ukrainian community members; signing books; and visiting various unidentified locations. Travel companions Nathan Ball and Borys Gudziak appear in several of the photos. Also included is a photo of Nouwen, wearing a tan sweater over a white shirt, talking to someone off camera and gesturing with his right hand.

Cathy Hoekstra photographs

File consists of three photographs taken by Hoekstra of Nouwen during a 1991 visit to L'Arche Daybreak. One photograph is of Henri Nouwen and Cathy Hoekstra at L'Arche Daybreak during her July 1991 visit. They are standing outside near some trees and a fence. Nouwen is wearing a white button-down shirt and is standing with his hands on his hips. One photograph is of Henri Nouwen at L'Arche Daybreak during the July 1991 visit of Hoekstra. Nouwen is outside standing in front of some trees. A fence can be seen off to the left. Nouwen is wearing a white button-down shirt and is standing with his hands on his hips. One photograph is of Henri Nouwen at L'Arche Daybreak during the July 1991 visit of Hoekstra. Nouwen is outside standing in front of some trees. A fence can be seen off to the left. Nouwen is smiling at the camera, wearing a white button-down shirt, and standing with his hands on his hips.

Nouwen family general photographs

File consists of undated, standalone, and loose photos of the Henri Nouwen, his family, and friends. Photograph details as follows:

P3495
Henri Nouwen and John Mogabgab. Taken in April 1979, Nouwen and Mogabgab are seen, from the waist up, standing in an office at the Abbey of the Genesee with their hands casually on their hips, while looking at the camera. Nouwen is wearing glasses and a gingham jacket over a collared shirt and tie. The back of is stamped: 985. The back of the photo has been annotated in smudged black marker by an unknown hand: April 1979 Genesee. The back of the photo has been annotated in pen by Laurent Nouwen: John Mogabgab.

P3496
Henri Nouwen with an unidentified man in August 1966 outside of the Hesburgh Library at the University of Notre Dame. Standing with the library's reflecting pool of water visible behind them, the men are seen smiling at the camera. Nouwen is dressed in black and wearing a clerical collar. The back of is stamped: Kodacolor print Made by Kodak Aug. 66R. The photo was removed from a photograph album as indicated by remnants of glue tabs on verso. See Photographs of University of Notre Dame and Colorado (P4571-P4572) for other photos from this visit to the school.

P3498
Henri Nouwen with an unidentified woman and Sue Mosteller. Taken at an [airport?] the group are standing with their luggage and having a snack. Wearing a blue collared shirt, a grey sweater and a black jacket, Nouwen is seen smiling at the camera, with his eyes closed, holding a sandwich.

P3499
Two unidentified women seated at a restaurant dinning table.

File also includes one black and white professional photograph of Nouwen's Father, L.J.M. Nouwen, holding a book by Nouwen.

Nouwen family photographs of Nouwen's 25th anniversary of ordination celebration

File consists of photographs at the 25th anniversary celebration of Nouwen's ordination as a priest. Held at the Abbey of the Genesee on August 6, 1982 Nouwen's family and friends gathered in honour of the occasion celebrating mass, sharing a meal and sharing anecdotes about Nouwen. A large tent was set up outdoors, equipped with a podium for speeches and dinning tables where guests were able to watch the speakers and converse. Photograph details as follows:

P3461
Henri Nouwen and Fr. John Eudes Bamberger in conversation while standing outdoors. Nouwen, dressed in a blue collared shirt and grey dress pants, has a furrowed brow and is standing with his hands on his hips. Shot 1. Back of photo has been annotated by Laurent Nouwen in pen: "John Eudes Bamberger?"

P3462
Henri Nouwen and Fr. John Eudes Bamberger in conversation while standing outdoors. Nouwen, dressed in a blue collared shirt and grey dress pants, is turned toward Bamberger with his arms bent and his hands palm up in front of him. Shot 2. Back of photo has been annotated in pencil, likely by Laurent Nouwen: Genessé

P3463
Fr. John Eudes Bamberger, Henri Nouwen and Brother Christian smiling at the camera while standing outdoors. Nouwen is standing between both men, dressed in a blue collared shirt. Brother Christian has his right hand on Nouwen's shoulder.

P3464
Unidentified man, Henri Nouwen and Brother Christian smiling at the camera while standing outdoors in front of a tent. Nouwen is standing between both men, dressed in a blue collared shirt and grey pants. Brother Christian has his arms linked around Nouwen's left arm.

P3465
Nouwen crouching on the ground next to Paul and Laurent Nouwen, with his family standing in a semi circle behind them. From left to right: Marina San Giorgi (wife of Paul Nouwen), Frederique van Campen (daughter of Laurien Nouwen), Laurent J.M. Nouwen, Laurien Nouwen, Heiltjen Nouwen (wife of Laurent Nouwen). See P222 and P3466 for other photos from this shoot.

P3466
Nouwen seated on the grass, with his family and Fr. John Eudes Bamberger standing in a semi circle behind him. From left to right: Fr. Bamberger, Paul Nouwen, Marina San Giorgi (wife of Paul Nouwen), Frederique van Campen (daughter of Laurien Nouwen), Laurent J.M. Nouwen, Laurien Nouwen, Heiltjen Nouwen (wife of Laurent Nouwen) and Laurent Nouwen. Shot 2. See P222 and P3465 for other photos from this shoot.

P3467
Nouwen speaking with an Louis Dupré outdoors with a tent behind them. Nouwen is only partially visible at the right side of the frame from behind.

P3468
[Sally?] and Parker Palmer outdoors. Dressed in a red polka dot dress and a blue collared shirt, the couple are visible from the waist up, smiling at the camera.

P3469
Henri Nouwen and 2 unidentified male Yale [Divinity School?] students outdoors. Dressed in a blue collared shirt and grey pants, Nouwen is standing between both men with his hands on their shoulders.

P3470
Laurent Nouwen and Jerry Parr standing outdoors. Nouwen is looking over at the camera, smiling, as Parr stands with his arms crossed, looking at something off camera.

P3471
Marina San Giorgi and an unidentified man standing outdoors. San Giorgi, standing with her left hand on the man's shoulder, is wearing a coral blouse and smiling at someone off camera. Back of photo has been annotated in pen by Laurent Nouwen: Marina Nouwen San Giorgi.

P3472
Virginia E. Van Dooren standing outdoors. Dressed in a peach blouse and a grey jacket she is looking down at a styrofoam cup in her hands.

P3473
Bob Werner and Virginia E. Van Dooren seated at a table under the dinning tent.

P3474
Unidentified man and Bob Werner and seated at a table under the dinning tent.

P3475
Parker Palmer speaking at a microphone. Standing with notes in his hands, Palmer is looking out toward the guests seated under the dining tent. A copy is available.

P3476
Parker Palmer. Seen from his right side, Palmer is smiling at something off camera, possibly one of the speakers at the Ordination celebration. A copy is available.

P3477
Unidentified man and Laurien Nouwen. Seated at a table under the dining tent the man and Nouwen are looking over their left shoulder off camera, likely at someone speaking at the microphone.

P3478
Unidentified man standing in dining tent. Smiling at someone off camera and dressed in a colour striped top, he is holding a plate of food in his left hand with his right hand on his hip. See P7622 on Page 10 of Album 10 for another photo of this man.

P3479
Henri Nouwen's neighbour [name unknown] in New Haven, Conneticut. Dressed in a light yellow dress, she is seated unidentified at under the dining tent looking over her left shoulder at someone off camera, a speaker at the microphone. See P7574 on Page 4 of Album 10 for another photo of this woman

P3480
Paul and Henri Nouwen sitting at a table with an unidentified woman seated at a table under the dining tent. Seated on either side of the woman, Paul Nouwen is looking off camera to his right and Nouwen, dressed in a collared shirt, tie and jacket, is smiling at someone off camera, holding a drink in his hands. Photo is a duplicate of P312.

P3481
Marina San Giorgi seated at a table under the dining tent. Wearing a coral blouse and holding a spoon in her right hand, she is using her left thumb and index finger to indicate how much she wants of something to someone off camera. Back of photo has been annotated in pen by Laurent Nouwen: Marina Nouwen San Giorgi

P3482
Unidentified male Yale [Divinity School?] student seated at table under the dining tent. See P3469 for another photo of this student.

P3483
Paul Nouwen speaking into a microphone. Standing at a podium, dressed in a suit and tie, he is looking down at a piece of paper. Back of photo has been annotated in pen by Laurent Nouwen: Paul [en?] Henri Nouwen

P3484
Wide shot photograph of guests sitting at tables under the dining tent. Included in the crowd, from left to right, is Don McNeill (grey hair), Bob Werner (beard), Virginia E. Van Dooren and Laurent Nouwen. Back of photo has been annotated in pen by Laurent Nouwen: Don McNeal??

P3485
Paul and Henri Nouwen standing next to a podium at a microphone. Seen from the audience, Paul Nouwen is addressing the crowd with Nouwen smiling at his side. Standing with his hands clasped behind his back, Nouwen is dressed in a blue collared shirt and grey pants with a flag of the Netherlands sash over his shoulder.

P3486
Peter Naus seated under the dining tent, smiling at the people seated at the table next to him, which includes Fr. John Eudes Bamberger. Henri Nouwen, dressed in a blue collared shirt, is visible in the background, at the front of the tent, speaking at the microphone.

P3487
Fr. John Eudes Bamberger and Louis Dupré seated at a table under the dining tent. Bamberger is seen from his left side laughing with someone off camera while an Dupré looks on smiling.

P3488
Fr. John Eudes Bamberger and Peter Naus seated at a table under the dining tent. Both are looking off camera at another person seated at their table.

P3489
Peter Naus speaking at a microphone. Dressed in a tan suit, he is leaning on a podium with his hands clasped.

P3490
Unidentified man. Dressed in a light blue suit, the man is smiling at someone off camera with his left hand placed against a [pole?].

P3491
Henri Nouwen celebrating mass. Dressed in clerical robes and seen from his left, Nouwen is standing behind an altar between [Fr. Regis?] and [Fr. Francis?]. He is facing [Fr. Regis?] who is turned towards Nouwen. Both men have their heads down and their arms bent.

P3492
Henri Nouwen celebrating mass. Dressed in clerical robes he is standing behind an altar, he is learning forward and holding something in his left hand.

P3493
Henri Nouwen celebrating mass. Dressed in clerical robes, Nouwen is seen from his right side, standing next to a podium reading from paper he is holding in his hands.

P3494
Henri Nouwen celebrating mass. Dressed in clerical robes, Nouwen is seen from behind as he walks down a church aisle following two other men dressed in white robes.

P3500

Errol Stein photograph

File consists of a copy of the front and back of a hand-written postcard from Nouwen and a photograph of Nouwen and Errol Stein standing outdoors in front of a building.

Henri Nouwen Society event photographs

File consists of photographs and cards sent to the Henri Nouwen Society of various unidentified Nouwen retreats. Wendy Greer is featured in a few of the photographs of unidentified retreats. One photograph is of Henri Nouwen and others from a 1994 retreat at the Holy Redeemer Church in Thornhill. The back of this photograph has a handwritten note by Errol Stein identifying those in the image.

Nouwen family photographs

File consists of photographs from the Nouwen family that were separated into 8 folders from different periods of his life. Some photographs have notes on the back identifying people in the images and locations. Folder 7 consists of framed photographs that were donated at a later point. One of the framed photographs has been unframed and placed within folder 1. Remaining framed photographs include one solo photograph of Henri Nouwen (ca. 1933) and a duplicate of P8837 from Album 16 of the Nouwen family photograph albums.

The folders were separated into the following categories:

  • Folder 1: Early childhood
  • Folder 2: Nouwen family
  • Folder 3: Aloysius College, Seminary, Army, Vehlen II, Holland-Anesia Rine
  • Folder 4: Henri Nouwen 1962-1970? Menninger, Holland
  • Folder 5: Henri Nouwen + others 1970-1902, Genesee Abbey, Yale
  • Folder 6: Henri Nouwen + others (1986-1996), Daybreak, Holland, Father
  • Folder 7: Framed photographs
  • Folder 8: Photographs from later accruals

Rev. Xavier Hinojosa Rodriguez photographs

File consists of six photographs of Henri Nouwen from the collection of Fr. Xavier (Javier) Hinojosa Rodriguez. Rodriguez was a long-time friend of Nouwen's. Rodriguez and Nouwen corresponded from 1989 until 1996.

Video of photographs of Henri Nouwen

File consists of one DVD featuring a slideshow of photographs taken by Ron van den Bosch. Many of the photographs are from a visit to the Circus Barum. Some photographs feature Henri Nouwen, in three photographs he is on the trapeze. There are some black and white photographs of Nouwen, possibly taken in the 1960s, featuring Nouwen at the beach and in an academic hall in Holland (these are located at time mark 9:47 to 12:55). There are some particularly good photographs of Nouwen deep in conversation with a friend among these photographs. Nouwen is likely in his 30s. A photograph of the Flying Rodleighs during a performance is at 10:28.

Carol Plantinga Mead photographs

File consists of eight photographs that were collected by Carol Plantinga Mead. Six of these photographs feature Henri Nouwen. Two of the photographs were sent to Mead by Nouwen's father, Laurent Nouwen, and do not feature Nouwen.

  • P3435: Photograph of Henri Nouwen. He is at his birthday party at Carol Plantinga Mead's home and is opening gifts, including "The Book of Tapestry", a coffee mug with multicoloured hearts, "The Way of the Heart" (by Nouwen), and a yellow stuffed heart that is around his neck. Nouwen is wearing a blue suit jacket and black and white plaid tie, and a Yale hat. Back of photograph contains annotation in two different hands, the first reading: "Henri's birthday party - Jan. 1981", and the second reading: "(49 years old)".
  • P3436: Photograph of Henri Nouwen. He is at his birthday party at Carol Plantinga Mead's home, and is talking to Joseph Nunez, Mead, and Robert (Bob) Massie. Nunez and Massie were students at Yale Divinity School. Nouwen is wearing a blue suit jacket and a black and white plaid tie. Back of photograph contains annotation in two different pens: "Henri, Joseph Nunez, Bobbie Massie seated (students at Yale Div. School) at Carol Plantinga Mead's home. Jan. 1981".
  • P3437: Photograph of Henri Nouwen outside at Yale Divinity School in spring of 1981. He is smiling and facing off camera. He has his left leg up and is resting his left arm on it. He is wearing a blue blazer, jeans, a white shirt, tan tie, plaid scarf, and a black cap. Shot 1. Back of photograph contains annotation: "Spring 1981. Yale Div. Sch". Back of the photograph has Kodak stamp from May 82. Back of copy annotated in pen by Laurent Nouwen: HN at Yale.
  • P3438: Photograph of Henri Nouwen. He is outside at Yale Divinity School sitting down and resting his right arm against a railing. He has his left leg up and is resting his left arm on it. He is facing left off camera. Nouwen is wearing a blue blazer, jeans, a white shirt, tan tie, plaid scarf, and a black cap. Shot 2.Back of photograph contains annotation: "Yale Div. School court yard outside Henri's office. 1981?". Back of the photograph has Kodak stamp from May 82. See P3505 for other photos from this sitting.
  • P3439: Undated photograph of Henri Nouwen. He is smiling just to the left of the camera. It is a close-up shot, but he is outside, presumably leaning with his left hand on a tree, as there is a branch with leaves and berries just over his left shoulder. He is wearing a light brown sweater with a white collared shirt underneath. Photograph was likely taken between 1975 and 1981.
  • P3440: Photograph of Carol Plantinga Mead, Henri Nouwen, and John Mogabgab. They are all outside near trees. Mead and Nouwen are seated facing away from the camera and smiling. Mogabgab is standing to the right of them facing in the same direction. There are guitars in the grass to his left. They were at a worship service at Swarthmore College. Photograph contains annotation by Mead: "Worship at Swarthmore College while Henri was doing a retreat at Pendle Hill with John Mogabgab and Parker Palmer and a large group of attendees. Summer 1981? (Carol Plantinga Mead, Henri + John)".
  • P3441: Photograph of Marc van Campen and an unidentified friend. They are standing in the garden behind the home of Henri Nouwen's father, Laurent J.M. Nouwen. They are standing next to a bronze statue of a bird of prey. This photograph was sent to Mead by Laurent J.M. Nouwen, and back of the photograph features a note from Nouwen.Photograph contains annotation by Laurent Nouwen: "Dear Carol, Thanks for your letter from Oct 15, just received. Greetings to Henri. This is a new statue of a bird of prey in my garden! With my grandson Marc and his friend [October 1983]. Geijsteren. 26 Oct. '83." Note is signed. Photograph also contains annotation by Mead regarding sending greetings to Henri: "[Hamden, CT]".
  • P3442: Photograph of Henri Nouwen's father, Laurent J.M. Nouwen's, home in winter. Photo was taken from far away, so some of the surrounding forest can be seen. Photograph was sent to Mead by Laurent J.M. Nouwen, and contains a note by him on the verso of the photograph. Photograph contains annotation by Laurent Nouwen: "The everlasting winter 1983/4. [?] for an old man, like me! Laurent Nouwen. Geysteren. 19/3/85." Note is signed.

Nouwen family photographs from Yale University

File consists of photographs from Henri Nouwen's time at Yale University. Included are photos of Nouwen on his own and with friends. Photograph details as follows:

P3497
Henri Nouwen. Taken on the day of a Yale Divinity School graduation ceremony, Nouwen is seen wearing classes and black graduate robes. He is walking towards the camera, smiling and waving with is right hand. Joseph Nunez is visible in the background over Nouwen's right shoulder. See Page 11, Page 12, Page 13, Page 14, Page 15, Page 16 and Page 17 of Album 10 for other photos taken during this ceremony.

P3501
Henri Nouwen with Mary and Mich Zeman. Standing in a semi-circle outdoors, Nouwen and Mary Zeman are seen listening to Mich Zeman who is speaking with his arms bent and hands in front of him. Nouwen, wearing grey pants with a red and black gingham jacked over a collared shirt, is seen smiling, from the side, with his right hand in his back pocket. Photo possibly taken at the Abbey of the Genesee.

P3502
Henri Nouwen with Mary, Mich, Ben and Joanna Zeman. Nouwen is seen as part of a group photo wearing a red and black gingham jacked over a collared shirt. Photo possibly taken at the Abbey of the Genesee.

P3503
Henri Nouwen with Frank and Sandy Cihlar. Standing between the Cihlars, smiling at the camera, Nouwen is seen wearing a red and black gingham jacked over a collared shirt. Photo possibly taken at the Abbey of the Genesee. Back of photo has been annotated in pen by Laurent Nouwen: Frank Schiller (?) Cheaver Shiler? (Yale student?) became lawyer in DC.

P3504
Henri Nouwen with Yushi Nomura. Nouwen, wearing a red and black gingham jacked over a collared shirt, is holding a book and smiling at Nomura, who is also smiling. Photo possibly taken at the Abbey of the Genesee. Back of photo has been annotated in pen by Laurent Nouwen: Genesee Abbey '82. Maybe Yushi Nomura (Desert Wisdom).

P3505
Henri Nouwen. He is outside at Yale Divinity School sitting down and resting his right arm against a railing. He has his left leg up and is resting his left hand on it. He is looking into the camera, squinting slightly. Nouwen is wearing a blue blazer, jeans, a white shirt, tan tie, plaid scarf, and a black cap. See P3437 and P3438 for other photos from this sitting.

Claude Pomerleau photographs

File consists of printed copies of photographs of Nouwen, Don McNeill and Claude Pomerleau, taken in 1970 and 1980. There are four black and white copies of two photographs (two are enlarged versions); copies of the verso of the two photographs, stating the date, location and brief description; and colour copies of two other photographs.

Barbara Swanekamp photographs

File consists of three photographs of Nouwen - officiating at two different services, and holding a young boy (during his visit to the Ukraine?). The boy in the photo from the Ukraine is Andriy Swarnyk (See P1654 and P1655 for other photos of him). Boy and girl in photo with Nouwen are Janet Whitney-Brown and Nicholas Vorstermans.

Mario De Marco Naón photographs

File consists of three photographs of a group of people gathered around Nouwen's grave, including Sr. Sue Mosteller and Nouwen's brother, Laurent Nouwen. One photograph is of a marble grave.

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