Note for Fr. Fitzpatrick stating Mgr. Hannon has arrived from Melbourne. He knows the Archbishop is going on retreat but he would like to pay his respects.

Letter from +McFeely to Fr Fitzpatrick. He informs Fr Fitzpatrick that the parish mentioned is in the Derry diocese and that he forwarding the letter to Buncrana where it will be dealt with.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Alibrandi enclosing some invitation cards to the Solemn Votive Mass at the Pro Cathedral on 30 June to commemorate the anniversary of the coronation of the Holy Father. Includes invitation for Rev. John Fitzpatrick.

Handwritten letter to Fr. Fitzpatrick from James Dillon thanking him for the copies for the pastoral.

Typed letter to + McQuaid from Sean Fitzpatrick, National Graves’ Association, regarding the dis-internment of the executed men. Permission is now being sought from + McQuaid to have the remains of the men taken to the church at Merchants’ Quay, being allowed to remain overnight for subsequent reburial.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from J. Hussey, Chairman, Dublin Committee of Unemployed stating it had formed the Dublin Committee of the Unemployed, states its aims and solicits his support. 3/ 3. 4 July 1948 Handwritten letter to Chris from Shan O Cuiv. Saw Fitzpatrick who said any grant to the Unemployed Men’s Society would be a mistaken kindness. Subscriptions solicited on a former occasion were used for private ends.

Correspondence between +McQuaid and William Norton, Minister for Social Welfare, regarding the nomination of Fr. William Fitzpatrick on an Advisory Council for the Blind.

Telephone message from Mr. D. O’Laoghaire, Dept. of Education. The French cultural attaché, M. Souillac, approached Mr. O’Laoghaire regarding the possibility of having a primary school in Dublin to cater for the children of French families. The school proposed is to be on the lines of the state school in France, non-confessional. They do not wish to have it under the management of any specific religious group. The French Government would supply two teachers, one for girls and one for boys. Asks if a secretary from Archbishop House meet M. Souillac? Informed that Mgr. Fitzpatrick deals with these issues.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from W.J. Fitzpatrick, 594 Howth Road, Raheny. The project has merit. In addition to the help it envisages for children it seeks to improve the home atmosphere through the services of social workers. Points out some flaws as he sees it.

/9/2. 3 November 1966 Copy of a typed letter to C.A. Carroll from J.A. MacMahon thanking him for the report of progress in the Housing Aid work. 4/ 9/3. 3 November 1966 Copy of 4/ 9/2. 1 item 4/ 9/4. 3 November 1966 Copy of typed letter to Mgr. Barrett from J.A. MacMahon enclosing the letter and enclosures from Mr. C.A. Carroll for his information. 4/ 9/5. 6 November 1966 Handwritten letter to Dr. MacMahon from Cecil J. Barrett thanking him for the enclosures concerning the activities of the Catholic Housing Aid Society. 4/ 10/1. 22 November ’67 Typed letter from Miss C. Wilkie, Secretary, South County Dublin Housing Society Ltd., Dun Laoghaire, inviting a member of the clergy ministering in Dun Laoghaire Borough, to attend a symposium on Housing. 4/ 10/2. 27 November ’67 Copy of typed letter to Miss Wilkie, Secretary, South County Dublin Housing Society Ltd., from J.A. MacMahon thanking her for her letter and saying that the Archbishop asked that the letter be conveyed to Right Rev. Mgr. Patrick Boylan, Dun Laoghaire. 4/ 10/3. 27 November ’67 Copy of typed letter to Mgr. Boylan, P.P., V.G., 7 Eblana Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, from the Secretary, forwarding a copy of Miss Wilkie’s letter. The Archbishop would be grateful for his view as to whether a Priest would profitably attend the meeting. If so, could he suggest a suitable priest. 4/ 10/4. 1 December ’67 Handwritten letter to Fr. Fitzpatrick from W.M. Kealy, C.C., reporting on the South Dublin Housing Association meeting. The Association was formed to help members purchase their own houses and to act as a pressure group on the Council. About 300 new houses to be built in Mountown, Ballybrack and Rockford areas and plans for an additional 700 in Ballybrack. 4/ 10/5. 9 December ’67 Typed letter to Fr. MacMahon from Catherine Wilkie, Secretary, South Dublin Housing Society Ltd., thanking him for his letter of 27 November. She will know who to contact should they decide to hold a further meeting. 4/ 10/6. 12 December ’67 Copy of typed note to Mgr. Boylan from J.A. MacMahon, saying a copy of Miss Wilkie’s letter enclosed. 4/ 11/1. 8 March 1968 Typed letter to + McQuaid from Eric F.J. Beck, Chairman, The Dublin Housing Aid Society. A small group of people formed a working committee to investigate the possibility of providing a service to young couples seeking a house of their own. This group is now ready to make a modest beginning. Asks the Archbishop for his approval and blessing. 4/ 11/2. Draft Statement of Objectives for Consideration by the Meeting of the ad hoc Committee of The Dublin Housing Aid Society. 4/ 11/3. 19 March 1968 Handwritten note by C.J.B. saying this is a laudable project but bristling with difficulties as a Dublin operation