File consists of one letter from Ann Siddall, writing from Australia and responding to Nouwen's writing on spirituality and brokenness, and her work as a retreat leader and journalist for the Uniting Church in Australia. Also includes copies of her articles.
File consists of two letters from George Robert Simms, MD, writing about his wife Betty's illness and his writing. Includes a 41 page typed manuscript by Simms.
File consists of a letter from Teresa Slechticky, informing Nouwen of the death of Margaret S. (Peggy) Baker and reflecting on Nouwen's writing and contemporary ministry.
File consists of six letters from Brian Spencer (one addressed to Kathy Christie), regarding the ideas of "God as mentor", spirituality, "With Open Hands" and his dissertation. Also includes three copies of letters sent to members of his thesis committee, a photocopy of "From Concentration Camp to Concert Hall" by Shony Alex Braun and "Van Gogh's War With Passion" by Jan Johnson.
File consists of a letter from Barbara Stetson, including three of her poems, "1 Corinthians 13 Love", "To Obey" and "Noon Worship", two inspired by "Here and Now".
File consists of two letters from Dan Stewart, responding to "Here and Now", "The Genesee Diary" and "Life of the Beloved", including a photograph of himself with his nine children.
File consists of two letters from Malcolm Street regarding his marriage and a friend struggling with addiction. Also includes a typed letter to Nouwen from Kathy Christie regarding his letters.
File consists of a letter from Mary Elizabeth Cunningham Agee, Executive Director, Founder and Volunteer, of The Nurturing Network (Boise, ID), inviting Nouwen to celebrate their tenth anniversary mass.
File consists of a letter and a card from Br. M. Alexis, of the Abbey of the Genesee (Piffard, NY), including a copy of a sheet of music for "Song of Mary", copies of three newspaper articles, a newsletter, and a list of Popes from 1846 to 1994. File includes a letter from Br. Christian (last name unknown), regarding the death of Br. Alexis, and including a copy of a newsletter from the Abbey of the Genesee and a copy of the homily given at Br. Alexis' funeral.
File consists of two letters from Rev. Carol Anderson, DD, on behalf of All Saints' Parish (Beverly Hills, CA), thanking Nouwen for speaking at their Parish.
File consists of a letter from (Fr.) George Festus Asamoah, of St. Peter's Major Seminary (Cape Coast, Ghana), thanking Nouwen for agreeing to be his pen friend.
File consists of a letter from Carolyn Beehler, including a "Birth Certificate" for her carving "Kachina Crow", a photograph of Carolyn and her daughter Bonnie, a poem entitled "4 am Bits of Whimsy", a copy of an article from the New Haven register about Carolyn, and a photo card.
File consists of seven letters (one with note attached) and a facsimile of a letter from Jurjen Beumer. File includes a form letter regarding Beumer; a copy of a music sheet; a copy of a letter from Beumer to Lieven Sercu, of Lannoo (Tielt, Belgium), with personal note to Nouwen attached, and a copy of a form letter from Standaard Boekhandel regarding Beumer, with personal note attached. File also includes an original typed and signed letter from Nouwen, including a fax transmittal sheet.
File consists of a letter from Harry C. Griffith, President, on behalf of the Bible Reading Fellowship (Winter Park, FL), requesting permission to include quotations from Nouwen in their Sabbath Times. File includes a copy of their Bible study publication, "Journey through the Word".
File consists of 20 cards, two letters (one a facsimile), two photo cards and a postcard from various correspondents, writing on the occasion of Nouwen's birthday. Several cards are handmade. File includes folder birthday cards were previously stored in.
The correspondents included: Faith and Light [L'viv] Mykola [Swarnyk] - with translation by Zenia Kushpeta Stephanie and Joe [Vorstermans] Sally Tucker Kathy Bruner Bob Hanson Frank Hamilton Kathy Christie Lisa Englehardt and Paula Keleher The New House, Daybreak Lorenzo Sforza-Cesarini Zenia Kushpeta Elizabeth ? Jutta Ayer Brad Colby The Green House, Daybreak Diedrich Steen cf: Verlag Herder (Freeburg) The Stephanson House, Daybreak Carmen and Steve Ellis [Daybreak] [Siobhan Keogh] The Company Media Produkties - cf: Jan van den Bosch Fred Rogers
File consists of an original typed and signed letter to Rosaire Blais, of L'Arche Association of Edmonton, regarding her invitation for Nouwen to speak on aging, dying, pain, suffering and sickness. File includes a fax transmittal sheet.
File consists of two letters from Joyce M. Bowers, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (Chicago, IL), and including a prayer card and Bowers' business card. The letters express appreciation for Nouwen's writing.
File consists of three letters from Dr. Anne C. Brower, of Eastern Virginia Medical School, Department of Radiology, expressing and interest in visiting L'Arche Daybreak and meeting with Nouwen. File includes a typed letter of response from Kathy Christie, Nouwen's administrative assistant.
File consists of a letter from Lee Udell confirming date and time for visit with Nouwen at L'Arche Daybreak. Also includes a copy of Udell's travel itinerary.
File consists of a card from Paulett Chartrand requesting to visit and speak with Nouwen. Annotations on the card indicate the meeting was set for March 7th.
File consists of a letter to Nouwen from Rev. William Hockin, requesting Nouwen speak as part of St. Paul's Church, Toronto, Lenten Series. Includes a letter from Nouwen confirming the date and time of the event.
File consists of a program, itinerary, and Nouwen's handwritten notes for a retreat at St. Mary's with the theme "Come and See: Three Evenings for Finding God in your Daily Life." Nouwen was the homilist for all three evenings. The themes were "Experiencing God's Grace," "Celebrating God's Love," and "Sharing God's Gifts."
File consists of a fax from Fred Bratman, regarding a meeting with Nouwen to discuss the fundraising project. The fax contained a list of subjects that they needed to cover in the meeting. Includes three copies of the fax. Also includes a copy of a fax from Bogle & Gates law firm concerning potential tax treatment of donations by US residents for projects in Canada.
File consists of correspondence and other material regarding a visit by Robert Durback to Nouwen at Daybreak for Holy Week and Easter. Includes a copy of Nouwen's response to Durback. Also includes a card with a quote from St. Gregory of Nazianzen.
File consists of correspondence, with Bishop Jean-Louis Plouffe, and other material regarding Nouwen giving a talk for the Priests of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie. Includes flight schedule, travel itinerary, and a letter of response from Nouwen confirming arrangements.
File consists of a letter from Charles Burnell requesting material from Nouwen to be included in his book "The Practice of love." Annotations by Nouwen's secretary indicate a phone interview was scheduled for June 2nd.
File consists of correspondence and other material regarding Nouwen's address to clergy and medical personnel at York Central Hospital. The theme of the address was "Caring for the Whole Person: the Relationship between Spirituality and Medical Care." Includes outline entitled "Care for the Whole Person," notes in Nouwen's hand entitled "Spirituality of the Caregiver," and a news clipping on the death of Tony Perkins. Also includes a handwritten manuscript in Dutch by Nouwen and a draft history of L'Arche in German, not by Nouwen.
File consists of correspondence, mainly with Robert Sculler and Gretchen Penner, and other material regarding Nouwen's appearance on the Hour of Power with Robert Schuller. Three consecutive services were taped on June 21st, Nouwen spoke on "Being the Beloved," "Becoming the Beloved," and "The Disciplines of the Beloved." Includes travel itinerary, brochures, flyers, and TV ratings. Includes many letters from people commenting on Nouwen's appearance on the Hour of Power. A letter from Gretchen Penner states that she sent Nouwen three videos, one copy of each Hour of Power. Also includes some correspondence in Dutch, possibly from the Hour of Power in Holland.
File consists of correspondence, mainly with Penny Austin, and other material regarding Nouwen giving a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New York. Nouwen was planning to bring two members of Daybreak with him. Nouwen became ill and was unable to give his lecture "The Life of the Beloved, in his place Sue Mosteller spoke on spiritual life and ministry to the physically and mentally handicapped. Includes flyers, brochures, pamphlets, postcards, forms, and information sheets from the Chautauqua Institute.
File consists of correspondence with Fred Rogers and Christopher de Vinck, regarding a visit to L'Arche Daybreak with George Wirth to see Nouwen. Includes a series of articles by de Vinck, the conclusion to a collection of essays.
File consists of correspondence and other material regarding Nouwen speaking at the Staff Retreat for Pope John II Secondary School. Nouwen spoke on the theme of "Working Together." Includes Nouwen's handwritten notes for the talk. Includes correspondence with Mary Lou Halferty regarding arrangements for the retreat. Also includes a thank you note from Michael Monk and words and music for the song "We Are Your Hands."
File consists of correspondence and other material regarding Nouwen giving a talk at L'Arche Agape, Hull, Quebec. Nouwen spoke on sexuality and affectivity. Includes notes in Nouwen's hand (in French and English) for the event entitled "L'Arche - Community - Guilt around the body." Also includes typescript outline of "The North American Culture and the Plan of God" a talk given by Nouwen at Aylmer. Also includes a memo from Carmen regarding a meeting with the staff from Msgr. Fraser Catholic College on the topic of sexual health and ethics.
File consists of a letter to Nouwen from Gregory Wolfe regarding arrangements for Nouwen's participation as homilist at the Image Ecumenical Morning Worship at Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, CA. The service concluded the conference, "Learning to Believe Again: Artists Talk About Their Art and Their Faith"that was sponsored by Journal and The Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley. Also includes a program from the service. File further contains conference-related correspondence after the event, as well as Nouwen's handwritten notes.