An interview with Joe Zarrella about his time at the Catholic Worker

Image of Ade Bethune with her assistant and Father Sebastian Erbacher, presumably at a Catholic Worker retreat

Image of Ade Bethune stnading in front of a wagon at the CW retreat at the Catholic Worker farm in Easton, PA.

Image of a mural by Ade Bethune at a Catholic Worker House of Hospitality in New York. The mural is of a woman worker holding a broom, a male worker in overalls, and possibly Pope Pius XI holding hands.

Ade Bethune print "Our Lady of Homework"

Ade Bethune print "St. Dorothy, Martyr"

Image of Ade Bethune, Ade Bethune, Tamar Hennessy, and Joe Zarrella

Image of Alice Lautner Zarrella at the Catholic worker in New York City. She is standing over a sink, perhaps doing laundry. Caption on back reads "Alice in Wonderland"

Image of Alice Lautner Zarrella outside the Catholic Worker office

Image of Alice Lautner Zarrella and Gerry Griffin visiting Dorothy Day a few months before her death

Permit of local board for registrant to depart from the United States issued to Joseph Zarrella for volunteering with the American Field Service. As a conscientious objector to the war, Zarrella instead served as an ambulance driver in the American Field Service.

Identification card for Joseph Zarrella for the American Field Service. As a conscientious objector to the war, Zarrella instead served as an ambulance driver in the American Field Service during World War II.

Back of the note with an image by Fritz Eichenberg.

Back of card - from CW. Image by Meinrad Craighead

Letter from Day to Joe, describes work at Easton farms and inquires to Joe about managing the house, page 2 of 2

Letter to Joe from on the road. Talks about going into migrant camps on the west coast. Pg 2

Letter from Day to Joseph Zarrella. Providea an update from Portland. Talks about Catholic Worker being broke, but how that may be good for them. Her update shows how she strongly feels ties to the Worker even when on the road. Page 2

Back of letter to Joseph Zarrella from Dorothy Day. Image is possibly an Ade Bethune print. Seven Works of Mercy

Second page of letter from Day to Zarella. In Mobile, AL. Describes life traveling and staying in convents, contrast to CW life; the need for her travels; and includes a special note to Joe appreciating all he does

Image of a breadline at the Catholic Worker Detroit House

Image of a breadline entering the Cathlolic Worker Charity House on Mott Street in New York City

Image of men in a breadline entering the Cathlolic Worker Charity House on Mott Street in New York City

Image of a breadline inside the Catholic Worker Charity House oon Mott Street in New York City. The photo focuses on one man who is drinking from a cup. The Ade Bethune mural of St. Paul visiting St. Peter in jail is in the background

Description on the back reads "Milwaukee CW, 1937, Oct 11 opened"

Image of breadline outside the Mott street Catholic Worker Charity House in New York.

Image of breadline outside the Mott street Catholic Worker Charity House in New York. The long line goes around the corner.

A group of men stand waiting in the breadline outside the Catholic Worker Charity House on Mott Street in New York

Image of men standing in the breadline outside the Catholic Worker Charity House on Mott Street in New York

Image of men standing in the breadline outside the Catholic Worker Charity House on Mott Street in New York

Image of a breadline rounding the corner of Crawford department store. The men in line are waiting for food served at the Catholic Worker Charity House on Mott Street in New York City

Image of a breadline entering the Cathlolic Worker Charity House on Mott Street in New York City

Image of men standing in the breadline outside the Catholic Worker Charity House on Mott Street in New York

Imageof breadline outside the CW in NY. Back of photo reads " 115 Mott St NYC, 1938-39"

Card from Dorothy Day thanking Zarrellas for gift of snow boots that helped her in the winter. The card has an image by Fritz Eichenberg.

Card from Dorothy Day to the Zarrellas providing an update. She mentions being sick and having a heart attack. Inside of card

Front of card from Dorothy Day with an image by Fritz Eichenberg.

Image of Tamar Hennessy and Ade Bethune with others at the CW gathering in Boston, July 2-3, 1991

Catholic Worker membership card of Zarrella. Signed by Dorothy Day. No date

Civilian certificate of identity for Joseph Zarrella. As a conscientious objector to the war, Zarrella instead served as an ambulance driver in the American Field Service during World War II.

Image of Cesar Chavez at Day's funeral, 1980

Image of a mural by Ade Bethune at a Catholic Worker House of Hospitality in New York. Mural is of Jesus dressed as a carpenter holding hands of other workers.

Image of two men holding tools and hanging up a sign on the side of a building that reads "Civilian Public Servic Camp No. 15, Operated by Association of Catholic Conscientious Objectors." The back of the photo identifies one of the men as "Dwight Larrowe." Many volunteers and staff members of the Catholic Worker went to prison or public service camps during World War II for refusing the draft.

Image of the Catholic Worker House in Detroit

Image of Dorothy and Tamar holding a goat at Easton Farm, PA.

Image at the CW retreat at the Catholic Worker farm Easton, PA. The back label of the photo identifies: Tamar, Dorothy, Bill Callahan, and Arthur Durrenberger, Jr.

Image of a group gathered, including Dorothy Day, outside of a building at the CW retreat at the Catholic Worker farm in Easton, PA. The back of the photo is labeled "Fr. Joachim Benson and Dorothy Day."

Image of Dorothy Day at the Catholic Worker farm in Easton, PA. She is standing in a field with an unknown woman.

Image of Dorothy Day and Tamar with a goat at a CW retreat at a the Catholic Worker farm in Easton, PA.

Image of Dorothy Day at the Detroit Catholic Worker with an unidentified priest

Image of Dorothy Day leaning on a car with two unidentified people at the Detroit Catholic Worker

Image of older Dorothy Day looking out the window, wearing a smock signed by fellow inmates while she served 10 days in prison for supporting farm workers, c. 1975.

Image of Dorothy Day visiting Joe and Alice Zarrella in Indiana. Photo was likely taken at St. Meinrad in Indiana.

Image of Joe Zarrella, Dorothy Day, and Brother Xavier standing outside in St. Meinrad, IN

Image of Dorothy Day with Catherine Mella at the CW retreat at the Catholic Worker farm in Easton, PA.

Image of Dorothy Day's casket during funeral procession, 1980

Image of wall inside the Catholic Worker Charity House, including a quote from St. Thomas Aquinas

Image of Tamar Hennessy and Joe Zarrella at the CW gathering in Boston, July 2-3, 1991

Image of Joe Zarrella stacking and chopping wood at the Civilian Public Service Camp No. 15, run by the Association of Catholic Conscientious Objectors. Many volunteers and staff members of the Catholic Worker went to prison or public service camps during World War II for refusing the draft.

Image of Joe Zarrella chopping wood at the Civilian Public Service Camp No. 15, run by the Association of Catholic Conscientious Objectors. Many volunteers and staff members of the Catholic Worker went to prison or public service camps during World War II for refusing the draft.

Image of Joe Zarrella pumping water at the Civilian Public Service Camp No. 15, run by the Association of Catholic Conscientious Objectors. Many volunteers and staff members of the Catholic Worker went to prison or public service camps during World War II for refusing the draft.

Image of Joe Zarrella in the funeral procession for Dorothy Day

Image of Joe Zarrella at a typewriter at the Catholic Worker office on Mott Street in New York City

Image of Joe Zarrella handing out Catholic Worker newspapers during the 50th anniversary of the paper at Union Square, NY in 1983

Image of Joe Zarrella handing out Catholic Worker newspapers during the 50th anniversary of the paper at Union Square, NY in 1983

Image of Joe Zarrella handing out Catholic Worker newspapers during the 50th anniversary of the paper at Union Square, NY in 1983

Image of Joseph Zarrella visiting Dorothy Day in the last year of her life

Statement to the draft board by Joseph Zarrella to declare his stance as a Catholic conscientious objector.

Image of Julia Purcelli (Day's secretary) in the office at CW.

Image of a latrine at the Civilian Public Service Camp No. 15, run by the Association of Catholic Conscientious Objectors

Letter from Alice Lautner to Dorothy Day regarding her wanting to visit the CW

Letter from Alice Zarrella to Dorothy Day thanking her for visiting the Zarrellas in Indiana. Pg. 1

Letter from Alice Zarrella to Dorothy Day thanking her for visiting the Zarrellas in Indiana. Pg. 2

Dorothy writes personal note to Zarrellas about longing to travel.

Letter from Dorothy Day to Zarrellas about visiting them

Letter from Dorothy Day to the Zarrellas talking of her speaking engagements, and references a TV show that may have featured CW. Pg. 1

Letter from Dorothy Day to the Zarrellas talking of her speaking engagements, and references a TV show that may have featured CW. Pg. 2

Letter from Dorothy Day to the Zarrellas talking of her speaking engagements, and references a TV show that may have featured CW. Pg. 3

Day responds to a letter addressing a concern of Alice that they were "out" of the movement when they moved away - Day responds she never considered them "out" of the movement. Pg. 1

Day responds to a letter addressing a concern of Alice that they were "out" of the movement when they moved away - Day responds she never considered them "out" of the movement. Pg. 2

Front side of a note From Dorothy Day to the Zarrellas laying plans for a trip to visit them.

Back side of a note From Dorothy Day to the Zarrellas laying plans for a trip to visit them.

Continuation of letter where Day describes to Joseph Zarrella an annonymous letter she received about threats against CW.

Day describes to Joseph Zarrella an annonymous letter she received about threats against CW.

Note from Dorothy Day to the Zarrellas to say she appreciates the afghan they sent and that she had a heart attack.

Letter from Joe to Dorothy Day from Indiana many years after he left the CW. Provides an update from labor movements locally in Indiana. Pg. 1

Letter from Joe to Dorothy Day from Indiana many years after he left the CW. Provides an update from labor movements locally in Indiana. Pg. 2

Long letter to Day from Zarrella providing an update, especially about the dire budget situation for CW. Provides update about Tamar. Pg. 1

Long letter to Day from Zarrella providing an update, especially about the dire budget situation for CW. Provides update about Tamar. Pg. 2

Long letter to Day from Zarrella providing an update, especially about the dire budget situation for CW. Provides update about Tamar (Dorothy Day's daughter). Pg. 3

Long letter to Day from Zarrella providing an update, especially about the dire budget situation for CW. Provides update about Tamar. Pg. 4

A handwritten note from Doroth Day is on the bottom of a letter from Stanley Vishnewski. Both include updates and Day's note talks about how the "old timers" are all one family

Letter to Dorothy Day from Joe providing an update on the CW. Mentions Mrs. Bethune helping out with donations of socks. Pg. 1

Letter to Dorothy Day from Joe providing an update on the CW. Mentions Mrs. Bethune helping out with donations of socks. Pg. 2

Letter to Dorothy Day from Joe providing an update on the CW. Mentions Mrs. Bethune helping out with donations of socks. Pg. 3

Letter to Dorothy Day from Joe Zarrella providing an update from Christmas and how he misses Tamar around the CW. Pg. 2

Letter to Dorothy Day from Joe Zarrella providing an update from Christmas and how he misses Tamar (Dorothy Day's daughter) around the CW. Pg. 1

Letter to Joe and Alice and baby Catherine - gives Christmas greetings and update on her health.

Letter to Joe and Alice from Dorothy Day shortly after their move to Indiana. Day thanks them for a gift and offers congratulations on news of an expected baby

Personal letter from Dorothy Day to Joe and Alice about their new baby. Asks for help at one of the Catholic Worker houses. Shows a mix of personal business. Pg. 1

Personal letter from Dorothy Day to Joe and Alice about their new baby. Asks for help at one of the Catholic Worker houses. Shows a mix of personal business. Pg. 2

Letter to Alice and Joe Zarrella from Day. She provides and update regarding the Catholic Worker and talks about the Zarrella baby and her grandkids. Tries to get Joe to write an article for the "The Catholic Worker."

Letter from Day to Joe, describes work at Easton farms and inquires to Joe about managing the house, page 1 of 2

Letter to Joe from on the road. Talks about going into migrant camps on the west coast. Pg 1

Letter from Day to Joseph Zarrella. Providea an update from Portland. Talks about Catholic Worker being broke, but how that may be good for them. Her update shows how she strongly feels ties to the Worker even when on the road. Page 1

Letter from Day to Zarrella. States concern about Tamar (Dorothy Day's daughter) and how she's the baby of the community

Letter from Day to Zarrella that provides an update from on the road. Talks of speaking engagements and some of the frustrations of so many speaking engagements. Pg. 1

Update from on the road. Talks of speaking engagements and some of the frustrations of so many speaking engagements. Pg. 2

Letter to Zarrella saying she is worried about him. Also expresses of her concerns for those coming back from war are not the same. Pg. 1

Letter to Zarrella saying she is worried about him, and od her concerns for those coming back from war are not the same. Pg. 2

Small letter mentioning she will visit while in Louisville. Pg 1

Small letter mentioning she will visit while in Louisville. Back of card has a spiritual. Pg 2

First page of letter from Day to Zarella. In Mobile, AL. Describes life traveling and staying in convents, contrast to CW life; the need for her travels; and includes a special note to Joe appreciating all he does

Note from Day to Zarrella saying he is missed. Sent to him in NY and Day was in Pierre, SD

Image of two men outside the Catholic Worker office in NYC. Description on back reads "Duncan Chisholm, 1940"

Image of a mural by Ade Bethune at a Catholic Worker House of Hospitality. Mural is of St. Joseph and Jesus Christ working with carpentry tools next to the Blessed Virgin Mary sewing or mending a garment.

Draft notice (Notice of Selection) for Joseph Zarrella, April 1942. As a conscientious objector to the war, Zarrella instead served as an ambulance driver in the American Field Service.

Image of office building at the Civilian Public Service Camp No. 15, run by the Association of Catholic Conscientious Objectors

Order to report for induction into the U.S. Army during World War II issued by a local draft board. As a conscientious objector to the war, Zarrella instead served as an ambulance driver in the American Field Service.

Image of Peter Maurin at the CW retreat at a farm in Easton, PA. He is in the center of a group of people. The back of photo labels some people in the group: "Eddie Pirent (sp?), Julia Porcelli, Ade Bethune, Jack Thorton, Hazen Ordway, Frank O'Donnell, John Curran (in chair), Peter Maurin, Marty Paul."

Image of Peter Maurin with people sitting in a circle around him at the Catholic Worker retreat at a farm in Easton, PA. The back of photo is labeled as "Retreat #1, Easton, Maryfarm, 1939. Ade Bethune"

Images of Joseph Zarrella in uniform for the American Field Service. ca. 1943

Image of a pile of bread used to feed the needy in the breadlines at the Catholic Worker house on Mott Street in New York City. A partial view of an Ade Bethune mural is in the background.

Portrait of Dorothy Day taken January 23, 1937

Card thanking Zarrellas for birthday greeting and provides updates

Post card to Zarrellas from Day thanking them for sending sheets to CW. Provides update on her health and wonders if her life on the road affected her health

Back of postcard. Features a quote and picture of Peter Maurin.

Puzzle letter from Alice Zarrella to Joseph Zarrella during his time in the American Field Service, August 24, 1943.

Some audio removed which was difficult to hear. Unedited version appears in the Merton Center Collection.

Image of an Ade Bethune mural of St. Francis of Assisi at a Catholic Worker House of Hospitality in New York.

Photo at the Catholic Worker in New York where meals were served to those in need. Description on back reads "Tex, Jim Brazil - window."

Image of a mural by Ade Bethune at a Catholic Worker House of Hospitality in New York. Mural is of St. Paul visiting St. Peter in jail.

Image of Tamar with a cow at a CW retreat at a farm in Easton, PA.

Image of Tamar (Dorothy Day's daughter) and unknown boy at the Catholic Worker farm in Easton, PA making a sandcastle

Telegram from Dorothy Day to Joe Zarrella informing him of the death of Peter Maurin.

CONTENTS: The Listener [by Dorothy Day] Negro Labor on Levees Exploited by U.S. War Dept. Less Child Labor Due to Present Low Wage Scale Easy Essays by Peter Maurin [printed as “Peter Maurain”] Attention Police! Do Something! Join Catholic League for Social Justice, Now! “Disregarded by War Department!” Communists, Despite Noise, Are Not Only Defenders of Scottsboro Case Is the Problem Black or White? Drab Futility in Workers’ Letters To Our Readers by Dorothy Day Book Notes For Gentle Sabotage, Style and Economy, Dine by Candle Light Courageous! “Just a word of praise for Mayor O’Brien.” Neighbors: Moving day in a poor family. Mary Is Fifteen: Children to take care of, meals to prepare… A Thought for the Day by Father Gillis, C.S.P. A Note of Cheer in Denver Mine Report

CONTENTS: The Listener Textile Code Hearing Reveals Extensive Child Labor in U.S. Government Controlled Industry Dangerous Warns Al Smith Easy Essays by Peter Maurin What You Can Do For Social Justice Courageous Attention! Priests of Reading, Pa. Train Clergy for Social Justice, Dr. Haas Urges Wall Street Listens to Scholastic Thought First Negro Called For Southern Jury Comes the Revolution! July 4th News—Independence Day The Fulsome Press K. of C. Distribute Catholic Worker at Manresa Retreat To Our Readers Progress Kitchen Sweatshops White Collar Class Industrial Recovery Act What Union? The Labor Guild Radical but Not Communist Catholic Miners Say Rights of Labor Come Before Profits Woodlock Recognizes Economic Revolution The Pope’s Solution by Michael Gunn Round Table Meeting Discusses Plans for New Social Order Exploitation of Worker Denounced By Bishops Diary of the Month Letters From Our Readers Wages in Clothing Industry Low Meeting

CONTENTS: The Listener Pennsylvania Miners End Bitter Strike—Await Coal Code N.Y. Milk Strikers Ask for Greater Share of Profits Easy Essays by Peter Maurin What You Can Do For Social Justice Neighborhood Council in Action The Catholic League For Social Justice by Michael O’Shaughnessy Radio Talk Outlines Church Farm Plan Workers Barred From Hall Event of the Month Help! News from Manresa Conversation with a Garage Man “Catholic News” Article Tells of Council’s Work The Pope’s Solution by Michael Gunn Conversation on a Street Car Catholics Gather Large Wall Street Audience Book Review Exploitation By The Land Monopoly The Holy Year On The Love of God NRA Strikes and Violence Two Separate Things Twelve Pages The Shame of Alabama No Continuing City: Chapter One of an Unfinished Novel IV (Continued) by Dorothy Day Communists Seek Entry To Negro Churches Grade School Economics by Edward Dunn, C.C.N.Y. Timber and Cannon Fodder by Katherine Burton One Man’s Work N.A.A.C.P. Wins Fight On Negro Exploitation by Levee Contractors The Labor Guild by Michael P. Gunn Humor Enters the Coal Strike Letters and Comment Under the Crusader Flag Many Code Violations Reported From South Communists Oppose Round Table Sponsor Not Only Tammany! Meeting

CONTENTS: Are Newman clubs Enough? To the Bishops of the U.S.: A Plea for Houses of Hospitality by Peter Maruin Undercover Communists Organize Farmers The Spirit of the Mass The Spirit for the Masses by Peter Maruin Catholic Worker Delegates to Attend Peace Conference The Labor Guild by Michael P. Gunn Going the N.R.A. One Better? Minister Run Our of Ala. For Supporting NRA code for Race The Silk Strike—What Union? Workers’ Duty to Join Unions Says Father Haas The Young The Communist Press Negro Fellow-Workers All In A Day Prelate and Clergy Ask Justice For Negroes Is Picketing A Crime? The NRA and Profits by Henry J. Foley Negro Catholics Organize in Capitol Southern Workers Go “Slow Independent Way” Manufacturers Say Letters from Our Readers Catholic Action School Discusses Social Justice by Joseph Barnes Bennett Notice