Recording of interview with Carmen Ellis (Vol.2)

Ellis is a head of house in the L'Arche Daybreak community. Ellis met Nouwen through her mother-in-Law, Connie Ellis, and subsequently lived with him in the L'Arche Daybreak community.1 (out of 2) audio cassettes (16 mins.)Title based on contents of the item. ; The interview is transcribed and is available electronically or in hard copy. ; Audio cassettes are located in box 11. ; Reference copies of the audio cassettes are available (located with original). ; Digitized February 1, 2011.For more information please contact Special Collections, the University of St. Michael's College.Item consists of an interview with Carmen Ellis interviewed by Gabrielle Earnshaw at L'Arche Daybreak (Richmond Hill, ON). Ellis remembers lunches with Nouwen, his relationship with L'Arche core members, praying with Nouwen, Nouwen's gestures and Nouwen's comfort through Ellis' mother-in-Law's illness. Themes present in Ellis' interview include community, Jean Vanier, L'Arche Trosly, the mother figure and Nouwen's funeral