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File consists of an interview with Father James T. Burtchaell CSC interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at Casa Santa Cruz (Phoenix, AZ). Burtchaell is a Catholic Priest and Theology professor at Casa Santa Cruz. Burtchaell was a colleague of Nouwen's at Notre Dame (Notre Dame, IN). Burtchaell recounts Nouwen performing Mass at Dillion Hall Chapel at Notre Dame, speaking and preaching and visiting Burtchaell at Southdown (Aurora, ON), a therapeutic facility for members of religious communities. Themes present in Burtchaell's interview include Holy Cross Priests, alcoholism, The Menninger Foundation, the departments of Theology and Psychology at Notre Dame, Nouwen as incandescent and Nouwen and academia. The file also includes a letter from Burtchaell to Joe Vorstermans about his interview experience; it includes a passage Burtchaell wrote about Nouwen after his death. The interview has been transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

File consists of an interview with Mary Carney interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at the Henri Nouwen Society offices (Richmond Hill, ON). Carney is a hospice nurse in Hamden, CT. Carney met Nouwen when he was one of her supervisors in a Clinical Pastoral Course at Yale Divinity School. Carney remembers Nouwen performing Mass at the Yale Divinity School chapel, caring for Adam Arnett at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON), assisting in her grief, offering advice, as an intent listener and the influence he had on her prayer life. Themes present in Carney's interview include nursing, death and Yushi Nomura. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

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.

File consists of an interview with Margaret Farley interviewed by Michael Christensen in Farley's office at Yale Divinity School (New Haven, CT). Farley lives in Guilford, CT and teaches at Yale Divinity School. Farley joined the faculty at Yale Divinity School the same year as Nouwen, 1971. Farley remembers Nouwen performing Mass, inclusive liturgy and the Eucharist and supporting students involved in activism. Themes present in Farley's interview include racial issues, Detroit riots, the role of women in the Catholic Church, Nouwen's relationship with academic colleagues, Nouwen's tenure at Yale, Nouwen as a spiritual genius and Nouwen's legacy. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy.

File consists of an interview with John Guido interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw at the Henri Nouwen Archives and Research Collection (Toronto, ON). Guido is the regional coordinator for L'Arche Ontario. Guido met Nouwen at a Faith and Sharing retreat at Catholic University (Washington, DC) in 1985 and subsequently lived with him at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Guido remembers celebrating Easter with Nouwen, Nouwen with Adam Arnett, Nouwen driving, Nouwen's gestures and Nouwen's support to the assistants and core members of L'Arche Daybreak. Themes present in Guido's interview include charity, cancer, death, mutuality, Southdown (Aurora, ON), sexuality, Nouwen's burial, funeral and legacy. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

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.

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".

File consists of an interview with Wendy Lynwood interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw at Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto (Toronto, ON). Lynwood lives and works as an assistant at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON) and teaches a course in Parish Leadership in the Ministry at Wycliffe College. Lynwood met Nouwen when she joined the L'Arche Daybreak community in 1992. Lynwood recalls Nouwen's relationship with children and core members, grief counselling for Connie Ellis and events at Dayspring chapel at L'Arche Daybreak. Themes present in Lynwood's interview include illness, FISH, community, the Eucharist, depression, Nouwen's legacy and the role of women in the church. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

File consists of an interview with Francis Martin interviewed by Errol Stein (location unknown). Martin is a social worker living in Toronto, ON. Martin met Nouwen through Nathan Ball and subsequently developed a friendship with him. Martin recalls traveling to Algonquin Park (Algonquin Park, ON) with Nouwen and Nouwen's relationship with Nathan Ball. Themes present in Martin's interview include loneliness, Mennonite culture, the mother figure, the father figure, siblings, music, Nouwen as celebrity, Nouwen's grave and brokenness. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

File consists of an interview with Reverend Peter Ruggere interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at Ruggere's office in San Diego, CA. Ruggere lives in San Ysidro, CA and is a Catholic Priest and the Mission Director for the Archdiocese of San Diego, CA. Ruggere met Nouwen when Nouwen traveled through Peru and Bolivia in 1981-82. Ruggere recalls discussing Dutch Catholicism with Nouwen, Nouwen's difficulty learning Spanish and performing Mass and Nouwen's interaction with the residents of Peru. Themes present in Ruggere's interview include Maryknoll priests, South America, Social Activism, Fidel Castro, 'Gracias!', language and Gustavo Gutierrez. Ruggere's business card is in the file. The interview is transcribed and available electronically on in hard copy.

File consists of an interview with Errol Stein interviewed by Sue Mosteller at the Greenhouse Loft, L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Stein is a retired insurance broker living in Toronto, ON. Stein first saw Nouwen on television as a guest on the 'Hour of Power' with Robert Schuler and was inspired to visit him at L'Arche Daybreak; Stein subsequently became involved with the community. Themes present in Stein's interview include abuse, South African Apartheid, education, racial issues, Gordie Henry, Nouwen's death and Nouwen's legacy. The file includes a letter to Stein from Joe Vorstermans thanking him for his participation and sending him copies of the audio cassettes for Stein's records.

File consists of an interview with Jack Stroh interviewed by Sue Mosteller at the Green House Loft, L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Stroh is a retired lawyer and lives in Erie, PA. Stroh met Nouwen through his wife, Sue Stroh president of the L'Arche Erie (Erie, PA); Nouwen counseled Stroh from 1991-96 and they become friends. Themes present in Stroh's interview include transitions, sports, alcoholism, introduction to the Catholic faith, Bill van Buren and praying with Nouwen. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

File consists of an interview with Elizabeth Buckley that took place in Richmond Hill, ON. The interviewer was Gabrielle Earnshaw. There is no transcription available.

File consists of sound recordings of the Thomas Merton and Henri Nouwen: Living with God in Modern America presentation that took place at Pleasantville, New York. The recording was distributed by Mustard Seed Productions and by the Center for Spiritual Development, the Archdiocesee of N.Y., and the Henri Nouwen Society. Tape 1 is a recording of John Eudes Bamberger, O.C.S.O speaking on the subject of Nouwen and Merton. Tape 2 is a recording of the response from Michael J. Christensen and Julia Upton.

Sub-series consists of 54 audio cassettes collected by Nouwen. The sub-series contains commercial and non-commercial audio cassettes.

File consists of sound recordings from A Symposium on Henri Nouwen in 1999 by the Center for Spiritual Development, the Archdiocesee of New York, and the Henri Nouwen Society. Tape 1 is a recording of the keynote address by Dr. Thomas K. Tewell entitled "Rembrandt and the Prodigal". Tape 2 is the panel response by Fr. John Dear, Sr. Sue Mosteller and Wendy Greer.

File consists of 43 commercial audio cassette tapes collected by Nouwen. Audio cassettes include:

Stages of Contemplation: The presence of God - SR189
Stages of Contemplation: Praying in the spirit - SR190
Stages of Contemplation: Marriage: Call to contemplation - SR191
Stages of Contemplation: The process of contemplation - SR192
Stages of Contemplation: Growing in prayer - SR193
Stages of Contemplation: To be Eucharist - SR194
Sister Jose Hobday, OSF: Fidelity to remembering - SR195
Sister Jose Hobday, OSF: Coming home and passing over - SR196
Sister Jose Hobday, OSF: The enfleshed heart of life - SR197
Sister Jose Hobday, OSF: Desert fertility - SR198
Sister Jose Hobday, OSF: The hidden and the revealed - SR199
Sister Jose Hobday, OSF: Brokenness - SR200
Sister Jose Hobday, OSF: The call to harmony - SR201
Sister Jose Hobday, OSF: Retreat and reentry - SR202
"CNN Report": Palm Sunday by K. Himle / 4/4/1993 - SR203
Most significant civil rights case of the decade by David Brown - SR204
The common sense of God - SR205
King of the Nation - SR206
Taking care of business: Called or driven by Bob Buford - SR207

Prophets for today - Cardinal John O'Connor - SR208
Abortion and race genocide - SR209
The war against population by Dr. Kasun - SR210
Christ in the New Testament 3/29/92 - SR211
The Nurturing Network: Pro-life in a pro-choice world - SR212
The Nurturing Network: "Practical idealism: Compassion in action" - SR213
The Nurturing Network: How to build an effective social ministry - SR214
[#]2451 of Rumi and apocalypse with Andrew Harvey - SR215
Creating an inner path for real magic: Applying real magic awareness in everyday life I - SR216
Creating an inner path for real magic: Applying real magic awareness in everyday life II - SR217
Creating an inner path for real magic: Applying real magic awareness in everyday life III - SR218
Creating an inner path for real magic: Applying real magic awareness in everyday life IV - SR219
How can I help? - SR220 (sent to Nouwen from B. Crowley)
The liturgical year - SR221 (given to Sue and Kathy from Bob [last name unknown])
Joni Earekson Tada 11/8/92 - SR222
Michael Kelly Blanchard and selected topics - SR223
Fr. William: Hesychasm: Introduction #201 - SR224
Fr. William: Hesychasm: Desert fathers and doctrine #202 - SR225
Fr. William: Hesychasm: Gnosis #203 - SR226
Fr. William: Hesychasm: and poverty #204 - SR227
Fr. William: Hesychasm and celibacy & Hescichasm and encrateia - SR228

Fr. William: Hesychasm and fasting & hesychasm and moral life - SR229
Fr. William: Hesychasm - The Jesus prayer first conference - SR230
Fr. William: Hesychasm - The Jesus prayer second conference - SR231

File consists of five audio cassettes of a recording of members of the L'Arche Daybreak community sharing stories about Henri Nouwen. The recording took place at L'Arche Daybreak on December 13, 1998. Includes:
SP2011 03 02 v1 is titled "Daybreak folk share about Henri - Tape 1,"
SP2011 03 02 v2 is titled "Daybreak folk share about Henri - Tape 2,"
SP2011 03 02 v3 is titled "Daybreak folk share about Henri - Tape 3 - Afternoon,"
SP2011 03 02 v4 is titled "Daybreak folk share about Henri (Carl) - Tape 4" and
SP2011 03 02 v5 is titled "Sue [Mosteller] + Carl [MacMillan] share to Mike Rhodes + Ken Wales Re: Henri - Tape 5."

File consists of one audio cassette featuring an interview with Br. Christian at Genesee Abbey (Piffard, New York) about Henri Nouwen on April 15, 1998.

Series consists of administrative resources files which were maintained for Nouwen by Nouwen's administrative staffs from 1983 to 1997. These files contain materials collected by Nouwen in order to assist him with his roles as pastor, writer, researcher, and friend. In addition to subject-based material such as newspaper clippings and brochures, it is evident that Nouwen's administrative assistants at Daybreak used these files to hold administrative material related to liturgical events such as Christmas, Lent, and Easter, as well as other aspects of Nouwen's duties in the community. These files were likely maintained as a resource for Nouwen regarding his daily work.

The titles of the files are taken directly from the file labels created by Nouwen and his administrative assistants, unless otherwise noted. The files are arranged by subject or topic (such as Latin America, Vincent van Gogh, or Abbey of the Genesee), are in alphabetical order, and materials within the files have been maintained chronologically. Many of the materials have been placed in this series because they contain annotations, either by Nouwen or an assistant, saying "File" with the subject or name or "File - Resource files."

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 12 audio cassettes featuring talks given at a Covenant Retreat in Cleveland, OH, from May 19-25, 1997. Talks were given by Lydia [Banducci] and Marc [last name unknown].

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat in Cleveland, OH, from May 19-25, 1997.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat in Cleveland, OH, from May 19-25, 1997.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat in Cleveland, OH, from May 19-25, 1997.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat in Cleveland, OH, from May 19-25, 1997.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat in Cleveland, OH, from May 19-25, 1997.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat in Cleveland, OH, from May 19-25, 1997.

Series consists of 40 audio cassettes made during Federation meetings of L'Arche International. The communities of l’Arche belong to the International Federation of l’Arche. This is the umbrella for all l’Arche communities around the world. There is an International l’Arche Board of Directors and International Council of l’Arche that organize, raise funds, and continue to keep the dynamism of all l’Arche communities in the world.

Many meetings happen at the level of the Federation – like International Board Meetings, International Council Meetings, Zone Meetings, International Retreats, and once every six years there is an International Federation Meeting with representatives from each of the 130 communities around the world. Elections for the International Council and Board take place at the Federation Meeting, as well as a celebration of new communities and introduction to the culture where the meeting is held. People with disabilities usually attend this meeting, and find it rich with meaning, lots of celebrations, and interesting learnings.

In 2012, the Federation Meeting will take place in Atlanta, GA, and will host around 300 people from around the world. The last meeting, in 2006, was held in Calcutta, India.

File consists of a sound recording of an event held by the Ruah Spirituality Series at All Saints Parish in Brookline, MA. The event was entitled "A Celebration of the life of Henri J.M. Nouwen in Song, Word, and Sacred Dance. Includes music by Robert Jonas, readings by Patricia Benzmiller and Ted Fairchild, and reflections by Susan Brown, Thomas Chittick, Robert Jonas and Margaret Bullit-Jonas, Peter Weiskel, and Robert Werner.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat in Cleveland, OH, from May 19-25, 1997.

File consists of a copy of a talk Nouwen gave to the Buford Foundation in Toronto, 1993. The talk was produced and distributed by Convention Cassettes Unlimited.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat in Cleveland, OH, from May 19-25, 1997.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat in Cleveland, OH, from May 19-25, 1997.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat in Cleveland, OH, from May 19-25, 1997.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat in Cleveland, OH, from May 19-25, 1997.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat in Cleveland, OH, from May 19-25, 1997.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat at St. Gabriel's Retreat Centre in Ditchingham, Norfolk, UK, from November 18-24, 1996.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat at St. Gabriel's Retreat Centre in Ditchingham, Norfolk, UK, from November 18-24, 1996.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat at St. Gabriel's Retreat Centre in Ditchingham, Norfolk, UK, from November 18-24, 1996.

File consists of 8 audio cassettes featuring talks given at a Covenant Retreat at St. Gabriel's Retreat Centre in Ditchingham, Norfolk, UK, from November 18-24, 1996.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat at St. Gabriel's Retreat Centre in Ditchingham, Norfolk, UK, from November 18-24, 1996.

Series consists of audio cassettes of Nouwen giving lectures at universities, speaking at churches, conferences and other engagements, parts of and complete books on tape and recordings from radio shows and interviews. Some of the material was professionally produced and some are amateur recordings.

Item consists of a recording of a talk given by Nouwen at the Pathways Awareness Foundation conference "That all May Worship" held on April 22, 1996, a conference to talk about including people with mental disabilities in worship. Nouwen's talk was entitled "The Vulnerable Journey". He spoke about 1.) the vision of God (our belovedness); 2.) the way of Jesus; 3.) the work of the Spirit. Cardinal Bernadin gave the opening address. The conference took place at St. Monica Parish, Chicago.
This talk is referenced in Sabbatical Journey entry on Apr 22 where he describes his preparation and events of the day including lunch with Cardinal Bernardin.

Series consists of material collected by Nouwen on topics, people, and issues of interest. Nouwen used this material for articles, books, lectures, talks, sermons, films, general interest, and as reference for his duties as pastor, friend, researcher, and writer. Includes journal articles, books, sound recordings, newspaper clippings, photographs, newsletters, and manuscripts. See sub-series level descriptions for more detail.

The series has been arranged in the following six sub-series:
1.12.1. Materials regarding Thomas Merton
1.12.2. Circus material (excluding unpublished manuscripts which are located in the Manuscript Series)
1.12.3. Collected articles
1.12.4. Collected audio cassettes
1.12.5. Postcards and icons
1.12.6. Materials regarding Seward Hiltner
1.12.7 Materials regarding Vincent van Gogh

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat at St. Gabriel's Retreat Centre in Ditchingham, Norfolk, UK, from November 18-24, 1996.

Item consists of 1 audio cassette featuring a talk given at a Covenant Retreat at St. Gabriel's Retreat Centre in Ditchingham, Norfolk, UK, from November 18-24, 1996.

File consists of two copies of the sound recording of Robert Jonas speaking on "All Things Considered" a program of National Public Radio. The broadcast is dated as airing September 23, 1996. Jonas was reflecting on Nouwen's life two days after Nouwen's death. One version is on a disk and recorded in a '.wav' format.

File consists of thirty two audio cassettes some of which Nouwen lecturing for the Introduction to the Spiritual Life course taught at Harvard in 1984 and at Boston College in 1985. The remaining cassettes feature Nouwen speaking at the "Celebration 25" retreat held in 1992, speaking at Harvard on "Spirituality and Peacemaking" in 1983 and messages he left on Ayer's answering machine.

SR2002 40 01: Sixteen audio cassettes of Nouwen lecturing for the Introduction to the Spiritual Life course taught at Harvard in the spring semester from February 23 to April 26, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v1 is titled "Writing" and was given on February 23, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v2 features a lecture titled "Waiting" on side 1 given on February 28, 1984 and a lecture titled "Patiently" on side 2 given on March 1,1984. SR2002 40 01 v3 is titled "In Expectation" and was given on March 6, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v4 is titled "Prayer" and was given on March, 8, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v5 is titled "Hiddeness" and was given on March 13, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v6 is titled "Compassion" and was given on March 15, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v7 is titled "Downward Mobility" and was given on March 20, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v8 is titled "Temptation" and was given on March 22, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v9 is titled "Healing" and was given on April 3, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v10 is titled "Confrontation" and was given on April 5, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v11 is titled "Love #1" and was given on April 12, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v12 is titled "Love #2" and was given on April 17, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v13 is titled "Suffering & New Life" and was given on April 19, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v14 is titled "L'Arche" and was given on April 24, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v15 is titled "Holy Spirit & Mission" and was given on April 26, 1984. SR2002 40 01 v16 is also titled "Holy Spirit & Mission" and features the continuation lecture from April 26, 1984 from the precious cassette. This was the final lecture for the course.

SR2006 04 01: Thirteen audio cassettes of Nouwen lecturing for the Introduction to the Spiritual Life course taught at Boston College in July 1985. SR2006 04 01 v1 is titled "Lecture #1 Introduction" and was given on July 8, 1985. SR2006 04 01 v2 is titled "#2 Prologue" and was given on July 9, 1985. SR2006 04 01 v3 is titled "Reading and Writing the Word" and was given on July 11, 1985. SR2006 04 01 v4 is titled "Part II Questions and Answers" and was given on July 11, 1985. SR2006 04 01 v5 is titled "Nicodemus and Samaritan Woman" and was given on July 2, 1985. SR2006 04 01 v6 is titled "Nicodemus and Samaritan Woman II" and was given on July 12, 1985. SR2006 04 01 v7 is titled "Intimacy" and was given on July 15, 1985. SR2006 04 01 v8 is titled "Intimacy II" and was given on July 15, 1985. SR2006 04 01 v9 is titled "Fecundity" and was given on July 16, 1985. SR2006 04 01 v10 is titled "Ecstasy" and was given on July 17, 1985. SR2006 04 01 v11 is titled "Ecstasy Part II Passion and Resurrection" and was given on July 18, 1985. SR2006 04 01 v12 is features "Part II" of the lecture given on July 18, 1985 on Side A, and a lecture titled "Part I" given on July 19, 1985 on Side B. SR2006 04 01 v13 is titled "Part II" continuing the lecture begin on the previous cassette, and was given on July 19, 1985. This was the final lecture for the course.

SR2006 04 02: Nouwen speaking at the Celebration 25 event honouring the 25th anniversary of the Christian Counselling Service. The speech was given at Hart House Theatre at the University of Toronto. The title of the talk is believed to be "A Time to Mourn, A Time to Dance: A Celebration of the Spirit in Healing," as referred to in Calendar file 1046.

SR2011 26 01: Nouwen giving a talk titled "Spirituality and Peacemaking" at Harvard Divinity School on April 11, 1983. This is presumed to be the only recording of the talk.

SR2011 26 02: Messages left by Nouwen on Ayer's answering machine, including the final message left on September 15, 1996 from the airport before he left for the Netherlands.