Typed letter from Thomas P. Doran, Honorary Secretary, to + McQuaid drawing his attention to an eviction in Ballyboden. In the court proceedings the defendant’s solicitor had not lodged the rent to the court. 5/ 3/5. 18 September 1952 Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from Denis Kelleher, Hon. Sec., House and Room Dwellers’ Protection Society. The Society again wish to put before the Archbishop the appalling housing conditions that still exist in Dublin and feel the Corporation and Government are making no real effort to improve the position. The Society now wishes to meet the Archbishop so as to ask him to use his influence with the authorities to bring such conditions to an end. House Owners 5/4a/1. 1954 Leaflet from the owner of a property bemoaning rent control. 1 item Housing Loans Protest Committee 5/4a/2. 23 October 1952 Typed letter to Fr. Martin from Alfred Scott, Joint Hon. Secretary, asking the Archbishop to investigate the raise of 2% in the rate of interest as it affects those who have housing loans, and intervene with the authorities. Homes for Irishmen League 5/ 4/1. 24 April 1948 Typed letter to + McQuaid from John Wansboro, Assistant Secretary, Homes for Irishmen League. At a General Meeting of this organisation many expressed their concern at the continued silence of the Church towards the vital problem of housing. They feel the Church cannot be fully aware of the terrible problems confronting young people and think it is now time for it to intervene and approach the Government. 5/ 4/2. 14 May 1942 Typed letter to + McQuaid from P.J. Berrill, Joint Secretary, Homes for Irishmen League. The Committee invites the Archbishop or his representative to their meeting in the Mansion House, 20 May. They wish to know the views of the Archbishop on the spiritual and moral dangers arising from the housing situation. Association of Combined Residents Associations 5/ 5/1. 23 – 27 November Typed letter to + McQuaid from George Dillon, Hon.
21 – 28 October 1966 Correspondence involving Maitui O Lorcain, the Secretary and Mgr. Barrett concerning the new rent scheme for Corporation Tenants. Prospect Hall Residents Association
National Graves Association 6/ 1/1. 13 August 1969 Handwritten letter to Rev. Father Secretary from Sean Fitzpatrick, Runai, National Graves’ Association, seeking the address of Fr. Collins, formally a curate in Kilbride, Co. Wicklow. They wish to consult him regarding the erection of a monument to an Irish patriot as he was the Chairman of the Memorial Committee. 6/ 1/2. 14 August 1969 Copy of typed letter to Sean Fitzpatrick from J.A. MacMahon providing the address of Fr. Collins.
Minutes of a Conference held at A.P.R. Offices,
File relating to a text for a radio broadcast by Fr. Brendan O’Farrell, S.J. Two items in Irish.
- Letters regarding a radio appeal by Fr. Coffey, O.P. 1 May 1963
Letters regarding a programme ‘Praise the Lord’ which will feature Catholic and non-Catholic choirs, with a lecture being given by Sean Og O Tuama.
Letter from Fr. Andrew Griffith to +McQuaid regarding an invitation from RTE to the Choral Society to perform Berlioz ‘Enfance du Christ’ in Dublin and Cork. Annotated by +McQuaid.
‘Newspaper cutting entitled ‘Danger of being religiously smug’, an article on Teilifis Eireann’s ‘Talking Point’ programme.
-10 June File relating to the censorship of taped lectures on the catechetics by Sr. Maria de la Cruz, of the ‘Helpers of Holy Souls’ of San Francisco. 1966