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Merton's Correspondence with:

Br. Irenaeus

Irenaeus, Br., O.C.S.O.  printer

 
 

Descriptive Summary

Record Group: Section A - Correspondence
Dates of materials: undated
Volume: 43 item(s); 73 pg(s)

Scope and Content

This file consists of brief notes, both handwritten and typed, from Thomas Merton and other monks, regarding clothing needs. Merton would contact Br. Irenaeus to arrange for a new habit for novices or to arrange for a suit to use on a visit to town.

Biography

Br. Irenaeus was a tailor at Gethsemani Abbey.

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Series List

Series NumberSeries NameTotal Records
1 Typed notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton. 9
2 Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton. 20
3 Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton. 14

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1. Series 1: No.01 undated/no/no TNS from Merton Like I said: two for the habit on July 16th/ It seems I have lost one of our house robes. Series 1: Typed notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
2. Series 1: No.02 undated/no/no TNS from Merton I have to go to town again Tuesday, so I could have the secular clothes again, please? Series 1: Typed notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
3. Series 1: No.03 undated/no/no TNS from Merton I forgot to put a note with the suit that it needed cleaning. Would it be possible to get it Series 1: Typed notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
4. Series 1: No.04 undated/no/no TNS from Merton Could we please have oblate habit for our small clerical postulant some time? Series 1: Typed notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
5. Series 1: No.05 undated/no/no TNS from Merton This is to let you know that our postulant will not get the habit until May 14, when Rev Father Series 1: Typed notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
6. Series 1: No.06 undated/no/no TNS from Merton The plane never got off the ground so I'll have to try again next Tuesday or Thursday. Series 1: Typed notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
7. Series 1: No.07 undated/no/no TNS from Merton Concerning the oblate habit for the priest postulant: this is Revenend Father's idea and I suggest Series 1: Typed notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
8. Series 1: No.08 undated/no/no TNS from Merton How would it be to give the oblate habit to our (fat) postulant Joe? Series 1: Typed notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
9. Series 1: No.09 undated/no/no TNS from Merton As postulant Bob is making his retreat I think it would be psychologically best to give him Series 1: Typed notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
10. Series 2: No.10 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Fr Sebastian will be ready for the habit Thursday Dec 8th -- Thanks - in Jesu f m Louis Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
11. Series 2: No.11 undated/no/no HNS from Merton That bishop is still stalling. Can we have the oblate habit please for Postulant Harold? Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
12. Series 2: No.12 undated/no/no HNS from Merton + only one for habit tomorrow - Fr M Liam Thanks - in Jesu f m Louis Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
13. Series 2: No.13 undated/no/no HNS from Merton On Sunday next we hope to give the novice habit to Fr Lambert, " Vincent, " Sebastian. Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
14. Series 2: No.14 undated/no/no HNS from Merton I am sorry for the confusion about Fr Liam's habit. Somehow I understood Rev Father had notified Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
15. Series 2: No.15 undated/no/no HNS from Merton It has been decided that both Post. Stanley and Fr Chrysostom are to receive the habit next Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
16. Series 2: No.16 undated/no/no HNS from Merton It has been decided that both Post. Stanley and Fr Chrysostom are to receive the habit next Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
17. Series 2: No.17 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Will you please give this note to Bro Irenaeus asking him to let me have clerical clothes to go Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... [signed by Merton and by Dom James Fox] «detailed view»
18. Series 2: No.18 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Our Postulant Bob will not take the habit on the 8th but I would like to give him Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
19. Series 2: No.19 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Well, I shot the works - a suit, a hat, a topcoat and a pair of shoes. A friend who assisted Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
20. Series 2: No.20 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Fr Urban will need secular clothes to go in town Tuesday. I will need them Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
21. Series 2: No.21 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Will you please pass this note to Bro Irenaeus to ok his giving me a suit for Thursday - Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... [regarding meeting with some Baptists in Louisville - also signed by Fr. Callistus] «detailed view»
22. Series 2: No.22 undated/no/no HNS from Merton I am supposed to go to town Thursday - I thought I'd mention it now. Will get Fr Prior Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
23. Series 2: No.23 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Postulant David will not be ready for the habit tomorrow. Papers did not come. Sorry. Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
24. Series 2: No.24 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Our postulant Dave is to receive the habit Sunday. I will have him down to get measured today. Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
25. Series 2: No.25 undated/no/no HNS from Merton May I please have that suit this evening for tomorrow - Thanks - in Jesu f m Louis Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
26. Series 2: No.26 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Will you please give this note to Bro Irenaeus so he can give me secular clothes for going Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
27. Series 2: No.27 undated/no/no HNS from Merton May we please have oblate habit for our postulant Frank, at your earliest convenience? Thanx Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
28. Series 2: No.28 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Some time this morning will you please get me a good robe from the tailor shop to use for Protestant Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
29. Series 2: No.29 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Signals changed - I am not going to town this Thursday. Later on this month or in September - Series 2: Handwritten notes to Br. Irenaeus by Merton.... «detailed view»
30. Series 3: No.30 undated/no/no HNS from Various Please give F. Louis secular clothes Tuesday evening to be used early Wed. morning. Series 3: Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton.... [31 pages of handwritten and typed notes from various monks (other than Merton) to Br. Irenaeus] «detailed view»
31. Series 3: No.31 1963/01/19 HNS from Merton For the habit - Bro Giuseppe - Jan 26th. Bro Erie - Feb. 17th and a postulant coming, Series 3: Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton.... [note card, verso "I am sorry I missed your birthday"] «detailed view»
32. Series 3: No.32 1963/01/19? HNS from Merton Dear Fr Gerard - Bro Irenaeus. Thanks for letting us see this work of art. I'm convinced! Series 3: Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton.... [note card, verso "I am sorry I missed your birthday"] «detailed view»
33. Series 3: No.33 undated/no/no HNS from Merton I'll check with Rev Father today and see if he doesn't mind Mike wearing the old type habit. Series 3: Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton.... «detailed view»
34. Series 3: No.34 undated/no/no HNS from Merton #127 This is a "pair" Brother - I have no others to match. Series 3: Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton.... «detailed view»
35. Series 3: No.35 undated/no/no HNS from Merton A reminder - Bro Basil makes profession this Sunday (at 7) Thanks - in Jesu Series 3: Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton.... «detailed view»
36. Series 3: No.36 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Rev Father has no objections to the old "white" habit for our oblate so it is ok to go ahead with it Series 3: Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton.... «detailed view»
37. Series 3: No.37 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Just to let you know in plenty of time - Bro Basil is supposed to make simple profession October 7th Series 3: Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton.... «detailed view»
38. Series 3: No.38 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Bro Cyprian is making simple profession Thursday, F. of Dedication - I forgot to tell you regarding Series 3: Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton.... «detailed view»
39. Series 3: No.39 undated/no/no HNS from Merton Will you please ok the use of a shirt to go to town Wednesday - and permit Bro Irenaeus to issue one Series 3: Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton.... «detailed view»
40. Series 3: No.40 undated/no/no HNS from Merton A couple of weeks ago I turned in a pair of socks for repair - they evidently had no number on them Series 3: Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton.... «detailed view»
41. Series 3: No.41 undated/no/no TNS from Merton Dear Rev Father Would you please give Bro Irenaeus an ok for me to have secular clothes early Series 3: Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton.... «detailed view»
42. Series 3: No.42 undated/no/no HNS from Merton The zipper on these work pants does not stay closed. Thanks! In Jesu fr m Louis Series 3: Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton.... «detailed view»
43. Series 3: No.43 undated/no/no HNS from Merton You've got me! The only one planning anything for the chapter is Bro John Bosco who makes profession Series 3: Notes to Br. Irenaeus by those other than Merton.... «detailed view»
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