Typed memo to + McQuaid. Fr. Kavanagh phoned to say there was a difficulty with the terms of reference of the study-group regarding the Credit Union. Is anxious to straighten it out.

Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from James Kavanagh

Copy letter from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon to Fr. James Kavanagh, Westland Row regarding a text book on social ethics ‘How many children?’ Reply attached.

Letter from Fr. John Dillon to Dr. Michael O’Connell regarding a speech given by Fr. James Kavanagh (later Bishop) to a meeting of Fianna Fail. Newspaper cutting regarding the event attached as well as copy reply from Dr. O’Connell.

Copy of a handwritten letter to Fr. Kavanagh from + McQuaid. Regrets that his letter is regarded as a stern rebuke it was meant to be a firm direction. When he takes a decision he “has knowledge other than most people possess”.

Handwritten letter to + McQuaid from James Kavanagh. Grateful for + McQuaid’s reply. On reflection sees his own term ‘rebuke’ was due to ‘subtle pride’ on his part. Accepts point on Archbishop’s sources of information.

Handwritten letter to Ardle [Fr. J.A. MacMahon] from Rev. James Kavanagh, Department of Social Science, UCD. He is convinced that the attitude they adopted prevented the College from degenerating into utter chaos. Some changes are desirable. This does not make one a Student for Democratic Action or a Marxist revolutionary.

Includes; Papal blessings for Sisters Kieran ???, Joseph [possibly Kavanagh], and Martha ???

Includes; handwritten account if opening of new hall in school for guests; obituary notice of Sister Mary Joseph Kavanagh.

Includes; "Proposed warming installation at the South Presentation Convent for Rev[eren]d Mother [Sister Mary Joseph Kavanagh]"