Press Statement. Conference supported by large number of representative public figures in Western Europe and by distinguished artists and writers, including Queen Elizabeth of Belgium, Brendan Behan, Michael MacLiamoir, Peadar O’Donnell. Cost of Conference will be met by proceeds from an auction of works of art. Picasso has given a still life valued at £5,000 and Henry Moore a bronze reclining nude valued at £1,000.

Letter from Fr. T. O’Donnell to +McQuaid thanking him for the donation for the Food Centre, Townsend Street.

-3 January 1947 Letters from Fr. J. O’Donnell to +McQuaid regarding the Pope’s appeal for clothing for Italy. 2 items

Copy of release and conveyance from Archbishop McQuaid to Rev. Patrick Dunne and Rev. Thomas O’Donnell regarding the purchase of the remaining one fourth part of the rent on the property at Crumlin.

Letter from the Secretary to Canon O’Donnell regarding the blessing of the new church.

Donnell, Rathfarnham, Dublin. Thanks the Archbishop for the information and Mr. O’Flynn will help Mr. Nolan.

O’Donnell, B., Hilldrop Road, London, N.7, complaining at the way Irish girls in England treat Irishmen, class distinction and snobbery in Ireland ‘where there is nothing but sanctimonous hypocrites and snobs.’

Letter from +Hugh O’Donnell, Administrator to +McQuaid introducing Edward D. Keil who will be visiting Dublin. He will meet with the Ministers for Justice and Finance and the Lord Mayor regarding urban renewal. He hopes to meet the Archbishop while in Dublin.

Letter from +O’Brien to Fr. O’Donnell stating he will be unable to attend the consecration of +McQuaid.

Letter from Kitty O’Donnell to + McQuaid thanking him for meeting Donal O’Kelly and herself and for his advice. She has conveyed to Mgr. Michalski the offer to consider an application for the assistance of Seminarists. 1 item