Copy of a letter to Very Rev. Monsignor George G. Higgins, Director, Catholic Action Department, NCWC, Washington, from the Rev. Thomas Fehily, Director, Dublin Institute of Catholic Sociology, 14 Gardiner Place, Dublin. Enclosed is a copy of an advertisement seeking nurses for St. Anthony’s Hospital, Ohio. It states that applicants must attend a free Personnel Efficiency Course at the American College of Personnel Efficiency. Fr. Fehily seeks information on St. Anthony’s Hospital, the American College of Personnel Efficiency and Scientology. Asks if Scientology is favoured by the American Government?

Note for +McQuaid stating Bishop of Lourdes will stay with the Jesuits in Gardiner Street during his visit to Dublin.

• 1959 File relating to 14 Gardiner Place. ADDENDA

• Correspondence between Fr. Michael O’Grady, S.J., Gardiner Street and +McQuaid regarding the Irish Book Club. Irish Manuscripts Commission 1 January 1957

Typed letter to Fr. Mangan on behalf of the City Manager and Town Clerk. Christopher Brown, Gardiner, Archbishop’s House, who is seeking a house nearer his work. This will not be possible for a considerable time.

McNamara, Veronica, Upper Gardiner Street. Asks the Archbishop for his mediation in acquiring a flat in a building owned by the Christian Brothers and a job teaching.

Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from Michael A. O’Grady, St. Francis Xavier’s, Gardiner Street. He shall be glad to give directive to the directive.

Typed report of the Vigilance Committee meeting held at 14, Gardiner Place. The following items are mentioned in the report: Fr. MacMahon explained the idea of forming a Guild for journalists modelled on the Guild of St. Francis de Sales in England. He advised that a different name be used instead of ‘guild’ as this is already used by a trade union. Have representatives from all newspapers. He thought it best to have journalists petition + McQuaid for permission to set up an association clarifying specific objects in advance. Fr. Fehily read a letter from the editor of The Standard who is interested in promoting the interests of the Church and co-operating with + McQuaid. He felt handicapped at times by not having somebody to seek guidance from with certain problems. Letter was read from Basil Clancy regarding the celebration of May Day in a Catholic way. Leo Crawford said there could be no question of any celebration at present as it would be provocative. Report from Mr. Gallagher stated that there are two halls where undesirable dancing was held, the Ballerina on the North side and Palm Court on the South side. Committee agreed it was good to keep them localised and not spread all over the city. The Corporation’s regulations governing such dances were to be checked.

-26 April 1957 Murphy, Seamus, 119a Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin. Correspondence with + McQuaid and Fr. Mangan outlineing a project to get unemployed men back to work through retraining. Seeks approval of Archbishop.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Fr. Fergal McGrath, S.J., St. Francis Xavier’s, Gardiner Street, enclosing a copy of the statement by the Catholic Headmasters regarding the Health Bill.