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• Flier referring to a public request of Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. for medals, pictures, letters, certificates and other memorabilia associated with Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC. c.1938. Printed. 1 p.
• An article titled ‘Footsteps of Fr. Mathew’ by Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. published in 'The Father Mathew Record'. c.1930. Printed, pp 234-6.
• Letter to Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. from Edward Vincent O’Connor re the visit of Fr. Mathew to Coleraine to administer the pledge in about 1842. 19 Nov. 1915. Manuscript, 2 pp.
• Letter to Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. from Richard Burke, re a temperance medal in his possession. [c.1915]. Manuscript, 2 pp.
• Letters to Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. from M. Bradley, 32 Lawrence Street, Drogheda, County Louth, re engravings and mementos of Fr. Mathew in his possession. He refers to ‘a small steel engraving of the bust of Fr. Mathew’ and encloses a rough sketch of the same. 20 Oct. 1915-30 Nov. 1915. Manuscript, 4 pp.
• Timeline of significant events associated with Fr. Mathew’s temperance campaign. The notes were compiled by Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. The events cover the period from 1840-3. Manuscript, 4 pp.
• Copybook containing extracts of Irish Capuchin interest (and in particular re Fr. Mathew and his temperance campaign) from the 'Kilkenny Journal', 19 Mar. 1845-3 Jan. 1846. The extracts were compiled by Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. Manuscript, 55 pp.
• Letters to Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. from James Power, Workingmen’s Temperance Society, Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, enclosing photographs of stone in a field upon which Fr. Mathew reputedly gave the pledge to 20,000-50,000 people. He also refers to a collection of temperance medals which he has in his possession and encloses some notes on the activities of the local temperance society in 1842. 19 Oct. 1915-23 June 1916. Manuscript, 5 pp, 3 photographic postcard prints.
• Letter to Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. from Kate O’Sullivan, a grand-niece of Fr. Mathew, enclosing a photographic print (carte de visite) of her grand-uncle, Charles Mathew. [c.1915]. Manuscript, 4 pp, photographic print.
• Letters to Fr. Angelus Healy OFM Cap. from [Miss M.A. Parry], 29 Gunter Grove, Chelsea, London, recalling her visit to see Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC in London in 1854/5. 24 Oct. 1915-30 Jan. 1916. Manuscript, 20 pp.

• Letter from M.A. Buckley, Acting City Solicitor, Cork Corporation, to Fr. Nessan Shaw OFM Cap. enclosing a list of title deeds and leases which trace the ownership of property in the Blackamoor Lane/Sullivan’s Quay area. 4 June 1970. The list traces the ownership of the site of the Capuchin Chapel on Blackamoor Lane which closed as a place of worship in 1850. Cork Corporation granted all the premises on Blackamoor Lane (including the former Friary Chapel) to the Catholic Bishop of Cork in 1892. The former Chapel was used as a meeting place for local Catholic Scouts’ groups until the late 1950s when the Catholic Bishop surrendered his interest to the Corporation which used it as a warehouse. The file also includes a cutting from 'The Evening Echo', 24 August 1991. The article refers to the conversion of the old Capuchin chapel on Blackamoor Lane into Ellroys nightclub and includes some photographic prints. The article’s author gleefully remarks that ‘Fr. Theobald Mathew would be spinning in his grave’. Typescript, manuscript and cutting, 18 pp.
• An article by Fr. Nessan Shaw OFM Cap. titled ‘Father Theobald Mathew OFM Cap. – a wonder worker? / The rapid spread of the Cork Total Abstinence Society’. The article also includes a timeline of important events in Fr. Mathew’s life. c.1990. Typescript, 6 pp.
• Draft of an article by Fr. Nessan Shaw OFM Cap. on the ‘Total Abstinence Movement’ published in 'The Capuchin Annual' (1956-7), pp 129-37. Typescript and printed, 16 pp.

• An article by Fr. Nessan titled ‘Landmarks of Father Mathew’ giving short histories of the Botanic Gardens, Holy Trinity Church, the Father Mathew Tower, the Father Mathew Statue on St. Patrick’s Street, Cork, and Father Mathew Hall in Cork. Typescript, 2 pp.
• Note by Fr. Nessan on the history of the Father Mathew Statue on St. Patrick’s Street, Cork. An annotation suggests that the article was intended to be published in the 'Cork Examiner'. Typescript, 3 pp.
• Copybook containing extracts of research on the life of Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC by Fr. Nessan. The copybook contains references and notes from the account book of the Capuchin Friary in Cork, the 'Cork Examiner' and other sources. Manuscript, 120 pp.
• Notes and acetate sheets for an illustrated talk by Fr. Nessan on the life and temperance campaign of Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC. Typescript, 30 pp.
• Index to published (journal and newspaper) articles on Father Mathew compiled by Fr. Nessan. The index is thematically arranged with headings such as ‘his early life’, ‘pastoral work’, ‘total abstinence movement’, and ‘Father Mathew in America’. Typescript, 19 pp.

• Letter from M. Holland to Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. referring to an article in the 'Cork Examiner' on the Botanic Gardens in Cork. He writes ‘It is a pity a more detailed history has not been written as the cemetery contains many most interesting monuments of historical interest to Cork people’. 18 July 1930. Manuscript, 1 p.
• Note re the ‘New Cemetery’ (St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Cork) established by Fr. Mathew. It reads ‘To put a stop to the loathsome custom of exposing the dead poor in coffins outside their miserable dwellings until alms sufficient to meet the expenses of their burial were laid on the lids of the coffins I set apart a portion of the Cemetery for the free internment of the destitute’. Typescript, 1 p.
• Cutting of an article by Fr. Nessan Shaw OFM Cap. titled ‘Why Fr. Mathew bought the burial ground?’, 'Cork Examiner', 8 Dec. 1981. The article refers to the purchase of St. Joseph’s Cemetery (part of the Botanic Gardens) in 1830. Fr. Nessan notes that it ‘became the first public cemetery in Cork’. Clipping, 1 p.
• Cutting of an article by William Howitt titled ‘Memoir of Father Mathew’ published in 'The People’s Journal', 1847. The article has an engraving of Fr. Mathew by H. Anelay dated 15 Aug. 1846. The article refers to the establishment of St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Cork by Fr. Mathew. It reads ‘Fr. Mathew purchased the Botanic Gardens, and allowing them to retain their former agreeable walks and statuary, the best specimens of the native genius of Hogan, he converted them into a cemetery, not for Catholics alone, but for members of every other Christian denomination. To the poor burial is allowed gratis, and the moderate fees derived from others are all devoted to charity’. With typescript copy extracts from the article. Printed and typescript, 11 pp.
• Copy clipping of an article by Richard I. Henchion on St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Cork, 'Holly Bough', Dec. 1986. The article refers to the history of the cemetery and graveyard inscriptions. Clipping, 2 pp.
• Cutting of an article by Charlie Wilkins titled ‘Botanical Gardens of Lilliput’ referring to the history of St. Joseph’s Cemetery (formerly the Botanical Gardens) established by Fr. Theobald Mathew in 1830. 'Cork Examiner', 9 Jan. 1997.
• Photocopy from Sr. Evelyn Bolster, 'A history of the Diocese of Cork / from the Penal Era to the Famine' (Cork: Tower Books, 1989), pp 278-9. The extract refers to Fr. Mathew’s role in establishing St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Copy print, 2 pp.

File relating to cures associated with visits to the grave of Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Cork. The file was compiled by Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. The file includes:
• Statements from Hannah Keohane regarding her son who was cured through the intercession of prayers at the grave of Fr. Theobald. (18 Mar. 1943).
• Letters to Fr. Stanislaus from Fr. Mel Farrell OFM Cap. and Fr. T.J. Walsh re Annie Nolan, 21 Abbey Street, Cork, who reputedly recovered her sight through the intercession of Fr. Theobald.
• Statements and correspondence re Madge Twomey whose throat condition was cured through visits to the grave.
• Letters relating to Mrs Kathleen Skillington (née Walsh) whose leg was cured following a visit to Fr. Theobald’s grave. The file includes the testimony of Dr D. F. Hegarty, surgeon. 5 Jan 1938.
• Letter from Fr. Paul Neary OFM Cap. to Fr. Stanislaus Kavanagh OFM Cap. referring to the cause of Fr. Mathew. He wrote ‘It is to be regretted that there is no one of ourselves free and willing to take an interest in the cause – as according to rumours a great many things occur at the grave. The people come from a distance. No one has any knowledge of themselves, the favours they have received or where they come from’. 28 Jan. 1932. Manuscript, 2 pp.
• ‘Father Mathew / Leader and Priest / Cures wrought at his tomb’. The text of a speech given by Fr. Aloysius Travers OSFC on the occasion of the 123rd anniversary of the birth of Fr. Mathew. Oct. 1913. Typescript, 8 pp.
• Prayer for the beatification of Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC. It is noted that this prayer was submitted to the Most Rev. Daniel Coholan, Bishop of Cork, for ecclesiastical approval in May 1928. Typescript, 1 p.

Bound volume containing a record of alleged cures at the grave to Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Cork. The title page is signed by Fr. Martin Hyland OSFC, Guardian of Holy Trinity Friary, Cork, and is dated 10 Aug. 1922. Includes records of those visiting the grave from 9 June 1922 to 28 Aug. 1922, from 1 Feb. 1926 to 31 Dec. 1926, and from 12 Apr. 1929 to 28 Oct. 1929. The inventories of visits to the grave were compiled by Fr. Michael O’Shea OFM Cap. The introduction to the volume reads: ‘A view of Fr. Mathew’s grave gives us interesting matter for consideration. Twice weekly the caretaker clears away votive offerings left on the large stone covering his grave. These consist of beads, medals, crucifixes, curios, candles etc. All of which are usually buried near and around the grave. The number of crutches left by those cured had increased so much that the stem of the tee over the grave was completely covered with them’. The end pages of the volume include details of specific cases investigated by Fr. Michael from 1926 to 1932 including Annie Crowley, 3 Sober Lane, Cork, and Kathy Galway, 18 Pope’s Quay, Cork.

• 'The Father Mathew “Sacred Thirst” Sodality and Father Mathew Hall Rules' (Dublin: Published by the General Committee, Father Mathew Hall, 1937). The President was Fr. Micheál Ó Se OFM Cap. and the Vice-President was Fr. Senan Moynihan OFM Cap. Printed, 14 pp. 3 copies.
• Publicity material associated with temperance sodalities established by the Capuchin Franciscan friars. Includes:
'Indulgences granted to Temperance Sodalities'.
'Father Theobald Mathew Total Abstinence Association / Explanatory Leaflet'.
'Membership card of the Father Mathew Total Abstinence Association'.
'What is the Sacred Heart Sodality?'
'Rules of the Father Mathew Total Abstinence Association'.
c.1915-50. Printed, 38 pp.
• Blank pledge certificates of the Father Mathew Total Abstinence Association. c.1930-1940. Printed, 2 pp.
• Blank diplomas of affiliation with the Father Mathew Total Abstinence Association, St. Mary of the Angels, Church Street, Dublin, and Holy Trinity Church, Father Mathew Quay, Cork. c.1930-1940. 3 copies.
• 'The Young Irish Crusaders / A League of Prayer and Good Works, to aid the Father Mathew Total Abstinence Association / Object and Rules'. c.1930. Printed, 2 pp.
• 'The Young Irish Crusaders Prayer Book / St. Mary of the Angels, Church Street, Dublin' (Dublin: Browne & Nolan Ltd., 1954), 128 pp. 3 copies.

Bound collection of pamphlets associated with the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association (PTAA). The collection includes:
Rev. J.A. Cullen SJ, ‘The Pioneer Movement / its story and origin’.
Most Rev. Dr. Collier, ‘The Pioneer Association is a necessary organisation’.
Most Rev. Dr. Mageean, ‘Speech at Annual Meeting, Pioneer TAA, 1935’.
Rev. F.M. Browne SJ, ‘The Pioneer is a happy warrior’.
Rev. L. Gallagher SJ, ‘The Responsibility of the Individual Pioneer’.
Rev. J. Stokes, ‘The Pioneer Apostolate’.
Rev. J. Taggart, ‘The motives of the Pioneer’.
The file also includes annual reports of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association from 1935-40 and copies of rules and regulations of the PTAA.

• Note re the numbers of male and female members of the congregation of Neale Church, County Mayo, who took the total abstinence pledge in September 1906. A total of 490 individuals are noted to have taken the pledge. Manuscript, 1 p.
• Cutting from the 'Irish Figaro', 10 Nov. 1900, stating the need for a reduction in the number of new licenses granted to open public houses.
• 'Letter from Mr. Joseph Hutchinson on the Liquor Trade / its respectability and depravity / published in the “Social Mirror”', Mar. 1882. Printed, 3 pp.
• Indulgences granted to temperance sodalities established by the Capuchin Fathers. 7 Apr. 1910-10 May 1910. In Latin. Typescript copy, 1 p.
• Poster advertising a meeting of the Young Pioneers in Cork on 7 Sept. 1984. Printed, 1 p.

• Rev. Hugh O’Reilly, 'The Temperance Question: Inaugural Address delivered on the occasion of the re-opening of the old Father Mathew Total Abstinence Hall and Reading Room, Rostrevor on the 16th October 1893' (Newry: W. and S. Magowan, Printers, 1893). Printed. 36 pp.
• 'Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart / “Christ’s Standard Bearers” by Rev. R. Nash SJ' (Dublin: Pioneer Central Council, 27 Upper Sherrard Street, 1946). Printed, 12 pp.
• 'Sixty-Second Annual Report of the Irish Association for the Prevention of Intemperance' (Dublin, 1941). Printed, 16 pp.
• Draft constitution and rules for a new temperance organisation outlined by a sub-committee appointed by the Father Mathew Union of Temperance Association Priests. Nov. 1952. The draft is endorsed with a note from J.A. Gleeson to Fr. Aloysius Travers OFM Cap. affirming that the proposed constitution and rules will be put to the Hierarchy for their consideration. 22 Feb. 1953. Typescript, 7 pp.
• Flier re the Alvernian Society, a social guild of tertiaries and members of the Father Mathew Total Abstinence Association, founded to promote charitable works. c.1940. Typescript, 1 p.