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University of St. Michael's College, John M. Kelly Library, Special Collections
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Letters from Nells Greene

File consists of two letters from (Rev. Elinor R.) Nells (or Nellie) Greene, one addressed to "Dear friend who goes to UMCH [United Methodist Church of Chestnut Hill]" and one addressed "Dearest Lar." File also includes two Christmas card photographs Greene.

Letters from Nathan Ball

File consists of letters (paper, cards and postcards) written by Henri Nouwen to Nathan Ball from 1986-1996; two letters written by Laurent Nouwen to Nathan Ball; a condolence letter from Peter Naus regarding Nouwen's death; and photographs.

Mary Carney photographs

File consists of photographs Henri Nouwen from the private collection of Mary Carney. Photographs located in box 1 are arranged into envelopes corresponding to ones annotated by Carney.

Nouwen family photographs

File consists of photographs from the Nouwen family that were separated into 8 folders from different periods of his life. Some photographs have notes on the back identifying people in the images and locations. Folder 7 consists of framed photographs that were donated at a later point. One of the framed photographs has been unframed and placed within folder 1. Remaining framed photographs include one solo photograph of Henri Nouwen (ca. 1933) and a duplicate of P8837 from Album 16 of the Nouwen family photograph albums.

The folders were separated into the following categories:

  • Folder 1: Early childhood
  • Folder 2: Nouwen family
  • Folder 3: Aloysius College, Seminary, Army, Vehlen II, Holland-Anesia Rine
  • Folder 4: Henri Nouwen 1962-1970? Menninger, Holland
  • Folder 5: Henri Nouwen + others 1970-1902, Genesee Abbey, Yale
  • Folder 6: Henri Nouwen + others (1986-1996), Daybreak, Holland, Father
  • Folder 7: Framed photographs
  • Folder 8: Photographs from later accruals

Barbara Swanekamp photographs

File consists of three photographs of Nouwen - officiating at two different services, and holding a young boy (during his visit to the Ukraine?). The boy in the photo from the Ukraine is Andriy Swarnyk (See P1654 and P1655 for other photos of him). Boy and girl in photo with Nouwen are Janet Whitney-Brown and Nicholas Vorstermans.

Photograph of Mary Carney and [Michael and Marte O'Laughlin?

Item consists of a photograph of Mary Carney (short blonde hair), Michael and Marte O'Laughlin (?) and Robert Jonas seated outdoors during a party, listening while someone not visible in the photograph is speaking; an unidentified guest is partially visible beside them.

Photograph of unidentified men and two woman

Item consists of a negative of an unidentified woman wearing a dress, seated at a table with an unidentified man and core member, who has her head resting on his shoulder, during a reception. Shot 2.

Photograph of two unidentified women

Item consists of a negative of two unidentified women seated at a table during a reception; a third unidentified woman is also visible. Shot 2.

Awards and honourary degrees

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

Daniel and Ezekiel prints

Item consists of a matching set of framed prints by Rita Corbin of the faces of Daniel (E108) and Ezekiel (E109) above biblical verses. The "Daniel" print features the verse Daniel 3:90. The "Ezekiel" print features the verse Ezekiel 2:6.

Abbey of the Genesee file

  • CA ON00389 F4-13-14055
  • File
  • 1982 - 1996, predomonant 1982 - 1985
  • Part of Henri Nouwen fonds

File consists of twelve letters from Brother Christian at the Abbey of the Genesee between 1982 and 1996, predominantly 1982-1985. File also contains a photograph and copies of two articles with one of the articles referring to Nouwen's death.

Letters from Mich and Mary Zeman

File consists of letters from Mich and Mary Zeman, including two typed letters of recommendation for Mich Zeman and a very long typed letter from Nouwen, as well as a joint letter written by Nouwen and Mich to members of their fall 1980 course, Spiritual Direction.

Calendar files

Series consists of files containing correspondence and other material related to Nouwen's day to day engagements. Nouwen received dozens of invitations each month to give lectures or talks, lead retreats, preside at religious occasions, and provide spiritual direction. Requests came from a wide range of institutions, organisations and individuals, the majority having some sort of religious affiliation. Invitations from institutions included university divinity schools, seminaries, hospital pastoral departments, churches, and Christian retreat centres. Invitations from organisations included the National Catholic AIDS Network, the Ministry of Money, and the Archdiocese of Toronto. Invitations from individuals included requests for Nouwen to preside over masses, weddings, funerals, baptisms and ordinations, and those interested in personal spiritual direction. Such requests often came from priests, ministers, pastors, and chaplains. The majority of Nouwen's engagements took place in the Northeastern United States, Southern Ontario, and Holland. However, he also attended events in Illinois, Texas, California, British Columbia, Quebec, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Ukraine. After Nouwen's move to L'Arche Daybreak in 1986, files were created to plan and document special events associated with his role as pastor. There are files regarding community meetings, community weekends, assistant workshops, visits to other L'Arche communities and meetings of the International Federation of L'Arche.
Generally, when an invitation was accepted a file was created and arranged chronologically according to the date of the event. In some cases the file contains material regarding events scheduled in the same city and in the case of 1985 material regarding an entire months schedule. However, typically the files are organised by event/engagement. In addition to the date of the event the title of the file would often include the name of a person or organisation and/or the event and/or the location of the event. A typical file consists of the initial letter of invitation describing the nature of the request, follow-up correspondence to confirm dates and other arrangements, details regarding Nouwen's role at the event, drafts of promotional material, reference material on the organization(s) involved, the event, the issue and the location, and travel documents. In some cases, the file will also contain handwritten or typed notes, copies of outgoing letters, schedules, programs, bulletins, evaluations completed by attendees, thank you letters and cards from the organiser of the events and others, newspaper clippings of the events and/or the published version of his speech or lecture. Outgoing letters only begin to be seen after 1986 and after that they are not consistent. Much of the correspondence after 1986 is further enriched by the annotations of Nouwen and his assistants Connie Ellis (1986-1992) and Kathy Christie (1992-1996) at L'Arche Daybreak. Other members of the community, including Sue Mosteller, Joe Vorstermans, Nathan Ball and Elizabeth Buckley, also contributed to the files.
The files were created between 1980 and 1996, however, the file titles themselves extend to 1998 because events were often scheduled two or more years in advance. There are no files for January 1982 to April 1985. The files from 1985 contain invitations only from March to August grouped by month. There are no files for June 1987 to May 1990. Approximately 74% of the files in the series are for June 1990 to August 1995. Their are only a small number of files for September 1995 to October 1998, this is likely because Nouwen was on sabbatical from September 1995 to September 1996. The files contain gaps and inconsistencies due to Nouwen's frequent movement between 1982 and 1986 as well as changes in Nouwen's support staff and their differing recordkeeping techniques.
This series provides an excellent overview of Nouwen's schedule of events and specific information regarding his participation at those events. Noteworthy are the handwritten and typed notes used for speaking engagements (some are unpublished) as well as copies of outgoing letters written by Nouwen.

Letter from Peter Doll

File consists of one letter from Peter Doll, thanking Nouwen for sending a copy of a diary excerpt. Peter was having a difficult time coming to terms with the death of Adam Arnett, and he was thanking Nouwen for writing recollections about Adam. File also includes one photograph of Peter Doll with his girlfriend Catherine Roux.

Incoming and outgoing correspondence accumulated during sabbatical

File consists of letters accumulated by administrative staff during Nouwen's sabbatical, and appears to have been arranged roughly into chronological order.
Letters include:

  1. Letter from Nathan Ball and Sue Mosteller. -- September 1, 1995.
  2. Letter from Nathan Ball. -- September 24, 1995.
  3. Letter from Rodolfo and Nancy Quiroga. -- September 6, 1995. -- Letter is in Spanish and written from Cochabamba, Bolivia.
  4. Letter from Elizabeth [last name unknown]. -- [ca. 1995].
  5. Letter from Ben, Pollo, Joe, Doug Wieke, John David, Jeffi, Mary, Stephanie, Nathan Ball and Sue Mosteller of the Daybreak community. -- [ca. 1995].
  6. Letter from Dineke Sinke. -- August 15, 1995. -- Letter is in Dutch.
  7. Letter from Richard Alan White. -- September 5, 1995.
  8. Letter from Jeff [last name unknown]. -- October 20, 1995.
  9. Letter to Peggy from Nouwen. -- November 20, 1995.
  10. Letter from the Archbishop of Chicago. -- November 30, 1995.
  11. Letter from Patricia [Gavigan]. -- December 1, 1995.
  12. Letter from Lydia [last name unknown]. -- December 4, 1995.
  13. Letter from Elizabeth [last name unknown]. -- [ca. 1995?].
  14. Memorial card for Jan Blum (1937-1995). -- [ca. 1995]. -- Letter is in Dutch.
  15. Letter from the Archbishop of Chicago. -- December 18, 1995.
  16. Letter from Mary [last name unknown]. -- December 15, 1995.
  17. Letter from Patricia and Bart Gavigan and family. -- [ca. December 1995].
  18. Letter from Larry W. Neeb, publisher of Greative Communications for the Parish, Inc. (St. Louis, MO). -- January 25, 1995.
  19. Letter from Loliet and Paddy [Kiely-Albregts]. -- [ca. 1996]. -- Letter is in Dutch.
  20. Letter from Joseph and David [last names unknown]. -- January 17, 1996.
  21. Letter from Rosie [last name unknown]. -- [ca. 1996]. -- Author identifies herself as "Mary's mom".
  22. Letter from Mercedes [last name unknown]. -- [ca. 1996].
  23. Letter from Joe [last name unknown]. -- January 22, 1996.
  24. Letter from Andrea Dinnick. -- January 20, 1996.
  25. Letter from Urchi [last name unknown]. -- [ca. 1996?].
  26. Letter from Jo [last name unknown]. -- January 26, 1995.
  27. Letter from Nancy Tresick. -- January 22, 1995.
  28. Letter from Jonas [last name unknown]. -- [ca. 1996].
  29. Letter from Frank Seink and Suzanne Ruijters. -- January 26, 1996. -- Letter is in Dutch.
  30. Letter from Marcie [Taylor?]. -- January 30, 1996. -- Letter is restricted as it is very personal.
  31. Letter from Claude Pomerleau. -- January 21, 1996.
  32. Letter from Fred Rogers. -- February 2, 1996. -- Includes letter sent by Rogers to Ann Hoyt June 30, 1982.
  33. Four wedding photographs from Elizabeth [last name unknown]. -- [1995 or 1996?]. -- Items removed for preservation.
  34. Letter to Mrs. Margaret McDonnell from Margaret Sutton on behalf of Nouwen regarding Peapack Eucharistic Community. -- February 8, 1996. -- A transcription of this letter has been made for preservation purposes.
    34a. Copy of a letter to Mrs. Margaret (Peggy) McDonnell from Nouwen regarding the members of the Peapack Eucharistic Community, including lists of names and addresses of members. -- August 7, 1996.
    34b. Copy of a letter to Mrs. Margaret (Peggy) McDonnell from Margaret Sutton on behalf of Henri Nouwen regarding the donation campaign organized by Mrs. McDonnell in honour of her husband, including a list of donors and donation amounts. -- March 7, 1996.
    34c. Letter to Mrs. Margaret (Peggy) McDonnell from Margaret Sutton on behalf of Nouwen regarding the donation campaign organized by Mrs. McDonnell in honour of her husband, including a list of donors and donation amounts. -- February 20, 1996.
  35. A suggestion to the reader. -- [1995 or 1996]. -- Item is a hand-written passage by Nouwen.
  36. List of fax transactions. -- February 18, 1996.
  37. Letter from Ave Maria Press. -- February 5, 1996.
  38. Letter from Carl MacMillan. -- February 5, 1996.
  39. Photocopies of photographs of Nouwen with members of L'Arche Daybreak. -- These photocopies appear to relate to letter 37.
  40. Letter from Sally Tucker. -- February 2, 1996.
  41. Letter from Jan S. van den Bosch of Dutch National TV Current Affairs Department. -- February 6, 1996.
  42. Hand-written letter from Nouwen to Chris and Mark. -- February 10, 1996.
  43. Hand-written letter from Nouwen to David McKinstry. -- February 10, 1996.

Letter from Lois J. Reichenbauch

File consists of one letter from Lois J. Reichenbauch, telling Nouwen about her mentally handicapped son, and asking for help and advice for his care.

Letter from Dr. Amar Singh and Dr. Lim Swee Im

File consists of one letter from Dr. Amar Singh and Dr. Lim Swee Im, writing from Malaysia, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, including two copies of prayer letters written by them in 1995.

Letters from Joe and Stephanie Vorstermans

File consists of one letter, one greeting card, and one postcard from Joe and Stephanie Vorstermans. Letter from January 24, 1996 is from Stephanie Vorstermans and includes a photograph of their sons, Nick and Dan Vorstermans. Greeting card from February 5, 1996 and postcard from March 4, 1996 are from Joe Vorstermans. File includes letter from January 23, 1996, from Nouwen to the Clearness Committee on behalf of Joe Vorstermans, recommending Joe Vorstermans for a full-time role in the Daybreak community. Letter from Nouwen is two pages long and typed.

Photograph of Nouwen and Alan Cook [Steers]

Item consists of a photograph of Nouwen, wearing a blue collared shirt and dark tie, seated in the original "Dayspring" with Alan Cook (Steers), their arms around each other's shoulders.

Photograph of Nouwen leading Easter Vigil

Item consists of a photograph of Nouwen, wearing clerical robes, standing and looking at a book during the Easter Vigil at L'Arche Daybreak; Sr. Sue Mosteller and Bill Van Buren are visible seated in the background.

Photograph of Robert L. Nouwen and Catherine

Item consists of a photograph of Robert L. Nouwen, wearing clerical robes, standing next to his daughter, Catherine (Nouwen?), during the reception following his ordination as a deacon on April 23, 1996.

Photograph of Nouwen and Sarah Bruner

Item consists of a photograph of Nouwen, wearing a white sweater over a blue collared shirt, smiling and looking down at newborn Sarah Bruner, who he is holding wrapped in a blanket.

Photograph of unidentified man

Item consists of a photograph of an unidentified young man, wearing glasses and a purple sweater, seated on a bed holding a pillow.

Photograph of unidentified icon

Item consists of a photograph of an unidentified framed icon of Madonna and child, possibly of Our Lady of Mr. Carmel.

Photograph of Nouwen and Fraternity of the Priests of L'Arche

Item consists of a photograph of Nouwen and the Fraternity of the Priests of L'Arche gathered in a room next to a large fireplace. Front row, left to right: Bishop Peter Sutton, Mark (last name unknown), Père Thomas, Gilbert Adam, Philip Carney, and Nouwen. Middle row (seated), left to right: unidentified person, Père André Roberti, and David Rothrock. Back row (standing), left to right: Michel Baq, Gilles Beauchemin, and George Strohmeyer.

Photograph of Nouwen giving blessing

Item consists of a photograph of Nouwen giving a blessing to assistants and core members in the former Dayspring chapel at L'Arche Daybreak.

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