Copy letter from +McQuaid to +O’Hara in relation to the instruction of the Holy Office on Sacred Art. He mentions his refusal to sanction a monument of Christ the King by O’Connor as it is contrary to traditional concepts and treatment of Christ in Christian art. This has caused inconvenience to the civil authorities. He has, up until now, avoided the unusual and ultra-modern in both art and architecture.

Letter from Fr. Joseph O’Connor to Fr. Mangan relating to a boy going to Holbrook Royal Hospital School in Northampton diocese.

Typed letter to Fr. Glennon from John Leydon thanking him for his letter of 21st June about Messrs. P. O’Connor Ltd.

Handwritten letter from + Neil Farren, Derry, to + McQuaid thanking him for his gift of £5,000 to the Distress Fund in Derry. Down and Connor

Letter from +Cody to +McQuaid requesting copies of Lenten Regulations. Along with +Binz and +O’Connor, they plan on adopting a uniform set of Regulations. Annotated by Fr. Mangan.

Telegram from Martin O’Connor to + McQuaid appreciating his message of sympathy on the death of Cardinal Stritch.

Typed letter to + McQuaid from J.A. O’Connor, (Honorary Secretary) informing him that the interest rate for those eligible for loans is ¾ % higher than when they first applied. He is asked to use his good offices to help the Association achieve its ends. 1 item

Letter from +Mageean, Down & Connor, to +McQuaid enclosing a cheque for £1145 towards the hospital in Iran.

Letter from Mgr. Patrick Joseph O’Connor to +McQuaid thanking him for the wonderful time he had in Dublin. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Correspondence regarding routine community life and apostolate. Plan for secondary school at Blessington blocked by Department of Education. ‘Free’ education scheme - Brothers’ dismay at Departmental pressure. Memo about this from Fr. Liam Martin to the Archbishop. (Martin is secretary to Archbishop). Brothers’ reaction to article in ‘Studies’ by Mr. O’Connor, secretary of Department. Undated newspaper cutting giving Archbishop’s laudatory address to Teaching Brothers’ Association. (see also Jesuit files)