Includes; letters from Fr. T.J. Walsh, [Canon T.J. Walsh], 3 October 1954 to Miss O’ Rahilly concerning a nineteenth century poet – Diarmuid O Longaigh; letter to Mother Catherine on 20 February; letter of 17 February 1960 to the Holy Father in French and in English giving the history of the congregation; letter to Mother Benignus relating to the printing of the book; letter to Mother de Sales from Fr. T.J. Walsh, [Canon T.J. Walsh], Parochial House, Durrus , County Cork, 29 October 1968, concerning the use of the buildings on Douglas Street; letter to Sr. Catherine, 16 September 1971, including a map of Ballygriffin; letters to Father Walsh, [Canon T.J. Walsh], from Finbarr Ryan, Arch. P.S. Port of Spain, 31 December 1959, paying tribute to him for his work on the life of ‘Nano Nagle and the Presentation Sister’s; letter from James Canon Bastible, University College, Cork, 12 December 1959, to Rev. Mother congratulating her on Fr. T.J. Walsh’s [Canon T.J. Walsh], book, ‘ Nano Nagle and the Presentation Sisters’, letter from S. Perosazz, Department of Education, Dublin, 28 June 1956 to Fr. T.J. Walsh [Canon T.J. Walsh], concerning access to reports made by inspectors on the Presentation schools during the nineteenth century; letter from M. Gregory, O.S.B., Benedictine Abbey, Kylemore, Clifden, County Galway, 15 July 1955, stating that due to fire in their archives two years previously any information which they had on Nano Nagle was burnt; letter from D. Joseph Dowdall O.S. B., Glenstal Priory School, Murroe, County Limerick, 22 May 1955 to Father Walsh [Canon T.J. Walsh], relating to the microfilming of documents; letter from Fr. F.X. Marin, St. Patrick’s , Via Piemonte, 60 Rome (125) to Fr. Walsh, [Canon T.J. Walsh], concerning the examination of the Prop. Documents; letter to Father Walsh, [Canon T.J. Walsh], from Patricia O’ Connell, Evening Press, 6 April 1955 in relation to the death notice of Joseph Nagle; letters from Browne and Nolan Limited, Publishers, 41 -42 Nassau Street, Dublin, to Rev. Mother on 10 September 1958 concerning the publishing of Fr. T.J. Walsh’s, [Canon T.J. Walsh], book; letters from M.H. Gill and Son, 50 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin to Fr. Walsh, [Canon T.J. Walsh], Mother Benignus, Mother Ignatius concerning the publication of the book and its cost; two copies of 1775 – 1975 Sermon on the occasion of the Bi- centenary Celebrations of the Presentation Sisters, St. Finbarr’s Church Cork 24 December 1975, T.J. Walsh [Canon T.J. Walsh], December 1975; Nano Nagle, Undaunted Daughter of Desires A Study in Sanctity, T.J. Walsh, [Canon T.J. Walsh], October 1975; letter from T.J. Walsh, [Canon T.J.Walsh], Parochial House, Blackrock, Cork, 18 September 1980 to Sister Lucy, Presentation Generalate, Monasterevan, County Kildare; letter from T.J. Walsh, [Canon T.J. Walsh], Parochial House, Blackrock, Cork to Sister Rosario [Allen] concerning the plans for the Nano Nagle tomb; letter from Carol Nagle Fish, 54 Prairie Avenue, Buffalo, New York, 14207, 25 January 1985, requesting information on her ancestors and claiming that she is related to the Nagles; newspaper article, ‘ Canon Walsh: The Final Respects’; leaflet, ‘ Office for the Dead and Funeral Mass’, Very Rev. Canon T. J. Walsh, [Canon T.J. Walsh], 27 June 1984; and notes on layout of chapters for the book, ‘ Nano Nagle and the Presentation Sisters’.

Doctors’ Congress, St. Laurence’s Feast, Standing Committee, Blackrock College Centenary, Patrician Congress, Emigrant, University Liaison Committee, Social Study Congress, Consecration of + Murphy, C.P., the Nuncio, Cardinal Browne, Canons’ Luncheon, + Dunne’s Episcopal Silver Jubilee, Foreign Diplomats and Cabinet, American Guests, Cardinal Gracias.

Galway, to be used as hospital accommodation for the duration of the Emergency. The College is a Preparatory College for boys. It is suggested that the staff and students obtain temporary accommodation in St. Patrick’s Training College, Drumcondra for a year or two. The President of the Training College and the Principal of Colaiste Einde agree to the move; approval sought, and given, from +McQuaid and + Browne of Galway.

1 October 1949 Wording of telegram from +McQuaid to +Browne sympathising on the death of +Amigo.

Typed memo by the Bishop of Ferns on his meeting with the Minister for Health. Dr. Browne wished to state that in so far as he was to blame he regretted the situation which had arisen. He was prepared to accept the decision of the Bishops as to whether the scheme was opposed to Faith and morals, and if they decided that the scheme opposed Faith and morals he would, as a Catholic, not proceed and would resign his position as Minister for Health.

Two typed copies of the Comments by Most Rev. Dr. Browne on the Health bill.

August 1965 Invitation from +Browne to +McQuaid to the Blessing of the new Cathedral by Cardinal Cushing. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Meeting by a left-wing Labour Group to discuss setting up a new paper with the aim of exposing the present political system. Argument developed over the policy it would allow. Matt Merrigan wanted it to follow the socialist line. Jack Quillan, T.D., did not want the word ‘socialism’ used as it would not go down well in rural Ireland. Dr. Noel Browne wanted it to be as radical as possible. The opinion of the meeting was that Church influence was the deciding factor regarding what should be published in the press.

Handwritten account of the meeting of 10th December 1952 between the Tanaiste and his Minister for Health on the Government side and the Committee of +McQuaid, + Kinnane, + Browne, + Staunton, and + Lucey, and two typed copies.

Handwritten note from ‘Granny’ [Una Byrne]. David Thornley left Fianna Fail with Dr. Browne. Relations with Uncle Sam are excellent. Looked on as an “adopted” niece. Worried over sponsors of Boycott African Goods Campaign. Has plan to upset the influence of some public representatives. Belfast trip disappointing for “old ladies”.