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17 May 1966
Niebuhr, Reinhold, 1892-1971
to Marshall E. Bean
Niebuhr praises Bean's faith and serenity in the face of death. He regrets that he has no photos to send.
GLC05508.194
20 September 1967
Phillips, J.B., 1906-1982
to Mr. Buchanan
Phillips has no one person in mind who is especially notable in contributing to world peace. His motives for being ordained were mixed, but he feels the his desire to communicate the Christian Gospel was the best one.
GLC05508.203
3 January 1963
Rubottom, R. Richard, 1912-?
to Leonard V. Fulton
Rubottom responds to a letter from Fulton written during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Rubottom shares a concern about the world and the future. He notes that all three of his children are October babies and during the holidays the family spent a lot...
GLC05508.221
circa 1965
Sayre, Francis B., fl. 1965
to Ashely T. Cole
Written while serving a diplomat in post- World War II Tokyo. He writes a quotation expressing that human brotherhood, sacrifice, and genuine international cooperation are the only bases for an enduring human society. Regardless of man's actions...
GLC05508.226
7 August 1967
Sheen, Fulton J. (Fulton John), 1895-1979
to John D. Buchanan
Bishop Sheen answers questions posed by Buchanan apparently about the priesthood. Sheen refers Buchanan to his televised address, "Modern Saints," published in "Footsteps in a Darkened Forest." He also comments on the priesthood as a "state in life...
GLC05508.228
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