Merton and Ritt discuss Merton preparing a statement on racism and on nuclear arms.
Thomas Francis Ritt was the Director of the Catholic Council on Civil Liberties, headquartered in Lawndale, California. It was a nonprofit organization of Catholic laity. He did a Catholic commentary for KPFK Pacifica Radio in Los Angeles.
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1963/08/09 |
TL[c] from Merton |
The proposal to draft a position statement was something new and I had to give it a little thought. |
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1964/09/05 (#01) |
TAL[c] from Merton |
I am glad to hear from you and especially glad to know you are hooked up with John Heidbrink and Jim |
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1964/09/05 (#02) |
TAL[c] from Merton |
I am glad to hear from you and especially glad to know you are hooked up with John Heidbrink and Jim |
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1965/06/13 |
TAL[c] from Merton |
It was good to hear from you again. I had lost track of your problems, and I see that they are |
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undated/07/16 |
TLS to Merton |
How encouraging to get yours of the 11th enclosing the check to help the work - and how providential |
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