Draft letter, in +McQuaid’s hand, protesting at the disrespect offered to the Holy Father, and the language the Minister used.
Draft reply to invitation from the Minister for External Affairs.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Sean MacBride. He spoke ex-tempore in Galway and had no script. He feels the evolution of a civilization based on materialism and scientific development will be disastrous unless a sense of moral and ethical responsibility can be inculcated in these people. This can only be done through education. This will rest largely with the Church.
Copy of a typed letter to Sean MacBride from +McQuaid informing him that a Requiem Mass will be celebrated for the late Apostolic Nuncio.
Typed letter to Dr. O’Connell from Maire C. Nic Entee, Secretary, Dept. of External Affairs, enclosing the Catalogue of the Missionary Sacred Art Exhibition held in Lisbon. Count Gerard O’Kelly, Charge d’Affaires in Lisbon, suggests that an effort might be made to have it shown in Dublin. Asks that he ascertain +McQuaid’s views on the matter.
Two copies of the announcement of the International Congress of Catholic Church Music to be held in Vienna in October 1954.
Typed letter to Dr. O’Connell from P.J. Hayes informing him that they are acting on the Archbishop’s advice.
scholarships to professors and students to enable them to attend university summer schools at the Sorbonne and the Institut Catholique.
Copy of a typed letter to Liam Cosgrave from +McQuaid on the question of overseas students.
Typed letter to Fr. Martin from C.C. Cremin relating to the meeting between Swanton and Germani.