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G.K. Chesterton Archival Collection

  • CA ON00389 C1
  • Collection
  • 1888-1978

The collection consists of manuscripts of many published works, illustrations from Chesterton's time at the Slade School of Art and later, correspondence with family and friends, and albums of press clippings. There are also microfiche copies of the papers of Chesterton's wife Frances (1875-1938), including her plays and poems. Additionally, the collection contains material added by Dorothy Collins after Chesterton's death.
In addition to the Chesterton papers on microfiche the G.K. Chesterton Archival Collection contains 10 original illustrations as well as one of Chesterton's sketchbooks. Most of the sketches date from his period at the Slade School of Art, but there are several from earlier.
The Papers of Monsignor John O'Connor (1870-1952) are also a part of the G.K. Chesterton Archival Collection. Monsignor O'Connor was the Catholic priest who became the model for Chesterton's character "Father Brown". In February 1903 O'Connor wrote to Chesterton, and the following year they formed an immediate bond of friendship which was to last more than thirty years. In 1921 O'Connor was present at Chesterton's reception into the Catholic Church. The papers of Monsignor O'Connor include a number of manuscripts of his poems and essays, Christmas greetings from the Chesterton's, personal letters, and newspaper clippings by and about Chesterton.

Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)

Lies [Sarah McCoy]

File consists of 1 chapbook containing a prose poem written by Sarah McCoy, a corresponding prospectus, and 2 pages of illustrations (with 6 images in total) by McCoy's husband, artist Martin Vaughn-James. The same illustrations appear in the chapbook and are featured on the prospectus.

The colophon for the chapbook states:

"Handcomposed
and printed at
The Dreadnaught Press
24 Sussex Avenue
Toronto Canada

500 copies
June 1976

The type is Peignot, the papers
Hopper Opaque
and Mayfair"

Father John O'Connor Collection

  • CA ON00389 C2
  • Collection
  • 1884-1952

Collection consists of hand-written and typed manuscripts, correspondence, poems, translations and radio transcripts created by Monsignor John O'Connor. The records were purchases and accumulated by Father Kevin Scannell as part of his G.K. Chesterton research.

Fonds has been arranged into one series:

  1. Papers of Father John O'Connor

O'Connor, John

Papers of Father John O'Connor

Series consists of a collection of hand-written and typed manuscripts, poems, translations and radio transcripts created and accumulated by Monsignor John O'Connor, as well as his correspondence, collected ephemera (including news clippings, Christmas cards, posters, pamphlets, and small press publications) and research notes. The majority of the material relates to O'Connor's friendship with the author G.K. Chesterton, although O'Connor also translated Latin religious poetry and composed his own verse and wrote prose pieces on literature, Church history, morality, religion and philosophy.

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

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.

Interview with Wim Wolters

File consists of an interview with Wim Wolters interviewed by Peter Naus in the Netherlands. Wolters is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist living in the Netherlands; he was a friend of Nouwen's. There is an envelope and note in the file from Wolters to Joe Vorstermans that accompanied the photograph. Two interviews were conducted by Naus. The interviews are transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy; two hard copies of the April 27, 2005 interview are available. All recordings and transcriptions are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are in the file. They include: 15/06/04 "This was for me the most fascinating of the interviews because of the rather extensive analysis Wim put forth regarding Henri's personality and work. He is clinical psychologist with a psychoanalytic background who knew Henri for a long time and considered himself a close friend. He also knew Henri's family very well. Before the interview started we discussed briefly his ethical concerns about discussing impressions of Henri. I told him that in interviews and pieces I had written about Henri I had been guided by two considerations: not to divulge anything about Henri that was not already in the public domain and to protect as much as possible the privacy of Henri's family". 24/04/05 "Wim is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology. He is still active as a therapist and he is a member of a number of advisory boards a governing councils. I interviewed him last year as well because he and his wife, Milene, are long-time friends of Henri. This time around I wanted to focus on Henri's homosexuality because he had not said much about it in the first interview. He believes rather strongly that the emphasis should be on Henri's impact on people and how he changed the lives of many. As he stated in the tape, Henri's homosexuality as such is not a big issue, but that he did not come to grips with it is. Yet, it would be entirely inappropriate to interpret Henri's writing as the expression of a frustrated, neurotic gay person. One should not hide his homosexuality nor draw undue attention to it". File also includes letters between Wim Wolters and the Nouwen family in Dutch from 1962-1997.

Interview with Pieter Oussoren

File consists of an interview with Pieter Oussoren interviewed by Peter Naus in Utrecht, Netherlands. Oussoren was a former student and friend of Nouwen. There is no transcription available.

Interview with Jean and Rex Arnett

File consists of an interview with Jean and Rex Arnett interviewed by Errol Stein presumably at their home (Scarborough, ON). Jean and Rex Arnett are the parents of Adam and Michael Arnett, core members of L'Arche Daybreak; Nouwen was Adam Arnett's assistant. Additional ephemera in the file includes correspondence between Adam Arnett and Myra Alexander, copies of two photographs of Myra (originals available in General Files), 'Adam's Passion' by Geoffrey Whitney Brown, two copies of a poem about Adam by Archie B. Aitcheson, a letter to Adam from Peter [Don?] writing from L'Arche Trosly in France and one typed letter from Nouwen to Jean and Rex Arnett on his reflections after Adam's death. The interview is not transcribed.

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 Maxine Clarke Beach

File consists of an interview with Maxine Clarke Beach interviewed by Michael Christensen and Rebecca Laird at the Lily Guard Hotel in Ocean Grove (NJ). Beach lives in Chatham, NJ and is Vice-President of Drew University and Dean of the Drew Theological School (Madison, NJ). Beach met Nouwen as a student of Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) from 1983 to 1985. Beach recounts experiences with Nouwen at the Catholic Retreat Centre (Boston, MA) and a 1991 speaking engagement at the Scarrett Bennett Centre (Nashville, TN). Themes present in Beach's interview include social justice, ministry in Africa, 'The Wounded Healer' and 'The Genesee Diaries'. There is a colour print in the file of Beach posing on stone steps with flowers in the background. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Jurjen Beumer

File consists of an interview with Jurjen Beumer interviewed by Peter Naus in Haarlam, The Netherlands. Beumer is Director and Pastor of Oecumenisch Diaconaal Centrum Stem in de Stad in the Netherlands, or Voice in the City, a religious-based welcoming house for people in distress. Beumer wrote the biography 'The Spirituality of Henri Nouwen' published in 1996. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically and in hard copy. All transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are available in the file. They include, "His story was fascinating, informative and balanced in its description and evaluation of Henri as a person and of his work. This is perhaps not surprising given that Jurgen wrote the first biography about Henri. He raised some intriguing and important questions. It's unfortunate we did not have enough time to pursue them."

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 Kathy Bruner

File consists of an interview with Kathy Bruner interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw at the Henri Nouwen Archives and Research Collection at St. Michael's College (Toronto, ON). Bruner lives in Bloomington, IN and is a Special Education Coordinator for the public school system. Bruner lived in several L'Arche communities including L'Arche Buffalo and L'Arche Washington. Bruener first met Nouwen at a Jean Vanier retreat (Washington, DC) and they subsequently developed a very strong bond living together at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON); after the death of her partner, John O'Brien, Nouwen was a significant source of comfort to Bruner and her son Tim. Themes present in Bruner's interview include relocation, racial issues, social justice, community, death, depression, the father figure and grief. The interview is transcribed 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 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 Frederick de Bruyn

File consists of an interview with Frederick (Fic) de Bruyn interviewed by Peter Naus in Amersfoort, The Netherlands. de Bruyn lives in Amersfoort, The Netherlands and is a retired priest from the Archdiocese of Utrecht. de Bruyn met Nouwen at the Rijsenburg seminary (The Netherlands). The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy. All transcriptions and audio recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are available in the file. They include: “Fic is a retired priest from the archdiocese of Utretcht. He knew Henri from the Rijsenburg seminary, although he claimed he never got to know him all that well. He was also, like Henri, a member of the Newman club at seminary. He came across as a thoughtful, kind man who has weathered the storms in Dutch Roman Catholicism very well. His feelings about Henri's books were mixed; he thought Henri overly 'spiritualised' social problems, something he also noticed when he visited Henri in New York City somewhere in the seventies. I wish I could have talked some more with him about the climate in the Dutch Roman Church and how he had come to grips with it. He made several self deprecatory comments with respect to the interview and did not seem convinced by my assurances that his observations were very useful. I should mention also that he not respond initially to my request for an interview. I asked the assistance of another interviewee, Rene van Eyden, to convince him to participate."

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 Carmen Ellis

File consists of an interview with Carmen Ellis interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Ellis is a head of house in the L'Arche Daybreak community. Ellis met Nouwen through her mother-in-Law, Connie Ellis, and subsequently lived with him in the L'Arche Daybreak community. Ellis remembers lunches with Nouwen, his relationship with L'Arche core members, praying with Nouwen, Nouwen's gestures and Nouwen's comfort through Ellis' mother-in-law's illness. Themes present in Ellis' interview include community, Jean Vanier, L'Arche Trosly, the mother figure, Nouwen's sexuality and Nouwen's funeral. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Steve Ellis

File consists of an interview with Steve Ellis interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Ellis a retail manager and guitarist living at L'Arche Daybreak. Ellis met Nouwen through his mother, Connie Ellis, and subsequently lived with him at L'Arche Daybreak from 1986-1995. Ellis remembers Nouwen's personality, Nouwen's relationship with children and core members and the eulogy Nouwen gave at Connie Ellis' funeral. Themes present in Ellis' interview include music, sports, traveling, Jean Vanier, L'Arche Trosly, fate, normalcy, Rembrandt's 'The Return of the Prodigal Son', community and Nouwen's letter writing. The interview has been described and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Boris Gudziak

File consists of an interview with Boris Gudziak interviewed by Joe Vorstermans in the Ukraine. Gudziak lives in the Ukraine and is a priest of the Lviv Archdiocese of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Gudziak met Nouwen as a graduate student at Harvard (Cambridge, MA). Gudziak remembers Nouwen for their comfortable friendship; morning prayers at Coach House at Harvard; in confession; visits at L'Arche Trosly (France) L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON) and with the Gavigans in England; Nouwen's advice on Gudizak's move to the Ukraine and Nouwen's intent to teach in the Ukraine after his L'Arche Daybreak sabbatical. Themes present in Gudziak's interview include the Second World War, Cardinal Josyf Slipyj, prayer life, relocation, revolution in Eastern Europe, depression, Nouwen's death and Nouwen's legacy. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Terry Hargrave

File consists of an interview with Terry Hargrave interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at Hargrave's office in Amarillo, TX. Hargrave is a professor of counseling and therapist at the Amarillo Family Institute in Amarillo, TX. Hargrave met Nouwen through Malcolm Street; Nouwen counseled Hargrave through difficult periods in his life. Themes present in Hargrave's interview include abuse, introduction to the Catholic faith, The Navigators, marriage, aging, film and television, depression and Nouwen's legacy. The interview is transcribed but only available in hard copy.

Interview with David Harmon

File consists of an interview with David Harmon interviewed by Maureen Wright and Carl MacMillian (location unknown). The interview is not transcribed and only available on audio cassette.

Interview with Gordie Henry

File consists of an interview with Gordie Henry interviewed by Maureen Wright and Errol Stein at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Henry was Nouwen's friend, traveling companion and spiritual directee at L'Arche Daybreak. Prints in the file are of Henry's childhood and life at L'Arche Daybreak; two of the prints are of Nouwen and Henry and one shows Henry at Nouwen's grave. One page of post interview notes by Wright are also in the file. The interview is not transcribed and only available on audio cassette.

Interview with Jeff Jackson and Maurice Monette

File consists of an interview with Jeff Jackson and Maurice Monette interviewed by Sue Mosteller and Joe Vorstermans at their home in Oakland, CA. Jackson works in health care management and Monette is an organizational leadership coach and professor. Monette met Nouwen at the Centre for Concern, a social justice agency in Washington DC and introduced him to Jackson once Jackson and Monette were married. Monette and Jackson recall visits with Nouwen and Frank Hamilton and sharing advice on spirituality and sexuality. Themes present in the interview include social justice, rejection, loneliness, homosexuality and religion, intimacy, and coming out. The file also includes 'Unmeasured Words: Reflections on the death of a Dear Friend' by Monette. The interview is in two parts, solely Monette and Monette and Jackson together. The interview is transcribed and 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 Siobhan Keogh

File consists of an interview with Siobhan Keogh interviewed by Sue Mosteller in Toronto, ON. Keogh is a professional engineer living in Toronto, ON. Keogh met Nouwen as an assistant at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON) and he later became her spiritual director when she was an associate member. Themes present in Keogh's interview include immigration, the Youth Corps, education, gender roles, General Electric, dancing and marriage. 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 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 Carl MacMillan

File consists of an interview with Carl MacMillan interviewed by Elisabeth Pozzi- Thanner (location unknown). MacMillan lives and works as the community leader at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). MacMillan recalls sharing in spiritual direction with Nouwen, discussing Homes for Growth (Winnipeg, MA) and building the Dayspring chapel at L'Arche Daybreak. Themes present in MacMillan's interview include migration, illness, siblings, institutionalization, homosexuality, Nouwen's accident, Nouwen's sexuality, Nouwen as celebrity, film and television, The National Association of Retarded Citizens, Nouwen's death and Nouwen's legacy. The interview is transcribed and is available in hard copy.

Interview with Father Don MacNeill CSC

File consists of an interview with Father Don MacNeill CSC interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at MacNeill's house in Chicago, IL. MacNeill is a parish priest and Senior Fellow at the University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, ID). MacNeill met Nouwen when he took a course from him at Notre Dame in 1966. MacNeill also cowrote 'Compassion' with Nouwen. MacNeill recalls using Nouwen's materials in his own teaching career and attending several retreats with Nouwen. Themes present in MacNeill's interview include the United States Army, Holy Cross priests, social activism, Centre for Social Concerns (Notre Dame, ID), the father figure, death and the Eucharist. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Gerard McCrane

File consists of an interview with Gerard McCrane interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at McCrane's home at the Maryknoll Residence (Chicago, IL). McCrane is a Catholic priest and Maryknoll missioner and the former director of the Instituto de Idiomas language school in Cochabamba, Bolivia. McCrane met Nouwen in South America when Nouwen attended the Instituto de Idiomas in 1981. McCrane recalls Nouwen's experiences in South America, Nouwen's 25th anniversary ordination celebration and Nouwen's intention to enter the priesthood permanently in South America. Themes present in McCrane's interview include the Korean War, Maryknoll, Martin Luther King, language and Nouwen as celebrity. Brief notes from Joe Vorstermans summarizing the interview experience are also in the file as well as McCrane's business card. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Yushi Nomura

File consists of an interview with Yushi Nomura interviewed by Sue Mosteller (location unknown). Nomura is a college lecturer living in Japan. Nomura was a student of Nouwen's at Yale Divinity School. The interview is not transcribed and is only available on audio cassette and micro videocassette.

Interview with Paul Nouwen

File consists of an interview with Paul Nouwen interviewed by Paul Naus in the Netherlands. Paul Nouwen is Nouwen's brother and he lives in the Netherlands. The print is of Paul Nouwen dressed formally and posed in front of a painting; the picture is taken from his shoulders up. The interview is transcribed and available electronically and in hard copy. All transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are available in the file. They include: "Unfortunately because of a mix-up our interview started almost an hour late and Paul seemed a little discombobulated as a result. The interview also had to be shortened because of another appointment Paul had made. Much of the interview was focused on his disappointment about the lack of contact between himself and his brother and sister. Although he expressed much affection for Henri and indicated to have much respect for his publications, he had some critical things to say about him as well. A day or so later, Paul phoned me to tell me how much he enjoyed the interview, and especially the fact that he had been allowed to tell his story without being interrupted by questions. He also noted that he had no idea ahead of time that he was going to talk about his disappointment and sadness regarding the strained relationship with his brother and sister."

Interview with Parker J. Palmer

File consists of an interview with Parker J. Palmer interviewed by Sue Mosteller at the Fetzer Institute in Kalamazoo, MI. Palmer is a writer and teacher living in Madison, WI. Parker met Nouwen when they were panelists on spirituality for the Lily Endowment, a private philanthropic foundation in Indianapolis, ID. Palmer recalls retreats at the Mercy Centre, St. Benedict Center and New Haven, teaching Nouwen about Quaker practices and Nouwen's 25th anniversary ordination celebration. Themes present in Palmer's interview include Pendle Hill (Wallingford, PA), Berkeley University in the 1960s, adoption, grandparents, depression, Nouwen's sexuality, Nouwen and finances and Nouwen's legacy. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Pat Parry

File consists of an interview with Pat Parry [Sibley] interviewed by Joe Vorstermans at Parry's home in Alfred Station, NY. Parry is a professor of English at Alfred University, NY. Parry met Nouwen while on sabbatical from Alfred University at Yale Divinity School and developed a lifelong friendship with him. Parry recalls meeting Nouwen's parents, celebrating Easter Sunday Mass and visiting in The Netherlands, at the Sibley family and the Nouwen home in Lausanne, Switzerland. Themes present in Parry's interview include racial issues, Hiroshima, traveling, Pendle Hill (Wallingford, PA) and John Mogabgab. The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy.

Interview with Father Bill Scanlon

File consists of an interview with Father Bill Scanlon interviewed by Sue Mosteller at the St. Mary Immaculate Church (Richmond Hill, ON). Father Scanlon lives in Richmond Hill, ON and is the Roman Catholic Parish Priest at St. Mary Immaculate Church. Father Scanlon met Nouwen as St. Mary Immaculate Church was Nouwen's home parish when he lived at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Father Scanlon recalls giving pastoral care and the Sacrament of Reconciliation to Nouwen and holding a Priest's retreat in which Nouwen attended. Themes present in Father Scanlon's interview include the Eucharist, Jean Vanier and Nouwen's grave. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy; there are two hard copies in the file.

Interview with Cardinal Adrianus Simonis

File consists of an interview with Cardinal Adrianus Simonis interviewed by Peter Naus in The Netherlands. The print of Cardinal Simonis is from the shoulder up wearing his clerical collar; the background is blurry. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy. All recordings and transcriptions are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are available in the file. They include: "I was pleasantly surprised the Cardinal decided to keep the appointment for the interview, despite having returned from Rome a couple of days before. I wonder if Maria ter Steeg put in a good word for me. At any rate, the interview went well, except it was a little rushed because the Cardinal arrived late and had an appointment immediately following our session. He was self-assured and did not hesitate to give his opinion on Henri and his publications. He is no fan of the latter, although his comments about Henri were rather positive! I prompted him to talk at some length about the changes in Dutch Roman Catholicism after the Second Vatican Council, because these changes are part of the context in which Henri decided to leave Holland for good. The Cardinal has a reputation of being rather conservative - he prefers to call it 'orthodox' - and the interview illustrates it rather well. He was quite amiable and willing to participate in the project".

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 Marcie Taylor

File consists of an interview with Marcie Taylor interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw (location unknown). Taylor lives in Richmond Hill, ON and is a social worker and head of the Pastoral Team at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Taylor was a member of the L'Arche Daybreak community with Nouwen since 1991 and helped to found Spirit Movers. Taylor recalls Nouwen's vulnerability, his many friendships, Nouwen's 60th birthday party, Nouwen's uselessness at regular tasks and praying with Nouwen. Themes present in Nouwen's interview include the mother figure, death, marital problems, homelessness, Habitat for Humanity, Adam Arnett, her decision to go to L'Arche Daybreak and the Dayspring Pastoral Team. A letter from Taylor to Joe Vorstermans is in the file thanking Vorsterman for being able to participate in the project. The interview is transcribed and is available in hard copy.

Interview with Jan ter Laak

File consists of an interview with Jan ter Laak interviewed by Peter Naus in The Netherlands. ter Laak is a former Roman Catholic Priest and former secretary general of Pax Christie, a non-profit, non-governmental Catholic peace movement working on a global scale on a wide variety of issues in the fields of human rights, human security, disarmament and demilitarisation, just world order and religion and violent conflict. The interview is transcribed and available electronically and in hard copy. All transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are in the file. They include: "Jan is a former priest of the archdiocese of Utrecht; he was in the seminary a few years after Henri. Since his retirement from the position of secretary of Pax Christie The Netherlands, he has been working for a number of Dutch human rights organizations. Jan is gay and my impression is that he served as a confident to Henri who discussed his struggles with homosexuality with him. In the interview, Jan brought Henri's homosexuality to the fore. He believes Henri's restlessness and fatigue were related to his sexual struggles. Going by Jan's information, there is no doubt Henri engaged in sexual encounters, with one man in particular. Jan did not reveal this man's identity but suggested he be interviewed for the project. Presumably Jan is willing to provide the contact, if necessary. I think Jan and I had an excellent rapport which enabled him to talk rather freely. He sent me an email after to let me know he thought we had a good interview".

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 Maria ter Steeg

File consists of an interview with Maria ter Steeg interviewed by Peter Naus in the Netherlands. ter Steeg is a theologian living in the Netherlands. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy. All the transcriptions and recordings are only in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are in the file. They include: "Maria was the first female pastor of the Dutch Roman Catholic radio station and she is currently a member of the governing council of the archdiocese of Utrecht. She got to know Henri mostly because he and her husband, Louis ter Steeg, were friends. She did not believe she had much to contribute to the project, but I found her observations very useful. She made a few suggestions as to why Henri was not much respected by some of his fellow priests in the Utrecht diocese. The one she stressed is that his socio-economic background set him apart. Where many of his fellow priests were lower or lower middle class, Henri was from an upper middle class to higher class family. She also made interesting comments about his attachment to Daybreak; she thought it may have been the first place where Henri made real connections with people. Her mother was a good friend of Henri's mother and Maria talked a little bit about what her mother had told her about Henri's family".

Interview with George Thelus

File consists of an interview with George Thelus interviewed by Maureen Wright and Wendy Lywood (location unknown). Thelus was a core member of the L'Arche Daybreak community (Richmond Hill, ON) currently lives in a long term care facility in Richmond Hill, ON. Thelus often traveled with Nouwen when they both lived at L'Arche Daybreak. The interview is not transcribed.

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 William Van Buren

File consists of an interview with William Van Buren interviewed by Carl MacMillan and Mauren Wright at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Van Buren is a core member of L'Arche Daybreak and was a friend and traveling companion of Nouwen's from the community. The file includes post interview notes from Wright. The interview is not transcribed and is only available on audio and video cassette.

Interview with Jan van den Bosch

File consists of an interview with Jan van den Bosch interviewed by Peter Naus in the Netherlands. van den Bosch is an entrepreneur living in the Netherlands. The interview is transcribed and available electronically and in hard copy. All of the transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are available in the file. They include: "Jan is an entrepreneur who owns businesses in Holland as well as in the US. He used to work for a Dutch evangelical TV station and in this capacity he made several TV programs about Henri. In fact, Henri got his heart attack on the eve of a trip to St. Petersburg were he was to go with Jan to make a TV program featuring Rembrandt's painting of the Prodigal Son that figured so prominently in Henri's book 'The Return of the Prodigal Son'. It is rather remarkable that Jan, who comes from an ultraconservative, Protestant background, ever got interested in Henri's work, let alone became a close friend of him. Just like Ron van den Bosch, he reminded me sometimes of Henri because of the way he talked and gestured. Jan did not feel comfortable talking about Henri's homosexuality; I'm surprised he even mentioned it. Overall however, he was very cooperative and eager to give his impressions of Henri".

Interview with Ron van den Bosch

File consists of an interview with Ron van den Bosch interviewed by Peter Naus in The Netherlands; van den Bosch lives in The Netherlands. The interview is transcribed and available electronically or in hard copy. All the transcriptions and recordings are in Dutch. Brief English notes from the interviewer are in the file. They include: "Ron is a long-time friend of Henri and he provided photographs for three of Henri's earlier books. He is a painter. I met Ron in the early seventies, but had not had any contact with him since then. He gave an articulate account of his relationship with Henri and he spoke with much affection about him. He needed a little prompting. He made little reference to Henri's sexuality. Instead, he places much emphasis on his gratitude for Henri's friendship and on the fun they had together." The pictures discussed in the interview are available on cdrom at the archives.

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