Telegram from Fr. Dominic O'Connor OFM Cap. to Fr. Bonaventure Murphy OFM Cap. regarding the death of Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap. in St. Francis Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. The text reads 'Albert with martyrs of the Gael / peaceful happy death / Dominic'.
This section includes letters to Capuchins referring to Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap., his ministry to prominent republicans, his exile in the United States, and his death. The section includes a copy of a letter written by Fr. Albert to Fr. Juan Antonio de San Juan en Persiceto OFM Cap., Minister General of the Capuchin Franciscans, enclosing a vigorous statement defending his conduct during the revolutionary period and, in particular, his ministering to imprisoned republicans (CA IR-1-1-2-4-6).
Letter from Sister M. Gonzaga, Loreto Convent, Fermoy, County Cork, to Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap., expressing her hope that the ‘brave Sinn Feiner you are anxious about is safe now’. She also declares that ‘1916 is a year marked in letters of blood, the heart blood of our best and noblest’. She concludes by asking for a prayer for ‘the brave boys you helped to die’.
Invitation card to Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap. for a reception for released prisoners of war organised by the Irish National Aid and Volunteers’ Dependents Fund at the Mansion House, Dublin.
Letter from James Long, Secretary, Cork Harbour Commissioners, to Fr. Martin Hyland OFM Cap., Guardian, Capuchin Friary, Rochestown, conveying the condolences of the commissioners on the death of Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap., 'a distinguished Churchman and Irishman'. Copies of the letter were sent to Fr. Bonaventure Murphy OFM Cap. and Fr. Pius Duggan OFM Cap.
Letter from Fr. William OFM Cap., Pantasaph Capuchin Friary, Holywell, North Wales, to Fr. Peter Bowe OFM Cap., Provincial Minster, extending his sympathy on the loss of Fr. Albert Bibby OFM Cap., ‘a brilliant member’ of the Irish community
Mount Argus Centenary Celebrations; A presscutting from THE STANDARD a Dublin weekly on The Mount Argus Centenary celebrations giving 1) the personal recollections of H. E. Sean T. O'Kelly on Mt. Argus being blessed by Fr. Charles and 2) the history of the chalice used at the centenary Mass - a gift to Fr. Vincent Grotti - Silver Jubilee and used by Fr. Paul Mary Pakenham at the first Mass ever in Mt. Argus 15.08.1856. For photo see photpgraphic archive serial no 4790. location 2/5/11/1