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MERTON'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH:
Ward, Marilyn, Sr., R.S.M.

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Descriptive Summary

Record Group: Section A - Correspondence

Dates of materials: 1967

Volume: 4 item(s); 5 pg(s)

Scope and Content

Sr. Marilyn Ward writes to Merton and asks for advice and suggested reading for setting up a contemplative house of prayer for her religious congregation. Merton sends back his recommendations.

Biography

Sr. Mary Albert Ward (later going by Sr. Marilyn Ward), is a Religious Sister of Mercy, who was writing from St. Joseph's Convent in Penfield, New York, at the time of correspondence with Merton.

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This Record Sub-Group is not divided into Series and is arranged chronologically.

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SeriesDateTypeTo/FromFirst LinesPubFull TextNotes
 1967/10/01 HLSto MertonLet me begin by acknowledging that your time is valuable and minutes few. Yet may I ask a personal   
 1967/11/25 (#01)TL[c]from MertonI am shocked to see how long I have left your letter without an answer. Actually, a pile has been   
 1967/11/25 (#02)TLS[x]from MertonI am shocked to see how long I have left your letter without an answer. Actually, a pile has been   
 1970/12/20 HLSto Center from Ward, MarilynEnclosed is a copy of a letter I received from Thomas Merton for you to use as you wish.   
        

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