Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Wall thanking him for acknowledging Mr. Flynn’s telegram. He mentions Newman and the centenary celebrations in 1954. He states the Newman Conversion Centenary has not had much interest in Dublin.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to +Griffin stating that Senator Magennis will attend the Newman Centenary celebrations. He gives background information on the Senator.

Letter from Senator Professor William Magennis stating he would be honoured to attend the Newman Centenary celebrations.

Letter from +Robinson to +McQuaid thanking him for the return of the communication from the Newman Foundation and for his helpful comments. He also stated that Mgr. Montini is aware of the additional funds received through the Archbishop for the relief of Italian Catholics.

Copy letter from +McQuaid to Senator Magennis asking if he will act as delegate for the Dublin Diocese at the Newman Centenary celebrations at Beaumont, Old Windsor.

Letter from John Kelly to +McQuaid informing him that he has received a copy of a book entitled ‘A Tribute to Newman: Essays on aspects of his Life and Thought’ from Messrs. Browne and Nolan. He intends to grant the diocesan licence for publication.

Letter from +Bernard Griffin to +McQuaid enclosing a preliminary copy of the programme for the celebrations of the Newman Centenary.

Letter from +Williams to +McQuaid mentioning the on-going with Irish people in his Diocese. He states the Archbishop of Westminster was sorry to have missed him during his recent visit. He also mentions the Newman celebrations at Beaumont.

Letter from +Walsh to +McQuaid. He apologises that he wasn’t able to attends the celebration in Newman house yesterday as his ring got damaged and he had to hand it in to the jewellers.

Letter from +Walsh to +McQuaid. He asks +McQuaid about the advisability of accepting an invitation by the President of UCD and Mrs. Tierney to the Newman Centenary Concert. 1 item