Copy of a handwritten letter to F.J. van Hack, Secretary, Unda, Fribourg, from +McQuaid. Unda intend to do a series of spiritual talks entitled ‘In the Fields of Charity’, requesting the Archbishop to ask Radio Eireann to give the necessary time on their station, free of charge. He suggests that they contact Radio Eireann first.
Handwritten note, in Archbishop’s writing, in answer to Sean O Broin who requested that a docket authenticating relationship of persons applying to send turkeys.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from L. O Broin, Dept. of Post &Telegraphs, relating to talks by Rev. Dr. O’Doherty on psychology and a ‘standard clock’.
Handwritten draft letter saying +McQuaid will not accede to the request that he make a broadcast to Dutch Catholics.
Handwritten telephone message. Mr. O Broin, Secretary to the Post Office, rang to say that there was a tentative proposal to issue a stamp in 1954 to commemorate the Marian Year. The matter will not be taken further until he knew +McQuaid’s view.
Typed telephone message for +McQuaid. The Dept. of P.&T. has selected a Della Robbia painting for the Marian Year stamp. Refers to the broadcasting of the Rosary on Radio Eireann.
uuary 1954 Handwritten note and two letters relating to the correct Latin version of ‘Marian Year’ for the Marian Year stamp.
Typed letter to +McQuaid from L. O Broin enclosing a brochure containing specimens of the Marian Year stamps.
Typed letter to Leon O Broin from F. O hAnnrachain informing him of the talented Georges Minnes.
Two pages of stamps from the Saar (5F, 10F, 15F), Italy (25 Lira, 60 Lira), the Vatican (L35, L4, L12, L3, L6, L20; Mater Misericordiae – L20, L35,L60), Liechtenstein (1Fr, 20Fr, 40Fr), Eire (3p, 5p), Spain (3Ptas, 10Cts, 25Cts, 30Cts, 50Cts, 80Cts), Brazil (Cr$ 0.60, Cr$ 1.20), Spain (1Pta, 2 Ptas, 15Cts, 60Cts).