1/ Dates 2 December 1941 - 16 May 1958 Correspondence relating to the routine details of community life.
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22 May 1958 - December 1971
Correspondence regarding routine details of community life, centenary of foundation of Hampton is the occasion for taking solemn vows, Monsignor Vernon Johnson seeks help of Hampton in promoting cause of parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, involvement with case of Matt Talbot
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Gillen, Charles, Campbill Farm, Ballee, Ballymena, Co. Antrim. He suggests that the statue of Nelson be replaced by that of Matt Talbot.

Appendix 2: leaflet addressed to the Citizens of Dublin. It stated that Christ suffered but can do so no more. But in the “person of his brethren He is in agony until the end of the world. Every day …men crucify Christ afresh….in Dublin men, women and children are carrying His cross ….by the sins of an unjust society. The poor of Dublin, the unemployed, the old age pensioners, the disabled, willingly accept that cross.” He quotes Matthew Talbot, “Nobody has the right to starve the poor.”

Typed letter to Fr. James A. MacMahon from D. Gaffney thanking His Grace for the relics of Matt Talbot.

Copy of typed letter to Mr. Seagraves-Daly from James Ardle MacMahon saying his letter will have the due attention of + McQuaid. National Anti-Emigration Movement of Ireland 3/ 36/1. 14 May 1957 Typed letter to +McQuaid from F. O’Broin, Chairman, National Anti-Emigration Movement of Ireland, enclosing the aims of the Movement. Asks the Archbishop to nominate a speaker to address the public meeting to launch the Movement in Moran’s Hotel, Talbot Street. Feels they should be guided by +McQuaid in spiritual and other matters. 3/ 36/2. 15 May 1957 Handwritten letter to Dr. MacMahon, Archbishop’s House, from George J. O’Sullivan, Whitehall. He has known F. O’Broin for three years and has always found him level headed and courteous. 1 item 3/ 36/3. 16 May 1957 Typed note to +McQuaid from James A. MacMahon saying Mr. O’Broin had telephoned to say that Dr. Simms has promised to nominate a speaker for the forthcoming Meeting. 3/ 36/4 17 May 1957 Typed letter to Fr. Cecil J. Barrett, Director, Catholic Social Welfare Bureau, saying the Archbishop asked him to attend the Meeting to launch the Movement on 24 May. Copy of letter enclosed. 3/ 36/5. 18 May 1957 Typed letter to Fr. MacMahon from Cecil J. Barrett, Director, Catholic Social Welfare Bureau, saying he proposes to see Mr. O’Broin and hopes to report shortly. Copy of letter enclosed. 3/ 36/6. 18 May 1957 Typed copy of a letter to Mr. F. O’Broin, Santry, from the Director [Fr. C. Barrett, C.S.W.B.]. He is anxious to meet Mr. O’Broin to discuss his proposal. 3/ 36/7. Letter to a newspaper from F. O’Broin, P.C., Chairman, inviting interested organisations and persons to the launch of the National Anti-Emigration Movement of Ireland to be held in Moran’s Hotel, Talbot Street on

Letter from Fr. M. Brenan, Maynooth, to Fr. Glennon acknowledging receipt of the copy of the Decree regarding M. Talbot, which will be published in the Irish Ecclesiastical Record.

Letter from H.M. McKernan to Fr. Mangan informing him that the number of meals being served in the Matt Talbot Food Centre has reduced from 370 meals per day in 1948 to about 50-60 now. In his opinion the need for the Centre is now over. Those who attend for meals can easily transfer to Holles Street.

Note written by Fr James Ardle MacMahon. +Lennon has asked +McQuaid to grant permission to one of his priests who has lost his arm to concelebrate in Talbot Lodge. Killala

Letter from Con Collins to Fr. Mangan enclosing proofs of the Matt Talbot Cards. 1 item 236c/2.19 September 1953 Changes by +McQuaid in prayer to Matt Talbot.

File relating to lay organisations and events. Includes mention of the Salvation Army Hostel, York Street, Catholic Boy Scouts, Catholic Temperance Club, Catholic Commercial Club, flood relief, Rotunda Girls’ Aid Society, Catholic Girl Guides, Our Lady’s Choral Society trip to Berlin, concert by the Madison Madrigal Singers, the Matt Talbot Sodality, a donation from an 80 year-old man and the pilgrimage to Lourdes.