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?

Typed report. A split has become apparent in the Peace Campaign. Decisions at meetings cannot be reached without opposition. According to the Special Branch the Peace movement is about to come to an end. Frank Woods, CBS Synge Street, goes to the Book Shop once or twice a week. Educational classes have begun in the Nolan house, Sandford Road, Ranelagh. Hilda Verlon is a leading light in the International Friendship Society.

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.

Biographical details of Betty de Courcy nee Haigh. Born in 1913 in Hitchun, England. Associates include Hilda Verlin and Anna Nolan. Came to Ireland in 1937 with husband to lecture to Communist Party of Ireland. Active in organising help for the International Brigade in Spain. Was member of the Red Cross in Bandon.

Copy of Unity. 543 A. Extracts from Unity, 25 September 1943. 543B. Report on Communist Activities. The following points are mentioned: ‘New Books’ Bookshop John Nolan, John de Courcy Ireland, P.N. Tweedy activities youth movements publications correspondence Sean Murray.

• Letters and newspaper cuttings regarding the play ‘The Ginger Man’. Includes telephone messages from journalists and letters from Richard Harris. Also a report from Fr. Gerard Nolan, S.J. on the booking and subsequent closing of the play at The Gaiety. 5 March 1962

Letter from Gerard Nolan, Catholic Stage Guild, to Fr. Mangan mentioning confessions for theatre staff, preparations for the Feast of the Regality of Our Lady, and the General Meeting of the Guild House Club.

Letter from Gerard Nolan to Fr. Mangan asking him to obtain permission from +McQuaid for the Annual Retreat. Annotated by +McQuaid.

The property project for Turner's Cross Convent created by Nolan Ryan which includes project manager's and solicitor's reports exploring development options.

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.