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Record Number 2224

Reference Type Edited Book

Editor Lax, Robert

Year 1935

Title Original 1935 Columbian Yearbook Place Published: New York

Publisher Garamond Press

Number of Pages 244

Edition First hard cover edition Short Title: Original 1935 Columbian Yearbook

Notes Cloth; this item contains contributions by Merton friends: - Robert Lax on page 24 (half page, continued on page 222); 78 (mention - Editorial Board); photo (Jester staff); 87 (poem); 89 (mention - Columbia Review Editorial Board); 127 (mention - Van Am Society). - Ad Rinhardt contribution on page 27 (Hall of Fame 1935); page 52 (Senior class - photos with contributions); page 75 (photo); 77 (photo and mention in King's Crown); page 84-85 (photo and article - Editor in Chief of the Jester); 87 (artwork); 123 (Sachems 1935); 172 (artwork); 221 (King's Crown Award - gold - Jester). - Robert Giroux on page 83 (Mention spectator Staff Contributing Board); 89 (Columbia Review Staff); 220 (King's Crown award - silver - Columbia Review).

Label N

Record Number 2624

Reference Type Edited Book

Author Editor: Bleier, Lloyd

Year 1936

Title Original 1936 Columbian Yearbook Place Published: New York

Notes Cloth, this item includes the annual commencement booklet for that year. A few mentions of Merton (Associate Board of the Columbian, Editorial Board and Cartoons of Jester, Sachems, 1948 Club, Alpha Delta Phi) and also a few photos (Editorial Board of the Columbian, Editorial Board of Jester, 1948 Club, Alpha Delta Phi) Merton also co-authored the article titled "Review of the Year".

Label U

Type of Work Yearbook Short Title: Original 1936 Columbian Yearbook

Record Number 2083

Reference Type Book

Year 1937

Title Original 1937 Columbia University Commencement Ticket Stub Place Published: New York Short Title: Original 1937 Columbia University Commencement Ticket Stub

Notes This item is the original ticket stub for Merton's 1937 commencement gathering (where Merton would have picked up his Columbia University degree). It is dated Tuesday, June 1, 1937 and likely is the original ticket owned by Alfred Hailpern, Merton's co-editor for the 1937 Columbian yearbook. This item accompanies the 2 original hand-written letters by Merton to Hailpern concerning the creation of the yearbook, and the yearbook itself (see "Original hand-written letter #1 & #2 by Thomas Merton with envelop" and "Original 1937 Columbian Yearbook" for details).

Label UJ

Record Number 2081

Reference Type Edited Book

Editor Thomas Merton, Alfred Hailpern, Alan Rosenblum and William Stone

Year 1937

Title Original 1937 Columbian Yearbook Place Published: New York

Number of Pages 224 pages.

Edition First hard cover edition - inscribed and signed by Hailpern to his parents. Short Title: Original 1937 Columbian Yearbook

Notes Cloth; this item is dedicated to Merton's mentor Mark Van Doren, and inscribed by Hailparn to his mother and father in gratitude. Merton and Hailparn are co-claimants (with two others) of the copyright for the contents. As would be expected, Merton, as a member of the editorial staff and several organizations, features in a number of photographs, and several cartoons explicitly credited to him are included (approximately 30 appearances in all). He is denoted the "best writer" of the Class of 1937, and features prominently in the class Hall of Fame. One might also assume the great likelihood that Merton might have participated in the composition and editing of some of the text not specifically credited to others. Merton's friend, Robert Lax, also features prominently in the yearbook. This published book predates Merton's vows by five years and his first book by eight years. This book accompanies the 2 original hand-written letters by Merton to Hailpern concerning the creation of this yearbook (see "Original hand-written letter #1 & #2 by Thomas Merton with envelop" for details).

Label UJY

Record Number 2527

Reference Type Pamphlet

Author Thomas Merton, (contribution); Robert Lax, (contribution)

Year 1938

Title Original 1938 Columbia University Commencement program (184th)

Notes Soft cover; in this item Merton is mentioned as having conferred a degree of the Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College (Noted to be February 1938). Note here too is Merton's friend Robert Lax mentioned as graduating and also recipient of the Van Renesselaer Prize (best example of English Lyric Verse). It is interesting that Merton's graduation yearbook is 1937 while he is only named in the commencement proceedings of 1938. This item is accompanied by original admittance ticket and commencement notice.

Pages 91 Short Title: Original 1938 Columbia University Commencement program (184th)

Record Number 2594

Reference Type Pamphlet

Author Thomas Merton, (contribution); Robert Lax, (contribution)

Year 1938

Title Original 1938 Columbia University Commencement Program (184th)

Notes Soft cover; in this item Merton is mentioned as having conferred a degree of Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College (Noted to be February 1938). Note here too is Merton's friend Robert Lax mentioned as graduating and also recipient of the Van Renesselaer Prize (best example of English Lyric Verse). It is interesting that Merton's graduation yearbook is 1937 while he is only named in the commencement proceedings of 1938. Laid in is the Commencement Address by Nicholas Murray Butler. Also included is the smaller summary (order of exercises) of the proceedings (31 pages).

Date June 1 Short Title: Original 1938 Columbia University Commencement Program (184th)

Pages 91

Record Number 2226

Reference Type Pamphlet

Author Thomas Merton, (contribution); Robert Lax, (contribution)

Year 1938

Title Original 1938 Columbia University Commencement program (184th)

Number of Pages 91 Short Title: Original 1938 Columbia University Commencement program (184th)

Notes Soft cover; in this item Merton is mentioned as having conferred a degree of the Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College (Noted to be February 1938). Note here too is Merton's friend Robert Lax mentioned as graduating and also recipient of the Van Renesselaer Prize (best example of English Lyric Verse). It is interesting that Merton's graduation yearbook is 1937 while he is only named in the commencement proceedings of 1938.

Record Number 2357

Reference Type Book

Author Thomas Merton, (mention)

Year 1938

Title Original 1938 Columbian Yearbook Place Published: Baltimore

Publisher Garamond Press

Number of Pages 222 pages. Short Title: Original 1938 Columbian Yearbook

Notes Cloth; this item contains mention of Merton as part of the Columbia Jester art staff (pg 85). Merton is also mentioned as contributing a section of his new book (titled "Mister and Mrs. Jim Huttner") to the Columbia Review (page 88); and he is also noted as Frates in Universitate of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. Merton is also mentioned in Sachems for 1937. This yearbook is Robert Lax's graduation year and so his photo and contributions appear with the senior class.

Record Number 2225

Reference Type Edited Book

Editor contribution, Thomas Merton;

Year 1939

Title Original 1939 Columbian Yearbook Place Published: New York

Publisher Garamond Press

Number of Pages 260 Short Title: Original 1939 Columbian Yearbook

Notes Cloth; includes mention of Merton on page 55 (as contributer to Jester articles and to Jester cartoons); page 57 (mentioned as part of Editorial Staff of the Jester); page 125 (mentioned as Frates in Universitate regarding fraternity); page 161 (mentioned as part of Sachems 1937). Note that Merton's friend Ed Rice is mentioned (with photos) numerous times throughout yearbook.

Record Number 2332

Reference Type Personal Communication

Author Berrigan, Daniel

Year 2009

Title Original 35 Line Hand-Written Sermon Notes / with letter of provenance; plus a signed photo of Berrigan

Notes Single sheet containing 35 lines of hand-written notes for a sermon penned by Berrigan (on Jesuit Community letterhead); as well as a sticky note stating, "Here are notes for a recent sermon" (signed by Berrigan); as well as a letter of provenance from the original owner of the note. This item also includes a signed photo of Berrigan showing Berrigan in hand-cuffs and showing the peace sign (received from the same source).

Label NYUE

Date October 4 Short Title: Original 35 Line Hand-Written Sermon Notes / with letter of provenance; plus a signed photo of Berrigan

Record Number 1978

Reference Type Artwork

Title Original black and white photograph of Thomas Merton

Notes Original black and white photograph of a young Thomas Merton with two cousins. Written on the back of the photo is, "Tom (left) + Trier cousins at Seaside (England)". The photo was recieved, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley, who received it from Merton Trier, first cousin of Thomas Merton. John Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family.

Label A

Type of Work Black and white photograph Short Title: Original black and white photograph of Thomas Merton

Record Number 1979

Reference Type Artwork

Title Original black and white photograph of Thomas Merton

Notes Original black and white photograph of a young Thomas Merton with two boys (Trier cousins?) by the beach. There are two copies of this photo present as well as the original negative of the photo. They were recieved, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley, who received it from Merton Trier, first cousin of Thomas Merton. John Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family.

Label AU

Type of Work Black and white photograph Short Title: Original black and white photograph of Thomas Merton

Record Number 1980

Reference Type Artwork

Title Original black and white photograph of Thomas Merton

Notes Original black and white photograph of a young Thomas Merton with three others - Tom is at left, Mrs. Gwynedd Merton Trier at right (sister of Tom's father) and her two boys. The photo was taken at the Trier place on the Isle of Wight in the late 1920's. This item was recieved, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley, who received it from Merton Trier, first cousin of Thomas Merton. John Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family.

Label A

Type of Work Black and white photograph Short Title: Original black and white photograph of Thomas Merton

Record Number 2061

Reference Type Artwork

Year Year: 1968 (dated in ink)

Title Original black and white photograph of Thomas Merton

Notes Black and white photo of Merton at his hermitage - standing on the porch with one hand up against the pillar and the other on his hip.

Label A

Type of Work photograph Short Title: Original black and white photograph of Thomas Merton

Record Number 831

Reference Type Artwork

Picture

Title Original black and white photograph of Thomas Merton

Notes Original black and white photograph of a young Thomas Merton with two female friends while biking with a tennis racket in hand. The photo was taken while at "Fairlawn" in West Horsley, Surrey, a place where Merton spent time in his childhood. The woman on the far left of the photo is Gwynedd Merton Trier (Owen's sister). There are two copies of this photo present. The photo was recieved, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley, who received it from Merton Trier, first cousin of Thomas Merton. John Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family.

Label AU

Type of Work Black and white photograph. Short Title: Original black and white photograph of Thomas Merton

Record Number 1436

Reference Type Artwork

Author Artist: Flood, Brother Maurice

Year 1968

Title Original black and white photograph of Thomas Merton and Brother Patrick Hart

Notes This photograph was taken by Brother Maurice Flood of Gethsemani at Merton's hermitage the morning before Merton left for his trip to Asia. It was given to Jim Forest by Brother Patrick Hart. This item has been received with gratitude from the personal collection of Jim Forest.

Label UA

Date September 9, 1968

Type of Work Black and White photograph Short Title: Original black and white photograph of Thomas Merton and Brother Patrick Hart

Record Number 1435

Reference Type Artwork

Year 1966

Title Original black and white photograph of Thomas Merton, Thich Nhat Hanh and John Heidbrink / signed

Notes This photo was taken by a monk of Gethsemani using the camera of John Heidbrink who had it signed by Hanh, "in brotherhood, Thich Nhat Hanh, 6-12-1966". Heidbrink was church work secretary for the Fellowship of Reconciliation at the time and passed it along to his friend Jim Forest. This item was recieved with gratitude from the collection of Jim Forest.

Label AUY

Date June 12, 1966

Type of Work Black and white photograph. Short Title: Original black and white photograph of Thomas Merton, Thich Nhat Hanh and John Heidbrink / signed

Record Number 422

Reference Type Manuscript

Author Shannon, William H.

Year 1990

Title Original Blessing: The Gift of the True Self

Notes Soft cover offprint based on the writings of Thomas Merton; stapled inside incorrect cover.

Label M

Pages 37-46

Type of Work Offprint stapled in incorrect cover. Short Title: Original Blessing: The Gift of the True Self

Record Number 511

Reference Type Book

Picture

Author Merton, Thomas

Year 1962

Title Original Child Bomb / signed Place Published: New York

Publisher New Directions

Edition First hard cover, signed, limited edition. Short Title: Original Child Bomb / signed

Notes Cloth in cellophane wrapper; limited edition 1 of 500; signed by Merton.

Label SOL

Record Number 512

Reference Type Book

Picture

Author Merton, Thomas

Year 1962

Title Original Child Bomb / signed Place Published: New York

Publisher New Directions

Edition First soft cover edition. Signed by Merton. Short Title: Original Child Bomb / signed

Notes soft cover; inscribed by Merton, "To Jim cordially Tom Merton". Jim is known to be Jim Hollaway, Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Berea College (from Andrew Franklin, Chestnut Street Bookshops).

Label SO

Record Number 1069

Reference Type Book

Author Merton, Thomas

Year 1962

Title Original Child Bomb / signed Place Published: New York

Publisher New Directions

Edition First hard cover, signed, limited edition. Short Title: Original Child Bomb / signed

Notes Cloth in cellophane wrapper; limited edition 1 of 500; signed by Merton.

Label SO

Record Number 101

Reference Type Book

Picture

Author Merton, Thomas

Year 1962

Title Original Child Bomb Place Published: New York

Publisher New Directions

Edition First hard cover edition. Short Title: Original Child Bomb

Notes Cloth no dust jacket (as issued).

Label O

Record Number 432

Reference Type Book

Picture

Author Merton, Thomas

Year 1962

Title Original Child Bomb: Points for Meditation to be Scratched on the Walls of a Cave Place Published: New York

Publisher New Directions

Edition First soft cover limited edition. Short Title: Original Child Bomb: Points for Meditation to be Scratched on the Walls of a Cave

Notes Soft cover; limited edition - one of 8000.

Label LO

Record Number 1995

Reference Type Manuscript

Author Patrick Hart, O.C.S.O.

Year 1973

Title Original collection of 1 letter by Brother Patrick Hart to John Stanley Short Title: Original collection of 1 letter by Brother Patrick Hart to John Stanley

Notes This item is a file containing the following: - 1 original letter typed and signed by Brother Patrick Hart to John Stanley. This item was received, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley. Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family.

Label UE2

Record Number 2172

Reference Type Book

Author Houselander, Caryll

Year 1945

Title Original collection of 1 signed book by Caryll Houselander (The Flowering Tree)

Edition First hard cover edition. Short Title: Original collection of 1 signed book by Caryll Houselander (The Flowering Tree)

Notes Cloth and dust jacket; inscribed by Houselander, "Bee, with love from Caryll.

Label NYU

Record Number 2138

Reference Type Book

Author Vanier, Jean

Year 1970

Title Original collection of 1 signed book by Jean Vanier Short Title: Original collection of 1 signed book by Jean Vanier

Notes This item contains one signed book by Merton admirer Jean Vanier ("Tears of Silence") and is inscribed to Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy, with accompanying certificate of authenticity from seller.

Label NUY2

Record Number 1991

Reference Type Book

Author Griffin, John Howard

Year 1975

Title Original collection of 3 letters by John Howard Griffin Short Title: Original collection of 3 letters by John Howard Griffin

Notes This item is file containing: - two letters (signed - one typed, one hand-written) by John Howard griffin (on letterhead) to John Stanley. They concern Thomas and Owen Merton. In the typed letter he relays a story (with Merton prominant) told him by a friend of Thomas Merton while at Cambridge. - copies of 2 letters by John Stanley written to Griffin in correspondence. This item was received, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley. Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family. This item also contains (unrelated to above letters): - A 5 line letter typed on JHG's personal letterhead, thanking recipient (Seamus Coonie) for answering a question about Thomas Merton.

Label UE2

Record Number 2137

Reference Type Book

Author Doherty, Catherine de Hueck

Year 1979

Title Original collection of 3 signed book by Catherine Doherty and one signed letter (TLS) Short Title: Original collection of 3 signed book by Catherine Doherty and one signed letter (TLS)

Notes This item contains: BOOKS: 1. signed book by Merton's friend Catherine Doherty ("Fragments of my LIfe") accompanied by an original photo of her by her cabin from 1979 laid in. 2. signed copy of "Poustinia", inscribed and signed by Catherine Doherty to Doug Roche (The Hon. Douglas Roche, O.C., is an author, parliamentarian and diplomat, who has specialized throughout his 35-year public career in peace and human security issues). 3. signed copy of "Tumbleweed" (a book written by Doherty's husband Eddie), signed by Catherine Doherty LETTER: 1. A typed signed letter to "Friend in Christ" written on Madonna House letterhead dated March 17, 1983. The letter refers to books available through Madonna House and that Miss Linda Lambeth was then in charge of all books.

Label NUY2

Record Number 2136

Reference Type Book

Year 1972-1994

Title Original collection of 46 signed books by Henri Nouwen; one signed note card; one TLS; one undated photo, and one press photo of Nouwen lecturing at Loyola University (1976) Short Title: Original collection of 46 signed books by Henri Nouwen; one signed note card; one TLS; one undated photo, and one press photo of Nouwen lecturing at Loyola University (1976)

Notes This item contains 46 signed books by Merton admirer Henri Nouwen. They include: - The Spirituality of the Compassion (1977) - This is a buckram bound mimeographed typescript manuscript. Autographed presentation copy from Nouwen to the late Colin Williams (Dean Yale Divinity, etc.). It begins with a typed letter: "We. invite you to remain part of our ongoing work together by any comment you might have on this text, by any suggestion you can make for our further work, and by any ideas you would like to share with us." Eventually published as "Compassion - Reflection on the Christian Life" (2006). Reference - Jim Visbeck, Isaiah Thomas Books & Prints, Inc. (Cotuit, MA, U.S.A.) - Living the Beatitudes / Daily Reflections for Lent (1995) - forward by Nouwen (inscribed) - Circles of Love (1990) - Can You Drink the Cup? (September 1996 - inscribed during the month of his death) x2 - Heart Speaks to Heart (1989) - Compassion (by Nowen [inscribed], Donald P. McNeill, and Douglas A. Morrison - 1982) - Life of the Beloved (1992) x2. - A Cry for Mercy (1981) - Our Greatest Gift (1994) x2. - In Memoriam (1980). - Reaching Out (1975) x4. - With Burning Hearts (1994) x3. - Making all Things New (1981). - Gracias! (1983) x2. - Here and Now (1994). - The Way of the Heart x3. - With Open Hands (1972) x2. - The Genesee Diary (1976) x2. - The Return of the Prodigal Son (1992) x2. - Desert Wisdom (1982) x3. - Pray to Live (1972) - Creative Ministry (1971) - Out of Solitude (1979, 1990) x2 - Letters to Marc about Jesus (1988) - Behold the Beauty of the Lord / Praying with Icons (1987) x2 - Seeds of Hope / A Henri Nouwen Reader (signed by Nouwen) 1989) - Compassion / A Reflection on the Christian Life (1983) - In the Name of Jesus (1990) Also, one press photo of Nouwen lecturing at Loyola University (1976) Also, one TLS by Nowen on Daybreak letterhead dated Jan 11, 1993 Also, Walk with Jesus (1999), inscribed and signed by illustrator Sr. Helen David.

Label NU2Y

Record Number 2136

Reference Type Book

Author Nouwen, Henri

Year 1972-1994

Title Original collection of 49 signed books by Henri Nouwen; one signed note card; one TLS; one undated photo; and one press photo of Nouwen lecturing at Loyola University (1976)

Notes This item contains 49 signed books by Merton admirer Henri Nouwen. They include: - The Spirituality of the Compassion (1977) - This is a buckram bound mimeographed typescript manuscript. Autographed presentation copy from Nouwen to the late Colin Williams (Dean Yale Divinity, etc.). It begins with a typed letter: "We. invite you to remain part of our ongoing work together by any comment you might have on this text, by any suggestion you can make for our further work, and by any ideas you would like to share with us." Eventually published as "Compassion - Reflection on the Christian Life" (2006). Reference - Jim Visbeck, Isaiah Thomas Books & Prints, Inc. (Cotuit, MA, U.S.A.) - Living the Beatitudes / Daily Reflections for Lent (1995) - forward by Nouwen (inscribed) - Circles of Love (1990) - Can You Drink the Cup? (September 1996 - inscribed during the month of his death) x2 - Heart Speaks to Heart (1989) - Compassion (by Nouwen [inscribed], Donald P. McNeill, and Douglas A. Morrison - 1982) - Life of the Beloved (1992) x2. - A Cry for Mercy (1981) - Our Greatest Gift (1994) x2 - In Memoriam (1980). - Reaching Out (1975) x4. - With Burning Hearts (1994) x3. -Making all Things New (1981) x2. - Gracias! (1983) x2. - Here and Now (1994). - The Way of the Heart x3. - With Open Hands (1972) x2. - The Genesee Diary (1976) x2. - The Return of the Prodigal Son (1992) x2. - Desert Wisdom (1982) x3. - Pray to Live (1972) - Creative Ministry (1971) - Out of Solitude (1979, 1990) x2 - Letters to Marc about Jesus (1988) - Behold the Beauty of the Lord / Praying with Icons (1987) x3 - Seeds of Hope / A Henri Nouwen Reader (signed by Nouwen) 1989) - Compassion / A Reflection on the Christian Life (1983) - In the Name of Jesus (1990). Also, one press photo of Nouwen lecturing at Loyola University (1976). Also, one TLS by Nouwen on Daybreak letterhead dated Jan 11, 1993 Also, Walk with Jesus (1999), inscribed and signed by illustrator Sr. Helen David.

Label NU2YH

Record Number 1989

Reference Type Manuscript

Author Rice, Ed

Title Original collection of letters by Ed Rice in Correspondance with John Stanley Short Title: Original collection of letters by Ed Rice in Correspondance with John Stanley

Notes This item is a file folder containing the following: - approximately 15 original typed, and very insightful letters by Ed Rice (hand signed by Rice) - many making direct reference to his friend Thomas Merton. Letters are dated between 1974 and 1989 and most approximately 1 page in length. In one letter called Merton a "mystical iceberg; we only see the tip". - numerous copies of the letters of John Staney who corresponded with Rice over this time. This item was received, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley. Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family.

Label UE2

Record Number 1992

Reference Type Manuscript

Author Mott, Michael

Title Original collection of letters by Michael Mott in correspondence with John Stanley Short Title: Original collection of letters by Michael Mott in correspondence with John Stanley

Notes This item is a folder containing the following: - five insightful letters (3 hand-written and two typed and signed) by Michael Mott to John Stanley related mostly to Mott's biography of Merton. - copies of Stanley's letters of correspondence with Mott. - a few newspaper clippings related to Mott's biography. This item was received, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley. Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family.

Label UE2

Record Number 1993

Reference Type Book

Author Giroux, Robert

Year 1984

Title Original collection of letters by Robert Giroux in correspondence with John Stanley Short Title: Original collection of letters by Robert Giroux in correspondence with John Stanley

Notes This item is a file containing the following: - 5 original letters typed and signed by Robert Giroux on Farrar, Straus & Giroux letterhead, to John Stanley regarding the life and writings of Thomas Merton and a manuscript written by Stanley on the Merton family. - numerous photocopies of articles about Giroux. This item was received, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley. Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family.

Label UE2

Record Number 1996

Reference Type Manuscript

Author Merton, Owen

Title Original collection of letters, articles and a photo of Owen Merton Short Title: Original collection of letters, articles and a photo of Owen Merton

Notes This item is file folder containing the following: - one original photo of Owen Merton (in group), presumeably received from Merton Trier, first cousin of Thomas Merton - a copy of a poem written by Owen Merton. - an original pamphlet for an exhibition of Owen Merton's paintings, held October 4 - November 29, 1978 and presented by The William A. Farnsworth Library and Art Museum (Rockland, Maine). - a copy of the original "Last Will and Testament" of Owen Merton with original court seal. - dozens of original letters of correspondence related to Owen Merton, his life and his art. This item was received, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley who was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family.

Label UE2

Record Number 1994

Reference Type Manuscript

Author Shannon, William H.

Title Original collection of one letter by Bill Shannon in correspondence with John Stanley Short Title: Original collection of one letter by Bill Shannon in correspondence with John Stanley

Notes This item is a file containing the following: - 1 original letter typed and signed by Bill Shannon to John Stanley regarding the life and writings of Thomas Merton. Written while Mr. Shannon was working on The Merton Encyclopedia. - 1 photocopy of a letter written to Bill Shannon by John Stanley . This item was received, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley. Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family.

Label UE2

Record Number 1990

Reference Type Manuscript

Author Ferry, Ping

Year 1988

Title Original collection of one letter by Ping Ferry to John Stanley Short Title: Original collection of one letter by Ping Ferry to John Stanley

Notes This item is a single typed, signed letter by Ping Ferry (on letterhead) to John Stanley where he replies to a letter by Stanley regarding Owen and Thomas Merton. He ends the letter by saying, "I find that 'knowing Tom' is far better than an American Express card, at least where becoming acquainted with strangers is concerned. How lucky we were!" This item was received, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley. Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family.

Label UE2

Record Number 2146

Reference Type Manuscript

Title Original collection of over 20 files related to Thomas Merton and his family Short Title: Original collection of over 20 files related to Thomas Merton and his family

Notes Contains: - 1 file with photocopies of Merton boyhood writing and drawing. - 1 file with a original letter by Merton biographer Sheila Milton, with photo of Ruth Merton holding baby Tom. - 1 file with info about Merton's Columbia classmates and friends (includes original letter from Elanor Gibney). - 1 file with original letter from director of Merton Center Jonathan Montaldo (December 14, 1998) - 1 file with original letter from director of Merton Center Paul Pearson (July 2, 2001). - 1 file with 2 original letters from Vicky Gerdy regarding Merton's Columbia friend Robert Gerdy (September 4, October 4, November 1 - no year stated). - 1 file with original letter from Merton's Columbia friend Richard Gilman (November 1, 1989). - 1 file with original letter from Anne Freedgood regarding Merton's Columbia friend Seymour Freedgood (June 29, 1987). - 1 file with info on Merton's friend Catherine Doherty. - 1 file with info on Merton's Columbia friend Ad Reinhardt with original exhibition catalogue. - 1 file with info on Merton friend and teacher at Columbia Mark Van Doren. - 1 file with info on Merton Columbia friend Bramachari. - 1 file with info on Jenkins family. - 1 file related to Sue Rizzo. - 1 file with info on Merton's Aunt Maud, with original photos. - 1 file with info on Merton's cousin Merton Trier, with original photo. - 1 file with info on Bily Fiske (died at sea with Merton's brother John Paul). - 1 file with info on Merton's guardian Tom Bennett. - 1 file with photocopies of some Merton articles. - 1 file with info on Merton's family tree. - 1 file with a photocopy Merton's course to the novices of Gethsemani titled "Monastic Orientation". - 1 miscellaneous file. This item was received, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley. Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family.

Label N

Record Number 2118

Reference Type Book

Author Lax, Robert

Title Original collection of over 60 letters by Robert Lax; and numerous other items of interest: Short Title: Original collection of over 60 letters by Robert Lax; and numerous other items of interest:

Notes This item is a file folder containing the following: From John Stanley (Novice under Merton): - approximately 9 original hand-written, signed, often poetic letters by Robert Lax. - 2 hand-written, signed letter by the sister of Robert Lax, Gladys Marcus. - numerous copies of the letters of John Stanley who corresponded with Lax over this time. The above items were received, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley. Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family. From Jim Forest (personal friend of Merton): - approximately 50 hand-written, signed, often dated letters/postcards/drawings by Robert Lax - numerous carbon copies of the letters of Jim Forest that were sent in correspondence with Lax The above items were received, with deepest gratitude, from Jim Forest directly. From William (Bill) Claire (editor of Voyages periodical - one full edition dedicated to Lax) - 2 hand-written letters from Lax. - 1 hand-written envelop addressed to William Claire from Lax (while in Zurich) - 1 photo of Robert Lax received with gratitude from Bill Claire. - 1 copy of "New World Writing" (1958) containing Robert Lax writing - an early pick-up of Lax by an anthology. - 1 hand-written 23 line letter from Emil Antonucci (editor of Journeyman Press who published numerous Lax books) addressed to Bill Claire related to the work of Robert Lax. - 1 hand-written 17 line letter with envelope from Dorothy Van Doren (wife of Mark Van Doren) and friend of Merton and Lax from post Columbia days. - 1 hand-written 22 line letter from Cathy Gatling (Managing Editor of Proteus Magazine), in part discussing doing a Lax book. - 1 hand-written 30 line letter from Claire McAllister (who contributed to Lax's Pax Magazine) in part discussing Lax as editor, "Gone seem the times when people like Bob Lax would knock till the poem was in his hands..." This item also contains: - 5 editions of Lax's high school newsletter, "The Newtown Lantern" - April 1931; June 1931; November 1931; May 1932; June 1932. A few of these also contain content by Ad Reinhardt, who attended the same high school. - The entire Pax periodical series as published by Lax (see separate listings). - Numerous editions of the Columbia Jester magazine with Lax contributions (see separate listings). - Various Columbian yearbook contributions by Lax (see separate listings). - 1 signed Lax book, "Fables". - 1 Lax broadside titled, "Another Red Red Blue Poem". - 4 issues of Jubilee Magazine with Lax content: June 1956; September 1956; April 1966; November 1958. - 1 booklet titled "Tree" as published by Journeyman Press. - 1 booklet titled "Said's" as published by Furthermore Press. - 1 booklet titled "In & Out of Purdah" as published by Furthermore Press. - 1 booklet titled "Robert Lax" published by St. Bonaventure University - 1 booklet titled "ARC" as published by Furthermore Press. - 1 booklet titled "Robert Lax Postcard Drawings" as published by Furthermore Press. - 1 booklet titled "Cloud Over Hill" as published by Furthermore Press - 1 booklet titled "27th and 4th" as published by Stride Books - 1 booklet titled "Rooster" as published by Stride Books

Label UE2NY5

Record Number 1988

Reference Type Manuscript

Author Merton, John Paul

Title Original collection of photos and letters by or about John Paul Merton Short Title: Original collection of photos and letters by or about John Paul Merton

Notes This item is file folder containing the following: - approximately 14 original photos of John Paul Merton. - approximately 4 original photos taken by John Paul Merton. - approximately 2 original photos and 2 original letters written by Margaret May (wife of John Paul Merton). One of the 2 photos is an original wedding photo. - a photocopy of the original "Last Will and Testament" of John Paul Merton. - there is also a separate file for Eric George Hadingham, who was with John Paul Merton on the raft after being shot down in enemy waters during WWII. Hadingham survived and was rescued while John Paul died before rescuers arrived. This file contains numerous photos of Hadingham (during and just after the rescue) as well as letters of correspondence with John Stanley where he relays the exact events of the crash, the passing of John Paul Merton and the rescue of the survivors. - dozens of original letters, newspaper clippings, and photocopies from friends, colleagues and libraries etc. related to John Paul Merton. This item was received, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley, who presumably received at least part of this file from Merton Trier, first cousin of Thomas Merton. John Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family.

Label UE28

Record Number 2070

Reference Type Artwork

Author Artist: Jerry Spanyer, (photographer)

Year 1967

Title Original Color Photo (enlarged copy) of Thomas Merton and Dan Walsh Place Published: Louisville

Notes Color photo of Merton and Walsh at the Ordination and First Mass of Walsh.

Label A

Date May 14 & 15, 1967

Type of Work 11 x 14 color photograph Short Title: Original Color Photo (enlarged copy) of Thomas Merton and Dan Walsh

Record Number 2069

Reference Type Artwork

Author Artist: Jerry Spanyer, (photographer)

Year 1967

Title Original Color Photo (enlarged copy) of Thomas Merton and Dan Walsh Place Published: Louisville

Notes Color photo of Merton and Walsh at the Ordination and First Mass of Walsh. It is signed and inscribed by both Merton and Walsh.

Label A

Date May 14 & 15, 1967

Type of Work 11 x 14 color photograph Short Title: Original Color Photo (enlarged copy) of Thomas Merton and Dan Walsh

Record Number 2074

Reference Type Artwork

Author Artist: Jerry Spanyer, (photographer)

Year 1967

Title Original Color Photo (from original negative) of Thomas Merton and Dan Walsh Place Published: Louisville

Notes Color photo of Merton and Walsh at the Ordination and First Mass of Walsh. It is one of a series of five photos of this event - all taken by photographer Jerry Spanyer.

Label A

Date May 14 & 15, 1967

Type of Work 4 x 5 color photograph Short Title: Original Color Photo (from original negative) of Thomas Merton and Dan Walsh

Record Number 2072

Reference Type Artwork

Author Artist: Jerry Spanyer, (photographer)

Year 1967

Title Original Color Photo (from original negative) of Thomas Merton and Dan Walsh Place Published: Louisville

Notes Color photo of Merton and Walsh at the Ordination and First Mass of Walsh. It is one of a series of five photos of this event - all taken by photographer Jerry Spanyer.

Label A

Date May 14 & 15, 1967

Type of Work 4 x 5 color photograph Short Title: Original Color Photo (from original negative) of Thomas Merton and Dan Walsh

Record Number 2073

Reference Type Artwork

Author Artist: Jerry Spanyer, (photographer)

Year 1967

Title Original Color Photo (from original negative) of Thomas Merton and Dan Walsh Place Published: Louisville

Notes Color photo of Merton and Walsh at the Ordination and First Mass of Walsh. It is one of a series of five photos of this event - all taken by photographer Jerry Spanyer.

Label A

Date May 14 & 15, 1967

Type of Work 4 x 5 color photograph Short Title: Original Color Photo (from original negative) of Thomas Merton and Dan Walsh

Record Number 2071

Reference Type Artwork

Author Artist: Jerry Spanyer, (photographer)

Year 1967

Title Original Color Photo (from original negative) of Thomas Merton and Dan Walsh Place Published: Louisville

Notes Color photo of Merton and Walsh at the Ordination and First Mass of Walsh. It is one of a series of five photos of this event - all taken by photographer Jerry Spanyer.

Label A

Date May 14 & 15, 1967

Type of Work 4 x 5 color photograph Short Title: Original Color Photo (from original negative) of Thomas Merton and Dan Walsh

Record Number 830

Reference Type Artwork

Picture

Author Artist: Merton, John Paul

Title Original Color Photograph of Thomas Merton

Notes Original photograph of Thomas Merton sitting in front of a book shelf while at St. Bonaventure College, Olean, NY; photo was taken by his brother John Paul Merton between the summer of 1940 and 1941 likely, as described on page 335-336 in Seven Storey Mountain, when John Paul was returning from his trip to Mexico. The photo was recieved, with deepest gratitude, from John Stanley, who received it from Merton Trier, first cousin of Thomas Merton. John Stanley was a monk at Gethsemani for a short time while Merton was also there, and spent much of his life researching and writing about Merton, his friends and his family.

Label AU8

Type of Work Color photograph Short Title: Original Color Photograph of Thomas Merton

Record Number 1969

Reference Type Manuscript

Author A. Cresswell, (private secretary of Dr. Izod Bennett)

Title Original draft of a letter addressed to Tom Merton Place Published: Twickenham, Middx.

Notes This item is a draft letter typed by the secretary of Dr. Izod Bennett - it is not known whether or not it was eventually sent to Merton. Dr. Bennett was Owen Merton's personal physician and became guardian of Thomas Merton after his father's death. He was displeased with Tom's wild life while at Cambridge and it was he who recommended that Tom return to his maternal grandparents in America. In this letter Mr. Cresswell critcizes Tom for how he poorly represents the Bennetts in his autobiography. In one line he writes, "...I used to dread the sound of your name.

Label UME2

Pages 1

Type of Work Draft letter Short Title: Original draft of a letter addressed to Tom Merton

Record Number 2324

Reference Type Artwork

Author Artist: Reinhardt, Ad

Year 1946

Title Original Drawing / Symetrical Male Figure

Notes Original drawing by the artist; seems to demonstrate the influence Merton had on Reinhardt, with the 2 crosses depicted in this drawing. This item is similar to a piece sold at the Woodward Gallery in New York City, from an exhibition of Reinhardt's drawings held on November 8 - December 27, 2008. This piece was brought to, and examined by, John Woodward (Gallery Director) on June 11, 2013. At that time, and with limited provenance accompanying the item, it was confirmed to most likely be an authentic drawing by Reinhardt - paper, size, style, signature and subject all conform with know articles, and especially those sold during the exhibition at the Woodward Gallery. 2008 exhibition documents and titles of all pieces displayed at that exhibition accompany this item, including images of the similar item to this one from that exhibition.

Label NAU

Type of Work Drawing Short Title: Original Drawing / Symetrical Male Figure

Record Number 848

Reference Type Artwork

Picture

Author Artist: Deponte, F. James

Year 2006

Title Original drawing of Thomas Merton / signed

Notes Original drawing; hand drawn with Pitt artist pen and soft charcoal on Canson pastel paper. Drawing was then affixed to a 4 by 5 inch backing of Bristol 2 ply and signed and dated by the artist.

Label AUY

Date February 17

Type of Work Original signed drawing using Pitt artist pen and soft charcoal on Canson pastel paper. Short Title: Original drawing of Thomas Merton / signed

Record Number 2228

Reference Type Personal Communication

Author Doren, Mark Van

Year 1966

Title Original hand written letter accompanied by original typed, hand signed poem titled "Escape" on a separate page; and an envelope penned by MVD to William Claire

Notes Signed hand written 2 lined letter written by MVD in 1966, accompanied by 16 line typed poem. Mark Van Doren was teacher, friend and mentor of Thomas Merton and others. This item also contains an envelope penned in the hand of MVD to William Claire (editor of Voyages) and postmaked 1967 - it is with gratitude that this envelope was received from William Claire for the merton-artifacts collection.

Label NYUE

Date August 16 Short Title: Original hand written letter accompanied by original typed, hand signed poem titled "Escape" on a separate page; and an envelope penned by MVD to William Claire