This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "McInerny, Dennis Q.".
Dennis Q. McInerny was a doctoral student in the American Studies program at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He was writing his dissertation on Merton, which was published in 1969 as "Thomas Merton and Society: A Study of the Man and His Thought against the Background of Contemporary American Culture". In 1974, his book Thomas Merton: The Man and His Work was published.
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# | Date | From/To | First Lines | Pub ✓ | Notes |
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1968/01/06 |
TLS to Merton |
I am somewhat hesitant about writing this letter because I am none too certain how best to say what |
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«detailed view» |
2. |
1968/01/12 |
TL[c] from Merton |
Many thanks for your letter. I think I can accept your project with a certain equanimity, as you |
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«detailed view» |
3. |
1968/01/18 |
TLS to Merton |
I received your letter a few days ago, and today, the packet of articles. Thank you very much. |
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«detailed view» |
4. |
1968/01/26 |
TL[c] from Merton |
I was referring to another thesis that is in the works. It is not finished and is not much further |
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«detailed view» |
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1968/02/04 |
TALS to Merton |
I received your letter, the second packet of articles, and "Redeeming the Time". I am overwhelmed |
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«detailed view» |
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