Interview with William Shannon, December 2, 2005
Project: Morgan C. Atkinson Documentary Interviews: Soul Searching, The Journey of Thomas Merton
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This interview with Monsignor Shannon was conducted in 2005 at Nazareth College in Rochester, New York. Shannon discusses Thomas Merton's early life and transition to monastic life, his contentious relationship with abbot James Fox, and his role as the Master of novices. Shannon also discusses Merton's writing, including its continuing legacy and role in modern society.Interview Accession
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Master of novices Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968 Abbots Canonization Clare College (University of Cambridge)Interview Rights
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Shannon, William Interview by Morgan C. Atkinson. 02 Dec. 2005. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Shannon, W. (2005, December 02). Interview by M. C. Atkinson. Morgan C. Atkinson Documentary Interviews: Soul Searching, The Journey of Thomas Merton. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Shannon, William, interview by Morgan C. Atkinson. December 02, 2005, Morgan C. Atkinson Documentary Interviews: Soul Searching, The Journey of Thomas Merton, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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