Letter from +O’Hara to Cardinal D’Alton regarding Catholic principles and policies in relation to UNESCO. He states the Holy See is concerned with the activities of the programme and policies of OMEP as they deal with the education of children of pre-school age. This is a delicate matter ‘…since there is considerable Masonic influence at work in OMEP, which is tinged with communism’. The Holy Father wants Ireland to bring its influence to bear at the Congress in Rome in August. He also asks that a competent ‘layman’ to establish contact with the International Catholic Co-ordinating Centre for UNESCO in Paris. He also suggests that the Irish Hierarchy establish a National OMEP Committee in Ireland.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + D’Alton. Before he went out of office Dr. Browne seemed very determined to do as much harm as he could to all who opposed his Scheme. Hopes the storm has now blown over.

Handwritten letter from +John Cardinal D’Alton to ill. Phillips thanking her/him for the souvenir of Mgr. Harmil’s 90th birthday.

Note from Fr. Leo Quinlan to +McQuaid stating Bishop elect D’Alton wishes to meet with him before returning to Yola.

Copy letter from +Riberi to Cardinal D’Alton regarding the forthcoming celebrations for the Jubilee Year of the Holy Father, when the Pope will be 80. Two monuments are to be erected; a church built entirely from offerings and the foundation of a Boarding School for lay people.

Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid indicating where he wishes to sit on the night of the Academic session, at the Gresham Hotel, in connection with the Tercentenary of the Death of the Nuncio Rinuccini. He wishes the Archbishop to join him afterwards in greeting President Sean T. O Ceallaigh and the other members of the Diplomatic Corps. He also mentions that Cardinal D’Alton is sending a telegram to the Holy Father, in the name of the Irish Hierarchy, in relation to Rinuccini.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +D’Alton, stating that he will receive the new Nuncio at the Pro Cathedral on

Letter from +Riberi to +McQuaid forwarding a copy of the correspondence sent to Cardinal D’Alton in relation to the preparations for the forthcoming Jubilee Year of Holy Father.

Letter from +D’Alton to +McQuaid regarding his poor health. He will be unable to attend the Bishop’s Meeting but will attend the distribution of prizes and degrees.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from + D’Alton. When the Minister returns it would be a good idea to meet him.