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First lines: "I had set aside the May issue of «Fellowship» in order to read Thomas Merton's article,"... Contents index: [sent by Best to Merton with Best's 1967/07/29 or 1967/07/31 letter] objects to Merton's use of "international Jewry" between the words "traitors" and "racists" in a sentence in the article "Blessed are the Meek" - does not think his criticism of "pharisaism" in the peace movement is appropriate for the audience of «Fellowship».

This file contains no letter to or from Merton. The letters to and from the Merton Center regard obtaining correspondence between Merton and the University of Notre Dame Press concerning the publication of <i>Faith and Violence</i>. Copies of the letters were sent but are present in this file.

First lines: "We received your letter of June 9th concerning our correspondence with Thomas Merton with regard to"... Contents index: Notre Dame Press files contain Xeroxes only of Merton's letters / sending copies to Center with this letter [not enclosed herewith].

First lines: "I am a monk, poet, priest, and have written s [sic] few books on the contemplative life in which I"... Contents index: response to Bieberman's article "On Getting the Message" in «Innerspace» - advice from Merton - has no experience with psychedelics, but much experience with youth going through crises as novice master / "experience and communication, solitude and community" / Indians and peyote / Ibn al'Arabi / Sufis.

First lines: "Thanks very much for your letter. I appreciate what you say about not being too anxious to be"... Contents index: Indian peyotists - adding ritual to experience of psychedelics / agrees that silence would be useful but asserts that she is foremost an activist - going underground with movement, like many "hippies", leads to "raids and embarrassment" / wants to hold psychedelic sessions "above-ground" by 1970.

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Biegansho, H., Miss".

First lines: "it may be, for all I know, discourteous to write to a member of your/Abbey [sic] without first"... Contents index: asking to pass attached letter to Merton.

First lines: "Here are a few words for you, first of all to wish you a happy New Year. And then some reflections"... Contents index: [copied from annotated typescript in Sub-Section H.7, Hart Working Files, Accession 2, Box 3].

First lines: "Vous avez été bien aimable ce matin, je regrette beaucoup de vous avoir indirectement cause des"...

First lines: "You were very kind this morning and I am very sorry to have caused you some annoyance by being"... Contents index: [copied from annotated typescript in Sub-Section H.7, Hart Working Files, Accession 2, Box 3].

First lines: "Voici une réponse que j'écris a votre P. Raymond qui m'a écrit, comme vous le savez Je lui dis ma"...

First lines: "Here is an answer I am writing to your Fr. Raymond who wrote to me as you know. I tell him my"... Contents index: [copied from annotated typescript in Sub-Section H.7, Hart Working Files, Accession 2, Box 3].

First lines: "What about it? How about a nice birthday present? --You yourself often say it is good for monks"... Contents index: [see also item number two of the same date] invitation for Merton to travel to France for Dom Colomban Bissey's induction into the Legion of Honor.

First lines: "Voici que je viens un peu en retard pour vous féliciter, mais vous savez bien combien je suis"...

First lines: "Merci de votre aimable lettre. Je suis content d'avoir de vos nouvelles. Les rédacteurs des"... Contents index: declines offer to do the proposed article on the history of the Order because of current books in the works.

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Bixler, Michael F.".

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Black, Bernard, Fr., C.S.B.".

First lines: "We were very pleased to have your order for one of our books a few months ago. Quite a number of us"... Contents index: «The Seven Storey Mountain» - Merton's journey to Catholicism and similar journeys of others to the Bruderhof Community / sending two of the Society's books.

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Black, Mary Childs".

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Boekel, C.W. van, Dr., M.S.C.".

First lines: "I have no need of an introduction to you, as I remember you with affection as a nice little baby,"... Contents index: [undated, but apparently between the 1964/09/13 and 1964/10/28 letters - sent to the Center in an envelope postmarked 1968/12/24 - possibly this was the announcement of Merton's death and was misplaced] Nanny (Freida Hauck) / possibility of sending her to the care facility of the Little Sisters of the Poor.

First lines: "I am happy to hear about the new baby and will keep you in my prayers especially in your "Advent"."... Contents index: [verso: icon print from Maria Laach, Germany].

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Bogatynska, Genowefa".

First lines: "I am the private-attorney of Mrs. Waclawa Sowinska of Kraków, ul.Kingi 7, Poland, daughter and"...

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Bogdana, Sr.".

First lines: "Certainly go ahead with a translation of the "Primitive Carmelite Ideal". When it is published I"...

First lines: "Thank you for the information you sent about your correspondence with Father Thomas Merton, and for"...

This large collection of letters contains an important discussion between Merton and a Russian Orthodox scholar. Though the discussion of Orthodox religion and its mystical traditions is an important part of the conversation, many other subjects are explored. Bolshakoff traveled to many monasteries, both Catholic and Orthodox, and enters into ecumenical dialogue with Merton. Merton also speaks of the Vietnam War and his opposition to it; however, he must explain to Bolshakoff how he justifies a life of contemplation instead of active resistance.

First lines: "Many thanks for your kind letter. I am glad that you liked the manuscript. Of course, please"...

First lines: "P.S. I read your letter to the Mayor of Hiroshima with attention. I think it shall please, both"...

First lines: "I am sending you by the registered post my little Mss in French -- "Staretz Alexander of Gethsemani"...

First lines: "I salute you from Caldey Abbey, this fascinating island monastery, which I did not visit since 1951."...

First lines: "For a long time I have been owing you a reply to your several very interesting letters, and Fr"...

First lines: "Since I left England in January I didn't write you. My present journey was most interesting on many"...

First lines: "Many thanks for your moving letter of Sept 15th, which I received here on my arrival to Oxford after"...

First lines: "First of all I am taking this occasion to send you a Christmas present from our community. I hope"...

First lines: "Many thanks for your letter and for your cheque, which I much appreciate. It helps me a good deal"...

First lines: "The list of people to send the LETTER TO SOBESEDNIKS"... Contents index: [annotated mailing list for "Letter to Sobesedniks" circular letters - see 1966/08/00, 1966/12/00 and 1967/04/00 letters].

First lines: "A Russian Forerunner of Psychosomatic Medicine [-] STARETZ SEMEN KLIMICH (1777-1837)"... Contents index: article/paper by Bolshakoff dedicated to Dr. Christopher Roy Woodard - the "Bibliography of Dr Serge Nikolaevitch Bolshakoff" mentions that it can probably be dated after 1965 (and if Merton had it, 1968 or before).

First lines: "John Griffin wrote me as soon as he got back from the Abbey with you and Jacques Maritain. He said"...

First lines: "Gregory and I are in a dudgeon over these Merton photos. After we mocked up a first cover."... Contents index: [carbon copy sent to Merton - see 1967/10/03[2] for note to Merton typed on the same page].

First lines: "Acknowledging your letter which clarified CABLES TO THE [sic] ACE and all news of signatures and"...

First lines: "Thanks so much for the kindly support, the generous clarification of expenses in our (much needed"... Contents index: plans for Robert Bonazzi and Elizabeth Griffin-Bonazzi to be at the June 1997 general meeting of the International Thomas Merton Society (ITMS) held at Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL / discussion of Fr. August Thompson, also to be a guest speaker at the ITMS conference.

First lines: "Thanks so much for your kind letter of 21 April, as well as for the much-needed reimbursement"... Contents index: plans for Robert Bonazzi and Elizabeth Griffin-Bonazzi to be at the June 1997 general meeting of the International Thomas Merton Society (ITMS) held at Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL / discussion of Fr. August Thompson, also to be a guest speaker at the ITMS conference.

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Bond, Fred F.".

First lines: "In the years that have passed since your group came here, I have often thought of you and wondered"... Contents index: sending part of a longer poem to use.

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Boodoosingh, A., Mrs.".

First lines: "At Jacques' request, I am returning to you the ms of Raissa's «Journal». He has come up with"... Contents index: Bruce Publishing Co..

First lines: "Thank you for donating the letter of Thomas Merton to our collection. It will be a valuable"...

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Borgstin, Gregory, Fr., O.S.B.".

First lines: "Tonight I have read 'The Monk in the Diaspora'. It is splendid; and it touches on so many of the"...

First lines: "Many thanks for your kind and detailed letter of July 20 which tells me the final issue of Br"...

First lines: "This letter will serve as a joint reply to you and to Dom Aelred who appended a kind note to your"...

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Borton, Cameron, Rev.".

First lines: "Thanks for the confidence you show in me, in presenting your questions about John of the Cross."... Contents index: [underlining by Borton] sending mimeographed article Merton wrote / John of the Cross "speaks from the fullness of fulfillment" - he seems extreme because we do not see what he has gained through was he has given up - not fanatical and did not want extreme exterior asceticism, rather "total interior detachment".

First lines: "Thanks for the confidence you show in me, in presenting your questions about John of the Cross."... Contents index: sending mimeographed article Merton wrote / John of the Cross "speaks from the fullness of fulfillment" - he seems extreme because we do not see what he has gained through was he has given up - not fanatical and did not want extreme exterior asceticism, rather "total interior detachment".

First lines: "I am enclosing a xeroxed copy of the one letter I received from Thomas Merton in reply to a personal"... Contents index: sending Xerox of Merton's letter.

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Boscher, Maurice, Fr.".

First lines: "Mon Révérend Père et très cher Père, […] arrivé à Tahiti depuis le [..] octobre,"...

First lines: "This will have to be short, because if I don't finish it tonight, I won't be able to take it up"...

First lines: "Je prends la liberté de vous écrire pour vous demander la permission de publier une traduction"... Contents index: asking Merton for the rights to publish a Korean translation by Joseph Tjo Tchel-Oung of «Seeds of Contemplation».

First lines: "Your brief sketch of St. John of the Cross is very nice except for one aspect which I hope you will"... Contents index: [see "Censors Reports" file in correspondence for signed copy - from a file kept by Dom James Fox on censorship] "Saints for Now" by Clare Boothe Luce with an essay by Merton regarding St. John of the Cross - censor's comments - concern about the Carmelite "prison incident, 'monastic incarceration'" and that, without fuller context, it would be confusing to readers and upsetting to the Carmelites - sent to Merton with note from Br. Alfred, O.C.S.O. of 1952/July/07.

First lines: "Could you please look over these two works of art (?) and tell me if they are too scandalously bad"... Contents index: [see "Censors Reports" file in correspondence for physical copy] "Saints for Now" by Clare Boothe Luce with an essay by Merton regarding St. John of the Cross [essay in book] - Merton submits two black ink brush drawings of St. John of the Cross and of St. Thérèse of Lisieux - reply by Fr. Paul Bourne is written on the bottom of Merton's letter (see Item #2 of the same date).

First lines: "Here is the completed draft of «Tower of Babel». I am sending it as a straight poem."...

First lines: "This Intro. to Doctor Mellifluus seems to me quite the best thing of this sort you have done."... Contents index: [see "Censors Reports" file in correspondence for physical copy] "Last of the Fathers" [book].

First lines: "I'm really distressed at being so in arrears with the censorship. Just after Christmas I came down"... Contents index: "Ash Wednesday" [poem] and "Easter: the New Life" [essay].

First lines: "Have just mailed a most enthusiastic endorsement of 'The Power and Meaning of Love' to Father"... Contents index: "A Tribute to Greatness: Comment on Dr. Zhivago, by Boris Pasternak".

First lines: "First- please tell Fr. Louis to go ahead with his preface to Disputed Questions - nihil obstat."... Contents index: "Disputed Questions" [book].

First lines: "Here is a returned ms of Fr. Louis - «Nuclear War» and Frather Jn Eudes article for the Cath."... Contents index: [originally filed in a collection of Censors Reports kept by James Fox - see also the "Censors Reports" file under "Christian Ethics and Nuclear War" (possibly also referring to "Target Equals City" and "Peace: Christian Duties and Responsibilities")].

First lines: "We received your gracious note of January 18 with the two manuscripts. Here we go again!"... Contents index: [originally filed in a collection of Censors Reports kept by James Fox - see also the "Censors Reports" file under "Christian Ethics and Nuclear War" (possibly also referring to "Target Equals City" and "Peace: Christian Duties and Responsibilities")].

First lines: "We certainly are keeping the Air Mail or Postal Clerks busy these days. I just received your note"... Contents index: [originally filed in a collection of Censors Reports kept by James Fox - see also the "Censors Reports" file under "Christian Ethics and Nuclear War" (possibly also referring to "Target Equals City" and "Peace: Christian Duties and Responsibilities")].

First lines: "Somehow, somewhere, I've mislaid the copy of Fr. Louis article on nuclear warfare. Would you be kind"... Contents index: [originally filed by Dom James Fox in a file about censors (see "Censors Reports" and likely regarding "Christian Ethics and Nuclear War" / dated "Conversion of St. Paul" (January 25) and Fox marks replying to his letter by late January 1962] two rejected articles / Fr. Charles [English?].

First lines: "Had word from Fr. Clement that «Nuclear War» has been cleared for publication. Still can't find"... Contents index: [originally filed in a collection of Censors Reports kept by James Fox - see also the "Censors Reports" file under "Christian Ethics and Nuclear War" (possibly also referring to "Target Equals City" and "Peace: Christian Duties and Responsibilities")].

First lines: "I received your gracious note of Septuagesima Sunday. Don't worry about the other copy of CHRISTIAN"... Contents index: [originally filed in a collection of Censors Reports kept by James Fox - see also the "Censors Reports" file under "Christian Ethics and Nuclear War" (possibly also referring to "Target Equals City" and "Peace: Christian Duties and Responsibilities")].

First lines: "Will take care of your Notes on Art etc at once. For the records shall"...

First lines: "Many thanks to you and Fr Charles for your good work: the approval from Rome arrived yesterday for"...

First lines: "Many thanks for returning the articles. I suppose there is a new system under way. Happily the"...

First lines: "Thanks for your last letter and your green light on Honest to God for the Commonweal. I thought"...

First lines: "By all means go ahead with Few Questions: Fewer Answers. I read it without the slightest"...

First lines: "The Drawings of Thomas Merton [-] A NOTE BY THE ARTIST [-] Since judgments are usually based"...

First lines: ""... Contents index: [photographs of Merton's art from his exhibit - many, if not all, images were inverted in photo development].

First lines: "Forgive this delay re your rubbings, but we have not been idle. The Museum is booked solid for a"...

First lines: "Mille pardons. Really I'm all confused. Just came across most of this on my desk and can't"...

First lines: "Always a pleasure to have a word from you. How I wish I had a valid eremitical call, but for me it"...

First lines: "Here is the ms of a book of poems-- or rather a mosaic of poetry and poetic prose, which New"...

First lines: "Thanks for your kind letter. I do hope we can reach some kind of real openness on the Order as"...

First lines: "As a Trappist monk of ancient vintage with no place to store things I never saved any correspondence"... Contents index: did not retain any of Merton's correspondence but offers to donate Merton's autographed and annotated copy of the 1929 edition of «The Confessions of St. Augustine».

First lines: "I have just finished a fascinating experience of going through the Thomas Merton correspondence with"...

First lines: "I presume a «prayer» for peace will not be stigmatized at unmonastic - anyway it is"...

First lines: ""...

First lines: "Do you think they require censoring?? In Jesu f m Louis [-] By no means! fmp"... Contents index: [signed mimeograph of "Is the World a Problem?" inscribed by Merton with a note from Paul Bourne].

First lines: "Last week at a small conference of our Bible consultants I was able to grab the elbow of Dr. Heschel"...

First lines: "Enclosed for your interest is a copy of Dr. James Sander's Introduction to the Old Testament for our"...

First lines: "Comme chaque année, je vous envoie mon meilleur souvenir à l'occasion de l'anniversaire de votre"... Contents index: [verso: photo of the painting "Saint François Prêchant aux Oiseaux" - Giotto - Musée du Louvre].

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Boutoute, Louis, Abbot".

First lines: "We write to canvass your availability to contribute a paper to a conference being convened in Sydney"...

First lines: "As a Unitarian and a Humanist I wish to thank Father Thomas Merton for his sensitive statement."... Contents index: regarding Merton's "Apologies to an Unbeliever", published in «Harpers» magazine.

A grade schooler asks Merton for information about Kentucky music and facts.

First lines: "Thanks for «Freelance»: a pleasant surprise and a good alive magazine. I have read most of"...

First lines: "Thank you so much for all you did with Sue and Sandy. Whether Sue will ever come down to earth is"...