Typed letter to Fr. Martin [from Una Byrne – name and address redacted]. The Congress of the International Alliance of Women to be held in Dublin in 1961. Martin and she received invitation to American Embassy. Passed on information regarding the ‘Peace’ Congress in Japan. Spoke to Jim Larkin at meeting of Institution of Standards. There was a “dust up” at the National Executive of Fianna Fail over Booth’s remarks over Spain at Strasburg. Lemass to have talk with him. Andy Barr, a Communist, got on Committee of union! As Secretary of the Committee she will have to find a place for meetings and a Hostel for delegates. Will approach Loreto nuns for Loreto Hall.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Denis Larkin, Lord Mayor, regarding the invitation to the Solemn Votive Mass.

. Typed letter to Senator M. Colgan, Drumcondra, from D. J. Duffy, Secretary, Committee of Inquiry. Refers to certain statements he (Colgan) made regarding the alleged Communist infiltration into the Labour Party. Enclosed is a copy of Deputy Larkin’s letter denying the allegations made against him and seeking an opportunity to answer specific charges. The Committee consider that they are bound in justice to have the evidence presented in a formal manner. Accordingly Senator Colgan is invited to attend a meeting with Mr. Larkin so that he will have an opportunity to reply.

Typed letter from Matt Larkin to + McQuaid outlining the aims of the Organisation. They have received co- operation from many quarters, but not from all. 1 item

Typed letter to Fr. Diffney with two reports from the AGM of the Workers’ Union enclosed. Kerrigan congratulated by many for his speech at the AGM. Kerrigan and Smithers would not be surprised if Larkin has a hard time getting elected the next time.

Letter published in The Irish Independent from James Larkin Jr., entitled ‘Plea for Labour Unity’.

Copy of typed letter to Deputy William Norton, Chairman, Committee of Investigation, The Labour Party, from James Larkin JNR. Having attended the meeting of the Committee investigating alleged communist activity in the Labour Party this letter is for the purpose of record. He empathically declares he is not a member of the Communist Party and was not one for some years prior to joining the Labour Party. Would welcome the opportunity to confront his accusers. If accusers refuse to accept his challenge the Committee can appreciate their worth, i.e., “concoctions based on rumours”.

Copy of letter from +McQuaid to Fr. Larkin asking him to discretely investigate the true conditions of a possible dispute.

Typed report on CPI and KO activities for week ending 4 February 1957. The following items are mentioned in the report: John Nolan to meet Executive Committee of the British CP to obtain financial help not optimistic. No Executive meeting of IWL on 29 January 1957 to allow members to attend the 10th Anniversary commemoration of the death of Jim Larkin. Ceremony presided over by Brendan Corish, T.D., Minister for Social Welfare. R. M. Fox, author of ‘Jim Larkin, the Rise of the Underman’, spoke. At the IWL meeting on 4 February Sam Nolan spoke on the effect of recent international events on world Communism. Dublin unemployed discussed. Left-Wing Labour expected to meet regarding the line of action for the forthcoming election. Dublin Trades’ Council and the Council of Irish Unions to meet and arrange action for unemployed. Mass demonstration outside Employment Exchange planned for Sunday, 10 February.

• 1 August 1952 Larkin, Ignatius, 49 Mountjoy Square, Dublin. He suggests that the Rosary be broadcast each evening during the month of October.