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?

Handwritten note in + McQuaid’s writing saying that he saw Acting Prior Fr. Barry, S.J., who was surprised that + Roberts would come over without notice to + McQuaid or themselves. + McQuaid pointed out the effects if + Roberts addressed the group penetrated by Communists and Left -Wingers. Suggested that Roberts preach at Mass in Gardiner Street on the Feast of St. Francis Xavier.

Corrigan, J., 2 Upper Gardiner Street. Correspondence relating to his complaint against Beaumont Convalescent Home for alleged bad treatment.

This typed item begins by giving notice that a public meeting is to take place in Moran’s Hotel, Gardiner Street, on 11 November 1959, titled ‘Ban the Bomb’. It then comments on previous meetings organised by the Irish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. At a meeting in the Hibernian Hotel Una Byrne commented that since there were so many Friends of Russia present she hoped they would use their influence with the Soviets to establish lasting peace.

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

Typed memorandum to J.A. McM/RD from Niall Doherty, Donnybrook, seeking clarification by the Archbishop of Fr. Sweetman’s implied approval of Gardiner Street Sinn Fein by his appearance on their platform.

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.

• 1959 File relating to 14 Gardiner Place. ADDENDA

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.

O’Byrne, Miss Fl., 33 Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Asks the Archbishop to use his influence with the Minister for Supplies to help her get a job as a clerk in the Irish Hospital Sweeps.