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US US-kylobm TMC-1b-A-005 · Record subgroup · 1967-1968
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

W. H. "Ping" Ferry had asked David Aberle, an anthropologist, to write to Merton about the Sioux (Lakota) and about Sitting Bull. Though not an expert on the Lakota, Aberle offers some resources and advice. Merton responds that he is most interested in background on the Ghost Dance.

Aberle, David Friend
US US-kylobm TMC-RG1-A-005 · Record subgroup · 1967-1968
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

W. H. "Ping" Ferry had asked David Aberle, an anthropologist, to write to Merton about the Sioux (Lakota) and about Sitting Bull. Though not an expert on the Lakota, Aberle offers some resources and advice. Merton responds that he is most interested in background on the Ghost Dance.

Aberle, David Friend
US US-kylobm TMC-1b-A-007 · Record subgroup · 1961
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

This group of letters appears on six typed and mimeographed sheets entitled, "Lettres de Kurisumala". It is unclear to whom they are addressed. Kurisumala, literally meaning "cross mountain", is an area of southwestern India where there is a monastery, an <i>ashram</i>. It appears that one letter, the longest, is signed by a novice; another is signed C. Kuriakose; and the final one by Fr. Francis.

Acharya, Francis Mahieu, Fr., O.S.C.O.
US US-kylobm TMC-RG1-A-007 · Record subgroup · 1961
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

This group of letters appears on six typed and mimeographed sheets entitled, "Lettres de Kurisumala". It is unclear to whom they are addressed. Kurisumala, literally meaning "cross mountain", is an area of southwestern India where there is a monastery, an <i>ashram</i>. It appears that one letter, the longest, is signed by a novice; another is signed C. Kuriakose; and the final one by Fr. Francis.

Acharya, Francis Mahieu, Fr., O.S.C.O.
US US-kylobm TMC-1b-A-013 · Record subgroup · 1950-1973
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

This encompasses an earlier era of correspondence than the majority of the collection. The correspondence is almost all from Ahern to Merton, except one letter by Merton from 1953, which was published. It is unfortunate that more of Merton's responses are not extant because he reviewed Ahern's biblical translations while Ahern reviewed Merton's early manuscripts and books. There is also early dialogue about Merton's restlessness at Gethsemani, talk about whether he would leave, and discussion about living the life of a hermit at Gethsemani.

Ahern, Barnabas Mary, Fr., C.P.
US US-kylobm TMC-RG1-A-013 · Record subgroup · 1950-1973
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

This encompasses an earlier era of correspondence than the majority of the collection. The correspondence is almost all from Ahern to Merton, except one letter by Merton from 1953, which was published. It is unfortunate that more of Merton's responses are not extant because he reviewed Ahern's biblical translations while Ahern reviewed Merton's early manuscripts and books. There is also early dialogue about Merton's restlessness at Gethsemani, talk about whether he would leave, and discussion about living the life of a hermit at Gethsemani.

Ahern, Barnabas Mary, Fr., C.P.
US US-kylobm TMC-1b-A-019 · Record subgroup · 1965
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

There is one letter in this file which is from Merton to Judy Alexander detailing arrangements for the traveling display of some of this calligraphies.

Alexander, Judy
US US-kylobm TMC-RG1-A-019 · Record subgroup · 1965
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

There is one letter in this file which is from Merton to Judy Alexander detailing arrangements for the traveling display of some of this calligraphies.

Alexander, Judy
US US-kylobm TMC-RG1-A-021 · Record subgroup · 1967, 1970
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

Sr. Alice asks Merton about an appropriate new apostolate for the order in addition to teaching in light of the monastic renewal called for in the Second Vatican Council.

Alice, M., Sr., O.S.B.
US US-kylobm TMC-1b-A-021 · Record subgroup · 1967, 1970
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

Sr. Alice asks Merton about an appropriate new apostolate for the order in addition to teaching in light of the monastic renewal called for in the Second Vatican Council.

Alice, M., Sr., O.S.B.
"Allen, Jon" correspondence
US US-kylobm TMC-1b-A-025 · Record subgroup · 1967
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

Here are a couple of letters exchanged between a soldier fighting in Vietnam and Merton. The soldier is inspired by some of Merton's words in <i>The Seven Storey Mountain</i>, and Merton offers further encouragement in his reply.

Allen, Jon
"Allen, Jon" correspondence
US US-kylobm TMC-RG1-A-025 · Record subgroup · 1967
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

Here are a couple of letters exchanged between a soldier fighting in Vietnam and Merton. The soldier is inspired by some of Merton's words in <i>The Seven Storey Mountain</i>, and Merton offers further encouragement in his reply.

Allen, Jon
US US-kylobm TMC-RG1-A-027 · Record subgroup · 1967-1968
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

This short letter accompanied a news clipping from the New York Post that recounted Merton's long and humorous list of answers to a questionnaire of his interests sent by one of his publishers.

Allman, Susan
US US-kylobm TMC-1b-A-027 · Record subgroup · 1967-1968
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

This short letter accompanied a news clipping from the New York Post that recounted Merton's long and humorous list of answers to a questionnaire of his interests sent by one of his publishers.

Allman, Susan
US US-kylobm TMC-1b-A-036 · Record subgroup · 1958-1964
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

In this letter to an artist, Merton begins by commissioning a statue, but begins to explore the possibility of founding a new monastery near Quito. The English translation of the 1958/11/16 letter is a copy from the Gethsemani Abbey Archives and was enclosed in a letter sent from Dom James Fox to Abbot General Gabriel Sortais, see "Fox, James, Dom" file.

Andrade, Jaime
US US-kylobm TMC-RG1-A-036 · Record subgroup · 1958-1964
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

In this letter to an artist, Merton begins by commissioning a statue, but begins to explore the possibility of founding a new monastery near Quito. The English translation of the 1958/11/16 letter is a copy from the Gethsemani Abbey Archives and was enclosed in a letter sent from Dom James Fox to Abbot General Gabriel Sortais, see "Fox, James, Dom" file.

Andrade, Jaime
US US-kylobm TMC-1b-A-038 · Record subgroup · 1958, 1960-1964
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

Merton expresses his love of the Shakers through these letters and develops a greater understanding of them, prompting him to write essays on the subject. In addition, Merton wrote a preface to one of Mr. and Mrs. Andrews' books on the Shakers.

Andrews, Edward Deming
US US-kylobm TMC-RG1-A-038 · Record subgroup · 1958, 1960-1964
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

Merton expresses his love of the Shakers through these letters and develops a greater understanding of them, prompting him to write essays on the subject. In addition, Merton wrote a preface to one of Mr. and Mrs. Andrews' books on the Shakers.

Andrews, Edward Deming
US US-kylobm TMC-1b-A-039 · Record subgroup · 1964-1965, 1971-1984
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

Merton and Faith Andrews correspond after her husband Edward's death. Faith continues her work, and some of her husbands work, on the Shakers. As William H. Shannon gathers material for his book of published Merton correspondence, he and Faith Andrews exchange letters which are included here.

Andrews, Faith Elizabeth (Young)
US US-kylobm TMC-RG1-A-039 · Record subgroup · 1964-1965, 1971-1984
Part of Thomas Merton Collection

Merton and Faith Andrews correspond after her husband Edward's death. Faith continues her work, and some of her husbands work, on the Shakers. As William H. Shannon gathers material for his book of published Merton correspondence, he and Faith Andrews exchange letters which are included here.

Andrews, Faith Elizabeth (Young)