Includes; file includes small size photograph of the signatures of Srs. Nano Nagle, Elizabeth Bourke, Mary Ann Collins, Mary Fouhy, signed 29 September 1781 and also Laur [Laurence] Callanan’s signature; photographic negatives of original drawing by Grogan of South Gate Bridge and jail 1796 property of University College, the Exchange Cork 1793, and photographic negative of J. O’ Connell’s copy of the original drawing by West, 1770 View of Castle Street and The Exchange, Cork about 1770; two small black and white memorial cards of Alfred O’ Rahilly’s ordination to the priesthood on 18 December 1955 at Blackrock College, Dublin; black and white photograph of Community Room ( location unavailable); brown envelope addressed to Professor A. O’Rahilly, Director of the Library, University College, Cork, Eire dated 27 April 1951; handwritten notes of Nano Nagle’s will, giving detailed explanation of her wishes concerning both the Sisters and her relatives; notes on establishing the Sisters on a solid financial situation dated 27 October 1785, Dr. M. [Bishop Moylan] Killarney to [Father] Callanan; notes on Miss Nagle’ s Conduct in Life, written just after her death describing her helping the poor children and distressed widows for nearly forty years; handwritten page signed by Frances Doyle, South Presentation Convent, Cork, on 5 April 1832 concerning arrears of interest of the late Edmond John Harrold Esq., M.D., administrator and legate of the late Joseph Nagle Esq. of Calverleigh, to the late Margaret Tobin; letter from Sr. M. Columba of the Rosary, Presentation Convent, Galway, 21 January 1930 enclosing a picture of the convent and hoping to get the book on the life of the foundress soon; three copies of Reprint from IER, November 1932 ,’ A letter about Miss Mullaly and Nano Nagle’, edited by Professor Alfred O’ Rahilly, also includes handwritten notes on the extreme weather conditions and hardship for the people of Cork during the severe winter of 1739; two copies of Reprint from IER November 1932 including an article on Miss Mulally and Miss Nagle; and exercise book with the heading Rev Val Bodkin p118 and Luke Craner on the front cover, it outlines the draft of the Apostolic Brief and the Instructions and the history of Nano Nagle and the Sisters.

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5 May 1941 - 8 December 1945 71 items
Correspondence re congregation's application to enter diocese. Permission granted for sisters who study at university to reside at 84 Leeson St which congregation purchased. Difficulties re wearing of religious habit while attending certain course.

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25 April 1946 - 30 August 1957 72 items
Correspondence concerning permissions for sales of work, reservation of Blessed Sacrament. Archbishop notes that they `do no work for my diocese.' Sequel in File No.3.

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28 August 1957 - 24 April 1961 73 items
Correspondence re attendance at 3[rd] level courses. Question of maternity hospital at Raheny; they take possession of a property there. Archbishop approves establishment of Generalate in Raheny.

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13 April 1961 - 25 May 1964 81 items
Material reflects intra congregational discussion on commitment to Dublin. Question of a maternity hospital in Mount Street, property purchased Question of a secondary day school proposed by Archbishop, declined by congregation

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27 May 1964 - 8 January 1972
Mount Street hospital project develops slowly but then collapses due to lack of financial and human resources. Decision re secondary day school reversed and congregation takes on Edenmore, Raheny (cf File Augustinians No 2.)

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1941 - 1971 75 items
Questing for postulants and permission to make a foundation Convents in Assisi, Piazza Admerina (?), Rizzioni, Convents in Rome include: Dominicans of Perpetual Rosary, N.D. de Namur, Salvatorians

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1941-1971 50 items
Apostles, O.L of; Augustinian; Brigidine; Carmelitems; Charity; Cluny; Columban; Cross and Passion Correspondence frequently covers Requests for interviews with archbishop Requests for foundations in Dublin Kylemore (OSB) devastated by fire; reconstruction aided by archbishop, see separate folder.

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7 February 1941 - 24 January 1966 59 items
Benedictines Kylemore Blessing of first abbess in Ireland since 12th century Project of Benedictine foundation in Dublin leads to correspondence between archbishops of Dublin, Tuam, Prior of Chevtogne (Belgium), Fr. Cathal McCarthy, Abbess of Pradines (Loire, France), Archbishop Isidores is cause of friction in Kylemore when five community seek Dublin and a more authentic Benedictine life Abbot of Pradines initially willing to help but desists. Project flounders Fire, archbishop generous in help.

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1 January 1941 - 10 November 1969 31 items
All the correspondence concerns a disturbed nun of Drogheda Dominican convent who is a patient in St Vincent's Fairview. Letters re Federation International Sportive de l'Enseignement Catholique from a sister in Belfast.

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27 September 1942 - 21 September 1970 62 items
Evron ND de (Lisdoonvarna); Franciscan (Cork, Castleblayney); Holy Ghost (Glaslough); SJOG (Waterford); St Joseph of Annecy (Piltown); St Joseph of Bordeaux (Virginia); St Louis (Middletown); Loreto (Cavan). Greater part of correspondence relates to requests to seek postulants by press advertisement or school visits.

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1941 - 1971 76 items
Several Mercy convents in all four provinces; O. L. of Missions (Limavady); Nazareth (Belfast, Sligo). Greater part of correspondence relates to requests for financial assistance and questing for postulants.

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1941-1971 99 items
Perpetual Adoration (Wexford); Poor Clare x3); Presentation X 8); Holy Rosary (Killeshandra); Christian Retreat (Tuam); Rosminian Wexford). Correspondence re various matter of routine nature.

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1941-1971 60 items
B. Sacrament (Tullamore); O.L Sacred Heart (Ballybay); S.H. (Castlepollard, Youghal); Salesian (Birr); Christian Schools (Roscrea); Bon Secours (Kerry, Tuam); Good Shepherd (Cork, New Ross); Ursuline (Thurles); Visitation ( Stamullen) Correspondence re various matter of routine nature.

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11 April 1960 to 13 December 1961
Correspondence with Ardee Street Brewery and Dublin Planning Office regarding the availability and suitability for a religious order of Bulloch Castle, Dalkey. Correspondence with Sisters regarding foundation suggested by Archbishop, facilitated by Father Jas. McConnell. Sisters are enthusiastic. The property is purchased.
54 items

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29 January 1962 - 29 December 1962
Correspondence relating to the design of the new home in Dalkey. Correspondence regarding a visit by two of the Sisters to inspect and their delight at Archbishop's reception. His annoyance at applications for admission coming from New York and Canada.
26 items

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15 February 1963 - 19 September 1963
Letter from Cardinal Spellman, thanks to Archbishop for his kindness at the funeral of Cardinal Dalton; he has (seemingly) recruited Dublin Sisters of Mercy for his New York seminary and Carmelites sisters are already there will facilitate their settling in. Archbishop's active interest in having Carmelites Sisters open a second home in Killester where Holy Rosary Sisters found themselves unable to open a maternity home. Carmelites not yet ready to undertake the task. Correspondence regarding a building in progress.
31 items

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19 January 1964 - 2 October 1970
routine details of community life and apostolate Correspondence regarding slow progress on buildings, Documents regarding the blessing ceremony. Memoranda regarding difficulties with the chaplain.
56 items

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19 July 1961 - 28 September 1962
Letter from Arthur O'Hagan and Sons, solicitors, to Archbishop McQuaid enclosing architects report on Bulloch Castle with recommendation that the sisters purchase the property. States that a copy of the report has been sent to the mother-general. 1 items

Typed letter to +McQuaid from Oscar Traynor thanking him of presiding at the Solemn Ceremony of Invocation of Our Lady, Queen of The Most Holy Rosary, as Patroness of the Forces.

Desmond, Edward, 4 Henrietta Street, Dublin, informing + McQuaid that he has written to the director of broadcasting in Radio Eireann requesting that the rosary be broadcast each evening. Copy enclosed. 4/15ba. 15-17 October 1946 De Neuville, F.W., Churchill Road, London N.W.2. Letter from F.W. De Neuville to + McQuaid seeking assistance in tracing his daughter.

Signed ‘One Who attends the Novenas’. Appeals to the Archbishop to have the Rosary and Litany recited each Monday evening.

Copy letter from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon to Dr. O’Connell, Rathmines regarding a request from Marie MacSharry. She wishes to promote the public recital of the Rosary and has submitted the text of a prayer for the canonisation of Pope Pius XII. Reply attached.

Letter from Fr. Maurice Browne to Michael. He wishes to have Confraternities of the Holy Rosary established and asks him to have the documents signed by +McQuaid.