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University of St. Michael's College, John M. Kelly Library, Special Collections Henri Nouwen fonds
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Jerusalem, old city wall, Damascus Gate

Item consists of one hanging print of an image of "Jerusalem, old city wall, Damascus Gate" tied by suede to a wooden dowel and enclosed in a cardboard sleeve with the sticker "ancient landscapes from the Holy Land".

Photograph of Nouwen

Item consists of a slide featuring a photograph of Nouwen. Nouwen is wearing a white collared shirt and a plaid tie. He is smiling at the camera and leaning his face onto his left arm.

Pencil drawing of Jesus

Item consists of one pencil drawing of Jesus by [A.M.D.G.?] given to Nouwen by the Wegman family.

Photograph of Nouwen

Item consists of a slide featuring a photograph of Nouwen. Nouwen is wearing a white collared shirt and a plaid tie. He is gesturing towards the camera.

Awards and honourary degrees

Sub-series consists of awards and honourary degrees bestowed upon Henri Nouwen by various academic institutions, religious and community organizations, and literary associations, including correspondence and memorabilia relating to the awards and award ceremonies.

Collected artwork

Sub-series consists of artwork depicting Henri Nouwen and other framed images and sculptures, which may have been displayed in Nouwen's office or living space.

Letters from Myra Alexander

File consists of letters from Myra Alexander, many of which are dictated and written by others, as Myra is disabled.

Talk at St. Philips Lutheran Church - October 24, 1980

File consists of correspondence and other material regarding Nouwen's participation in a number of lectures and events in Minnesota. Correspondence, with David Williamson, regarding Nouwen's lecture given at the Colonial Church of Edina, Annual Fall Lectureship on October 23, 1980 in Edina, Minnesota. Nouwen spoke on "Solitude and Intimacy in Contemporary Society." Correspondence, from William Hulme, regarding Nouwen's lecture at Luther-Northwestern Seminaries conference "Challenge for the Ministry in the Eighties III," on October 24, 1980, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Nouwen's talk was entitled "Spirituality of Compassion," where he spoke on compassion and patience. Correspondence with, Vincent Eilers, regarding Nouwen acting as celebrant at the Serra Seminary Symposium, for St. John Vianney College Seminary and St. Paul Seminary on October 25, 1980. Nouwen spoke on "Spiritual Life in the 1980s." Includes brochures, flyers, song sheets, travel itinerary and thank you cards and letters from attendees of his talks. Also includes a news clipping on the event at the Serra Seminary Symposium and a photograph of the Colonial Church of Edina.

Photographs of Niagara Falls

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

Illinois Synod Pastoral Conference - August, 1980

  • CA ON00389 F4-3-669
  • File
  • February 8, 1980 - November 10, 1980
  • Part of Henri Nouwen fonds

File consists of correspondence, mainly from Randy Webb and Arthur Arnold, and other material regarding Nouwen's leadership at the 1980 Illinois Synod Pastors Conference, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois. The theme of the conference was "Prayer and Ministry." Includes slides, from Randy Webb, of Augustana College. Also includes correspondence and a newspaper clipping from Richard Holmer, regarding Nouwen speaking at the First Lutheran Church in Genesco, Illinois. Nouwen spoke on the relation of prayer and contemplative life to ministry and outreach. Also includes a photograph of Randy Webb's two sons.

Photograph of Nouwen

Item consists of a headshot of Nouwen. Nouwen is wearing black sweater and tie, and is looking to the right of the camera and smiling. This photograph was taken by a professional photographer, but the photographer is unknown.

Rabbula: Icon of glory file

File consists of materials relating to the Rabbula: Icon of Glory, these materials include three photographs of icons with a sticky in S. Ron's hand: "The Slide Program Icon Glory will offer the information on these."; two audio cassette tapes of the slide show and a paper copy of a slide show. The file also contains a manuscript pertaining to Rabbula Gospel. The materials appear to have been given to Nouwen by S. Ron.

Photograph of unidentified woman in South America

Item consists of a photograph of an unidentified woman standing next to a hostel, likely in South America, under a sign that states: "Instalacion de un Albergue Casa Madre de Dios Proyecto Financiado por el Fondo Social de Emergencia".

Photograph of Myra and Elizabeth Alexander

Item consists of a photograph of Myra Alexander at the altar during a religious ceremony before three priests, with her mother, Elizabeth, and an unidentified woman standing behind her.

Photograph of Nouwen in clerical robes

Item consists of a photograph of Nouwen wearing clerical robes, standing next to an open tabernacle with his eyes closed and arms outstretched, palms facing upwards.

Photograph of Nouwen at University of St. Jerome's College

Item consists of a photograph of Nouwen seated with students and/or colleagues at a long table in a dining hall at University of St. Jerome's College (Sault Ste. Marie, ON), where he gave a lecture entitled, "Spirituality of Marriage".

Photograph of Nouwen at dogwood tree planting

Item consists of a photograph of Nouwen digging earth at a dogwood tree planting in his honour at Yale University, with Bob Massie (plaid shirt), Mary and Mich Zeman (long beard) watching.

Photograph of Carol Plantinga, Bob Massie and others

Item consists of a photograph of Carol Plantinga digging earth at a dogwood tree planting in Nouwen's honour at Yale University, with Bob Massie (plaid shirt), Mary and Mich Zeman (long beard, looking down) watching.

Photograph of Nouwen

Item consists of a headshot of Nouwen. Nouwen is wearing black sweater and tie, and smiling at the camera.

Photograph of Myra and Elizabeth Alexander

Item consists of a photograph of Myra Alexander at the altar after a religious ceremony; three priests stand behind her, while her mother, Elizabeth, and an unidentified woman stand beside her, all applauding. Shot 2.

Photograph of Nouwen in clerical robes

Item consists of a photograph of Nouwen wearing clerical robes, standing next to an open tabernacle with his eyes closed and hands together, palms facing upwards.

Photograph of Dean Keck, Bob Massie, Mich Zeman and others

Item consists of a photograph of unidentified student digging earth at a dogwood tree planting in Nouwen's honour at Yale University, with Dean Leander E. Keck (suit and tie), Bob Massie (plaid shirt) and Mary and Mich Zeman (long beard), watching.

Financial files

  • CA ON00389 F4-6
  • Series
  • December 1980 - December 1997, predominant August 1986 - September 1996
  • Part of Henri Nouwen fonds

Series consists of Nouwen's financial files dating from 1980 and 1997, predominantly from 1986 -1997. Prior to 1986 Nouwen's personal accountant kept the majority of Nouwen's records and likely discarded them after the mandatory seven years retention period. The records from this time period are therefore minimal and consist primarily of financial overviews, cash books and American bank and retirement accounts and insurance files. After 1986, the records become more detailed and voluminous, including files about Nouwen's income (stipends, donations and royalties), expenses, taxes, insurance, retirement plans, credit cards and bank accounts.

Although the boxes were in no discernable order, they have been arranged in the following six sub-series by taking into account both the function of the records and the Nouwen staff member responsible for the maintenance of the majority of the records in that grouping:

1.6.1. General Files
1.6.2. Ledgers
1.6.3. Personal Accountant Files
1.6.4. Expenses Files
1.6.5. Cheque and Deposit Books
1.6.6. Donations Files

A more detailed description of each sub-series, as well as each sub-series arrangement can be found in the sub-series descriptions.

The files were created and kept by various secretaries and financial secretaries that Nouwen hired to control his complicated and extensive financial accounts. In the mid-1970s Nouwen hired Joe Sarno as his personal accountant. Sarno was responsible for Nouwen's income tax returns, American bank accounts and retirement funds until 1994 when Nouwen decided to consolidate his accounts to Daybreak. Carol Plantinga served as his financial secretary from the mid-1970s to 1986. From 1983-1985 Nouwen's assistant Peter Weiskel also worked with the financial files. At Daybreak, Connie Ellis took on the roles of both administrative assistant and financial secretary. After Ellis' became ill in 1992 Kathy Christie became Nouwen's administrative assistant and Lydia Banducci was hired as his financial secretary. Christie remained with Nouwen until his death in 1996. In 1993 Banducci was replaced by Margaret Sutton. Sutton remained in this position until 1997. In 1994 Nouwen began to consolidate all his financial and accounting information at Daybreak. Completing Nouwen's 1994 tax return was Sarno's last responsibility as his accountant. In 1996 Sutton arranged for all the records created and kept by Sarno to be transferred to Daybreak. Nouwen began transferring his accounting to account manager Alka Vijan at Canada Trust in 1994.

Photographs of unknown chapel

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

Photograph of Robert Ellsberg

Item consists of a photograph of Robert Ellsberg, Editor-in-Chief for Orbis Books (Maryknoll, NY), standing outside with mountains in the distance behind him.

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