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File consists of personal correspondence to Henri Nouwen from Jean Vanier and reference material regarding Jean Vanier. Included is a “Tribute to Jean Vanier”; a “Report on the Mission to Daybreak to Evaluate the Place of Henri Nouwen as Priest of the Community by Fr. David Rothrock, Jean-Christophe Pascale and Jean Vanier”; copies of letters from Gail Stevenson to Jean Vanier regarding her daughter; a copy of “Jean Vanier’s Eulogy at Henri Nouwen’s Funeral”; contact information for Vanier’s assistant Barbara Swanekamp; and an email from Asmund Bjornstad to Sue Mosteller regarding the nomination of Vanier for the Nobel Peace Prize accompanied by proposal and Vanier’s curriculum vitae.

Second file folder consists of reference material regarding Jean Vanier’s participation as the leader of the Vigil at the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury. Included is promotional material and articles about the event; copies of the transcripts from Vanier’s first and second vigils; and a copy of an August 1998 letter written by Vanier to the L’Arche International community in which he mentions the Lambeth Conference.

File consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk by Jean Vanier at an undated Federation of l'Arche meeting. The talk is titled, "Identity of l'Arche" and is numbered #2.

File consists of one letter from Jim Towey, describing the events of the past year of his life. Letter includes copies of two letters from Mark O. Hatfield, United States Senator from Oregon, and Bob Graham, United States Senator from Florida, to the Templeton Prize committee in Nassau, Bahamas, recommending Jean Vanier for the 1997 Templeton Prize. Letter also includes a copy of a proposal written by Towey and submitted to the MacArthur Foundation on March 19, 1996, titled "The Florida Commission on Aging with Dignity." Letter also includes a copy of an article by Towey titled "Human dignity and aging America" (Towey, H. James. The Tampa Tribune: Thursday, February 15, 1996); an article titled "America Needs a Touch of Mercy" (Towey, H. James. The Miami Herald: Sunday, February 4, 1996); and an article titled "A way to right welfare reform" (Towey, H. James. St. Pete Times [sic]: Sunday January 14, 1996).

File consists of letters from Jean Vanier.

File consists of letters from Jean Vanier, some asking permission to use quotes from Nouwen's writing for his own publication. Also contains handwritten letter draft by Nouwen to Vanier.

File consists of 10 audio cassettes from a Faith and Sharing Retreat held in Kansas City, [MO]. The cassettes feature talks by Jean Vanier.

File consists of material regarding a tribute to Jean Vanier by Nouwen.

File consists of 13 audio cassettes featuring talks given at a Covenant Retreat (Retraite de l'Alliance) from May 18-24, 1995 in Halifax, NS.

File consists of a letter and a form letter from Don McNeill, of the Center for Social Concerns (Notre Dame, IN), including a copy of a letter from McNeill to Jean Vanier, a copy of a newspaper article about Vanier and a booklet regarding the Center.

File consists of 22 audio cassettes featuring talks given at a Covenant Retreat (Retraite de l'Alliance) from May 26-31, 1993. Each talk is in French and English.

File consists of 23 audio cassettes from the 1993 International Federation of l'Arche meeting. The cassettes were recorded as the speakers gave their talks, and were concurrently translated into multiple languages, including English, French, Polish, German, etc.

File consists of 39 audio cassettes featuring talks given at l'Arche Renewal retreat events from June 25 - August 18, 1992, in England.

File consists of a letter to Jean Vanier from Connie Ellis, Nouwen's administrative assistant, including a fax transmittal sheet.

File consists of a photocopy of a newsletter from Jean Vanier of L'Arche International.

File consists of 2 audio cassettes featuring talks given by Jean Vanier at a Covenant Retreat in Portland, OR, in May 1992.

File consists of two letters from Jean Vanier, one a personal, hand-written note, and one a longer, typed newsletter. File also includes a copy of a very long, typed letter from Nouwen regarding Vanier's visit to Daybreak and Nouwen's ministry there.

File consists of a letter from Jean Vanier of L'Arche Internationale regarding the enclosed draft agenda and participants of the second Spirituality Commission.

File consists of a letter from Martin Vernooy, writing from Madras, India, which also contains a paragraph written by Jean Vanier, who was visiting there. File also includes a copy of a typed letter from Nouwen.

File consists of letters from Jean Vanier, including a typed article "The Youth of Today: an urgent Appeal to the Church", the pamphlets "Jeunes d'aujourd'hui: un pressant appel a l'Eglise", "Our Inner Journey", and copies of the articles "A Home for the Crushed and Lonely" and "The Families of Jean Vanier". One letter includes a note from Barbara of L'Arche Trosly-Breuil.

File consists of 12 audio cassettes featuring talks given at a Covenant Retreat from October 10-16, 1990. The retreat took place in North Bay, ON.

File consists of a letter and a form letter from Jean Vanier. File also includes a material regarding a visit from Vanier to L'Arche Daybreak and two facsimiles from Nouwen.

File consists of 10 audio cassettes from an undated Covenant Retreat. The talks were given by Jean Vanier. They are not labeled with titles of talks, but are numbered sequentially from 2 to 11.

File consists of 3 audio cassettes featuring three talks given by Jean Vanier on October 20, 1990, most likely during a retreat for Assistants at l'Arche Daybreak.

File consists of a letter from Jean Vanier and a form letter from (Bishop) Remi J. De Roo, regarding nominating Vanier for the 1989 Royal Bank Award. File also includes a copy of the article, "A Journey of the Heart" by Mary Frances Coady, regarding Pauline Vanier and including a quotation by Jean Vanier. Also, an original and a copy of two long typed letters from Nouwen to Jean Vanier (one not sent?).

File consists of 17 audio cassettes featuring talks given at a Covenant Journey Retreat in 1989. There are varying speakers and titles. The talks were given in French, but have been translated into English.

File consists of 12 audio cassettes featuring talks given at a Covenant Retreat in June 1989. The cassettes are labeled as being given by Jean Vanier, but one cassette features a talk by Sr. Sue Mosteller. The cassettes are numbered sequentially and titles of talks are not listed.

File consists of five letters from Diana Chambers, The Servant Leadership School (Washington, DC). File also includes several flyers about the school, a copy of letter from Chambers to Jean Vanier about the school, the course catalogue, and a letter from N. Gordon Cosby regarding the school's opening and a building dedication. File also includes a copy of her spiritual autobiography.

File consists of four letters (some from Japan) from Susan Zimmerman, including a small card in Japanese, two articles, and poems by Zimmerman. File also includes a copy of a letter from Hazel Bradley, Zone Coordinator, L'Arche International, that includes Zimmerman's 'Report on a Visit to Japan'; a copy of a letter to Jean Vanier from Zimmerman; a card with a prayer signed by both Zimmerman and Nouwen; and a copy of a long typed letter from Nouwen.

File consists of 57 audio cassettes featuring talks given at l'Arche Renewal retreat events from June 22 - August 23, 1988.

File consists of an article by Jean Vanier and a newspaper clipping about him.

File consists of a letter from Jean Vanier, including a very long typed letter from Nouwen endorsing Vanier's nomination for the Templeton Prize, Teresa de Bertodano's nomination and Vanier's typescript "The Healing Community".

File consists of 11 audio cassettes from an unknown Faith and Sharing Retreat held, possibly in 1987. Ten of the cassettes, numbered sequentially, feature talks by Jean Vanier. One cassette features a talk by Sue Mosteller.

File consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given by Jean Vanier, Claire de Miribel, and George Strohmeyer at a Covenant Retreat event in April 1987. The title of the talk is, "Sharing."

File consists of letters and newsletters from various members of the L'Arche community, including:
-official letters from Jean Vanier,

• Sr. Claire Marie de Jesus (Rolf), Renate Craine, Simone Landrien, Thérèse Monique, of L'Arche Trosly-Breuil, France;
  -Mary Egan of L'Arche Carrecoeur in Haiti;
  -Tim K. Hollis of L'Arche England;
  -Jaziane Gueusquin of L'Arche Cuise la Motte, France;
  -Dorothy (last name unknown) of Asha Niketan in Madras, India;
  -Irene (last name unknown) writing from Kalittalai, India (previously of L'Arche Daybreak);
  -Andrei (spelling unclear) writing from the Jesuit Communaute of Wépion-Namur in Belgium;
  -The Dietz family of Augsburg, Germany;
  -Jim and Julie B? (last name unclear) writing from France;
• Bright Dove, Christine, George, Linda, Paguita(last names unknown) of unknown affiliation;
  and,
  -a copy of quarterly newsletter "Letters of L'Arche" (no. 57, March 1987).

File consists of 10 audio cassettes featuring talks given by Jean Vanier at a Covenant Retreat in April 1987. The cassettes are numbered #2-11 and there are no titles of talks given.

File consists of letters from members of the L'Arche community, including:
-Jean Vanier writing from Antigonish (NS)
-Simone Landrien, Thérèse-Monique [Alibert], Jean, Barbara and Odile (last names unknown) from L'Arche Trosly Breuil, as well as a letter from Irene (last name unknown) writing from England about her experience at Trosly-Breuil
-Jim (last name unknown) from L'Arche à Paris
-Mirelle (last name unknown) from L'Arche La Ferme.
-Kate (last name unknown) from L'Arche An Croí in Wliton Lawn, Co. Cork, Ireland
-Anne Cortez and Kathy (last name unknown) from L'Arche Erie (PA)
-Mary Egan from L'Arche Carrefour in Haiti
-Brian Halferty from L'Arche Frontenac [now L'Arche Arnprior]
-Cathy (last name unknown) of "New House" (L'Arche Daybreak?)
-Gaby (last name unknown), welcoming Nouwen to the Family of L'Arche
-a list of the board of directors of Friends of L'Arche.
and official correspondence from Claire de Miribel on behalf of L'Arche Internationale. The majority of these letters contain annotations "file: L'Arche" or a simple "F" or "A".

File consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk by Jean Vanier in 1986, titled "History of the Covenant."

File consists of 33 audio cassettes featuring talks given at a l'Arche Renewal retreat in Scotland in 1986.

File consists of 6 audio cassettes featuring talks given by Jean Vanier at a Covenant Retreat (Retraite de l'Alliance) in March 1986.

File consists of 3 audio cassettes with talks from a Covenant Retreat in 1986. The cassettes are translations of talks, being done over the talks in French. The retreat took place in Châteauguay, Montreal, Quebec.

File consists of 12 audio cassettes featuring talks, in French, by Pere Gilles Beauchemin at a Retraite d'Alliance (Covenant Retreat) in November 1986. The cassettes indicate the talks and are numbered from the Introduction to talk 11, and titles of talks are not given.

File consists of letters, including four photo cards, and articles from members of the L'Arche community of Trosly-Breuil (also called La Ferme) in France, including official correspondence from Jean Vanier and letters from Thérèse Monique, Barbara, Agnes, Simone Landrien and Larry Gray. Also includes the original draft of a letter written by Nouwen to his students at Boston College explaining his reasons for joining the L'Arche community, and a letter from Therese [Cecury?] giving Nouwen the address to her parents Paul and Marie Peeters in France (it has been annotated "file: Trosly").

File consists of 14 videocassettes featuring talks given at a Faith and Sharing Retreat in August 1985.

File consists of 1 videocassette featuring a talk given at a Faith and Sharing Retreat held from August 1-4, 1985. Jean Vanier is the speaker, and the title is, "To meet the Poor is to Meet Jesus". It is tape 1. Vanier spoke on the following: Trust, Meeting with Jesus, Jesus Reveals Who We Are, and Jesus Reveals Himself (part 1).

File consists of 5 audio cassettes featuring talks given by Jean Vanier at the Eastern Regional Gathering in Boston, MA, in April, 1984.

File consists of 12 audio cassettes featuring talks given by Jean Vanier at an Assistants' Retreat in Erie, PA, in August 1984.

File consists of letters from Christopher de Vinck, one mentioning Fred Rogers desire to meet Nouwen and Jean Vanier.

File consists of letters, including a photo card, from Jean Vanier, including a typescript about L'Arche.

File consists of 12 audio cassettes from a Faith and Sharing Retreat held from August 14-19, 1984. Jean Vanier was the speaker for the event.

File consists of 5 audio cassettes featuring talks given by Jean Vanier at an Assistants' Retreat in Calgary, AL, in August 1983. Cassettes are labeled sequentially; titles of talks are not given.