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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 Tom Wilson

File consists of an interview with Tom Wilson interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at the Leadership Network office in Dallas, TX. Wilson lives in Forth Worth, TX and is the President of the Leadership Network, a nonprofit public charity that fosters church innovation and growth in furtherance of its far-reaching mission to identify, connect and help high-capacity Christian leaders multiply their impact. Wilson first encountered Nouwen through his writing and subsequently met him at a speaking engagement arranged by Malcolm Street at the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth. Wilson recalls worshiping with Nouwen at the Street home. Themes present in Wilson's interview include abuse, grandparents, Young Life Ministry (Amarillo, TX), spiritual awakening, Evangelicalism, Nouwen's sexuality and Nouwen's legacy. The print in the file is of Wilson from the shoulders up in front of plain canvas; Wilson's business card is also in the file. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy.

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.

Interview with Jutta Ayer

File consists of interview with Jutta Ayer interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw at the office of the Henri Nouwen Society. Ayer is a retired Chaplain from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Marblehead, MA). Ayer first met Nouwen at an 1983 lecture at Cambridge and subsequently became his student at Harvard and remained his close friend until his death in 1996. Ayer recounts experiences with Nouwen at Harvard, L'Arche Trolsy (France) and L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill). Themes present in Ayer's interview include the Second World War, Jewish persecution, marital separation, the relationship between Catholics and Protestants, performing the Eucharist, the mother figure, rejection, the role of women in the Catholic church and Nouwen's sexuality. The interview has been transcribed and is available electronically and in hard copy.

Interview with Bob Buford

File consists of an interview with Bob Buford interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at the Leadership Network Offices (Dallas, TX). Buford lives in Dallas, TX and is the chairman of The Buford Foundation which holds wilderness camps for troubled youth. Buford was introduced to Nouwen through Malcolm Street of Elderly Care Inc (Fortworth, TX). Buford recounts experiences with Nouwen at the Foundation Conference (Toronto, ON) and The Gathering (Mexico) and through his subsequent work 'Mornings with Henri Nouwen'. Themes present in Buford's interview include 'Half Time', 'Finishing Well', Thomas Merton, Peter Drucker, Nouwen's contradictions and Nouwen as tortured. Photocopied pages of Walt Whitman's 'Song of Myself' with annotations and a note from Buford to Joe Vorstermans and a copy of the print created for Peter Drucker's 80th birthday is also in the file. The interview is transcribed and is 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 Albert Lewis

File consists of an interview with Albert Lewis interviewed by Sue Mosteller at Lewis' home in Grand Rapids, MI. Lewis is a retired Rabbi with a congregation in Traverse City, MI. Nouwen acted as Lewis' spiritual director during a visit to L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON) and they subsequently developed a lifelong friendship. Themes present in Lewis' interview include Judaism, education, racial issues, grandparents, community, aging and Nouwen's death. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Shirley Lewis

File consists of an interview with Shirley Lewis interviewed by Joe Vorstermans in Lewis' home. Lewis is a college professor in humanities and education at. Nouwen was Lewis' spiritual director during a visit to L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON) and subsequently became lifelong friends. Themes present in Lewis' interview include music, illness, death, spirituality, the father figure, Nouwen's death, Nouwen's legacy and grandparents. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Malcolm Street

File consists of an interview with Malcolm Street interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at Street's home in Fort Worth, TX. Street first met Nouwen through the Church of the Saviour (Washington, DC) and subsequently helped him fundraise for the Dayspring Chapel at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON) through speaking engagements at the First Presbyterian Church (Fort Worth) and other events. Themes present in Street's interview include the John Dafore Center (San Antonio, TX), depression, marital problems, the Ministry of Money, the Eucharist, The Gathering (Mexico), community, brokenness and Nouwen's legacy. The print in the file is a close up photo of Street from the shoulders up in a suit and tie. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Sally Tucker

File consists of an interview with Sally Tucker interviewed by Kathy Christie in Richmond Hill, ON. Tucker is a receptionist in Richmond Hill, ON. Tucker met Nouwen through Kathy Brunner and worked as his part time receptionist. Tucker recalls celebrating birthdays and holidays with Nouwen and her kids. Themes present in Tucker's interview include alcoholism, death, the Eucharist, art, grief, loneliness and Vincent van Gogh. The print is of Tucker and Nouwen sitting together, Nouwen is on a couch with his arm around Tucker and Tucker is in a chair beside Nouwen with her arm around him. Nouwen is wearing a blue and white sweater over a dress shirt with blue pants; there are balloons and flowers in the background. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Frank Hamilton photographs

File consists of a print-out of e-mails exchanged between Frank Hamilton and Maureen Wright, and copies of 19 photographs of Nouwen, taken by Frank Hamilton and Kevin Dwyer during two separate trips to California. The photographs by Hamilton were taken in Big Sur, CA, in July, 1994. The photographs by Kevin Dwyer were taken in April, 1996.

Interview with Virginia Birch

File consists of an interview with Virginia (Ginny) Birch (nee Hall) interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at the Henri Nouwen Society offices (Richmond Hill, ON). Birch lives in Bernardsville, NJ and acted as Nouwen's administrative assistant for the final six months of his 1996 sabbatical year. Birch recounts experiences with Nouwen including writing 'Bread for the Journey', typing his personal journals, performing Eucharist, Fruits of the Spirit and meeting his many friends. Birch remembers Nouwen for his honesty, impatience, diligent letter writing and the commitment he demanded of her as his assistant. Themes present in Birch's interview include marital problems, loneliness, learning to stand up for oneself and the exclusivity of the Catholic faith in terms of communion. A copy of a handwritten note from Birch to Joe Vorstermans regarding a poem Nouwen wrote to Birch is also found in the file. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Tim Bruner

File consists of an interview with Tim Bruner interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw at the Henri Nouwen Archives and Research Collection at St. Michael's College (Richmond Hill, ON). Bruner lives in Bloomington, IN and is an eighteen year old student. Bruner met Nouwen as a toddler living at L'Arche Daybreak. Most of Bruner's early life was spent with Nouwen including Thanksgiving dinners, Easter Mass, First Communion and vacations to Cape Cod and Holland. Nouwen helped Bruner grieve for his father, John O'Brien, creating a book of memories and celebrating anniversaries and Father's Day. Themes present in Bruner's interview include the father figure, death, grief, role model, belovedness, fruitfulness, Nouwen's funeral and Nouwen's legacy. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Bob Durback

File consists of an interview with Bob Durback interviewed by Sue Mosteller at Durback's home in Cleveland, OH. Durback is a former monk and retired mail carrier. Durback's first experience with Nouwen was through articles in the National Catholic Reporter and 'With Open Hands'; Durback subsequently met Nouwen at the Genesee Abbey (Piffard, NY) and developed a lifelong friendship with him. Durback recounts visiting Nouwen at Yale, watching him perform the Eucharist and lecture at Yale and celebrating the anniversary of his ordination. Themes present in Durback's interview include failure, Trappist monks, Thomas Merton, prayer life, death, spiritual formation, John Eudes Bamberger, Vincent van Gogh, writing and his publications 'Seeds of Hope', 'Henri Nouwen: In my Own Words' and 'A Retreat with Henri Nouwen'. The interview has been transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Judith Kennedy

File consists of an interview with Judith Kennedy interviewed by Kathy Christie at the Gathering Place (Toronto, ON). Kennedy is a former actress and model and founder of Parents in Transition, a self help group for parents parenting troubled teens in Toronto, ON. Kennedy met Nouwen when he counseled her son, Michael Kennedy, and subsequently assisted her entire family when Michael died. Kennedy and her husband, Jim Kennedy, also helped to establish Dayspring at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Themes present in Kennedy's interview include gardening, traveling, music, suicide, Vincent van Gogh, Nouwen's gestures and introduction to the Catholic faith. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

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".

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.

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.

Letters from Pat Sibley Parry

File consists of correspondence between Nouwen and Mike Sibley, Pat Sibley, and William (Bill) Parry. Correspondence includes letters between the Henri Nouwen Society and Pat Sibley on the possibility of donating Nouwen's letters to the Henri Nouwen Literary Estate. These letters contain annotations on what letters were sent to the archive. File also contains a hand-drawn map of Losone, Switzerland by Nouwen with an accompanying note explaining it. File includes photographs of the "Holding Giving" statue commissioned by Nouwen for L'Arche Daybreak sent to Parry from Nouwen and a scrapbook page with photograph clippings of Nouwen.

Letter details as follows:
1) 1980, February 12 or December 2 - typed unsent letter to Nouwen
2) 1981, September 21 - copy of typed letter written by Mike to Nouwen
3) 1981, October 6 - original typed letter written by Nouwen to Mike and Pat
4) 1981, October 9 - copy of typed letter written by Mike to Nouwen
5) 1994, January 7 - original typed letter written by Nouwen to Pat
6) 1995, March 13 - original typed letter written by Nouwen to Bill (William)
7) 1991, black and white photograph of “Holding Giving” statue (photograph has been scanned)
8) 1995, March 13 - original typed letter written by Nouwen to Pat.
9) 1996 October 11 - copy of handwritten letter by Pat to Wim and Henri's family
10) 2003 July 23 - original handwritten letter written by Pat to Judy Grimes

Charlene Sexton

File consists of a card from Charlene Sexton to Maureen Wright regarding the addition of her book The Geography of the Heart: Poetic Paths for the Journey Inward to the Nouwen Archives. Also included in the file is a photograph of Sexton and Regula Russelle at a book launch celebrating Sexton’s book and a [misfiled?] letter to Sue Mosteller from Carol [Berry] with an outline for a book about Nouwen, Van Gogh and Compassion.

Graphic materials

Series consists of graphic material used and produced by New Catholic Times, including photographs of members, staff, and events, as well as photographs and religious images for print in the publication by topic/subject.

CNT staff and volunteers

File consists of photographs of staff and volunteers, including film negatives and two contact sheets, as well as one handwritten note. Photographs depict staff working, events, and portraits.

Porter, Beth

File consists of correspondence from Beth Porter to Henri Nouwen regarding L’Arche Daybreak and the Building Interfaith Understanding project; copies of Porter’s writing and course assignments; and correspondence and meeting notes regarding Porter’s anthology Befriending Life. Included in the file are copies of letters Porter wrote to others, including Nathan Ball, and forwarded to Nouwen; a copy of an invitation for a Justice Seeking Faith event sent to Porter; drafts and copies of letters inviting people to contribute essays for use in Befriending Life; a proposal by Porter to take a six-month leave to write and edit; Health Communications, Inc. Submission Guidelines; lists of potential and confirmed Befriending Life contributors; copies of project updates sent to contributors; and an email from Porter to Trace Murphy regarding Doubleday’s agreement to publish Befriending Life and how to prepare the manuscript for publication.

Second file folder consists of correspondence and reference material regarding the development and publication of Beth Porter’s anthology Befriending Life: Encounters with Henri Nouwen. Included are copies of letters from Porter and Sue Mosteller inviting people to contribute essays for use in Befriending Life; a letter and potential cover art from Linda Punch at Counterpunch; a letter from Health Communications Inc. declining to publish the book; photocopies of photos for use in the book accompanied by notes about their sequencing and the names of people in the photos; correspondence regarding permissions from contributors, for the use of photographs and for the quotation of Nouwen’s work; a copy of the Contributor’s Agreement used for the project; a proposed biographical sketch for Nouwen; and a proof of the final Befriending Life cover.

Third file folder consists of correspondence, meeting notes and reference material in regards to the development, publication and editing of Beth Porter’s anthology Befriending Life. Included are outlines and drafts of contributor invitation letters; lists of potential contributors and their contact information; a copy of Beth Porter’s curriculum vitae; an agenda and reference material regarding a meeting with Philip Coulter; copies of letters sent to potential contributors by Sue Mosteller and follow up letters sent to participating contributors by Beth Porter; a copy of “Merton and Nouwen as Brothers” by Michael J. Christensen presented at a Thomas Merton and Henri Nouwen: Living with God in Modern American symposium on January 29, 2000; the tentative order of anthology entries and titles; an invoice from Counterpunch book for cover design work; responses to Beth Porter’s questions about preparing the manuscript for publication from Trace Murphy at Doubleday; copies of letters sent by Maureen Wright to various publisher’s requesting permission to use Nouwen quotes in Befriending Life; and drafts of essay contributions. Also in the file is an undated newspaper clipping from the Toronto Star of Beth Porter’s article “What kind of society do we want?”; a fax to Sue Mosteller from Maggie Graham regarding L’Arche Daybreak’s publications catalogue; and a photograph of Henri Nouwen with Cardinal Joseph Bernardin in April 1996.

Stone, Callie

File consists of personal correspondence from Callie Stone to Nouwen regarding her faith and charitable contributions. Included is original poetry, prayer pamphlets and seasonal greeting cards. Also in the file is a photograph of Stone and her husband Winthrop (Win) Stone; a photograph of a view of the St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church grounds; and personal correspondence from Stone to Sue Mosteller, Kathy Christie and “friends” at L’Arche Daybreak regarding Nouwen’s enduring message, Stone’s her charity work and financial donations.

Subject files

Series consists of newspaper clippings and photocopies of articles, press releases, newsletters, reports, one photograph, and other materials from organizations of interest or pertaining to issues of concern to New Catholic Times members and staff.

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.

Whitman, Lon

File consists of personal correspondence to Henri Nouwen from Laurent Nouwen and Frederique and Marc van Campen. Included in the file is a photograph of Nouwen standing with his sister Laurien Nouwen and Henri Huibers.

F year 2000

File consists of a handwritten letter to Sue Mosteller from Fran [last name unknown]. Accompanying the letter are three photographs including shots of Eugene Drusen, Paul Halley, Fran, Annette [last name unknown] and Sister Cathy Pimley.

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 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.

Alexander, Myra

Files consists of personal correspondence from Myra Alexander to Henri Nouwen and Kathy Christie regarding general updates, Alexander’s creative writing, and the health of Alexander and her mother Elizabeth Alexander Hartmann. Also included in the file are responses from Christie; photographs of Alexander; greeting cards; a thank you card from Eric Alexander; and a note from Sister Elizabeth Tyson regarding the naming of the Nouwen Literary Centre.

Photograph of map and print

Item consists of a photograph of a map entitled, "Le Monde Politique", and a print of Rembrandt's "The Prodigal Son" hanging on a wall.

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.

Posthumous material regarding Sheila Watson

File consists of photocopied articles, obituaries, photographs, a large informational poster and news paper clippings of material collected and accumulated by Fred Flahiff following Sheila Watson's death on February 2, 1998, regarding her, her family, and her impact as a Canadian author. Includes: one article in Folio, University of Alberta, one article on McLuhan, postcard for book launch (of biography) and one photograph of Watson from the Globe and Mail archives by Barbara Mitchell entitled "Sheila Watson: A Tiny Output, but a Disproportionate Literary Influence" (used Feb. 3, 1998).

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