Copy of typed letter to Fr. Murray from Seamus O Cathail, Dept. of Education. Mr. Henry Saltzman, Executive Director of the Bernard Van Leer Foundation, The Hague, visited the Department about last Easter. The Foundation’s interest lies in the field of education as it relates to the development of the intellectual potential of children and youth from disadvantaged milieus. Mr. Saltzman intimated that the Foundation would be prepared to consider proposals from this country. The Department asked a small committee to formulate a suitable project in relation to children between the ages of 3 and 8 years resident in the area served by Ruthland St. National Schools, for submission to the Foundation. The project was accepted by the Department and sent to the Foundation in May. Fr. Murray invited to accept in principle the managership of the Project School.

Copy of typed letter to Fr. Murray from +McQuaid. It would have been helpful had he known of the facts at once. No change in procedure in appointing a teacher. His permission is needed for the use of his property or the acceptance of the managership, should he consent to the school being provided.

Typed profile of George R. Grodwell. Knows George Jaffares and Cyril Murray as he is in the second-hand car trade. The possibility of his becoming interested in the CP cannot be overlooked.

Handwritten report with copy of Jack Murphy’s paper enclosed. Financed by Cyril Murray. Murray asked Newman, Irish Times, for biographical data on Dr. Ryan. He refused. Sean McGowan advised him to get Liam Skinner’s book. Fr. McAnliffe read Murphy’s work and said he would not publish any ‘red’ stuff. David McCelland, born in New Zealand, sold his publishing company and bought a farm in Roscrea. Is an atheist and in touch with Jaffares. Wife a practicing Catholic.

Handwritten report saying Cyril Murray gave anniversary party in his house. Article on New Party in Sunday Dispatch. Reds disappointed Browne won’t join them. Sees no political future if associated with Communists. 2nd edition of The Plough no good. Rory O’Connor spoke of sputniks on radio.

Handwritten letter to Fr. MacMahon [name and address of sender redacted]. Since the withdrawal of a certain programme from RE the powers that be are taking notice. She supplied data and hopes a good ‘spring cleaning’ will be given to the nest. Ireland represented at the Summit Conference in Russia by Jeffers, Nolan, Murray by Stanley Halliday in China. All members of the CP. Adult education being held in 37 Pembroke Rd. The Plough not issued in December due to lack of finance. Gerry Kerrigan has been successful within union in getting information prior to meetings. Una was able to secure a film on the working of Communists in a community shown to group of men in Finglas. The report of Seminar of African Women enclosed. Mrs. Tweedy very impressed with Fr. Fehily.

Typed report. Roger MacHugh, UCD, is seeking a scholarship in US. Joseph Deasy, CP, transferred to CIE, Waterford. Will make effort to use his influence. Jeffers, CP, is the agent for the Skoda cars Sean Murray is also an agent. Roger MacHugh was Chairman of the Civil Liberty Association until Scott MacLeod became US ambassador. He then resigned but remained on the Committee. Since it became known that Scott was leaving he has become active again.

Typed report on CPI and KO activities. The following items are mentioned in the report: no meetings of any importance were held due to the anti- Communist demonstrations regarding Hungary. The windows of New Books broken and the shop remains closed. No decision yet on the IWL Christmas bazaar. Edmond Melek Lawasi, medical student from Egypt, addressed public meeting in College Green. Spoke on Egypt, and avoided any mention of Hungary. Cyril Murray, Car Sales Ltd., reported a threat he received to Gardaí. It stated “you might be burned alive.” Peadar Cowan, an opportunist, anxious to join Left-Wing Labour.

-1 December 1954 Murray, M., 13 Coombe Street, Dublin, regarding her daughter Laura in hospital in England.

Card. Consalvi te Dr. R. Laffan Announces the appointment of Dr. Robert Laffan as archbishop ef Gashel. (No mention of Emly) On the reverse side of Bull is a note, signed by Dr. Daniel Murray, to the sffect that he consecrated Dr. Laffan in Thurles en 6 July, 1823. (In Latin)