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Folder 10: Nancy Shukaitis–Zion Letters 6/80, 1980 - 1982

 File — Box: 0238.27, Folder: 10
Identifier: 0238.27.10

Scope and Contents

- Correspondence - 4/24/1980 - From: Senator John Heinz, To: Nancy Shukaitis - providing her with a response from the National Park Service in regards to the availability of funding to restore the Zion Lutheran Church - Correspondence - 4/17/1980 - From: James W. Coleman, Jr.; To: Catherine Bordon - informing Bordon that restoration of the church seems unlikely as it is heavily damaged and would be very expensive - Correspondence - 6/14/1980 - From: Nancy Shukaitis, To: Nicholas Gianopulos - describing the research that has been done regarding the Zion Lutheran Church and asking him to inform her of the inspection results of the church - Correspondence - 4/13/1982 - From: Kenneth Cramer, To: Nancy Shukaitis - thanking Shukaitis for responding to his query about “The Minisink” and “Historic Legacy” while also inquiring to purchase a copy of each - Correspondence - 7/23/1980 - From: Jean, To: Nancy Shukaitis - inquiring if they should inform Schweiker of the $125,000 that was proposed to be taken up by the House - Correspondence - 7/18/1980 - From: Senator Richard S. Schweiker, To: Dr. Raney and Cosigners - providing a reply to an inquiry that he made on their behalf and offering his assistance in the future should they need it - Correspondence - 6/26/1980 - From: Bryd Ersin, To: Senator Richard Schweiker - thanking him for his inquiry on the Zion Lutheran Church and providing him with a June 5 letter in response to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office of the National Park Service - 2 copies - Correspondence - 6/5/1980 - From: David Kimball, To: unknown - informing the individual that there is no funds for working on the church, but the NPS has plans to stabilize it in the future - 2 copies - Correspondence - 7/18/1980 - From: Senator Richard Schweiker, To: Dr. Robert Bookbinder - providing a reply to an inquiry that he made on their behalf and offering his assistance in the future should they need it - Correspondence - 7/21/1980 - From: Jean D., To: Nancy Shukaitis - informing Shukaitis that they have received a copy of a letter detailing the $125,000 that will be considered in the House of Representatives the next day - Correspondence - 7/14/1980 - From: James W. Dyer - informing that the Congressman’s Committee on Appropriations has added $125,000 the National Park budget and that Senator McDade plans to add his support to preserve the Zion church - Correspondence - 7/10/1980 - From: Senator John Heinz, To: Murrel R. Keifer - thanking Keifer for informing him of the possible removal of the Zion Lutheran Church from the National Register of Historic places - Correspondence - 7/2/1980 - From: John Bond, To: Gerta Harriton - informing her that they are working with local representatives to develop a stabilization plan and adaptive use arrangement for the Zion Lutheran Church but there are currently no funds planned of this expenditure - Correspondence - 7/1/1980 - From John Bond, To: Anne Walker - informing her that they are working with local representatives to develop a stabilization plan and adaptive use arrangement for the Zion Lutheran Church but there are currently no funds planned of this expenditure - Correspondence - 7/1/1980 - From John Bond, To: Dr. John Oliver Nelson - informing her that they are working with local representatives to develop a stabilization plan and adaptive use arrangement for the Zion Lutheran Church but there are currently no funds planned of this expenditure - Correspondence - 7/1/1980 - From John Bond, To: Aubrey Vail - informing her that they are working with local representatives to develop a stabilization plan and adaptive use arrangement for the Zion Lutheran Church but there are currently no funds planned of this expenditure - Correspondence - 6/26/1980 - From: Congressman Joseph McDade, To: Dee G. Christine - saying that he will support the Board of the Monroe County Museum Association and that the NPS budget now has funds of $125,000 for the restoration of the church - Correspondence - 6/24/1980 - From John Bond, To: Dr. John Appel - informing her that they are working with local representatives to develop a stabilization plan and adaptive use arrangement for the Zion Lutheran Church but there are currently no funds planned of this expenditure - Correspondence - 6/24/1980 - From John Bond, To: Frank Kerr - informing her that they are working with local representatives to develop a stabilization plan and adaptive use arrangement for the Zion Lutheran Church but there are currently no funds planned of this expenditure - Correspondence - 6/24/1980 - From John Bond, To: Edward Driebe - informing her that they are working with local representatives to develop a stabilization plan and adaptive use arrangement for the Zion Lutheran Church but there are currently no funds planned of this expenditure - Correspondence - 6/24/1980 - From John Bond, To: Dr. Arthur Mark - informing her that they are working with local representatives to develop a stabilization plan and adaptive use arrangement for the Zion Lutheran Church but there are currently no funds planned of this expenditure - Correspondence - 6/24/1980 - From John Bond, To: Bess Trumpour - informing her that they are working with local representatives to develop a stabilization plan and adaptive use arrangement for the Zion Lutheran Church but there are currently no funds planned of this expenditure - Correspondence - 6/25/1980 - From John Bond, To: Dr. James Kitchen, II - informing her that they are working with local representatives to develop a stabilization plan and adaptive use arrangement for the Zion Lutheran Church but there are currently no funds planned of this expenditure - Correspondence - 6/19/1980 - From John Bond, To: Dee Christeen - informing her that they are working with local representatives to develop a stabilization plan and adaptive use arrangement for the Zion Lutheran Church but there are currently no funds planned of this expenditure - Correspondence - 4/28/1980 - From: Nancy Shukaitis, To: Henry Jonas Magaziner - informing him of how they plan to restore the church and how there is only progress due to the assistance of volunteers - Correspondence - 6/19/1980 - From John Bond, To: Edward Jeknins - informing her that they are working with local representatives to develop a stabilization plan and adaptive use arrangement for the Zion Lutheran Church but there are currently no funds planned of this expenditure - Correspondence - 6/10/1980 - From: Edward Jenkins, To: James Coleman, Jr. - asking for help to get immediate repair of the north wall of the Zion Lutheran Church - Correspondence - 6/10/1980 - From: Dee Christine, To: James Coleman, Jr. - asking for help to get immediate repair of the north wall of the Zion Lutheran Church - Correspondence - 6/10/1980 - From: Charlotte Sittig, To: James Coleman, Jr. - asking for help to get immediate repair of the north wall of the Zion Lutheran Church - Correspondence - 6/10/1980 - From: Nedra Patrick, To: James Coleman, Jr. - asking for help to get immediate repair of the north wall of the Zion Lutheran Church - Correspondence - 6/10/1980 - From: Dr. Richard Luce, To: James Coleman, Jr. - asking for help to get immediate repair of the north wall of the Zion Lutheran Church - Correspondence - 6/10/1980 - From: Grant Nitrauer, To: James Coleman, Jr. - asking for help to get immediate repair of the north wall of the Zion Lutheran Church - Correspondence - 6/17/1980 - From: William Patterson, To: James Coleman, Jr. - asking for help to get immediate repair of the north wall of the Zion Lutheran Church - Correspondence - 6/11/1980 - From: Robert Brooks, To: James Coleman, Jr. - asking for help to get immediate repair of the north wall of the Zion Lutheran Church - Correspondence - 6/10/1980 - From: Carol Kern, To: Senator Richard Schweiker - asking for help to get immediate repair of the north wall of the Zion Lutheran Church - Correspondence - 6/18/1980 - From: Carol Shull, To: Nancy Shukaitis - informing Shukaitis that the NPS is studying the feasibility of stabilizing and rehabilitating the Zion Lutheran Church - Correspondence - 6/16/1980 - From: David Haler, To: Nancy Shukaitis - informing Shukaitis that the NPS isn’t planning on tearing down the Zion Lutheran Church rather they just wanted to have a structural analysis of the building - Correspondence - 6/14/1980 - From: Nancy Shukaitis, To: Nicholas Gianopolus - informing Gianopolus of the history of the Zion Lutheran Church and asking him to inform her of the results of his inspection as well as the cost of restoring the building - Document - 6/12/1980 - blanket letter to be sent to Congressman McDade to attempt to repair the Zion Church without delay and initiate the appropriation of funds while continuing to aid in the restoration process - Document - 6/12/1980 - blanket letter to be sent to Senator Schweiker to attempt to repair the Zion Church without delay and initiate the appropriation of funds while continuing to aid in the restoration process - Document - 6/12/1980 - blanket letter to be sent to Senator Heinz to attempt to repair the Zion Church without delay and initiate the appropriation of funds while continuing to aid in the restoration process - Correspondence - 6/11/1980 - From: Robert Brooks, To: David Kimball - asking for help to get immediate repair of the north wall of the Zion Lutheran Church - Document - 5/1980 - contact information for the board of governors for the Monroe County Museum Association - Document - 6/10/1980 - blanket letter to Senator Schweiker again asking for his help in regards to the Zion Lutheran Church as there is a need to start for the appropriation of funds to start the project as it needs to be repaired without delay - Document - 6/10/1980 - blanket letter to Congressman McDade again asking for his help in regards to the Zion Lutheran Church as there is a need to start for the appropriation of funds to start the project as it needs to be repaired without delay - Document - 6/10/1980 - blanket letter to Senator Heinz again asking for his help in regards to the Zion Lutheran Church as there is a need to start for the appropriation of funds to start the project as it needs to be repaired without delay - Document - 6/10/1980 - blanket letter to Mr. Kimball again asking for his help in regards to the Zion Lutheran Church as there is a need to start for the appropriation of funds to start the project as it needs to be repaired without delay - Document - 6/10/1980 - blanket letter to Mr. Coleman again asking for his help in regards to the Zion Lutheran Church as there is a need to start for the appropriation of funds to start the project as it needs to be repaired without delay - Document - 6/10/1980 - blanket letter to Mr. Halesagain asking for his help in regards to the Zion Lutheran Church as there is a need to start for the appropriation of funds to start the project as it needs to be repaired without delay - Correspondence - 6/7/1980 - From: Elizabeth + Horace Walters, To: Nancy Shukaits - informing Shukaitis that they will be regretfully unable to contribute to the restoration efforts but that they would like to be updated on the progress as the church holds sentimental value to the family - Correspondence - 6/5/1980 - From: Senator Richard Schweiker, To: Murrel Kiefer - providing him with enclosed files - Correspondence - 5/30/1980 - From: Daniel, To: Senator Schweiker - informing Schweiker that the NPS isn’t planning on tearing down the Zion Lutheran Church rather they just wanted to have a structural analysis of the building - Correspondence - 6/5/1980 - From: David Kimball, To: Dr. Robert Bookbinder - informing Bookbendeer that the NPS isn’t planning on tearing down the Zion Lutheran Church rather they just wanted to have a structural analysis of the building - Correspondence - 6/3/1980 - From: Dr. Robert Bookbinder, To: David Kimball - asking the NPS to repair and maintain the Zion Church while explaining its historical relevance and conveying the poor condition of the building - Correspondence - 6/2/1980 - From: Dr. Robert Bookbinder, To: Joseph McDade - asking the NPS to repair and maintain the Zion Church while explaining its historical relevance and conveying the poor condition of the building - Correspondence - 6/2/1980 - From: Dr. Robert Bookbinder, To: Senator Richard Schweiker - asking the NPS to repair and maintain the Zion Church while explaining its historical relevance and conveying the poor condition of the building - Correspondence - 6/2/1980 - From: Dr. Robert Bookbinder, To: Senator John Heinz - asking the NPS to repair and maintain the Zion Church while explaining its historical relevance and conveying the poor condition of the building - Correspondence - 6/2/1980 - From: Dr. Robert Bookbinder, To: David Hales - asking the NPS to repair and maintain the Zion Church while explaining its historical relevance and conveying the poor condition of the building - Correspondence - 6/2/1980 - From: Dr. Robert Bookbinder, To: David Hales - asking the NPS to repair and maintain the Zion Church while explaining its historical relevance and conveying the poor condition of the building - Correspondence - 6/2/1980 - From: Dr. Robert Bookbinder, To: James Coleman, Jr. - asking the NPS to repair and maintain the Zion Church while explaining its historical relevance and conveying the poor condition of the building - Correspondence - 6/2/1980 - From: Dr. Robert Bookbinder, To: David Kimbal- asking the NPS to repair and maintain the Zion Church while explaining its historical relevance and conveying the poor condition of the building - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Anna Courtright, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for her name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church but that she cannot attend meetings but would still like to be updated on progress - Correspondence - 6/2/1980 - From: Tom Breslauer, To: George Royle - thanking him for the offer of Lafayette College for the use of Monroe Arts Council during the Summer of 1980 - Correspondence - 5/29/1980 - From: Lester Dimmick, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for his name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church and that he can attend meetings but would still like to be updated on progress - Correspondence - 5/29/1980 - From: Joseph McDade, Senator Richard Schweiker, Senator John Heinz, David Hales, James Coleman, David Kimball; To: Nancy Shukaitis - informign shukaitis that she will have a chance to voice her support for retaining the Zion Church and telling her of their plans for the building - Correspondence - 5/19/1980 - From: Joseph McDade, To: Nancy Shukaitis - thanking her for her concern for the need to restore the Zion Church and conveying that he is anxious to provide his support - Correspondence - 5/13/1980 - From: Nancy Shukaitis, To : Interested Persons Concerned with Zion’s Lutheran Church - informing people of the public officials that that they have garnered the support of, that on May 22nd the NPS will inspect the Zion Church, and asking them to write to the public officials that they have the support of to do all they can in assisting the maintaining of the Church - 2 copies - Correspondence - 5/6/1980 - From: William Wewer, To: Nancy Shukaitis - passing on a resort on the Zion Church situation and that the NPS is in consultation to see what can be done to work on the church - Correspondence - 4/30/1980 - From: Nancy Shukaitis, To: Amos Hawkins - thanking him for coming to the recent meeting with Regional Historical Architect Henry Magaziner and asking him to write to NPS personal to convey the enthusiasm throughout several organizations to preserve the Zion Lutheran Church - Correspondence - 4/30/1980 - From: Joseph McDade, To; Murrel Keifer - thanking him for his letter regarding an effort to remove the Zion Church off the National Register of HIstoric Places so that it can be demolished - Correspondence - 4/29/1980 - From: Nancy Shukaitis, To: James Coleman, Jr. - introducing Congressman Coleman to the subject of the Zion Lutheran Church and requesting that he join the effort to request federal funding to accomplish immediate repairs, improvements, and replacements of parts earlier removed - Correspondence - 4/29/1980 - From: Nancy Shukaitis, To: Joseph McDade - introducing McDade to the subject of the Zion Lutheran Church and requesting that he join the effort to request federal funding to accomplish immediate repairs, improvements, and replacements of parts earlier removed - Correspondence - 4/28/1980 - From: Nancy Shukaits, To: Joseph McDade - informing him of the meeting of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners on 4/16/1980 where all the architects attending that the church needs to be repaired and restored and requesting that he get a “line item’ in regards to budget or increase the amount of funding that applies to essential work on important historic structures - 3 copies - Correspondence - 4/28/1980 - From: Nancy Shukaitis, To: Henry Jonas Mazinger - thanking him for his visit to the meeting regarding Zion Church and asking if he would contribute in voluntary efforts to help repair the church - 5 copies - Correspondence - 4/9/1980 - From: William Wewer, To: Murrel Kiefer - thanking him for his desire to preserve the Zion Lutheran Church and for his report in indicating that it should be preserved and restored - 4 copies - Newspaper clipping - “Coalition wants money for historic preservation” from Pocono Record (2/16/1980) - 2 copies - Newspaper clipping - “Park service continues to buy land for rec area” from Pocono Record (2/7/1980) - Correspondence - 2/18/1980 - From: Nancy Shukaitis, To: Joseph McDade - explaining the work that she has done with Amos Hawkins to attempt to maintain and restore the Zion Lutheran Church but a tenant for the location is necessary to prevent future harm to the building - 2 copies - Correspondence - 4/30/1980 - From: Senator Richard Schweiker, To: Nancy Shukaitis - providing her with additional information that he has received in regards to his inquiry on her behalf - Correspondence - 3/12/1980 - From: David Haler, To: Senator Richard Schweiker - describes the history of the Zion Lutheran Church in regards to its spot on the National Register of Historic Places and explaining the possible ways to deal with it in the future that are not just restoration - Correspondence - 4/11/1980 - From: Nancy Shukaits, To: Friend of Zion’s Lutheran Church - respectfully requesting they agree to serving on a Steering Committee organized for the purpose of working toward the restoration and preservation of Zion’s Lutheran Church and the plans for it in the future - Correspondence - 2/1/1980 - From: Albert Hawkins, To: Nancy Shukaitis - informing Shukaitis that the Zion Church is on the National Register but within the Water Gap there are a dozen structures that also qualify which makes the church less likely to get the resources needed to maintain it and the only way to do so would be through volunteers - 2 copies - Correspondence - 2/6/1980 - From: William Wewer, To Nancy Shukaits - informing Shukaitis of the low chances that the NPS will divide their attention to restoring the Church and that he will do all that he can to try and remedy this low likelihood - Correspondence - 2/4/1980 - From: Nancy Shukaitis, To: William Wewer - regretfully passing on the letter from Albert Hawikns and asking for Wewer’s opinion - Correspondence - 1/8/1980 - From: Nancy Shukaitis, To: Senator Richard Schweiker - providing an enclosed letter from Alber Hawkins that says that the Zion Church is on the National Register but within the Water Gap there are a dozen structures that also qualify which makes the church less likely to get the resources needed to maintain it and the only way to do so would be through volunteers - Correspondence - 1/2/1980 - From: William Wewer, To: Nancy Shukaitis - telling her to consider the recommendations of the Four-County Task Force as it seems realistic and that he believes that the church should be included the NPS budget - Correspondence - 12/30/1980 - From: Nancy Shukaitis, To: Amos Hawkins - asking to meet with him early into 1980 and explaining the purpose of their organizations - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Lorraine Coss, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for her name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church but that she cannot attend meetings but would still like to be updated on progress - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Selma Courtright, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for her name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church but that she cannot attend meetings but would still like to be updated on progress - Correspondence - 4/24/1980 - From: Mildred Courtright, To: Nancy Shukaitis - indicating that she would like her name on the list of people wanting the Zion Lutheran Church to be restored - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Augusta Courtright Foss, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for her name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church but that she cannot attend meetings but would still like to be updated on progress - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Reverend Ritterpusch, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for his name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church but that he cannot attend meetings but would still like to be updated on progress - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Stirling Schmnover, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for his name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church and that he can attend meetings - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Maggie Kemnour, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for her name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church but that she cannot attend meetings but would still like to be updated on progress - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Elnora Hauser, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for her name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church but that she cannot attend meetings but would still like to be updated on progress - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Trent and Carolyn Kerr, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for their name to be used as a people of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church and that they can attend meetings - Correspondence - 4/18/1980 - From: Charles Kirkwood, To Nancy Shukaitis - informing him that the form was not included in the letter but that he and his wife are willing to be put down on the list and will devote time and money to the project - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Joseph Molor, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for his name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church but that he cannot attend meetings - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Trvin and Hazel Smith, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for their name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church and that they can attend meetings - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Catharine Luible, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for her name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church but that she cannot attend meetings but would still like to be updated on progress - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Orin Shirely, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for his name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church but that he cannot attend meetings but would still like to be updated on progress - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Murrel Kiefer, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for his name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church and that he can attend meetings - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Reverend Kenneth Feinour, Jr.; To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for his name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church and that he can attend meetings - Correspondence - 1980 - From: Ann and John Schimmel , To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for their name to be used as a people of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church and that they can attend meetings - Correspondence - 1980 - From: George Eichorn, To: Sterling Committee for Zion’s Lutheran Church - allowing for his name to be used as a person of interest in repairing and conserving the Zion Church but that he cannot attend meetings but would still like to be updated on progress

Dates

  • Creation: 1980 - 1982

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 66 Linear Feet (33 cartons)

Repository Details

Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository

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