File 8597 - Letter from Steve Mercer

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CA ON00389 F4-2-8597

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Letter from Steve Mercer

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  • 1995 (Creation)

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0.1 cm of textual records

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(1932-1996)

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The file consists of one letter and one Christmas card. Mercer's letter discusses his role in corresponding with prisoners on death row and believes they are 'the least of these' as Jesus says. Mercer encourages Nouwen to participate in prison ministry. Mercer also mentions his congregation's participation in the Million Man March and their excitement for the upcoming publication 'A Plea for Purity'.

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      2000 01

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      Box 174 File 10813

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      Added by L Joson, 25 November 2020

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