Henri Nouwen Archives & Research Collection
The Henri J. M. Nouwen Archives and Research Collection opened on September 21, 2000, within the John M. Kelly Library at the University of St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto. The Archives includes all the material created and accumulated by Nouwen in his lifetime, including draft manuscripts, 16,000+ incoming letters, 200+ sound and video recordings, lecture notes and handouts, administrative files, business correspondence and other material related to publishing, photographs, research material collected by Nouwen, a complete set of his published books (and translations), and a comprehensive collection of articles published by Nouwen. The Kelly Library also maintains a Research Collection of material collected since Nouwen’s death. It includes 3000+ letters by Henri Nouwen, 100+ recorded interviews, book reviews, theses and other published material about Henri Nouwen.
More About the Archives
The Archives is open to all for research and study. An appointment is required.
John M. Kelly Library University of St. Michael’s College
113 St. Joseph Street
Toronto, ON, M5S 1J4, Canada
416-926-2314 | specialcollections.kellylibrary@utoronto.ca
Finding Guides to the Nouwen Archives & the Nouwen Collection
Most of the material in the Nouwen Archives and the Nouwen Collection is searchable through an online finding guide:
The Kelly Library actively collects material by or about Henri Nouwen and continues to accept donations of archival materials. Please contact the Special Collections for more information about making a donation.
Permissions to Access Restricted Material
While most of the material in the Nouwen Archives is available for consultation, written permission from the Henri Nouwen Legacy Trust is required for access to some restricted records.
The Henri Nouwen Legacy Trust
Stephen Lazarus, Literary Manager
slazarus@henrinouwen.org | 416-971-7543