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The collection relates to the Vincentian work done in All Hallows College (AHC) from 1892, when the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) took over the administration of the college, to 2016 when the Vincentians gave up the running of AHC. Contains financial, spiritual and architectural reports and considerations of the college as run by the Vincentians.

Letter from Fr. Wm. J. Fitzpatrick to +McQuaid regarding the difficulties he saw in fitting in St. Joseph’s, Drumcondra, into a satisfactory scheme for Blind Welfare.

Letter from +Collier to +McQuaid. He thanks +McQuaid for his stay in Drumcondra and commends the abilities of +McQuaid during their meetings.

. Typed letter to Senator M. Colgan, Drumcondra, from D. J. Duffy, Secretary, Committee of Inquiry. Refers to certain statements he (Colgan) made regarding the alleged Communist infiltration into the Labour Party. Enclosed is a copy of Deputy Larkin’s letter denying the allegations made against him and seeking an opportunity to answer specific charges. The Committee consider that they are bound in justice to have the evidence presented in a formal manner. Accordingly Senator Colgan is invited to attend a meeting with Mr. Larkin so that he will have an opportunity to reply.

Correspondence between Fr. Edward Gallen, Drumcondra and +McQuaid regarding ‘Ecumenical Studies: Baptism and Marriage’. These were the papers presented at the Ecumenical Congress, Glenstal.