Letter from +O’Hara to +McQuaid asking him and other members of the Irish Hierarchy participate in the creation of a spiritual bouquet for Bishop William D. O’Brien, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and President of the Catholic Church Extension Society who is due to celebrate his Golden Jubilee. He believes this would be the most striking gift which will be received. Bishop O’Brien’s parents came from Ireland and he has much affection for the country.

Letter from +Eris O’Brien, Neutral Bay to +McQuaid thanking him for sending the books. He discusses letters of early missionaries to Australia. He does not think he will be able to travel overseas again but if he can he will grasp the opportunity. Annotated by +McQuaid. 1 item

Letter from +O’Brien to +McQuaid seeking his help in finding religious Sisters to run schools.

Letter from +O’Brien to +McQuaid thanking him for the words of congratulations on his appointment. He discusses hid diocese and states he may visit Ireland during the next Ad Limina in 1960. 1 item

Letter from +O’Brien to +McQuaid stating he will be in Dublin in July as he has been awarded an honorary degree from the National University of Ireland. He mentions his continued search for priests and the bishops of Cloyne and Meath have said they will try to help. He has had over one million migrants settle in his diocese. Torn. 1 item

Handwritten letter to Fr. McKernan from Desmond W. McCarthy, Cork St., Dublin, reporting on Philip Cairns and Alderman Hickey. Cairns converted out of conviction in 1921, is a zealous Catholic Action worker, secretary of the Postal Workers’ Union and member of the Labour Party. Puts his Catholicism first. Hickey is an excellent Catholic and a director of the Catholic Standard. Sided with William O’Brien as he held a position with the ITGWU. 276A. 12 May 1948 List of names and addresses of ‘active’ and ‘not active’ persons. Signature of J. Counihan S.J.

Two letters to Fr. Dunne from Catherine O’Brien, Chief School Medical Officer, regarding the dates for Confirmation and Clerical visitation.

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

Copy of typed letter to Ml. O’Brien, Town Planning Officer, from Jas. J. McAuley, Chartered Surveyor & Valuer. He considers that the value of £12,000 for Broomfield House and Lands is correct.

Typed letter to Fr. C. Mangan from M. O’Brien, Dublin Planning Officer, outlining his views on the location of the Statue. Feels O’Connell Street is unsuitable.