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0.3 cm of textual records
1 CD
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File consists of Susanna Knoble's written reflections on her connection with Henri Nouwen.
1) "Fecundity" describes letters Nouwen wrote to Knoble and others after his trip to Latin America. None of the original letters could be located
2) "Ecstasy" describes words that the author received (supernaturally) from Henri during the time that his funeral service was happening.
The author shares many of her personal experiences and describes how Nouwen helped the direction of her life.
Also included are colour photocopies of photographs, mostly of Nouwen at various events at Yale Divinity School.
The CD consists of 13 digital photographs, mostly of Nouwen at various events between 1971 and 1985.
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Knoble created and collected the material as a result of the 2010 Letter Project.
Majority of the photos on the CD were taken by Mary Carney.
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Added by L Whitehead, 29 September 2025