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This file contains two fundraising letters from the spring of 1951. One is from the "Friends of Gethsemani" to solicit donations seemingly from those who went to the monastery on retreat and raising funds for a new guesthouse. The other letter, signed by Merton (some language that seems by Merton and other language that could be written by someone else), mentions general monetary needs of the monastery with the many post-war Trappist vocations and reference made to the Korean War underway at the time the letter was sent.
Margaret Dursita was from Farrell, Pennsylvania.
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1951/04/03? (#02) |
TLS from Merton |
Dear Friend: This winter, in zero weather, with snow on the ground, thirty Trappist novices of Our |
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[fundraising form letter, signed by Merton, for Gethsemani Abbey - letterhead of a photograph "Gethsemani in Winter" - discusses harsh conditions of overcrowding with thirty novices, some veterans of World War II, having to sleep in tents; acceptance of guests despite the overcrowding; new Trappist foundations under development]
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2025/07/30 |
TLS to Center from Pommert, Mary |
Enclosed is the Merton fundraising letter. I'm very excited to hear your thoughts on it and am |
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