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University of St. Michael's College, John M. Kelly Library, Special Collections File
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Henri Nouwen and the art of living: insights from a spiritual master

File consists of three copies of the five booklet study guide set based off of Henri Nouwen's essential teachings by Chris Pritchett and Marjorie J. Thompson. These sets are intended for personal or small-group sessions and was created by the Henri Nouwen Legacy Trust in conjunction with Creative Communications for the Parish for the 25th anniversary of Nouwen's death. The set is separated into the following books:

  • Identity: finding Myself in God
  • God: Discovering the Divine
  • Love: Experiencing Deep Connection
  • Suffering: Transforming Our Pain
  • Freedom: Finding Peace in Anxious Times

Like a strong wind

File consists of a copy of the text for a tribute to Nouwen for the 25th anniversary of his death by Michael Harank titled "Like a Strong Wind".

"A Tetrad" original preparatory material

This file contains materials from the process of creating "A Tetrad: Measuring McLuhan's Impact," a chapbook honouring Marshall McLuhan, "a St. Michael’s professor who rattled the world with his take on the influence of media and technology. The chapbook is both a digital and a hand-printed instance of McLuhan’s tetrad concept.

Master Printer Deborah Barnett, in collaboriation with Archivist Simon Rogers, printed the chapbook in the Kelly Library Print Studio in January 2019, while Conservation Manager Natasa Krsmanovic planned and facilitated the sewing.

The chapbook comes in two numbered editions: a pamphlet-stitched version of 125 copies and a Coptic-bound version in a run of 25. Both editions are letterpress printed from plates on 100% cotton paper and are die cut and hand sewn. The file contains samples of both and more.

Board meeting materials

File consists of Henri Nouwen Society board meeting materials including mission statements; meeting agendas; meeting minutes; statements of revenues and expenses; announcements; budgets; correspondence; goals and objectives of the Henri Nouwen Society; and updates of activities of Nouwen Societies outside of North America. File also includes materials from joint Henri Nouwen Society Board meetings of the US and Canadian societies.

Noctograms [Luciano Iacobelli]

File consists of 1 chapbook of poetry by Luciano Iacobelli. The chapbook is printed on deckle edged paper.

The colophon states:

"Designed by Deborah Barnett
and produced at Someone Editions.
The editor of the series is Beatriz Hausner.

Set in Franklin Gothic Book Condensed
designed by Morris Fuller Benton in 1903
with the titling in Holland, by Lettersiro Co.

Printed on vintage, deckle-edged
Strathmore Fiesta 80lb cover
in an edition of 52, handsewn,
signed and numbered copies.

26 copies of each Little Letterpress will be collected in a boxed set annually."

The back page is signed by Iacobelli and Barnett.

L'Arche International

File consists of agendas, meeting minutes, reports, strategic plans, progress reports, presentations, policies, and procedures of the International Federation of L'Arche.

The majority of the file is comprised of materials from L'Arche International Leadership Team (LTM) and International Stewardship meetings held between 2011-2017, which Card attended as an LTM member and representative of L'Arche Canada. In addition, the file also contains several legacy records, including guidance manuals and governance documents from 1996-2008, which predate Card's time as Executive Director.

someone:air - a cappella [Nicole Brossard]

File consists of 1 copy of someone:air - a cappella, a chapbook featuring poetry by Nicole Brossard and images by Mauricio Corteletti. The poems are in French, with English translation provided by Robert Majzels and Erin Mouré. The chapbook is signed by Broussard and Corteletti.

The colophon for the chapbook states:

"designed and produced by
Deborah Barnett at
Someone Editions 2018

with series editor Beatriz Hausner

type is Solomon, designed by
Svetoslav Simov in 2010
and printed letterpress
on vintage laid paper
Curtis Rag ivory
with 4 solid mixed inks
in and edition of 52
signed and numbered copies
of which this is
Number 47"

Another Poem About Time Written at the Onset of Middle Age [Jay MillAr]

File consists of 1 chapbook with prose by Jay MillAr and images by Natalia Moskwa. The chapbook is printed on deckle edged paper and housed in a white envelope with "Someone Editions Little Letterpress #1, and #39" written on the back of the envelope. Two stickers of illustrations by Moskwa (?) are also on the envelope.

The colophon of the chapbook states:

"Designed by Deborah Barnett in Toronto
The editor of the Little Letterpress series is Beatriz Hausner

Blue Eye Shadow display type designed by Elliott Peter Earls in 1993
Arbitrary regular and bold types designed by Barry Deck in 1990
Both type designs produced for Emigre in Berkeley California

Letterpress printed on Canal paper from La Papeterie St. Armand in Quebec
Image output in 12 ink jet inks from HP Designjet 3200
Hand sewn in an edition of 52 signed and numbered copies

26 copies of each Little Letterpress edition will be collected in a boxed set annually

39/52"

The chapbook is signed by MillAr and Moskwa.

Day planners

File consists of seven of Card's personal day planners from 2011-2017. The day planners detail activities, meetings, conferences attended by Card in her capacity as National Leader of L'Arche Canada, as well as personal appointments and social engagements.

AAQ relations

File documents relationship and escalating tension between L'Arche Canada and the L'Association des Arches du Québec (AAQ) between 2015 and 2017.

File includes draft versions of a formal agreement between L’Arche Canada and AAQ, policy documents consulted as part of development of AC-AAQ Agreement, financial reports for AAQ and La Fondation des Arches du Quebec (FAQ), correspondence, meeting minutes, and updates.

Administrative records

File consists of administrative records for L'Arche Canada, including strategic planning documents, legal records, membership agreements, policies and procedures, employment contracts, insurance records, and L;Arche Canada Inc. General Operating By-Law documents.

File also includes statements and correspondence from L'Arche Canada in reaction to revelations of sexual abuse by Père Thomas Philippe, co-founder of L'Arche Trosly-Breui and mentor to Jean Vanier.

Majority of contents include copies in both French and English.

Working groups / Special interest

File consists of planning documents, manuals, handouts, agendas, and correspondence detailing the activities of various working groups and areas of focus within L'Arche Canada. File documents preparations and events hosted for L'Arche Canada's 50th anniversary celebration, an educational workshop related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the development of the Servant Leadership Model, and various fundraising and growth initiatives, among other topics.

File also includes one folder with collected statements from L'Arche International and L'Arche Canada regarding revelations of sexual abuse by Père Thomas.

Publications

File includes a small number of publications published by L'Arche International and L'Arche Canada.

File consists of the following titles:

  1. Letter to my brothers and sisters in l'Arche... [booklet by Jean Vanier]
  2. A covenant in L'Arche: An expression of our spiritual journey [booklet]
  3. At the heart of our communities [booklet]
  4. Study Guide for Belonging: the Search for Acceptance [guide to documentary film about Jean Vanier]
  5. More than Inclusion: Honouring the Contributions of People with Developmental Disabilities [booklet]
  6. Enchanté! / Pleased to meet you! [booklet]
  7. La Vie magazine special issue: 50 ans de vie partagée / L’Arche 50 years of shared life
  8. Annual Reports [2014, 2016, 2017]
  9. Constitution for L'Arche International [booklet]

Some titles in the file have multiple copies present; 1 copy in French and 1 copy in English.

someone:water

File consists of 1 box set of someone:water, a collection of 6 original folded broadsides in celebration of water, and 1 poster promoting a reading of one of the broadsides at the NACO Gallery in Toronto on August 4, 2011.

The collection contains the following broadsides, in the order in which they appear in the set. Original years of publication are listed in brackets.

A. F. Moritz (text), Susana Wald & Deborah Barnett (ill.): The Shore (2009)

Astrida Neimanis: We are all bodies of water (2011)

Beatriz Hausner (text), Seth Scriver (ill.): The Metaphysics of Water (2012)

Paul Till (ill.): The waters are divided into two parts (2017)

Pamela Dodds (ill.): Swimmers (2014)

Karl Jirgens (text), Zile Liepins (ill.): Pas de Deux (2017)

A notation on the box states this is #19 of 52 copies. Each broadside is signed by the contributing author and/or artist.

Meetings and minutes

File consists of administrative and organizational records from a variety of L'Arche Canada internal meetings and conferences held between 2012-2017, including agendas, meeting minutes, financial statements, strategic planning documents, SWOT analyses, member surveys, correspondence, and presentations.

File contains Card's copies of material from meetings held by the following groups:

  • L'Arche Canada National Council
  • L'Arche Canada and LCF Board of Directors
  • L'Arche Canada National Leaders
  • L'Arche Canada Community Leaders
  • L'Arche Canada and LCF Members
  • Western Canada Regional General Assembly
  • L'Arche Canada / USA Development Workshops
  • Meetings between Card and L'Arche Canada Vice National Leader Gabrielle Beaulieu

Some materials are duplicated in French and English and annotated by Card (noted at the folder level).

"McLuhan on Campus" exhibition panels and press

The file contains 30 exhibition panels from the exhibition "McLuhan on Campus: Local Inspirations, Global Visions" (John M. Kelly Library, Oct 13 – Dec 20, 2016) as well as "St.Michael's; University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto Alumni Magazine" vol. 55, no. 2, Fall 2016. The magazine's cover says "Remembering McLuhan; New Exhibit Shines Spotlight on Visionary Educator." [article p.19]

The exhibition explores the development of Marshall McLuhan’s theories in the context of his academic and personal life at the University of St. Michael’s College. McLuhan’s central role in the rise of the Toronto School of Communication is presented through artifacts, audio, texts, video and photographs selected from archival repositories across the University of Toronto and the Federated Colleges of St. Michael’s, Trinity and Victoria.

The exhibition features items drawn from the Special Collections and holdings at St. Michael’s, including material from the Sheila and Wilfred Watson archives, Donald Theall papers and Marshall McLuhan collection. Rare and intimate examples on display include McLuhan’s correspondence and collaborations with friends and colleagues on campus such as Claude Bissell, Tom Easterbrook, Carl Williams, Harold Innis, Edmund Carpenter and Northrop Frye.

"McLuhan on Campus" exhibition test prints

"McLuhan on Campus: Local Inspirations, Global Visions" was an exhibit in the John M. Kelly Library from Oct 13 – Dec 20, 2016.

The exhibition explores the development of Marshall McLuhan’s theories in the context of his academic and personal life at the University of St. Michael’s College. McLuhan’s central role in the rise of the Toronto School of Communication is presented through artifacts, audio, texts, video and photographs selected from archival repositories across the University of Toronto and the Federated Colleges of St. Michael’s, Trinity and Victoria.

The exhibition features items drawn from the Special Collections and holdings at St. Michael’s, including material from the Sheila and Wilfred Watson archives, Donald Theall papers and Marshall McLuhan collection. Rare and intimate examples on display include McLuhan’s correspondence and collaborations with friends and colleagues on campus such as Claude Bissell, Tom Easterbrook, Carl Williams, Harold Innis, Edmund Carpenter and Northrop Frye.

Rev. Lyle E. Schaller dies at 91: helped protestant churches survive and grow

File consists of Rev. Lyle E. Schaller obituary published in the New York Times. The article highlights Rev. Schaller's influence amongst Protestant church leaders; his work advising parishes surrounding generational and demographic challenges; and his character. The article also mentions a 1988 survey regarding influential figures among Protestant church leaders in which Lyle E. Schaller was named most often (43%) by 1,497 national and denominational leaders and Henri Nouwen was named second most often (39%).

Spirituality and art : Emily Carr and Van Gogh

File consists of a transcription of the Fourth Annual Henri J.M. Nouwen Lecture entitled "Spirituality and Art: Emily Carr and Van Gogh" delivered by Dr. Stephanie McKenzie, Associate Professor, Memorial University, on March 18, 2015 at Sacred Heart University, Connecticut.

Year of the Quiet Sun [Ludwig Zeller]

File consists of one copy of Year of the Quiet Sun, a folio of collages and poetry by Chilean visual artist Ludwig Zeller, and one unsigned card (with envelope) featuring a quote and illustration from Zeller.

The poems in the folio are in Spanish, with English translation by A.F. Moritz. The folio is signed by Zeller.

The folio also includes a page of dedications and thanks, signed by Deborah Barnett, and a description about the collection:

"Prints from photo polymer plates on beautiful Canal paper from The Mill at St Armand. Folios produced from Fabiano, and Strathmore Art Laid; lined with Caress Text papers. Types include Suburban and Twentieth Century.

Three collage and poetry broadsides, each letterpress printed in an edition of 52 with acid-free folio covers wrapping 26 numbered sets, including title page, of which this is 20/26"

Spirituality and art: Emily Carr and VIncent van Gogh

File consists of a rough transcription of a talk by Dr. Stephanie McKenzie at the Fourth Annual Henri J.M. Nouwen Lecture at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. The transcription includes a preface by McKenzie where she explains her experience getting to know Nouwen's work.

With care excerpt

File consists of an excerpt from "Out of Solitude: Three Meditations on the Christian Life," published in The Sun issue 468, December 2014.

Intersection / introspection: the point-counterpoint effect of Henri Nouwen's spiritual wisdom on the life of a worshipper

File consists of the handout for a seminar run by Tom McDonald on April 5, 2014 at The King's University in Van Nuys, California. The handout is comprised of a title page, schedule of lectures and selected quotes from Henri Nouwen's published works. Also included in the file is an email and card sent from McDonald to Gabrielle Earnshaw.

Our wounds show us that we need God

File consists of a section of the April 14, 2013 edition of Retreat & Renewal Centres that contains the article “Our wounds show us that we need God” by Vanessa Santilli. Santilli talks about Nouwen's writings and the idea of the wounded healer in this piece.

Mokuhanga A Beginner's Manual [Elizabeth Forrest]

File consists of 1 copy of Mukahanga A Beginner's Manual written and illustrated by Canadian artist Elizabeth Forrest. The chapbook provides an introduction into the art of Mukahanga, or Japanese woodblock printmaking. The text was handwritten in pen by Forrest. The chapbook was designed and printed by Deborah Barnett.

The chapbook includes an inscription from Forrest to Barnett:

"Deborah
Working with you has been always a pleasure, not to mention fun! and even educational !!! Thank you for your generous time and wisdom in putting together this book.
xxx
elizabeth"

The back page of the chapbook is signed by Forrest. There is a notation that this copy is #25 of an edition of 25 copies.

A place to be

File consists of an article by Barbara Zwaan entitled "A Place to Be" about Henri Nouwen and the L'Arche Daybreak community. Zwaan answers the question: "Why did Henri Nouwen make Daybreak his home?" The paper was written after Zwaan's visit to the Nouwen Archives and Daybreak in June 2013 on a stipend from Henri Nouwen Stichting, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The article was originally published in Dutch in Herademing: Tijdschrift voor spiritualiteit en mystiek, No.82, Utrecht: Kok, December 2013.

Reviews of genius born of anguish: the life and legacy of Henri Nouwen

File consists of a review titled "The Life of a spiritual Goliath", which is a review of "Genius Born of Anguish: The Life and Legacy of Henri Nouwen" (2012), by Michael Higgins and Kevin Burns. Review was written by Stephen Bede Scharper. Scharper discusses Nouwen in depth and talks about his spiritual life and how he, despite his achievements, suffered from self-doubt.

Advent / Lenten manuscripts

File consists of draft manuscripts of Advent and Lenten anthologies containing excerpts from Nouwen’s published works. Compiled by Kathryn Smith the titles include: Repent and Live; Jesus: Beloved Son; Finding Our Sacred Centre: A Journey to Lourdes; From Fear to Love: Lenten Reflections on the Parable of the Prodigal Son; and Journey of the Heart: Lenten Prayer with Henri J.M. Nouwen. Also included in the file is a printed email from Smith outlining the intended use of the material and a computer printed photo of Henri Nouwen.

Assorted articles by Henri Nouwen - from solitude to community to ministry

File consists of copies of articles by or containing material by Henri Nouwen including “Nouwen on King”; “Moving from Solitude to Community to Ministry”; “Contemplation and Ministry”; and “Intimacy, Fecundity and Ecstasy”. Also included in the file is the newspaper article “Prodigal Son: a new look at an old story” by Robert Durback from St. Angela News; the published booklet “Called to Life, Called to Love- Lenten Reflections from the works of Henri J.M. Nouwen”; the pamphlet “Our Greatest Gift- a Meditation on Dying and Caring” by Henri Nouwen; a transcript of the talk “An Evening with Henri Nouwen- Grant McEwan Community College, sponsored by the Edmonton L’Arche Association- From Resentment to Gratitude”; and “Letter from Vincent Van Gogh to Theo van Gogh, The Hague, c. 3-5 December 1882” printed from the website Web Exhibits.

Permission information

File consists of photocopies of various articles published in magazines and journals by Henri Nouwen, some accompanied by handwritten notes indicating the text has appeared in other publications. Also included in the file is a letter from Jan Attridge to Kathryn Smith regarding the Henri Nouwen Legacy Trust’s right to grant permission for reprints of articles by Nouwen that appeared in America; and a letter from Barbara Brutt of Ave Maria Press that accompanied a Portuguese edition of With Open Hands. Copies of articles in the file include: “Power, Powerlessness and Power”; “Intimacy, Fecundity and Ecstasy”; “All is Grace”; “The Peace That is Not of This World”; “Compassion: Solidarity, Consolation and Comfort”; “Moving from Solitude to Community to Ministry”; and “Adam’s Peace”.

Incoming correspondence

File consists of incoming correspondence to the Henri Nouwen Society including photographs from Henri Nouwen Society events; reflections on personal interactions and the impact of Nouwen; articles about Nouwen; correspondence about book contributions; and information and material about Nouwen events around the world. File also includes photographs of Paul Nouwen's visit to Richmond Hill in 1999. One letter from George Brown to Nouwen Society offers brown's re-worked chronological Nouwen Bibliography which the site later referenced for its chronological listing.

Faith and Sharing Bulletins

The file consists of Faith and Sharing bulletins from 2009 to 2012.

Included are French and English copies from:

April 2009 - Vol. 35 No. 2
October 2009 - Vol. 36 No. 1
April 2010 - Vol. 36 No. 2
October 2010 - Vol. 37 No. 1
April 2011 - Vol. 37 No. 2
October 2011 - Vol. 38 No. 1
April 2012

HNLC archives - letters

File consists of draft letters from Sue Mosteller and Netannis Arnett soliciting donations of Nouwen’s writing, letters, photographs, video/audio tapes, etc. for cataloguing and inclusion in the Nouwen Archives at Yale University. File also consists of copies and transcripts of material from the Henri Nouwen Archives, including articles appearing in journals and magazines, speeches and talks, and printouts from the Henri Nouwen Society website. Includes a transcript of “An Evening with Henri Nouwen, Saint James’ Church, November 11, 1993”; “Transcript of Henri Nouwen’s Presentation on Prayer, Westminster Church, February 10, 1991”; “Transcription of a talk on Pentecost by Henri J.M. Nouwen for Sojourners, 1985”; “Transcript of a talk by Henri J.M. Nouwen, dated March 13, 1991”; “HNSS Volume III: A Spirituality of Living the Word- Letter and Interview Excerpts”; “Mary, Our Mother”, “A Homily on Waiting”; “Contemplation and Ministry”; and the manuscripts for “The Mystery of the Passion”, “Prayer and Health Care” and “The Life in Faith”. Also in the file are articles by other authors including “A Heart’s Desire: Henri Nouwen’s Journey Home” by Diana L. Chambers; “The Deepest Questions of Life and Faith” by Jim Wallis; and “An Interview with Henri Nouwen” by Catherine Walsh, along with a printout from the Chicago Sun Evening Club website entitled “Message by Henri Nouwen- Journey to L’Arche” from a broadcast that aired on October 1, 1989.

Christian spiritual masters

File consists of a copy of chapter 2 from "Spiritual Masters of the World's Religions" by James A. Wiseman. The chapter is called Christian Spiritual Masters and uses Henri Nouwen as an example of a spiritual leader who used his own personal failings and weaknesses to connect with readers. Author James A. Wiseman links Nouwen's openness to the work of Thomas Merton who had a similar style of spiritual exploration.

Novalis

File consists of Catalogue générale 2001. File also includes a letter to Gabrielle Earnshaw from Maxine Levine, Sales and Marketing Assistant, dated September 5, 2012, which was sent with the new biography of Genius Born of Anguish (Higgins and Burns. Toronto, ON: Novalis Books, September 2012), along with a publisher summary of the book.

Interview with Father John Eudes Bamberger

File consists of an interview with Father John Eudes Bamberger interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at the Abbey of the Genesee in Piffard, New York. Bamberger was the abbott and superior of Nouwen at the abbey. There is a transcription available in the folder. Themes in the interview include discussions on the Genesee Diary and Nouwen's time at the Abbey.

The gift that was Henri Nouwen

File consists of a tribute to Henri Nouwen by Ron Rolheiser from May 1, 2011 that was published online on Rolheiser's website. The tribute is titled "The Gift that was Henri Nouwen".

Quotations used in publishing: permissions

File consists of correspondence and reference material regarding permissions for the publication of Nouwen quotes from works including “A Spirituality of Waiting”; his course notes about Vincent Van Gogh for use in a book by Carol Berry, and his writing about caregiving. Samples of Nouwen’s work and notes by Kathryn Smith are included in the file.

Second file folder consists of correspondence between Verne D. Koehlinger of Stephen Ministries and Maureen regarding the production and marketing of a videotape and study guide based on the sermons Henri Nouwen delivered on Hour of Power at the Crystal Cathedral. Included are notes by Wright and Kathy Christie regarding the project; printed Stephen Ministries website pages; correspondence with legal counsel Monique Van Remortel regarding the rights associated with the recordings; and correspondence regarding the Henri Nouwen Literary Center’s decision not to follow through with the project.

3 Years

File consists of 1 three-colour letterpress poster titled "3 Years" with passages from rob mclennan and Nathaniel G. Moore.

The poster states:

"50 copies designed and printed by hand at Someone.ca
to commemorate the third anniversary of
Canadian Literature's only full-contact literary reading:
Throwdown in O-Town 26 June 2008, Ottawa,
a poetry career ending contest between:
rob mclennan
Nathaniel G. Moore"

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