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.
Copy letter from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon to Miss Doran, Gresham Hotel, confirming the arrangements for the 14 October.
Copy letter from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon to Miss Mary Doran stating that it would be appropriate fro Mr. Vincent Tynan to announce the guests.
File relating to a piece of land situated off the Main Street and adjoining the Church. The seller was William Doran. Some letters from the Downshire Hotel.
Letter from Miss Mary Doran, Gresham Hotel to Rev. James Ardle MacMahon stating that they are reserving the Aberdeen Hall for 14 October for the Liturgical Reception. She asks that the exact arrangements for the function be made available as soon as possible.
Letter from Miss Mary Doran, Gresham Hotel to Rev. James Ardle MacMahon thanking him for the details regarding the Reception on 14 October.
Copy letter from Rev. James Ardle MacMahon to Miss Mary Doran, Secretary, Gresham Hotel, stating that the Liturgical Reception will take place on 14 October, subject to final confirmation.