St. Michael's College, U of TMaintained by Gabrielle Earnshaw John M. Kelly Library, University of St. Michael's College. Originally compiled by Martha Lund Smalley Divinity Library, Yale University. Revised March 13, 2001. Copyright © University of St. Michael's College 2000-2001.
This finding guide describes the processed archival material in the Henri J.M. Nouwen Archives and Research Collection. This material was originally donated to the Yale Divinity School Library by Henri Nouwen in 1975, and remained in that collection until January 2000. In January, it was released to Sr. Sue Mosteller, the Literary Executrix of Nouwen's estate, and donated with other material from L'Arche Daybreak to the John M. Kelly Library. Until this transfer occurred, material was added periodically by Henri Nouwen and then, following his death in 1996, by the Henri Nouwen Literary Centre. This finding guide was prepared by Martha Smalley at the Yale Divinity School Library and has been modified by Gabrielle Earnshaw, Curator, The Henri Nouwen Archives and Research Collection.
Please note: Records recently transferred from L'Arche Daybreak are being processed (i.e. records are being brought under control through arrangement and description) and are not open to the public at this time.
The material described here includes: 9.12 m of textual records, 119 audiocassettes, 9 videocassettes, 1 photograph, and 8 artefacts. The oldest material dates from 1910 (articles published by Anton Boisen and collected by Henri Nouwen) however, most material was created between the years 1964-1996. The predominant language is English, however there are some manuscripts and others writings in Dutch.
Generally, this finding guide describes material related to Nouwen's writing and teaching. Lecture notes, classroom hand-outs, research and notes enable the researcher to trace the roots and direction of his thought. In addition, there are more than fifty short manuscripts (published and unpublished) written by Nouwen for sermons, addresses, lectures, retreat leadership etc., as well as twenty-two book length manuscripts of published and unpublished work. Some of this material is hand-written and/or annotated. A large collection of more than one hundred non-commercial audio tapes are also available of Nouwen speaking at conferences, retreats, and other public engagements. A smaller collection is also available of non-commercial videocassettes. Personal papers such as Nouwen's curriculum vitae, retreat notes and awards are included, as well as material such as obituaries, memorials and other material collected about Nouwen's death.
The papers are complimented by research material collected by Nouwen on the work of Anton Boisen, Seward Hiltner and Thomas Merton for his own study and teaching. Files of writing by and about Boisen and Seward Hiltner cover many aspects of the field of pastoral psychology during the period 1910-1977. A smaller file of material by and about Thomas Merton reflects Nouwen's deep interest in Merton's life and thought.
The papers are arranged into the following series:
All series and sub series are arranged chronologically, with undated material following the dated material. Dates contained in square brackets indicate an estimated date.
Except for noted items, access is open. However, researchers must submit a Research Request Form before access is granted. Reproduction restrictions apply to all audio and videocassettes as well as some other material.
This series is divided into the following sub-series:
A. Short manuscripts
B. Book length manuscripts
The material within each of these sub-series is arranged chronologically, with undated material following the dated material. Many of the manuscripts in Series I were published. Please note that unpublished manuscripts written by Nouwen about Anton Boisen are found in Series III, sub-series A.
Series I.A. Short manuscripts. – 1964-1993. – 23 cm.
Contains sermons, addresses, prayers, papers as well as some papers written while a student at the Menniger Clinic from 1964-1966 (see 7-25 and 7-26B). Some material has been bound and contains both typed and hand-written notes. Approximately 16 items have not been dated. Many of the manuscripts in Series 1 were published; in some cases this has been included in the item's description. Consultation and reproduction restrictions may apply.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 50 - 303 | “Supervision”, “Group Sessions”, “The Psychiatric Team”, “The Patients” [reflections on aspects of work/training at Menniger Clinic] (draft and final copy) | 1964 |
| 1 - 1 | “The Birth of Christ” (sermon) | 1964 Dec |
| 1 - 1 | “Selma 1965 Naar de 'Deep, Deep South'” [in Dutch, photocopy, published in The Road to Peace, edited by John Dear, 1998] | 1965 |
| 7 - 25 | “A Case Study in Pastoral Diagnosis” (bound vol. & loose-leaf copy) (3 copies) | [1964-1966] |
| 7 - 26B | “Ronald: A Study in Pastoral Diagnosis” | [1964-1966] |
| 2 - 7 | Selected articles - Notre Dame (bound vol.)”Professionalism, Manipulation and Contemplation in the Ministry”, “Care”, “Solitude”, “Aging and Ministry”, “Anton Boisen and the Case Method in Theological Education”, “Case-recording in Pastoral Education”. | [1966-1968] |
| 1 - 2 | Sermons and meditations (bound vol.) [given while faculty at Yale Divinity School] | 1967-75 |
| 2 - 10 | “Aging and Ministry” (2 copies, see 2-7) | [1968-1969] |
| 2 - 10B | “Case-Recording in Pastoral Education” (see 2-7) | [between 1966-1969]. |
| 2 - 9 | “The Death of Martin Luther” | [1969?] |
| 1 - 3 | Collected sermons - New Haven (bound vol.) [given while faculty at Yale Divinity School] | 1971-74 |
| 1 - 4 | “Liturgy as Hospitality: written for the Episcopal Liturgical Conference, Hamden, Connecticut” | 1972 Sep 30 |
| 2 - 10A | “Review of Aging in America by Bert Kruger Smith” | [1973] |
| 1 - 4 | “Bibliography: Ministry as Hospitality: with Walter Gaffney, prepared for the research seminar on ministry as hospitality” | 1973 |
| 1 - 4 | “From Resentment to Gratitude: presented to the National Conference of Catholic Seminarians, Chicago” | 1973 April 28 |
| 1 - 4A | “Meditation [on the Emmaus story] given during the celebration of the life and death of Gus van der Woude” | 1975 April 20 |
| 2 - 9 | “Joel and Joelito Filartiga: The Agonizing Cry of a Doctor Artist” (2 copies) | [between 1976 and 1982] |
| 69 - 457A | Collected sermons and lectures (bound vol.) [while on faculty at Yale Divinity School] | 1977,1979,1980 |
| 2 - 8 | “An Age of Genocide?” [published in the National Catholic Reporter, 18 February 1977 (see 2-83)] | [1977] |
| 1 - 4A | “Contemplation and Action” A sermon preached at St. Paul's Church, Columbia University on December 10, 1978 on the tenth anniversary of Thomas Merton's death [on 2 Peter] | 1978 Dec 10 |
| 1 - 5 | “Prayers from the Genesee” (bound vol., 2 copies) | 1979 |
| 2 - 8 | “Hope for History” [reflections about Nouwen's experience at Woodland Park] | [1980?] |
| 2 - 9 | “Spiritual Direction” [paper given on numerous occasions, see tapes on “Absurdity and Obedience and 20-82 and 41-256) | [1981 or 1989] |
| 1 - 6 | “The Spirituality of the Religion Teacher” | 1981 |
| 1 - 6 | ‘Baccalaureate sermon, Yale Divinity School” [on being in ministry] | 1981 |
| 1 - 6 | “Commencement sermon, Princeton Theological Seminary” [on being in ministry] | 1981 |
| 41 - 253 | “Drinking from Your Own Well” [review of Beber en su propio pozo by Gustavo Gutierrez, Lima, Peru: Centro Estudios y Publicaciones, 1983] | 1983 Aug |
| 2 - 11 | “The Mystery of the Passion” | 1984 Apr |
| 2 - 11 | “Rublev's Icon of the Trinity: A Reflection on the Spiritual Life” | 1984 May |
| 69 - 457 | “Meditations by Henri Nouwen, Spring, 1985: I. Lenten Meditations at St. Paul's Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts; II. Meditations on the Psalms, in the context of a service of prayer and song” [given while on faculty at Harvard Divinity School] | 1985 Spring |
| 2 - 11A | “The Power of Love and the Power of Fear - address at Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Breakfast, 197th General Assembly” | 1985 Jun |
| 2 - 8 | “Reflections on Compassion” (photocopy with hand-written annotations by another reader) | [1986] |
| 58 - 370 | “L'Arche and the World” [re. the daily life of L'Arche and the Great Struggles of the world, talk given at Federation of L'Arche in Rome, 1987, published in Letters of L'Arche, September/December 1987, see 50-306] | 1987 |
| 58 - 371 | “Becoming Poor Before God: Spiritual Formation at Daybreak” (multiple copies) | 1988 Fall |
| 78 - 513 | “Part II, Caring” [draft of Our Greatest Gift: A Meditation on Dying and Caring] (hand-written notes on legal size paper, pages numbered from 49-105) | [1991?] |
| 58 - 370 | “Reborn from Above” [printed in Spiritual Life, Spring 1992, Volume 38, No.1, pp. 29-32] | 1992 |
| 78 - 512 | “An Evening with Henri Nouwen - St James' Church” | 1993 Nov |
| 2 - 8 | “Spiritual Formation in Theological Education” | Date unknown |
| 2 - 10 | “From Opaqueness to Transparency: Reflections on the Prayerful Life” | Date unknown |
| 2 - 10 | “Marriage as Ministry” | Date unknown |
| 2 - 10A | “Hospitality and Hostility” | Date unknown |
| 2 - 10A | “On the Possibility and Desirability of Love” | Date unknown |
| 2 - 10B | “Education to the Ministry” | Date unknown |
| 2 - 10B | “The Self-Availability of the Homosexual” (2 copies) | Date unknown |
| 58 - 369 | “A Spiritual Journey” | Date unknown |
| 58 - 369 | “Taken-Blessed-Broken-Given” | Date unknown |
| 58 - 370 | “Theology as Doxology: Reflections on Theological Education” | Date unknown |
| 58 - 370 | “Holding Ground” [re. prayer and action] | Date unknown |
| 58 - 371 | “One in Christ: Notes on Christian Unity” (includes typescript and hand-written note) | Date unknown |
| 58 - 371 | “Texts for Meditation” [biblical texts] (2 copies) | Date unknown |
| 58 - 371 | “The Life in Faith” | Date unknown |
| 58 - 371 | “Thoughts for Holy Week” | Date unknown |
Series I. B. Book length manuscripts: – 1965-1994. – 5.25 cm.
Contains hand-written and typed manuscripts, many of which were published in book form. Some were written by Nouwen as part of his studies. Consultation and reproduction restrictions may apply.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date | 3 - 11 | “Pastoral Supervision in Historical Perspective” (bound vol.) | 1965 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 - 12 | “Dagboek: 5 Januari –21 Februari 1966” [from Dept. of Psychology, University of Notre Dame] (bound vol.) | 1966 |
| 3 - 13 | “Een Functionale Godsdientst-psychologie: Een voor Nederlandse lezers bewerke uitgave van “A Dynmaic Psychology of Religion” van P.W. Pruyser, New York, 1968” [with J. Wissink] (bound vol.) | 1968 |
| 6 - 22 | “Homosexualiteit: Een pastoraal psychologische studie over homosexuele adolescenten” [from Notre Dame] (bound vol.) | [1968-1969] |
| 3 - 14 | “Theologisch Dagboek: October – December 1970” . [from Utrecht] (bound vol.) | 1970-1971 |
| 4 - 15 | “On Retreat: Genesee Diary” (3 bound vols.) (restricted) | 1974 |
| 6A - 24B | “The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life: I. From Loneliness to Solitude, II From Hostility to Hospitality, III From Illusion to Prayer” | [1975] |
| 4 - 16 | “The Genesee Diary” (bound vol.) | 1976 |
| 5 - 17 | “Man at the Watershed: A Process of Radicalization” (bound vol.)(restricted) | [ca. 1977] |
| 5 - 18 | “Compassion: A Meditation on the Christian Life” [with D. McNeill and D. Morrison] (bound vol.) | 1978 |
| 50 - 304 | “Prayers: Abbey of the Genesee, February 18 –August 15, 1979” | 1979 Feb-Aug |
| 5 - 19 | “Compassion: A Meditation on the Christian Life” [with McNeill and Morrison] (bound vol.) | 1980 |
| 5 - 20 | “In Memoriam” [Italian translation] | [ca. 1980] |
| 6 - 23 | “'Dear Father': A Letter of Consolation” (bound vol., 2 copies) | [1982] |
| 70 - 458 | “L'Arche Journal: Vol. 1” ( bound vol.) | 1985 Aug-1986 Feb |
| 70 - 459 | “L'Arche Journal: Vol. 2” (bound vol.) | 1986 |
| 6 - 24A | “Out of Solitude” [Dutch translation] | [1988] |
| 59 - 376 | “An Interrupted Love: Spiritual Imperatives During a Time of Anguish” [draft of Inner Voice of Love] | [1988-1991] |
| 6 - 21 | “Downward Mobility: Vocation, Temptation and Formation in Ministry” (bound vol.) | [1990] |
| 72 - 467 | “Ukranian Diary: July 24 - August 14” (restricted) | 1993 |
| 72 - 466 | Hand-written draft of “With Burning Hearts: A Meditation on the Eucharist” | [1994] |
This series contains two sub-series:
This sub-series contains bound volumes of materials written and used for lectures predominately at Yale Divinity School from 1971 to 1981. Lecture notes are also included from his class on “Introduction to the Spiritual Life” taught at Harvard Divinity School (1984-1985) and Regis College, University of Toronto (1994). Many contain hand-written notes and annotations. Also includes copies of case studies written Seward Hiltner and others that Nouwen used for teaching purposes at Yale Divinity School (see #7-26).
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 15 - 56 | “Prison Ministry", "Pastoral Care" [Notre Dame]; "Pastoral Care” [Yale], “Notes” (bound vol.) | [between 1966-1981 |
| 15 - 53 | “Ministry to the Elderly": Handouts (bound vol.) [Yale Divinity School] | [between 1971-1981] |
| 15 - 55 | “Christian Spirituality": Lecture notes (bound vol.) [Yale Divinity School] | [between 1971-1981] |
| 15 - 57 | “Course proposals and monastic communities list” (bound vol.) [Yale Divinity School] | [between 1971-1981] |
| 16 - 58 | “Collected class materials” (2 bound vols.) [Yale Divinity School] | [between 1971-1981] |
| 17 - 59 | “Lectures on William James' Varieties of Religious” Experience (bound vol.) [Yale Divinity School] | [between 1971-1981] |
| 17 - 60 | “Lectures on Personality Theory” (bound vol.) [Yale Divinity School] | [between 1971-1981] |
| 17 - 61 | “Lectures on Abnormal Psychology” (bound vol.) [Yale Divinity School] | [between 1971-1981] |
| 19 - 68B | “Scriptural Quotations on the Theme of Hospitality” (list) [Yale Divinity School?] | [between 1971-1981] |
| 7 - 26 | “Case Studies: Volume 1 (A-N); Volume II (O-Z)” | [between 1971-1981] |
| 7 - 26A | “Miscellaneous case notes” | [between 1971-1981] |
| 18 - 62 | “Mount Savior reading notes” (bound vol.) [includes lecture notes] | 1973 |
| 19 - 68 | “Miscellaneous notes” (bound vol.) [includes lectures and sermons: 1. Care and Consolation; 2. Sexuality; 3. On the Jesus Prayer; 4. On Community; 5. From Illusion to Prayer; 5. Intimacy; 6. On Memory; 7. On Religious Experience] | 1974 |
| 8 - 30 | “Merton” [Class notes] (bound vol.) | 1974-1975 |
| 8 - 31 | “Christian Spirituality” [Class notes] (bound vol.) | 1975 Spring |
| 9 - 32 | “Ministry and Spirituality” [Handouts] (bound vol.) | 1975 |
| 9 - 33 | “Ministry and Spirituality” [Lecture notes] (bound vol.) | 1975 |
| 9 - 35 | “Life and Works of Thomas Merton” [Lecture notes] (bound vol.) | 1976 |
| 9 - 36 | “Ministry in Non-Religious Institutions: Volume 1” (bound vol.) | 1976 |
| 10 - 37 | “Ministry in Non-Religious Institutions: Volume 2“ (bound vol.) | 1976 |
| 10 - 38 | “The Ministry of Vincent Van Gogh” | 1977 |
| 10 - 39 | “Ministry and Spirituality” [Handouts] (bound vol.) | 1977 |
| 10 - 40 | “Ministry and Spirituality” [Lecture notes] (bound vol.) | 1977 |
| 11 - 41 | “Compassion” [Handouts] (bound vol.) | 1977 |
| 11 - 42 | “Compassion” [Lecture notes] (bound vol.) | 1977 |
| 11 - 43 | “Life and Works of Thomas Merton” [Handouts] (bound vol.) | 1978 |
| 11 - 44 | “Life and Works of Thomas Merton” [Lecture notes] (bound vol.) | 1978 |
| 12 - 45 | “Education and Community” [with John Mogabgab] (bound vol.) | 1978 |
| 12 - 46 | “Hesychasm” [Reading notes] (2 bound vols.) | 1979 |
| 12 - 46A | “Hesychasm” [Handouts] (bound vol.) | 1979-1980 |
| 13 - 47 | “Hesychasm” [Lecture notes; with John Mogabgab] (bound vol.) | 1979-1980 |
| 13 - 48 | “Compassion” [Lecture notes] (bound vol.) | 1980 |
| 13 - 49 | “Compassion” [Handouts] (bound vol.) | 1980 |
| 13 - 50 | “Desert Spirituality and Contemporary Ministry" [Class notes] (bound vol.) | 1980 |
| 14 - 51 | “Desert Spirituality”; "Spiritual Direction”;" Spiritual Life and Spiritual Direction” [Course materials] (bound vol.) | 1980-1981 |
| 14 - 52 | “The Spiritual Life and Spiritual Direction" [Selected articles] (bound vol.) | 1980-1981 |
| 15 - 54 | “A Collection of Bibliographies on the Spiritual Life” [compiled by Joseph A. Nunez for Henri Nouwen's course on Desert Spirituality and Contemporary Ministry and Spiritual Direction; Yale Divinity School] (bound vol.) | [1980-1981] |
| 16 - 58A | “Bibliography: The Spiritual Life and Spiritual Direction" (copy of 15-54) [Yale Divinity School] | [1980-1981] |
| 71 - 460 | “Introduction to the Spiritual Life” (bound vol.) [Harvard Divinity School] | 1984 |
| 16 - 58B | Comment card from student, Allen Callahan | 4 Apr 1984 |
| 71 - 461 | “Introduction to the Spiritual Life” (bound vol.) [Harvard Divinity School] | 1985 |
| 71 - 462 | “Introduction to the Spiritual Life” (bound vol.) [Boston College] | 1985 Summer |
| 73 - 475 | “Communion, Community, Ministry: Introduction to the Spiritual Life” [Regis College] | 1994 Sep |
SERIES II.B. Reading notes and sources. – 1971-1981. – 3 cm of textual material.
This sub-series contains bound volumes of Nouwen's reading notes and sources used for his lectures and writing.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 18 - 65 | “Notes and sources in personality theory and development” (bound vol.) [Yale Divinity School] | [between 1971-1981] |
| 18 - 66 | “Notes and sources in psychoanalytic theory” (bound vol.) [Yale Divinity School] | [between 1971-1981] |
| 19 - 67 | “Sources in religion and psychology” (bound vol.) [Yale Divinity School] | [between 1971-1981] |
| 19 - 68A | “Miscellaneous notes” [notes on Pastoral Care and Counselling;Yale Divinity School] (unbound) | [between 1971-1981] |
| 18 - 63 | “Reading notes” (bound vol.) [Yale Divinity School] | 1977 Summer |
| 18 - 64 | “Reading notes on spiritual direction” (bound vol.) [Yale Divinity School] | 1980 Summer |
This series contains research material collected by Nouwen on the work of Anton Boisen, Seward Hiltner and Thomas Merton for his own study and teaching. Files of writing by and about Boisen and Seward Hiltner cover many aspects of the field of pastoral psychology during the period 1910-1977. A smaller file of material by and about Thomas Merton reflects Nouwen's deep interest in Merton's life and thought. Represented in Category D, "Others", are unidentified students, Thomas Hora and Harrison Smith. The series is divided into the following sub series:
In nearly all cases, the material within each sub-category is arranged chronologically.
This sub-series contains articles, and other material written by Boisen, as well as materials used by Boisen in the classroom including case-studies compiled Boisen to teach students. Included in this sub-series are unpublished manuscripts written by Henri Nouwen on many different topics related to Anton Boisen (see II.A.8). It is likely Nouwen wrote these while a fellow in the program for Religion and Psychiatry at the Menniger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas from 1964-1966. An alphabetical listing of the published articles by Boisen is available. This sub-series is arranged in the following sub-sub-series:
Biographical note: Anton Boisen (1876-1965) is known as the founder of the clinical pastoral education movement. Prior to pastoral education, Boisen studied Forestry at Yale School of Forestry and entered the Forestry Service in 1905. Later he attended Union Theological Seminary from 1908 to 1911. Of great interest to Nouwen was his use of the case-study method for treating mental health patients. Boisen developed this method using his own psychotic episodes as problem-solving experiences. Boisen taught chaplains and others engaged in pastoral counseling at the Clinical Training of Theological Students which he founded in 1930. Boisen's major books are Exploration of the Inner World (1936), Religion in Crisis and Custom (1945), and his autobiography, Out of Depths (1960) which details five psychotic episodes occurring between 1908 and 1935.
Series III. A. 1. Boisen's Case Studies. –[1924-1930?]. – 2 cm of textual material.
Contain copies of Anton Boisen's case studies. They are arranged alphabetically by name. Also includes case studies written by Boisen of historical figures such as Kierkegaard and St. Theresa. Nouwen has written short notes on some of this material.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 28 - 141 | Historical: Brainerd, David; Bunyan, John; Fox, George; Kierkegaard, Soren; St. Paul; Swedenborg, E.; Suso, H.; St. Theresa | [1924-1930?] |
Series III. A. 2. Published Material By and About Boisen. – 1916-1967. – 6 cm of textual material.
This sub-series contains published articles written by and about Boisen. Nouwen's hand-written annotations are evident on some material.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 29 - 142-146 | Articles by Boisen | 1916-61 |
| 29 - 147 | Articles about or in appreciation of Boisen | 1944-1967 |
| 29 - 149 | Reviews of The Exploration of the Inner World | 1937, 1938 |
| 29 - 150 | Pamphlets, newsletters, monographs | 1910-1959 |
Series III. A. 3. Books. – 1952. – 1 item.
Contains a copy of a 1952 reprint of The Exploration of the Inner World first published in 1936.
| 29 - 148 | The Exploration of the Inner World | 1952 |
Series III. A. 4. Classroom Materials. – 1946. – 3 cm of textual material.
Contains course materials used by Boisen in the training centers of the Council for the Clinical Training of Theological Students.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 29 - 151 | “Types of Mental Illness: A Beginning Course" (bound vol.) | 1946 |
| 29 - 152 | “Types of Mental Illness” - Parts I & II | 1946 |
| 29 - 153 | Miscellaneous classroom material | Date unknown |
Series III. A. 5. Miscellaneous manuscripts and outlines by Boisen. – 1932-1957. – 1 cm of textual material.
Contains manuscripts of articles, speeches etc. by Boisen. Also includes Boisen's curriculum vitae.
| 29 - 154 | Miscellaneous material, including curriculum vitae | ca. 1932, ca. 1957 |
Series III. A. 6. Collected Material. – 1958-1975 – 6 cm of textual material.
Contains articles by Boisen and others collected by Nouwen for study and teaching. Also includes letters to Nouwen by Paul Pruyser (Nouwen's teacher at the Menniger Clinic) and others regarding Boisen.
| 30 - 155 | Annotated Bibliography and Directory of Workers in the Field of Religion and Psychiatry, Samuel Z. Klausner, ed. Articles and excerpts: Bergson – Freud | 1958 |
| 30 - 156-157 | Articles and excerpts | Dates unknown |
| 30 - 158 | Material regarding the Council for the Clinical Training of Theological Students | 1933-1949 |
| 30 - 159 | Manuscript by Lulu Wendel, letters regarding Wendel manuscript from Boisen | 1961,1962 |
| 30 - 160 | Religion and Mental Health: Collected Papers (long manuscript), edited by Boisen (including. "Scientific Method Study of Human Nature” by Boisen) | 1959 |
| 31 - 165 | “Anton T. Boisen and the Psychology of Religion" [by Paul W. Pruyser] | 1966 |
| 31 - 166 | “Anton T. Boisen: De ontwikkeling van zijn persoon en werk” [Dissertation by Harry Stroeken] | 1977 |
| 30 - 162 | “Anton T. Boisen and his Psychology of Religion - Summarizing Notes and Quotations from The Exploration of the Inner World | Date unknown |
| 31 - 170 | Letter to Nouwen from P. Pruyser regarding meeting with Boisen | 1967 |
| 31 - 171 | Miscellaneous letters about Boisen to Nouwen | 1967,1975 |
Series III. A. 7. Notes and manuscripts regarding Boisen by Henri Nouwen. – [ca. 1966-1975]. – 6 cm of textual material.
Contains notes and manuscripts written by Nouwen about Anton Boisen. Item #31 167 refers to George Albert Coe (1862-1951) an important contributor to religious education in the United States. The estimated dates for this material is based on the understanding that Nouwen began his interest in Boisen at the Menniger Clinic and this interest was passed on to his students while a teacher at Yale Divinity School. It is not known precisely when he wrote this material. Some of it was published in 1966.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 - 163 | “Anton T. Boisen and the Case Method in Theological Education” | [1966-1975] |
| 30 - 164 | “Anton T. Boisen and the Case Method in Theological Education” | [1966-1975] |
| 31 - 167 | “Anton T. Boisen's Relationship with Alice Batchelder” | [1966-1975] |
| 31 - 167 | “The Background of a Clinician” | [1966-1975] |
| 31 - 167 | “Boisen” | [1966-1975] |
| 31 - 167 | “Boisen and Coe” | [1966-1975] |
| 31 - 169 | [Notes and excerpts taken by Nouwen as a student? includes outline for dissertation on The History, Use and Value of the Case Method in American Pastoral Education] | 1966-[1975.] |
| 31 - 168 | “Boisen and Forestry” | [1966-1975] |
| 31 - 168 | “Boisen and Freud” | [1966-1975] |
| 31 - 168 | “Dr. William Lowe Bryan” | [1966-1975] |
| 31 - 168 | “Richard Cabot and Anton Boisen” (hand-written) | [1966-1975] |
| 31 - 168 | “The Symbolic Flower” | [1966-1975] |
| 6 - 24 | “Anton T. Boisen and the Study of Theology Through 'Living Human Documents'” (bound vol.) | [1966-1975] |
| 31 - 172 | Collected notes and manuscripts written by Nouwen re. Boisen (mostly hand-written) | [1966-1975] |
| 31 - 173 | Collected notes and manuscripts written by Nouwen re. Boisen (some hand-written, in Dutch) | [1966-1975] |
| 31 - 174 | Collected notes and manuscripts written by Nouwen re. Boisen (some hand-written) [includes a document about Nouwen's dissertation from the Faculteit Der Sociale Wetenschappen, Der Katholieke Universiteit, 1971] | 1971 |
| 31 - 175 | Misc. notes re. Boisen | [1966-1975] |
| 31 - 176 | Manuscripts fragments | [1966-1976] |
Series III. A. 8. Photograph. – [ca. 1960-1965]. – 1 photograph, b&w, 7 x 5 cm
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 31 - 177 | Photograph of Boisen, seated | [ca. 1960-1965] |
Series III. B. Seward Hiltner. – 1936-1971. – 20 cm of textual material.
Biographical note: Seward Hiltner (1909-1984) was an American Presbyterian minister who lived his life and work focused on the interface between psychology and theology. He believed that the two disciplines were vital to each other and that together they were a decisive force in shaping pastoral care and counseling. In addition to many other positions, Hiltner was the theological consultant for the Menniger Clinic as well as executive secretary for the Council for the Clinical Training of Theological Students (founded by Anton Boisen in 1930).
Series III. B. 1. Articles. – 1936-1971– 15 cm of textual material.
Contains photocopies of articles Nouwen made to study the work of Hiltner. A complete list of these articles is available.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 31 - 178-180 | Articles by Hiltner | 1936-1951 |
| 32 - 181-196 | Articles by Hiltner | 1951-1965 |
| 33 - 197-201 | Articles by Hiltner | 1966-71 |
Series III. B. 2. Papers, manuscripts by Hiltner. – 1951-1967. – 2.5 cm of textual material.
Contains typescripts of published and unpublished articles by Hiltner as collected by Nouwen.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 33 - 202 | “Religious Anxiety and Values” | 1951 |
| 33 - 202 | “Clinical Pastoral Education: An Appraisal, 1960” | 1960 |
| 33 - 203 | “Notes and Questions on the Functions of Anxiety” | 1960 |
| 33 - 203 | “The Dialogue on Man's Nature” | 1961 |
| 33 - 204 | “Research on Religion and Personality Dynamics" [with William R. Rogers] | 1961 |
| 33 - 205 | “Bibliography of Practical Theology” | 1967 |
| 33 - 206 | “The Teaching of Practical Theology in the United States During the Twentieth Century” | 1967 |
| 33 - 207 | Untitled manuscript about Boisen | Date unknown |
Series III. B. 3. Miscellaneous. – 1951-1969. – 2.5 cm of textual material.
Contains articles and other material collected by Nouwen for his research on Hiltner. Also includes the correspondence and interlibrary loan slips related to acquiring copies of this material.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 33 - 208 | Articles about Hiltner: "The Man of the Month” | 1951 Apr |
| 33 - 209 | Bibliographies on Practical Theology (from France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Japan, Latin America, Scandinavia) | 1967 |
| 33 - 212 | Nouwen correspondence about Hiltner material (inc. lists of articles and tapes) also includes Nouwen's letters and interlibrary loan slips as he collected material about Hiltner. | 1967-1969 |
| 33 - 210 | Seward Hiltner's curriculum vitae | Date unknown |
| 33 - 211 | Miscellaneous notes and outlines | Date unknown |
Biographical note: Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was a Trappist monk of the Cistercian Abbey of Gethsemani near Bardstown, Kentucky. Please note that Nouwen taught courses about Thomas Merton at Yale Divinity School (see series II Teaching Materials).
Series III. C. 1. Letters. - 1967-1968. – 0.5 cm of textual material
Contains letters that Merton sent to friends and colleagues.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 38 - 235 | Mimeographed letters
by Merton |
1967, 1968> |
Series III. C. 2. Articles. – 1967 –1969. – 1 cm of textual material.
Contains copies of articles written by Thomas Merton. Some were published after his death in 1968.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 38 - 234 | Letters to the Editors, National Catholic Reporter | 1967, 1968 |
| 38 - 234 | “Openness and Cloister”, Spiritual Life | 1969 |
| 38 - 234 | “Terror and the Absurd: Violence
and Non-Violence in Albert Camus” |
1969 Feb |
Series III. C. 3. Manuscripts. –1966-1969. – 2.5 cm of textual material.
Contains typescripts of published and unpublished work by Merton.
| 38 - 236 | “Camus and the Catholic Church” | 1966 Aug |
| 38 - 236 | “Camus: Journals of the Plague Years” | 1967 Aug |
| 38 - 236 | “Christian Humanism” | 1966 May |
| 38 - 237 | “A Christian Looks at Zen” [Introduction to The Golden Age of Zen by John C.H. Wu] | 1966 Jul |
| 38 - 237 | “Conference on Prayer” [Calcutta] | 1968 |
| 38 - 237 | “D.T. Suzuki: The Man and His Work” | 1966 Aug |
| 38 - 238 | “Faulkner and His Critics” | 1967 Feb |
| 38 - 238 | “The Hot Summer of Sixty-Seven” | 1967 Aug |
| 38 - 238 | “Is the 'Contemplative Life' Finished?” | 1967 Oct |
| 38 - 238 | “Is the World a Problem?” | 1966 Apr |
| 38 - 239 | “Love and Need: Is Love a Package or a Message?” | 1966 Sep |
| 38 - 239 | “The Meaning of Malcolm X” | 1967 May |
| 38 - 239 | “Merton View of Monasticism” | 1968 |
| 38 - 239 | “Monastic Experience and East-West Dialogue” | 1968 |
| 38 - 239 | “Openness and Cloister” | 1967 Jul |
| 38 - 240 | “The Shoshoneans” | 1967 May |
| 38 - 240 | “Three Saviors” | 1966 Sep |
| 38 - 238 | “Isaac of Stella: An Introduction” |
Date unknown |
Series III. C. 4. Material about Merton. – 1966-1968, n.d. – 0.75 of textual material.
Contains material collected by Nouwen to study Merton, including a copy of the homily given at Merton's funeral and an unpublished typescript of reminiscences by a brother at the Abbey of Gethsemani.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 38 - 241 | “Life Viewed Too Facilely” [review of Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander and Raids of the Unspeakable, by Michele Murray] | 1966 |
| 38 - 242 | “To: Thomas Merton. RE: Your prophecy” [article by Martin E. Marty] | 1967 |
| 38 - 242 | Manuscripts about Merton's death, including funeral homilies | 1968 |
| 38 - 241 | “Some Reminiscences of Thomas
Merton" [unpublished manuscript. by Fr. Matthew
Kelty, OCSO] |
Date unknown |
Series III. C. 5. Miscellaneous. – n.d., 1941, 1968. – 0. 25 cm of textual material. – 5 audiocassettes.
Contains index cards prepared by Nouwen to summarize material by Merton. Also includes to a copy of a photo printed in 1941, the memorial card made for Merton's funeral and 5 audiocassettes of Thomas Merton reading.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 38 - 243 | Copy of photos of Merton | 1941, 1968 |
| 36 - 227 | Merton, Thomas: tapes #2-5, 10-12 (Electronic Paperbacks) | 1972 |
| 38 - 243 | Nouwen's summaries and evaluations of items in Merton collection | Date unknown |
SERIES III. D. Other Collected Material. 1968, n.d. – 0. 25 cm of textual material.
Consists of copied articles most likely used by Nouwen in his research.
| 33 - 213 | “Gebeden - door studenten geschreven in het jaar 1968” [student prayers] | 1968 |
| 33 - 214 | “In Quest of Wholeness: Dialogues with Thomas Hora” [articles by Hora] (bound vol.) | 1968 |
| 33 - 215 | “Must Women Weep?” [article by Harrison Smith] | Date unknown |
This series is divided into three sub-series:
The cassettes have been arranged chronologically, with undated material following dated material. Reproduction restrictions apply to all material in this Series. Cassettes must be listened to or viewed in the Archives Reading Room.
Series IV. A. Audiocassettes of Nouwen. – 1972-1994. – 114 audiocassettes.
Contains non-commercial audiocassettes of addresses, lectures, annual meetings, workshops and conferences given by Nouwen at universities, hospitals, and schools. Included are tapes of Nouwen's complete course on “Desert Spirituality” and addresses given at Lent, marriage ceremonies, ordinations and other events.
| Folder Number | Contents | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 46 - 287 | “The Wounded Healer: I, II, III” [address given at Yale Berkeley Convocation] | 1972 |
| 34 - 216 | “Compassion” [lecture, Wilton, Conn., recorded by Mrs. B.B. Shipe] | 1976 Feb 19 |
| 34 - 217 | “Compassion and Spiritual Leadership” [address given at St. John's] | 1976 Nov 5 |
| 34 - 218 | “Pastoral Care and the Elderly” [Forum on Aging Lecture] | 1977 Dec 16 |
| 35 - 224 | “The Monk and the Cripple” (2 tapes) | [1980] |
| 49 - 220 | “Desert Spirituality Course” [14 cassettes of Yale Divinity School class lectures] | 1980 Sep-Nov |
| Oversize II | Downward Mobility and Waiting in Expectation (lectures from “Spiritual Direction”) | [1980-1981?] |
| Oversize II | “Spirituality of Peacemaking” (3 tapes) | [1983-1986?] |
| Oversize II | “Christ of the Americas: A Latin American Experience” [address given at the Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, recorded by Sanders Christian Foundation] | 1984 Mar 27 |
| 35 - 224A | U.S. Catholic Mission Association (no title) (2 cassettes) [from Rev. Anthony Bellagamba, Executive Director] | 1984 May |
| 45 - 283 | “Henri Nouwen on the Spirituality of Waiting” (2 cassettes) | 1984 Aug 24 |
| 45 - 285 | “Northern California Conference-UCC: 1985 Annual Meeting” (see Oversize II for another tape from same conference) | 1985 |
| 45 - 285 | “E.A.N.E. Congress 85 “Wholeness and Prayer: Carrying the Burden that is Light”” (2 cassettes) | 1985 |
| 45 - 285 | “Henri Nouwen and Peter Weiskel, Talk Show on WEZE” | 1985 Mar |
| 45 - 286 | “Lenten Series - Harvard University: "Following Jesus”; Come & See; Follow Me; Love Your Enemies; The Cost: Take Up Your Cross; Nouwen at St. Paul's Church; "The Promise"”[recorded by Modern Language Center] | 1985 |
| Oversize II | Southern California Conference-UCC, Annual Meeting (1 tape) (see 45-285 for another tape from this day) | 1985 |
| Oversize II | “Being the Beloved: Tape 1- Lecture 1 (1985 Jul 7); Tape 2- Prologue; Tape 3- Reading & Writing the Word; Tape 4- Part II, Questions/Answers; Tape 5-6- Nicodemus, Samaritan Woman; Tape 7-8- Intimacy; Tape 9- Fecundity; Tape 10-11- Ecstasy; Tape 12- Part I (1985 Jul 18); Tape 12- Part II (1985 Jul 19)” | 1985 Jul 7 to Jul 19 |
| Oversize II | “Following Jesus” (3 tapes) [retreat in Cork, Ireland] | 1986 Jun |
| 55 - 361 | “”Visions of Hope” Reflection Series of Youth Corps Event” (1 cassette, 2 booklets) | 1987 Apr |
| Oversize II | “The Peace that is Not of this World” | 1987 Feb 2 |
| Oversize II | “Quality of Life, Ethical Dimensions in Health” | 1987 Oct 7 |
| 55 - 362 | “Desert Spirituality and Contemporary Ministry" (3 reels) | 1988 |
| 56 | “With Outstretched Hands” (2 tapes) | [1988?] |
| Oversize II | “Call to Ministry within a Call to Marriage” (2 tapes) [address given to third year permanent diaconate students from the Archdiocese of Toronto and their wives, Daybreak, Richmond Hill, ON ] | 1988 Apr 11 |
| Oversize II | “Forming Disciples – The Challenge of Catholic Education” | 1988 Jun |
| 56 | “Forming Disciples – Challenge of the Catholic Education” [address given to teachers in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada] | 1988 Jun 4 |
| Oversize II | “Catholic School in Service” (2 tapes) | 1988 Sep 30 |
| 56 | “Christian Discipleship in the Modern World”; "Community Life”; "From Absurdity to Obedience” (3 tapes) | 1989 Jan 12 |
| Oversize II | “From Absurdity to Obedience” | 1989 Jan 12 |
| Oversize II | Christian Discipleship in the Modern World | 1989 Jan 12 |
| Oversize II | Hidden Treasure - NCEA (2 tapes), 87th Annual Convention and Exposition (see calendar file for 1990) | [1990?] |
| Oversize II | “Refounding the 21st Century Conference” [Homily, Sisters of St. Joseph of Canada and the United States] | 1990 Jun |
| Oversize II | Prayer & Healthcare: Making Room for God (1 tape), address given at the 75th Annual Catholic Health Assembly (see calendar file) | 1990 June 6 |
| Oversize II | “Henri Nouwen in Nashville” | 1991 Feb 8 |
| Oversize II | “From Communion to Community: The Contemplative Journey” [Regis College] | 1991 Feb 27 |
| Oversize II | “Retraite de l'Alliance” (6 tapes) | 1991 Oct |
| Oversize II | “Consultation on Parish Ministry", “Pastor as Spiritual Leader: Meditation & Silence” (2 parts) [see Calendar file for June 6, 1992] | 1992 Jan 6-9 |
| Oversize II | “York Central Hospital” | 1992 Jun 3 |
| 56 | “Returning series: "The Prodigal Son”; "The Younger Son”; "Disciplines”; "The Elder Son”; "The Disciples of the Grateful Life”; "The Father”; "Disciplines of Love” (6 tapes) | [1992?] |
| 56 | Befriending Death | 1995 Jul |
| Oversize II | “Asking the Right Questions “ | Date unknown |
| Oversize II | “Beloved Community” (6 tapes) | Date unknown |
| Oversize II | Patiently Waiting the Expectation (1 tape) | Date unknown |
| Oversize II | Peace that Water Can Give (1 tape) | Date unknown |
| 34 - 220 | “Compassion” (2 tapes), address given at the Hogan Center | Date unknown |
Series IV. B. Videocassettes of Nouwen. – 1977-1994. – 9 videocassettes.
Contains non-commercial videotapes of lectures, interviews, sermons, and addresses given by Nouwen.
| 66 | “Praise & Promise: Creation” (missing) | 1991 |
| 66 | “National Prayer Breakfast” |