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Thomas Merton and The Catholic Worker
A selection of articles written by Thomas Merton for The Catholic Worker between 1954 and 1968. Also included are reviews of books by Thomas Merton, and a reflections on his impact after his death in 1968. -
Mother Teresa and Lou Torok Collection
This collection includes papers collected by Lou Torok of his correspondence and friendship with Mother Teresa of Calcutta (Saint Teresa of Calcutta, M.C.). While serving a prison sentence in Kentucky the last decade of his life, Lou Torok petitioned a number of United States governors to proclaim October 7 (some chose another day) as Love Day. October 7 was the anniversary of the day Mother Teresa received permission to establish the congregation that would later be known as the Missionaries of Charity. The Missionaries of Charity observe October 7 as a special day of prayer for those who were hungry, suffering, or abandoned. The collection contains mostly original copies of the gubernatorial proclamations of Love Day in the mid-1990's from various states. There are also writings by and about Lou Torok and information about Mother Teresa receiving the Bellarmine Medal from Bellarmine College (now Bellarmine University). -
Thomas Merton Correspondence with "Cornell, Thomas Charles, 1934-2022"
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Thomas Merton Correspondence with "Forest, James H., 1941-2022"