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MERTON'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH:
Doucette, Bedford

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Descriptive Summary

Record Group: Section A - Correspondence

Dates of materials: 1959-1960

Volume: 5 item(s); 8 pg(s)

Scope and Content

Biography

Bedford Doucette was a former novice of Gethsemani Abbey who was living in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, at the time of correspondence with Thomas Merton.

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This Record Sub-Group is not divided into Series and is arranged chronologically.

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SeriesDateTypeTo/FromFirst LinesPubFull TextNotes
 1959/09/12 TNSfrom MertonWe all enjoyed your cheerful letter written in the office of Bill Kelly, and were glad that at least   
 1960/01/01? TNSfrom MertonDo not think we have forgotten you. We are always very happy to have good news from you and think  [no date, but mentions recent celebration of Christmas and blessings for new year]
 1960/04/20 TNSfrom MertonYour letter was very enjoyable, and Fr Gerard speaks of having received one from you also.   
 1960/07/11 TLSfrom MertonFr Gerard showed me your letter, newspaper clipping and all. You're famous! But, no kidding,   
 2011/08/15? HNSto Center from Lawrence, Br., O.C.S.O.Here are the letters we spoke about by email. You may wish to look closely at the envelopes   
        

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