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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 Kevin Dwyer and Alvarro Carrasco

File consists of an interview with Kevin Dwyer and Alvarro Carrasco interviewed by Joe Vorstermans and Sue Mosteller in Oakland, CA. Dwyer works for an insurance company and Carrasco is an engineer. Dwyer and Carrasco met Nouwen through Michael Harank at Bethany House (Oakland, CA) and developed a lifelong friendship. The interview is in two parts; solely Dwyer and then Dwyer and Carrasco. Dwyer and Carrasco remember Nouwen performing Mass and celebrating the Eucharist, visiting at Holy Redeemer and their retreat weekend together with Harank. Themes present in the interview include grandparents, Jesuits, sexuality, Mother Theresa, birth control, homosexuality and religion, The Croation Volunteers, intimacy, coming out, Nouwen's sexuality and Nouwen's hands. There is a printed email in the file from Kevin Dwyer to Joe Vorstermans regarding Dwyer and Carrasco being interviewed together. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

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.

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 Father James T. Burtchaell CSC

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.

Interview with Mary Carney

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.

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 Margaret Farley

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.

Interview with John Guido

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.

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".

Interview with Wendy Lywood

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.

Interview with Francis Martin

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.

Interview with Reverend Peter Ruggere

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.

Interview with Errol Stein

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.

Interview with Jack Stroh

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.

1. Opening AACE '85 / 2. Shirley McNaughton May 1989 / 3. Shirley 1988 Sept.

Item is a disc containing 10 files, 3 of which are duplicates. 3 videos are MPEG-2 video files. Some videos do not play all the way through. Video contents include an augmentative and alternative communication gathering with presentation by Shirley, interview with Shirley regarding Blissymbolics, and duplicate of video found in Item 36.

Ontario School Funding Formula [digital files]

Digital files related to "A Primer on Formula Funding: A Study of Student-focused Funding in Ontario", a report prepared for the Atkinson Foundation “The Schools We Need” project, January 2003.

Oral History Proposal

File consists of records and correspondence related to the grant proposal submitted by the Henri Nouwen Society to the Louisville Institute to fund 'Completing the Vision: The Oral History of Henri Nouwen'. The primary correspondence is between James E. Lewis and William Brosend of the Louisville Institute and Joe Vorstermans and Sue Mosteller of the Henri Nouwen Society. The file also includes draft versions of work plans, budgets, final reports and the proposal; final copies are also in the file.

1. Untitled / 2. Today's Special / 3. Nancy Lagee / 4. Getting to Know Each Other

Item is a disc containing 18 files, 8 of which are duplicates. 9 files are MPEG-2 video files. Some videos do not play, or do not play all the way through. Video contents include interview with Shirley McNaughton regarding Blissymbolics, various news pieces on Justin Clark's legal victory, videos of teachers in a classroom teaching Blissymbols, a promotional piece about Blissymbolics, and video clips unrelated to Blissymbolics.

1. Global News '91 / 2. Easter Seal 27:30 / 3. Nancy w/ Glenn / 4. Talk Not 4 Letter Word

Item is a disc containing 10 files, 3 of which are duplicates. 3 videos are MPEG-2 video files. Some videos do not play all the way through. Video contents include classroom video of students using Blissboards and various news reports on Blissymbolics, augmentative communication, Easter Seal Society financial troubles, and an individual named John who uses alternative communication and assistance to write poetry.

CBC Report

Item is a disc containing 10 files, 2 of which are duplicates. 4 videos are MPEG-2 video files. Some videos do not play all the way through. Video contents include interview with Shirley and colleagues regarding Blissymbolics and intiative to put Blissymbols into computers, duplicates of videos found in Item 36, and video clip unrelated to Blissymbolics.

Oral History Project

Series consists of materials from the 'Completing the Vision: The Oral History of Henri Nouwen' project that was undertaken by Sister Sue Mosteller, Executrix of the Henri Nouwen Literary Centre in partnership with the Henri Nouwen Society and The Henri Nouwen Archives and Research Collection. The project was funded by grants from the Louisville Institution, the Nouwen Society and gifts in kind. The project intended to capture the personal and intimate nature of Nouwen's life and works by interviewing people from Nouwen's extensive network of intellectuals, clerics, lay ministers and ordinary citizens including those from all socio-economic backgrounds, cultures, faiths and traditions who were influenced by Nouwen or influenced him. The interviews were meant to paint a multi-coloured canvas of Nouwen in his many roles and give us a perspective not available in his own writings. Further, the project was a contribution to the ongoing study of religious experience in the 20th century. The project had three specific goals:

  • Fill in historically significant gaps in the present record of Nouwen's life
  • Gain an understanding of why and how a man of such enormous contradictions touched the lives of so many people and drew criticisms of others
  • To give an opportunity for the wide variety of people who were impacted by Nouwen and who in turn contributed to his theological and pastoral vision to give expression to their experience and understanding

From these goals it is hoped this project would act as a resource for contemporary ministry and be an inspiration for ministers, teachers and lay people alike. Further, the project would compliment the writings of Henri Nouwen and the dozen or so newly published books that have explored his legacy since his death.

The interviews conducted for this project relate to four specific periods in Nouwen's life:

  • Early Seminary/University Years 1951-1964
  • Menniger and Notre Dame Years 1964-1967
  • Yale and Harvard Years 1971-1985
  • Final ten years at L'Arche Daybreak 1986-1987

The interviewees range in age, occupation and geographic location but all had a significant relationship with Nouwen at some point in his life. The methodology of the project involved asking each interviewee to spend 30-40 minutes of their interview naming the influences that formed them, their primary relationships, their mission/profession and how their life crossed with Nouwen's.

Over a 24 month period, 93 interviews were conducted, each averaging two hours in length, providing more than 180 hours of multi-textured content regarding Nouwen's theological vision and its impact. The interviewees also recount events of their personal lives and other significant influences unrelated to their relationship with Nouwen. The interviews took place all over North and South America, Europe and Asia and were documented in audio and/or video format. Some of the interviews have been transcribed and a hard copy and/or electronic copy of the transcription are available. Most the interviews and transcriptions are available in English while some are only available in Dutch.

Henri Nouwen Society

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Drafts and research notes for Tradition of Natural Kinds

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