Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from George Griffin, President, People’s National Party, on an incident that may be the forerunner of a reintroduction of the Penal Laws. The Press Censor has refused permission to include material in their paper, Penapa, that “speaks the truth about these Parasites”, i.e., Jewish control. Appeals to + McQuaid for help to remove this ban as has been applied to the Holy Father’s Encyclicals. Encloses a copy of Penapa, Vol. 1 No.2, and a copy of the Censor’s note.

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”.

• 8 May 1951 File relating to a disagreement with the Griffin family regarding finances and the Hall.

Letter from Fr. Edward Griffin to +McQuaid seeking permission to read the Divine Office in English.

Griffin, Josephine, Rialto Buildings, Rialto Street. She has had a baby by a man not her husband. She wants to get the baby into a Catholic Home.

Copy of a typed letter Cardinal Griffin from John A. Costello. The proposal is being approached in a sympathetic manner and he is not without hope that a satisfactory solution will be found.

Letter from Cardinal Bernard Griffin, Benedictine Abbey, Kylemore, Clifden, Co. Galway to +McQuaid thanking him for the invitation to Archbishop’s House and to lunch at Notre Dame. His brother, Fr. Basil will also be able to attend. He has hoped to keep his visit private but was photographed by someone ‘snooping round’. Cardinal Griffin was Archbishop of Westminster and Fr. Basil was his twin brother.

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.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Griffin stating that Senator Magennis will attend the Newman Centenary celebrations. He gives background information on the Senator.

Letter from +Griffin stating he would like to meet him onAugust. He will be spending a few days at Kylemore Castle.