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Letters, report, programme and newspaper cuttings on ‘The Evangelist’, a play being staged at the Gaiety.

King, Marion, 3Eaton Square, Monkstown. The Art Committee of the Royal Hibernian Academy, which included Sean Keating and Leo Whelan, have prevented her work in glass pictures being exhibited. Asks if the Archbishop can use his influence to have her exhibit at the forthcoming Annual Exhibition of the Hibernian Academy.

Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from T. O Raifeartaigh informing him that Marlborough House, which is used as a House of Detention, is in so dangerous a state as to make it necessary to look for an alternative building. Asks for an interview with the Archbishop. This is granted.

O’Connell, Dr. John F., 197 South Circular Road, Dolphin’s Barn. The present unemployment problem in Dublin is leading to poverty, squalor and illness. He outlines ten suggestions which would help to alleviate the position. These include the formation of a co- operative movement, each school, parish, business to create one job and banning overtime. Dr. McQuaid will study the proposals, but feels the full weight of the scheme should be placed on shoulders other than the ecclesiastical authorities.

Notes written by +McQuaid on the New Public Health Bill.

Letter from Brian MacMahon, Blackrock to +McQuaid regarding the ‘Weekend’. He voices his concern over censorship and the Censorship Board and makes particular reference to Mr. Coyne, Chair.

Correspondence relating to an invitation to a representative to visit Germany to acquaint them with the political and spiritual problems of Germany.

Correspondence seeking the assistance from the Clergy in the campaign for increased food production.

Correspondence between +McQuaid and D. Roche, Principal of the School of Public Administration, regarding a debate on Humanae Vitae that +McQuaid was invited to chair.

Correspondence relating to Crumlin Sports’ Ground.