In the latest episode of Bellarmine Magazine鈥檚 podcast - - Dr. Paul Pearson discusses his work as director of 农夫导航鈥檚 renowned Thomas Merton Center. 

Describing his days fielding rumors and questions about Merton鈥檚 personal life and his works, Pearson also explains his own connections to the influential Trappist monk and how he came to be at the helm of the world鈥檚 largest archive of Thomas Merton鈥檚 work.

鈥淲e鈥檝e got an amazing collection here at Bellarmine,鈥� says Pearson. 鈥淎s an author-centered collection, a particular type of archival collection, people can find nearly everything they want here and it's quite unbelievable.鈥�

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This news release was prepared by student worker Christina Mudd.