This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Olmstead, Beatrice D.".
If the person in correspondence with Merton has full text records in the Merton Center Digital Collections, there will be a numeric link to them below.
This Record Sub-Group is not divided into Series and is arranged chronologically.
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| # | Date | From/To | First Lines | Pub ✓ | Notes |
| | y/m/d | Merton | | Scan ✉ | |
| 1. |
1953/01/12 |
TLS[x] from Merton |
If I don't write now, it will be an inexcusable delay in thanking you for the Mass and for the other |
✓ |
«detailed view» |
| 2. |
1953/02/16 |
TLS[x] from Merton |
I have just a moment to spare in which to thank you for the Mass stipend. What could be a more |
✓ |
«detailed view» |
| 3. |
1955/02/05 |
TLS[x] from Merton |
It has taken me a long time to get around to thanking you again. I was happy to hear about the |
✓ |
[no original date - hand dated on photocopy by Olmstead - appears middle section of letter is removed]
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| 4. |
1959/06/09 |
TLS[x] from Merton |
(What typing- please forgive me.) How can I thank all you wonderful people for your letters |
✓ |
«detailed view» |
| 5. |
1960/02/06 |
TLS[x] from Merton |
This is to thank all of you for the letters, presents, prayers and good wishes for Christmas and my |
✓ |
«detailed view» |
| 6. |
1961/06/17 |
TLS[x] from Merton |
For several days I have intended to drop you this note and I hope I am not too late with it. |
✓ |
«detailed view» |
| 7. |
1962/06/04 |
TLS[x] from Merton |
Thank you for your good letter. I have been thinking of you all, and of course I know you pray for |
✓ |
«detailed view» |
| 8. |
1963/06/15 |
TLS[x] from Merton |
You must think I have got moss growing all over me by this time. I am so sorry not to have answered |
✓ |
[listed as to "Lenore 'Norrie' Olmstead" in The Road to Joy - letter lists addressee as Beatrice]
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| 9. |
1964/01/04 |
TAL[c] from Merton |
This is a brief note to thank all of you for your Christmas letters and presents. I was especially |
✓ |
«detailed view» |
| 10. |
1964/07/04 |
TAL[c] from Merton |
How long can it be since I last wrote you and the family? I have a feeling I owe you all at least |
✓ |
«detailed view» |
| 11. |
1965/06/09 |
TLS[x] from Merton |
I am ashamed to have gone so long without saying thanks for the letters and masses, yours |
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«detailed view» |
| 12. |
1966/01/01 |
TL[c] from Merton |
Many thanks to you and Norrie and Terence for your letters and for the Masses. And Happy New Year. |
✓ |
[listed as "1967/01/01" in The Road to Joy - 1966 on the letter]
«detailed view» |
| 13. |
1966/06/15 |
TL[c] from Merton |
Thanks very much for your remembrance on my ordination anniversary and for the note written without |
✓ |
«detailed view» |
| 14. |
1967/07/19 |
TALS to Merton |
Please forgive me for the delay in writing to thank you most sincerely for your wonderful articles |
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«detailed view» |
| 15. |
1967/10/06 |
TLS to Merton |
I am now on my second time around reading "Zen" (Mystics and Zen Masters). I can't express how much |
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| 16. |
1967/11/16 |
TAL[c] from Merton |
It is already a long time since you sent the coffee and everything. It came right at the best time, |
✓ |
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| 17. |
1986/08/04 |
TLS to Center from Olmstead, Beatrice |
I just returned from Boston where I welcomed a new grandson when I found your letter and I thank you |
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| 18. |
1986/08/08 |
TL[x] from Center to Olmstead, Beatrice |
Thank you for your prompt response to my letter of inquiry. I appreciate your answering. |
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