Oral history interview with Stanley Vishnewski

"In this interview, Catholic Worker Stanley Vishnewski recounts his experiences with Peter Maurin at the very beginning of the Catholic Worker, including stories of Maurin debating communists on the Bowery in New York, Maurin's religious beliefs and habits, and his activities at Maryfarm in Easton, Penn. Vishnewski also speaks about Maurin's founding of a house in Harlem, and a Jewish center on the lower east side of Manhattan, as well as Maurin's aims for each. Interviewed by Marc H. Ellis."@en
"In this interview, Catholic Worker Stanley Vishnewski begins by reading his essay on the origins and earliest ideas of The Catholic worker newspaper and movement. His interview portion covers all aspects of the New York Catholic Worker, such as running the various houses of hospitality, spreading the Catholic Worker message, dealing with Dorothy Day's absolute pacifist stance, and the religiosity of the Worker. He shares many stories and anecdotes and refers to Day and Peter Maurin throughout. Interviewed by Deane Mowrer."@en