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Leaflets entitled The Jewish Question, The Jewish Question Must Be Faced and Benjamin Franklin’s Address on Jews. Irish Christian Rights Protection Association 3/ 25/1. 9 September 1941 Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from George Griffin, President, Irish Christian Rights Protection Association. On 21ST July a decision was called to oppose the granting of money-lending licences to Jews where there was evidence against them. 90% of the members decided not to oppose the money lenders as no reply was received from +McQuaid. They resigned when he moved that the licences must be opposed. He opposed ten licences on 31 July and the cases were adjourned until 18 September. Asks the Archbishop to let him know if he disapproves of his to let him know and he will withdraw his opposition. 3/ 25/2. Typed circular letter (+ McQuaid’s name inserted) from ICRPA, dealing with two pernicious evils controlled by Aliens, namely money- lending and hire-purchase. Requests subscription. 3/ 25/3. 9 March 1942 Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from George Griffin, President, ICRPA, reporting the decrease in complaints against money-lenders. He now appeals to the Archbishop to use his influence with the Government with the view to introducing fresh legislation to deal with hire-purchase. 3/ 25/4. 11 March 1942 Draft letter, in +McQuaid’s handwriting, and signed by Christopher Mangan, Secretary, to Mr. Griffin, Crumlin, acknowledging receipt of his letter and assuring him its contents will receive very careful attention.