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This series contains correspondence kept by Merton with John Eudes Bamberger and transferred to the Merton Center after Merton's death.

This series contains miscellaneous memorabilia related to Merton and John Eudes Bamberger. It was filed with the original correspondence between Merton and Bamberger.

This series contains correspondence kept by John Eudes Bamberger between Merton and other, most of whom are Gethsemani monks and mostly regarding Merton's medical problems.

First lines: "C'est un véritable ami qui me parle, comme vous l'avez fait, de ce qui"...

First lines: "Sidi Abdeslam […] oublié votre rencontre, les moments pour le Colliue, et tout ce que vous"...

First lines: "Mr. Richard DeMartino sent me a copy of your paper. «Buddhism and the Modern World»,"... Contents index: Abe's article from «Pacific Philosophy Forum» / "Buddhism and Christianity as a Problem of Today" in «Japanese Religions».

First lines: "Thanks for your letter. About publication of the article in the "Laureate"-- you understand that it"... Contents index: response to publishing questions.

First lines: "«I». I have read thus far the following books written by you: 1) «The Seven Storey»"... Contents index: discussed books read and opinions on them, asks advice on further reading, and sends Merton two stories and a book for review.

First lines: "May Our Lord and Our Lady bless you for cooperating so generously and earnestly in the good that"... Contents index: article for «Commonweal» on contemplation / Fr. M. Raymond, article "Mystical Life - Mystical Prayer" / suggests Merton write on Dom Odo Casel and Maria-Laach.

First lines: "I was very happy to hear that you are launching out into your Scripture course. «Faber fit»"... Contents index: gives extensive advice on the structure of his courses and how Merton should treat Old and New Testaments, what books to read, etc. / bio. of Fr. Charbel (Sharbel) / discussion of solitude and being a "'hermit' among the Trappists".

First lines: "This is just a note to thank you for the copy of Monastic Orientation which you were so kind to send"... Contents index: suggests introducing students to the "De Virtutibus in the Secunda Secundae" and recommends L. Bouyer's «La Bible et L'Evangile».

First lines: "Though I did not write for Christmas, I did not forget; for I offered Holy Mass for you and your"... Contents index: new Passionist foundation in Japan with Father Matthew chosen as Superior / Ahern suggests that Merton meet Fr. Matthew / Merton's notes on Cistercian Theology / St. Paul of the Cross (founder of Passionists) / emphasis on the Resurrection in Acts.

First lines: "I have thought of you many a time since my last letter - and always with a prayer. Please do"... Contents index: American Passionists trip to Assisi / studying Ugaritic language / Dom Jean-Baptiste Porion [quoted in letter as "Jean Baptist Poirron"] / recommends Bl. Placid Riccordi for work as Master of Novices.

First lines: "After 26 years in the practice of medicine, we retired in February 1964 to travel, lecture and share"... Contents index: enclosure to 1967/07/12 letter / lists titles of lectures given, such as: "Exploring Inner Space", "Reincarnation and Karma", "Psychedelics and Self-Realization", etc..

First lines: "Due to the introduction of friends we had a very memorable visit which I wanted to describe to you."...

First lines: "It has been good hearing from you. I am glad you were at Wisques and of course have no objection at"... Contents index: Abbot of Wisques and Dom Doyère / copies of "Monk in Diaspora" / Miguel de Sanmiguel, publisher at Guadarrama / Spanish poets / Abbot of Montserrat.

First lines: "After the Chateaux de la Loire and the pre-historic caves in Dordogne, we have now seen the remains"... Contents index: [two postcards of the Abbaye de Fontfroide] ruins of Cistercian abbeys / sister-in-law, a Carmelite in Tours living without electricity.

First lines: "We visited today this magnificent Abbaye, daughter of Fontfroide, destroyed in 1835 and partially"... Contents index: [Real Monasterio de Poblet] Cistercians living 12th century austerity since rebuilding ruined abbey in 1940.

First lines: "Of course we shall be delighted to pay the one hundred dollars--certainly a modest fee. I am now"... Contents index: Merton writing introduction to Dr. Chi's book / Ernest Moncrieff / «Monks Pond» / manuscript on Zen and Bergson.

First lines: "I have never met you Father, but after reading many of your books I have learned to respect and"... Contents index: ask Merton for advice about what her Benedictine sisters could do as an apostolate besides their current role in teaching.

First lines: "I have often been on the point of writing, but other things have always interfered. I am sorry"... Contents index: asking if Merton will do an introduction for a work on Isaac de Stella by Sr. Penelope, C.S.M.V. from Wantage.

First lines: "Thank you so much for the Traherne. It will be very valuable if and when I come to carry out my"... Contents index: Anglican Mystics / Etta Gullick / William Law / Rev. Mother of Fair Acres / "events of ten days ago" (Kennedy assassination).

First lines: "Thank you so much for the Traherne. It will be very valuable if and when I come to carry out my"... Contents index: Anglican Mystics / Etta Gullick / William Law / Rev. Mother of Fair Acres / "events of ten days ago" (Kennedy assassination).

First lines: "Sorry Fr Linus missed you. He was anxious to see you. However I can count on permission to see you"...

First lines: "So many things to thank your for. It seems a long time since your visit, when the weather was fine,"...

First lines: "I have been meaning to write for the last two or three weeks. Many things to say, most of which can"...

First lines: "This is just to ask one thing. I had planned to come to Gethsemani after Easter next year. But it"...

First lines: "Thank you very much for your letter and the article, which I have glanced through. It needs"...

First lines: "September has nearly come around and alas, no Wales. First of all the General Chapter is not until"...

First lines: "By all means use the article - with better title. The Indian journey has been fine so far, fine"... Contents index: Dalai Lama / return from Asia in May via England a trip to Wales with Allchin.

First lines: "The Reverend Arthur MacDonald Allchin (known as Donald to his friends."... Contents index: Biography of Arthur MacDonald.

First lines: "I went and lost your note, so failed to answer it yesterday. I am really very sorry that the use of"...

First lines: "La lettre de Soeur Thérèse écrite depuis"...

First lines: "Would you have time to translate these lines for me? Thanks very much"... Contents index: handwritten address of Michael Cukovecki from Yugoslavia.

First lines: "According to our record (of this year} we have not sent anything to the reverse side address, thus"...

First lines: "May I please have [-] 1 - Seven Storey Mtn (Hard cover) [-] 1 Reader [-] To send out? [-] Thanx"...

First lines: "Could you please send to this library, free of charge, the following: New Seeds of Contemplation"...

First lines: "Thank you very much for the commentary on Julien Green for CHARLATAN. We did not expect to get"... Contents index: details of publication / requests calligraphies from Merton.

First lines: "Things do not seem to be too encouraging, in your life, do they? I am sorry to hear about"... Contents index: Brothers of the Virgin of the Poor in Chile / proposal to go to El Latroun / patience in the face of loneliness and frustration / possible transfer of Anderson to the Camaldolese or the Carthusians.

First lines: "In July I sent you a letter which I suspect got lost, as the South American mail service is"... Contents index: eremitical life / choice of following Bishop Valdéz to south of Chile / hermitage at Lake Rupanco.

First lines: "I am glad to hear that the Peace Caravan of the AFSC will be in Louisville in July, and I think the"... Contents index: retreat at Gethsemani for Peace Caravan / Johnson government and conflict in Asia / fears of war against China / atomic weapons / policing methods in Vietnam "those of Selma and Birmingham" / computers.

First lines: "Tengo el honor de pedirles, a Uds, ayuda en un asunto que interesera tal artista Ecuadoriano."... Contents index: [Merton writes to the Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana in Quito, Ecuador - Dr. Julio Endara was President and he gave Merton's letter to Jaime Andrade].

First lines: "He … de la biblioteca"...

First lines: "I am grateful to you for your long and interesting letter, and for your thoughtful, sincere answer"... Contents index: Child in statue should be holding a "fruit, flower or leaf" indigenous to South America - not corn because of associations with bad art / acknowledges problems with the monastic mission in Ecuador, but sees value in a cultural and social mission to Indians - opposition from orthodox Communists.

First lines: "By now you should have received my reply to your letter, with the check"...

First lines: "The statue finally arrived safely three days ago and is now installed in the novitiate library."...

First lines: "It was a joy to get your letter and to see the photographs of the new work which is very impressive."...

First lines: "I have no hesitation in recommending Jaime Andrade, sculptor, of Quito Ecuador, as a worthy"...

First lines: "It was good to get your letter and to hear of your new work. The mosaics in relief seem to me to be"... Contents index: [Merton writes "Jaime Andrade" in pen above "Dear Jaime"] books on Ecuadorian folk lore / Merton's abstract drawings.

First lines: "PROJECT PROPOSAL / «Title»: THE ARTS OF THE SHAKERS / An exhibition of photographic panels,"...

First lines: "Forgive please this very long delay in thanking you for the copy of «Shaker Furniture» which"... Contents index: Cold War Letter #12 / see also «Seeds of Destruction», "Letters in a Time of Crisis" #6.

First lines: "Please do not think that because I have not written that I have not had you often in mind. In a"...

First lines: "Thanks for your most recent letter, as well as for the previous one which I put off answering until"...

First lines: "Enclosed is a copy of the manuscript of "Religion in Wood". I can't tell you how much I appreciate"...

First lines: "Here is the copy of the preface that I promised you the other day. I hope you will find it"...

First lines: "I'm happy to be able to help you complete your collection of Thomas Merton's letters."... Contents index: typed response from Faith Andrews to Shannon's request for missing Merton letters.

First lines: "I have been able to carry out my resolve to spend an overnight at Pleasant Hill"...

First lines: "The enclosed is the fund raising enclosure written by Ted for Hancock's first mailing"... Contents index: handwritten note enclosed in a pamphlet «A Proposal to Save The Shaker Community at Hancock, Massachusetts».

First lines: "A hasty note to apologize for having caused something in the nature of a minor catastrophe."... Contents index: acknowledges that claim of Merton censoring all American Trappist works is not correct and that he is only to censor the poems of a nun of Mother Angela's community at Wrentham / asking leniency in this endeavor.

First lines: "Sorry I did not see you when you were here. I did not even know you were here, and it all depends"... Contents index: Sterling Rayburn / poems - "Landscape" / Dylan Thomas / other favorite poets / prosaic over poetic style - likes his «Strange Islands» better than «Figures for an Apocalypse».

First lines: "Sorry I did not see you when you were here. I did not even know you were here, and it all depends"... Contents index: Sterling Rayburn / poems - "Landscape" / Dylan Thomas / other favorite poets / prosaic over poetic style - likes his «Strange Islands» better than «Figures for an Apocalypse».

First lines: "I enclose $5.00 to have a Mass offered for the canonization of Mother Berchmans in return for favor"... Contents index: letter sent to "Father Abbott" but found within Merton's correspondence.

First lines: "You cannot imagine with what joy I received the copy of «Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander»"... Contents index: «Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander».

First lines: "I am not scorning your do it yourselfer but after all this time I have a few things to say"...

First lines: "Your fine letter of December 8th has lain long in the drawer. I have thought about it a lot. We"...

First lines: "Many thanks for the "Tongs" which got here a couple of days ago. I have not had a chance to play"... Contents index: see 1965/01/09 letters, 1964 seems to have been a mistake.

First lines: "There is someone working on the Louisville date, and they will probably contact you directly. The"...

First lines: "Many thanks for the "Tongs" which got here a couple of days ago. I have not had a chance to play"...

First lines: "I am delighted that you can use the photograph on the jacket of the new book. Already told"...

First lines: ""... Contents index: Bancroft Library receipt for copies of Merton letters.

First lines: "At the request of our Father Louis we are forwarding to you today our library copy of THE RIGHT"... Contents index: [from "Fr. M. Regis, O.C.S.O., Librarian" on Gethsemani Abbey letterhead, likely Appel, sent to Paul V. Moynihan, reference librarian at the Bapst Library of Boston College] sending the book «The Right Reverend Dom M. Edmund Obrecht, O.C.S.O.» by the late Fr. Amadeus Ginsbach of Gethsemani Abbey.

First lines: "Always in the exordium… the obvious! Long time no compose elongated intramural notes to you."... Contents index: Sr. Teresa Ann, O.S.B., editor of «American Benedictine Review» / "Penetrations" article / advice on whether or what to write.

First lines: "I am interested in your book, which I am sure will fill a great need in this country. The subject"... Contents index: [annotated by Merton and Arasteh] writing a preface for Arasteh / question of psychedelics in valid mystical experiences / article on Zen Koans.

First lines: "I am sorry I have not written for so long. It wasa [sic] disappointment not to see you, but I hope"... Contents index: review of Arasteh's article for monastic magazine.

First lines: "I am sorry I have not written for so long. It wasa [sic] disappointment not to see you, but I hope"... Contents index: review of Arasteh's article for monastic magazine.

First lines: "Alan Watts has asked me to thank you very much for your letter of January 13th. Dr. Watts would be"... Contents index: inclusion of "The Ways of Liberation" chapter from «Psychotherapy East and West» in memorial book to Thomas Merton / Saijo was secretary to Alan Watts of the Society for Comparative Philosophy, Inc. (Sausalito, CA).

First lines: "For several weeks now I have been reading your most challenging book «Final Integration in the»"... Contents index: «Final Integration in the Adult Personality».

First lines: "I hope you do not mind my calling you by your first name. I feel that we are going to continue to"...

First lines: "The R. M. Bucke / Arasteh, A. Reza. "Final Integration in the Adult Personality". «The»"... Contents index: from «The American Journal of Psychoanalysis», Vol. 25, No. 1, pp. 61-73. / long annotation by Arasteh.

First lines: "Father Louis would have me assure you of his prayers for your husband and for all who are fighting"... Contents index: [from Fr. Matthew Kelty of Gethsemani].

First lines: "I am writing to tell you that my husband and the fiancé of my friend Marta Elena Rodriguez, whom you"... Contents index: translation of letter in file.

First lines: "I write to you both as to friends, with deep compassion and concern in this moment of anguish."...

First lines: "All blessings and joy at Christmas. May God give you strength, patience, light and love"...

First lines: "I deeply feel with you all the emotions that have shaken you, on meeting the prisoners returning"... Contents index: [Cold War Letters #93].

First lines: "As this tense situation gets worse and worse, we must all realize that no strain or effort of ours"...

First lines: "This is a troubled time, in which you are going to have to collect your forces and muster up even"... Contents index: [Cold War Letters #109].

First lines: "Well, this is the first letter dated 1963 that I have written, and by a miracle I put the right date"...

First lines: "It was good to hear from you, both before and after Easter, with the copy of the letter from your"...

First lines: "I am sorry your letter has gone so long without an answer, especially when you feel so lost and"...

First lines: "I am sorry your letter has gone so long without an answer, especially when you feel so lost and"...

First lines: "Addresses"... Contents index: addresses for Arca de Sardiña.

First lines: "I write to you both as to friends, with deep compassion and concern in this moment of anguish. Your"... Contents index: letters to Evora Arca de Sardina - transcripts filed by date.

First lines: "Thank you very much for your letter of November 31st asking about the possibility of publishing"... Contents index: permission to publish «Raid on the Unspeakable» in Holland.

First lines: "I have been wanting to thank you for the book you sent, «Salt and Light» by Eberhard Arnold."... Contents index: review of «Salt and Light» / Plough Publishing's booklet on community and talks given to monks.

First lines: "human culture, going in the direction of the increased unification of the human race. If we"... Contents index: draft for the section of the teacher's manual for «The Roots of Faith: Book 4» which includes Merton's piece on Camus.

First lines: "No problem about the quote to be used in THE ROOTS OF FAITH. The credit line is all right as given."...

First lines: "Thanks for sending me your article. It is a smasher and I really enjoyed it. I definitely think it"... Contents index: does not recommend publication in «Collectanea» / recommends «Ramparts» or «Critic» / thoughts on being on editorial board of «Collectanea».

First lines: "It was a pleasure to receive your warm and encouraging letter from Africa and to learn that you had"... Contents index: «Seeds of Destruction» / Trappists and contact with the world / role of Christians / role of white race in race relations / Christianity in Africa.

First lines: "Thank you for your kind letter. Naturally I would be delighted to have you translate anything of"... Contents index: translation of Merton's writings into Malayalam / «A Merton Reader» / Dom Bede Griffiths / Abbé Monchanin /.

First lines: "It was very good to get your delightful letter and to learn about all of you-- Sally, Taylor, Anne,"... Contents index: [verso: photo of statue of St. Bernard by Peter Watts / Abbey of Gethsemani] Mrs. Gaither / masses said for Merton.