Includes; file includes an extract from the “Cork Examiner” 21 April 1951 entitled ‘Famous Cork Nun, Dr. O’ Rahilly to lecture on Nano Nagle; programme for Lecture by Dr. Alfred O’ Rahilly Nano Nagle pioneer of Catholic Education in Cork and Concert, Capitol; Cinema 22 April; two typed pages of extract from Nano Nagle’s life relating to her questing for alms in Cork; photocopy of a letter from Nano Nagle to Teresa Mullally 29 September 1776; letter from Sr. M. Ignatius, Presentation Convent, Carrick-on Suir (29 March 1930) concerning the copy of the Direction and the Revision of the Rules; letter from Maude McHardy, Bray ( 11 September 1932), she is claiming to be a descendant of Nano Nagle and she has a cousin who is very anxious to get the life of the foundress Nano Nagle; letter from M Holland, 8 North Mall (10 January 1933) where he mentions books and paintings referring to Nano Nagle and her family; letter from Arthur Leupold, Portrait Studios, 6a Patrick Street, Cork ( 26 January 1933) in connection with locating three paintings; letter from Sr. M. Joseph, South Presentation Convent, Cork ( 14 December 1944) in relation to an old account book; note with heading Bond for £2000 dated 18 September 1771; notes from “The Cork Journal”, December 1760 mentioning the house at Ballygriffin; handwritten notes on Apostolic Brief, concerning the Sisters taking Solemn vows dated 15 May 1804, Dublin; type written pages of the Annals from June 1801 to September 1803; article on ‘The Girls’ Apostolate of “The Grail”, from America, 21 July 1934 by John G. Rowe; letter from M.F. Tobin, Presentation Convent, 18 September 1803 to John detailing the financial circumstances of the Community after Nano Nagle’s death; notes on the establishment of the Ursulines in Cork; copy of Act of Profession of Mary Anne Collins, in Religion Mary Angela, 15 August 1793; notes in French in relation to the Infant Jesus Sisters – Rouen 1983; notes in relation to women joining enclosed orders; notes on Annonciades-First congregation dedicated to the Sacred Heart; notes on wills in the Nagle family dated 13 May 1812; letter from J.W.Skells, Map Room, British Museum, 21 January 1933 concerning Charles Turner’s painting of Nano Nagle; handwritten notes relating to Mr. Callanan [Fr. Laurence Callanan] and how he helped Nano Nagle to set up the rules which were necessary to establish the congregation; handwritten notes on the Charity Schools; empty brown envelopes addressed to Professor A. O’ Rahilly, University College, Cork, Ireland; notes on the missions Australia, India and England with foundation dates and names of the Sisters who were sent on these missions; Conspectus of the Presentation Order, from its foundation in 1777[1775] to the year 1875, including the date, convent, filiation, First Superior, Diocese, number in Community, 1874, average number of pupils for 1874 and remarks; and notes written in pencil on questions answered by Superiors of Institute professing Simple Vows in their Report to The Holy See (c 1923).
aid towards the Christmas Fund. 1 item Emergency Housing Association 3/4/A/1. 23 June 1948 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Dermot O’Kelly, Hon. Sec., Emergency Housing Association. This newly formed Association, whose Chairman is M. Fitzpatrick T.D., plan to organise support for an Emergency House plan to be sponsored and financed by the Government. Plans have been prepared for a three roomed bungalow which could be mass produced at a cost of £550 per bungalow. He asked the Archbishop for a letter of support which would be read at a public meeting in the Mansion House. 1 item 3/4/ A/2. 2 July 1948 Handwritten draft reply, from Michael P. O’Connell, stating that +McQuaid bids him to say it is unusual to give such a letter to any particular group. Were such a letter given it would be superfluous. The attitude and the unremitting work of the Archbishop concerning housing for the poor is unmistakably clear to all the civil authorities. The Women’s Social and Progressive League 3/ 5. 3 December 1946 Typed letter to +McQuaid (circulated to 13 persons) from Sheila Mulcahy and Rosamund Jacob, The Women’s Social and Progressive League, “for information and support.” The Committee is suggesting that a woman be appointed Minister of Social Services. 3/ 6/1. 5 February 1948 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Rosamond Jacob, Hon. Sec., The Women’s Social and Progressive League, drawing his attention to the enclosed pronouncements of His Holiness the Pope. 3/ 6/2 Leaflet entitled “Hear the Pope on Women in Politics”. Legal Adoption Society (Eire) 3/ 7/1. 15 May 1948 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Hubert M. James, Chairman, Legal Adoption Society (Eire) requesting a meeting for a small deputation of the Committee. The Society aims to introduce into the Constitution an Act legalising the adoption of children and revise Birth Certificates so as to remove the stigma of children of doubtful parentage. 3/7/ 2. 20 March 1948 Handwritten draft letter signed by Michael P. Connell inquiring of the precise purpose of the interview and the nature of the communication to be made. Irish Countrywomen’s Association 3/ 8. 19 September 1944 Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Mrs Olive Rowe, Acting Secretary, Irish Countrywomen’s Association, regarding the time for a meeting with two members of their Executive, Miss O’Connell and Mrs McNeill. 3/ 9/1 5 June 1948 Typed letter to Rev. Fr. Glennon from Josephine McNeill, Chairman of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association. Due to her commitments in Cork and Waterford she would like her interview with +McQuaid – should he grant one – in the next few days. 3/ 9/2 5 June 1948 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Josephine McNeill seeking the favour of an interview. She has been approached by Major Ruzicka, Czechoslovak Minister to Eire, to help him enlist Irish aid, especially Irish Catholic aid, for the Czechoslovak refugees who have fled the Communist regime, 80% of whom are Catholic and living in the US zone. 3/ 9/3 9 June 1948 Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Josephine McNeill thanking him for his letter. She had hoped to meet him. Now that the Czech terror is in full swing the number of refugees was mounting. Even a small gesture of Christian brotherhood might have a value greater than its material bulk. The Assertion of Rights Movement 3/ 10/1. 21 June 1947 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Vincent Collins, Secretary, The Assertion of Rights Movement. The Movement, composed of a small number of Catholic men, studies social problems in the light of Catholic teaching. Seeks interview with +McQuaid to have his guidance. 3/10/ 2. Memorandum of the Assertion of Rights Movement. 3/10/ 3. The Constitution of the Assertion of Rights Movement. 3/10/ 4. June 1947 Copy of letter to +McQuaid from Vincent Collins (6/1). 3/10/ 5 Copy of the Memorandum of the Assertion of Rights Movement. Irish Emigrants’ Resettlement Organisation 3/ 11. 10 April 1947 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Sean O Cuimon, Secretary, Irish Emigrants’ Resettlement Organisation, inviting him to speak at their first public meeting to be held in the Mansion House on the subject of Emigration. Lower Prices Council 3/ 12. 3 March 1947 Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from M.H. Tweedy, Secretary, Lower Prices Council, saying it would be a great help to them if they could say, when asking for a hall, that the Archbishop had no objection to them having the use of schools and parochial halls for their meetings. Joint Committee of Women’s Societies and Social Workers 3/ 13/1. 28 November 1947 Typed letter to +McQuaid from Mrs W.R. O’Hegarty, Joint Hon. Sec., Joint Committee of Women’s Societies and Social Workers. The Committee has been working on the matter of Legal Adoption and now have definite proposals which they would like to discuss with the Archbishop. 3/ 13/ 2. List of member societies.