Typed report, stamped ‘Confidential’, on CPI and KO activities. An article on agriculture in The Irish Workers’ Voice was discussed at the Executive Committee meeting on 2nd October. Its purpose was to focus on the failure of Government policy in that area. Sean Nolan has been promised articles from Fox and Butler regarding the trip to China.

File relating to the girls’ school, Kilcullen. Andrew Nolan has given a site for two new classroom without charge and in return he asks for a right of way for his cattle and sheep across the old derelict boys’ school site.

Letter to E. Nolan from T. O'Donnell regarding Food Service.

Typed letter from Constance O’Connell dealing with the Hurley case, Bandon. Mr. Hurley’s daughter was assaulted by a teacher at school. Was awarded damages in Court. Hurley was then summoned for not sending his daughter back to the same teacher. Minister of Education decided to hold a formal inquiry. Mr. Nolan, the teacher, informed parents and asked if they wanted to be present. Asked them to state if they were satisfied with the education and running of school.

Handwritten report. Sam Nolan in Poland Frank Edwards in Moscow. Michael McInerney, National Union of Journalists, resigned as President of Dublin Branch. Members had lost faith in him over wage agreement. Ill health given as reason for resignation.

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Browne & Nolan informing him that Dr. Hamill has been asked to undertake the duties of Editor on the Irish Ecclesiastical Record.

Handwritten notes on St. Vincent de Paul headed notepaper stating that Murphy, the unemployed candidate, is not a Communist but is being used by them. His electioneering (lories, posters, etc) is being done by Jeffares, Nolan, Carmady and C. Murphy, who is just back from Russia. They have helped with his deposit. Murphy interned as IRA member in 1941. Asked if anything can be done about McQuilea in Roscommon?

Letter from Gerard Nolan to +McQuaid thanking him for his extremely generous gift of £500 to the Guild Welfare Fund. Office Catholique International du Cinema

Copy of a typed report on the Unemployed Workers’ Committee. The meeting in O’Connell Street on 22 May was attended by about 2,000. Sam Nolan, with clinched fist, demanded that unions call a one-day strike. Tributes were paid to the clergy of the Church of Ireland for their help. The Committee was organizing in every large housing area – Ballyfermot, Cabra, etc. Decided to publish own newspaper. Intend to change the system.

Letter to Hilda Nolan from the Archbishop.