Copy of typed letter sent by George Griffin, President, People’s National Party, to Cardinal MacRory, the Apostolic Nuncio, +McQuaid, An Taoiseach, Minister of Justice, Etc. Griffin was refused permission to print Pope Benedict X1V’s Encyclical Letter, A Quo Primum, “Concerning what is forbidden to Jews dwelling in the same towns and districts as Christians,” in his monthly paper, Panapa. Asks if the Press Censor has the right to forbid the publication of Papal Letters in this country? Includes cover note from the Office of the Controller of Censorship. 3/ 24/3 January, 1941 Copy of Penapa, Vol.1. No. 2. 3/ 24/4 Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from George Griffin, President, People’s National Party, asking for a meeting to discuss the conduct of the Jews, which “is unbearable”.

Letter from +Bernard Griffin to +McQuaid enclosing a preliminary copy of the programme for the celebrations of the Newman Centenary.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Griffin apologising for not responding sooner but he had hoped to attend the Centenary celebrations as Rector of the Catholic University but this is now not possible. He will send a delegate.

Griffin, George, G. B. Dramatic Society, complaining about his theatre’s mistreatment at the hands of Fr. O’Keefe, Freshford.

Telegram from +Griffin to +McQuaid thanking him for his kind message.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from John A. Costello enclosing the correspondence with Cardinal Griffin and seeking his advice.

Letter from +Griffin to +McQuaid stating the International Pax Romana Conference will be held in England next August. He invites the Archbishop to the event. Annotated by +McQuaid.

Letter from +Griffin to +McQuaid stating the English Hierarchy have agreed to hold a rally on 3 December against the unlawful arrest of Cardinal Wyszinsky, Primate of Poland. He encloses a copy of their written protest.

Anonymous handwritten letter to + McQuaid from a person in Donegal. Informs the Archbishop that Dennis Griffin, a Communist and Anti-Cleric, has been nominated for a key post in the Welfare Department. This is not right and could be dangerous.

Letter from +Griffin to +McQuaid stating that members of the Legion of Mary are being notified about the arrival of girls and young people from Ireland. He suggests that all names should be passed to him in advance of their arrival. He mentions that Miss Killeen will be starting work soon and all this will then be processed through the New Social Centre in Selly Oak.