Typed letter to Fr. Martin [from Una Byrne – name and address redacted]. The Congress of the International Alliance of Women to be held in Dublin in 1961. Martin and she received invitation to American Embassy. Passed on information regarding the ‘Peace’ Congress in Japan. Spoke to Jim Larkin at meeting of Institution of Standards. There was a “dust up” at the National Executive of Fianna Fail over Booth’s remarks over Spain at Strasburg. Lemass to have talk with him. Andy Barr, a Communist, got on Committee of union! As Secretary of the Committee she will have to find a place for meetings and a Hostel for delegates. Will approach Loreto nuns for Loreto Hall.

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.

Newsletter of the Industrial Research and Information Services, Ltd. The following items are mentioned: the London bus strike for parity in wages between bus crews in the city and the country the repressive measures against workers in Spain Sean Furlong’s fine of 20/ in London for the disturbance at Hyde Park Corner.

Letter from +Joao to +McQuaid inviting him to an International Seminar on the doctrine and devotion of the Immaculate Heart of Mary which is to be held at Fatima. Spain

Letter from +Patrick Finbar Ryan, O.P., Port of Spain, to +McQuaid thanking him for the help in securing Holy Faith Sisters for his Diocese. He mentions his current situation and difficulties with the Vatican. 1 item

Letter from +Ryan, Port of Spain to +McQuaid hoping he had a good visit to Rome. Mother Gabriel Mary has also met with the Roman authorities and the results were diplomatic. He mentions the Apostolic Visitor, Bishop Myers of London.

Copy of a letter to the ‘Secretary-General’ stating that Britain broke off talks with Spain on 1 April 1968 on Gibraltar. It has refused to apply two Resolutions recommended by the General Assembly promulgating a fresh Constitution.

Typed report on CPI and KO meetings and activities. The following items are mentioned in the report: the inaugural meeting of Trinity College Historical Society which was addressed by Clement Attlee, leader of the British Labour Party. At a IWL meeting George Jeffares spoke of the disillusionment in West Germany with the Western Powers’ muddled policy, German unification, disarmament and increased trade and cultural exchanges between East and West, industrialization of China, and the West’s attitude to Israel and Spain.

Handwritten letter to Dr. O’Connell from Fr. McCann saying the festival will take place in The Hague, August 2 – 16. Any representatives from Iron Curtain countries will be refugees. Teams from Spain, France, England and Wales have accepted invitations.

Profile of Michael O’Riordan, 37 Victoria Street, South Circular Road. Works as a bus conductor. Joined the Communist organisation in 1937 and associates with John Nolan and other IWL members. Was Adjutant of the 2nd Batt., IRA was a member of the International Brigade in Spain. Was interned in the Curragh between 1940-1943.