Draft letter, in +McQuaid’s hand, to Mgs. Paro. Professor O’Brien, the Good-will Ambassador from New York City, feels that a mass-movement of Catholics would not be effective in America, but that Cardinal Spellman could effect much in private negotiations with Mr. Truman. Jews are realizing that a world-wide feeling concerning the Holy Places is being manifested.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from L. O Muirthe. The Department is communicating with Fr. O’Brien, PP, Clondalkin, with the view to ascertaining whether the teachers concerned would be prepared to enter into agreements with the manager on Form No. 2.

Typed letter to the Reverend Secretary from Catherine O’Brien, Chief School Medical Officer, requesting dates for Confirmation. List of schools included. 56/

Typed letter to +McQuaid from M. O’Brien, Planning Officer regarding the possibility of a new Church on Templeogue Road.

Typed letter to Fr. Mangan from M. O’Brien, Dublin Planning Officer, regarding Bloomfield, Merrion Road, Holy Faith Convent, Finglas and Simmonscourt Castle Grounds.

Typed letter to Fr. Williams from J. O’Brien informing him that Fr. Doyle discharged all the rent due to the Corporation.

Correspondence between Michael O’Brien, Dublin Planning Officer, and +McQuaid regarding a Children’s Mass during Road Safety Week.

Typed report on Communist activities. The National Committee decided that the Party should go underground. Anxious that members cultivate the friendship and confidence of all non-members prominent in the Labour Party and the Trade Union Movement. William O’Brien working to remove Jim Larkin (senior) from the Central Branch of the Labour Party. 3.2 Communist Party of Ireland, 1941.

Short typed biography on the family of Dr. Conor Cruise O’Brien. Has two children, two of whom are at school in Newtown, Waterford, and two in Rathgar. Neither school is Catholic. Children are not being taught formal religion as they are allowed to make up their own minds when they come to age. Wife is living in Howth.

Handwritten letter to Fr. Mangan from Jim O’Brien. Is thankful that the Legion Praesidium has been removed from him. Would like to stay with the Leo League if allowed. ‘Friendship’ is the work of the League. He gets to know various Trade Union leaders and they get to know the Divine Character of the priesthood. Its work is submitted to the Archbishop.