-8 November Correspondence between Fr. Joseph A. Carroll, Diocesan Censor, Fr. C. Mangan, Secretary, S.J. Hughes, Browne & Nolan and Patrick Dargan regarding the translation into English the German book Bekenntnis Zur Katholischen Kirche (Conversion to the Catholic Church). The book consists of four essays written by four German Protestant married ministers who were received into the Church. The issue is whether it is appropriate at this time to translate this work into English in either England or Ireland. No. 1955

Letter from James Nolan, Aughrim, to +McQuaid complaining about the conduct of Mass in the parish church. Reply from Fr Henry PP and annotated by Archbishop. Note of thanks

Profile of Mrs Ann Nolan, an active member of the CP who “holds the confidence of the leaders.” List of meetings she attended between 1 October 1952 – 29 March 1956 given.

Handwritten report saying Sean Nolan will be going to Moscow for anniversary celebrations. The Plough got 3,000 copies out. Communists to put on another unemployed walk in Dublin.

Handwritten report saying that Sam Nolan and Deasy are going to seminar in Czechoslovakia. Selected by IWL at the request of the British Communist Party. Their subject is: ‘The Relationship between the Church and Trade Unions’. O’Riordan was in Moscow for May Day. Wonders what Eamon Byrne is doing here. Is he trying to start a branch of Connolly Association?

Typed letter to Fr. Diffney. A new ‘Social’ Party is being formed. Will issue a paper called The Plough. Will be run by Dr. Browne, Rex McGall, Merrigan, Kevin Nolan and others. Has written to Lucy Kingston asking for a meeting of the International Committee of IHA to send letter to our representative in the United Nations protesting against the aggressions of Britain, France and Russia in Egypt and Hungary.

Typed letter to Fr. Martin from ‘Granny’. The following items are mentioned: Peter Kilroy, Editor of The Standard, sent Frank Stewart to her. He was looking for information on Nolan. He was thinking of resigning but she succeeded in showing him how foolish such a move would be. The row was reported in papers. Nolan always talking against the church and in favour of Russian regime. The IHA is in control. Gerry K. pleased with his talk with Fr. M. Mc. Writer of CTS booklet ‘Overpopulation’ a friend.

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.

Letter from John Nolan to +McQuaid inviting him to the official opening of an exhibition on modern Irish religious art and architecture. Annotated by +McQuaid. An Tóstal

-8 Correspondence regarding the play ‘The Hostage’ being November 1960 staged in The Olympia from Fr. Gerard Nolan, S.J. and Dermot O’Flynn, Knights of St. Columbanus. Also some newspaper cuttings.