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Letter from John Cavanagh, Solicitor, 13 College Green, Dublin to Rev. Eugene Browne SJ concerning the will of Mr Patrick Matthews in which he bequeathed the annual dividends or interest of 74 shares of Drogheda Steam Packet company to his nephew Rev. John Stanley Matthews SJ.

Search relating to the will of Mary Clare Sutton, Eccles Street, Dublin. Rev. William Ronan SJ was appointed sole executor and residuary legatee and devisee.

A file relating to the will of Philip Francis Little. Bequeaths £50 to the Society of Jesus. Includes a copy of the will. Remarks in a postscript 'I do not include my dear brother the Rev. Robert J. Little SJ under any benefit in my will. Professing as he does the holy virtue of poverty, it is useless conferring benefit upon Robert of which he can not avail. (23 September 1916, 3pp). Includes a letter from Patrick J. Little, executor of his brother's will. Enquires '...I would like to know whether a claim would be advanced on behalf of Father Robert to a share on technical grounds.' (27 January 1927, 2pp).

A file relating to the will of Elizabeth Cahill, Hill View, Meath Road, Bray, County Wicklow and the estates of both Elizabeth Cahill and James Healy. Elizabeth Cahill bequeathed the residue of her estate to Fr Kirwan SJ, Superior of Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin for the charitable purposes of the Jesuit Fathers.

Irish jesuit Mission bequest from Joseph Carroll, 50 Shandon Park, Philsboro, Dublin.

Irish Jesuit Mission bequest from Patrick Hedigan.

Irish Jesuit Mission bequest from Fr William M. Farrell (P.P.).

Irish Jesuit Mission bequest from Fr Gerald J. Griffith (P.P.).

Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Confirms that the letters which the latter referred to had arrived, and refers to the travel plans of Fr Kelly and Fr. Mathew. Also refers to Dr Ricard's mission in England. Reports on a dispute with the Bishop of Salford (Herbert Vaughan) in relation to the opening of a school of the Society in Manchester. Gives an account of his own visit to Rome, including his attendance at a dinner in the Irish College on St. Patrick’s Day. Remarks that they have heard nothing from Milltown since coming to Fiesole. Refers to the success of the new Master of Novices.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Replies to the latter's query about four newly canonized saints. Refers to the death of Fr O'Neill of Belvedere House. Discusses the ‘University College question’, and the Fr General’s opinions on it. Suggests that it be built by subscription on the limited liability principle. Also refers to Fr Weld and the Zambesi Mission, and to Fr Tuite's offer to send Thomas Manning and Thomas Curry there. Reports that Fr de Wit was killed when he fell off his horse, and that Fr Dupelchi has broken his leg.

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Refers to Dr Goethals, a bishop in Calcutta, who runs a newspaper there. Discusses the question of the ‘Dublin College’ and Fr Delany's involvement in the matter. Refers to the negative attitude of Cardinal McCabe to the latter, and to his (Delany's) extravagant tendencies in relation to the College. Believes that ‘the very best professors should be engaged (even Protestants, in cases where no Catholic professor was prominent)’. Suggests that the studies at Miltown be put ‘on a more satisfactory footing’, through the use of the various Jesuits that Fr Tuite has in Dublin, including Fr Finlay, who Fr Porter sent back to Ireland ‘after his grand act’. Asks if he has heard anything about the terna from Australia.

Letter from Fr Edward Boursaud SJ, secretary to Fr General to the Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Discusses the triennial ‘ “scripta”’, which the Fr General wishes to receive from all the provinces. Refers to the death of Fr Sylvester O'Callaghan SJ, and to the presence at Fiesole of Fr Thomas Browne SJ. Also refers to Fr. Porter.

Documents, comprising encyclicals and open letters to all prelates, including those in Ireland, issued by Pope Pius IX. Includes an encyclical on the political upheavals in the Italian states, an appeal for support in defence of the Papal states (18 June 1859, 15pp), and a ‘Decretum’ re. the rights of religious orders, a copy of a decree regarding the receiving of novices, and the admittance to professions in the Society (28 January 1850; 2pp).

Account book for University College, Dublin. Details expenditure on newspapers, advertisements, postage, furniture, monthly food bills, wines and whiskey, clothes, books, stationery, wages, rents, taxes, travelling expenses for the community. Includes a reference to Gerard Manley Hopkins under community travelling expenses. (2 April 1883, 3 January 1884, 24 December 1885, pp. 70 -71). Includes an alphabetical index to the accounts.

List of students attending University College, Dublin detailing disciplines, subjects chosen, scholarships and studentships obtained, attendance at morning lectures and evening classes (B.A. and M.A.). Includes a list of Fellows, subjects taught by them, dates and number of students in attendance - this last list goes until 1901.

Letter from R. Donovan, Dublin Commission, Royal University Buildings, Dublin to Rev William Delany SJ requesting a list of Fellows of the Royal University teaching in University College, Dublin. Includes a list of the Fellows detailing dates of appointment, ages, subjects taught, number of lectures delivered and academic distinctions.

Calendar of University College, Dublin.

Copy letter from Rev William Delany SJ, University College, St Stephen's Green, Dublin to the Archbishop of Dublin, William J. Walsh concerning the application of the Governing Body of University College for three years tenancy of the St Stephen's Green buildings. Remarks ‘The first essential preliminary to the transfer is obviously [to] providing a home for this community to which they may transfer their belongings...’. States that he has searched the neighbourhood for a suitable hall of residence where Jesuit Fathers could also live. Continues ‘...the most I could secure were two houses some 6 minutes walk from each other. No. 35 Lower Leeson Street... and Winton House, Winton Road...’. Remarks that these two houses although physically separate ‘...will be under one jurisdiction the responsible head being the superior in Leeson Street.’. Concludes ‘...I recognise most fully the advantage of having the new Institution begin its existence in the old home of Newman’s “Catholic University” and this helps me to go not merely with resignation but with positive gladness.’.

Copy letter from Fr William Delany SJ, University College, St Stephen's Green, Dublin to the Archbishop of Dublin concerning a formal application to [Rome]. Remarks 'I am not skilled in the forms of the Curia and if anything in the enclosed might be otherwise expressed I shall gladly amend it on hearing from your Grace.’.

Letter from William J. Walsh, Archbishop of Dublin to Fr William Delany SJ concerning the move of the Jesuit Fathers from St Stephen's Green to new premises. Remarks ‘On a full consideration of the case I think it is not one that needs the consent of the Holy See. It is not really the establishment of a new house. It is a case of transfer.’. Concludes ‘The only drawback ...is that the Council...of Studies may seize the opportunity of investigating all sorts of things about the new University, and thus delay the business for months...’.

Letter from Fr Edward J. Coyne SJ, Director of Extra-Mural Studies at UCD, to Patrick Kavanagh re. the latter's series of Extra-Mural lectures. Asks Kavanagh for “some idea of the type of poems [he intends to read] and the general line of remarks...I am delighted to hear you are in better health and also that the Muse has returned to you, even ina violent way”.

Copy of articles entitled ‘The early days of UCD's Gaelic Society’ by Cathal O'Shannon, Dublin Evening Press and ‘Leathchead Bliain Ag Fas - Cuntas ar thus agus fas an Chumainn Gaelach i gColaiste na hOilscoile, Baile Atha Cliath’ from Comhar.

Case for counsel on behalf of Rev. Thomas A. Finlay and George O'Brien Esquire and Counsel’s opinion on settling the draft Deed of Trust. Provides the background to the Rural Industries Trust Fund. Joseph H. Murray, one of the trustees of the Fund has recently died and they wish to know if the other two trustees remain secure in their position but with the power of adding to the number of trustees if required. ‘It is desired that the Trustees should have the widest possible powers as to the manner in which they may carry out the Trust…Counsel will please settle Draft Deed and advise.’

Edited typescript of Arthur Cox’s [Inaugural] address to the Literary and Historical Society, University College Dublin entitled ‘The University and the Nation’.

Chronology of the Literary and Historical Society from 1856/7 to 1913 compiled by Arthur Cox.

Typescript document entitled ‘Testimonials of Doctor Michael F. Cox’ which details his qualifications and includes 15 testimonials from doctors and surgeons he has worked with or studied under. 10 original handwritten testimonials which appear in the typescripts testimonial are included.

Letter informing Michael F. Cox that he has been ‘this day elected a member of the Royal Irish Academy’. Includes extracts from the by-laws relating to the admission of members, and payments to be made by them.

File of documents related to the medical registration of Michael F. Cox, Hillsgrove Lodge, Kilmore, Drumsna, County Leitrim to the Branch Medical Council for Ireland. Includes receipt of £5 fee for registration and forms for change of residence on medical register and entitlement to a copy of the medical register.

Leaflet published by the Royal Dublin Society entitled ‘Syllabus of a Course of Six Afternoon Lectures adapted to a Juvenile Auditory’. Two of the lectures on ‘Electric Sparks: Their Use in Wireless Telegraphy’ are by Fr Henry Gill SJ.

Edited text of a paper by Fr. Henry Gill SJ entitled ‘On the Temperature of Gas rushing into a Vacuum’ to be published in Proceedings of the Royal Dublin Society. Includes tables and figures.

M.A. thesis by James J Corboy SJ, entitled 'The Jesuit Mission to Ireland 1596-1626' at the faculty of Modern History, UCD (2 copies, 248pp each) (1941) with separate bibliography and index (34pp). Also includes letter from Dr R Dudley Edwards, UCD and Fr Jerome Mahony SJ concerning ‘Lord Justice Loftus’ and ‘Carew’ (5pp) (21 June 1954), and letter from Fr Jerome Mahony SJ to Fr Roland Burke Savage SJ that he has completed Menelogy up to 1800 (13 February 1956).

Biographical notes on Fr Peter Norton SJ compiled by Fr Francis Finegan SJ in a letter to Fr James.

Biographical notes compiled by [ ] on Fr Thomas Tasburgh SJ, and reference to George's Hill, Dublin.

Letter from Fr Thomas Betagh to Fr Marmaduke Stone SJ. Relates that four years previously Fr Callaghan had discussed with Archbishop Troy the fund of the ex-Jesuits in Ireland. Refers to a letter from Cardinal di Pietro to Troy on the matter, of which a copy is transcribed on the same document.

Book with the title ‘The manner of performing the Novena, or the nine days devotion to St Francis Xaverius of the Society of Jesus and Apostle of the Indies, as also the devotion of the ten Fridays to the same saint’ printed for Ignatius Kelly, at the Stationers-Arms in Mary’s Lane, Dublin, 1749 (88pp). Includes an article entitled ‘The Novena of Grace in Dublin 1749’ which was sent by Fr Kevin O'Rourke SJ to Fr Fergus O'Donoghue SJ with an explanatory note (10 May 2008). The article most probably written by Fr Francis Finegan SJ. The article explains the provenance of a book in the community library of St Francis Xavier’s, Gardiner Street, Dublin entitled, ‘The manner of performing the Novena, or the nine days devotion to St. Francis Xaverius of the Society of Jesus and Apostle of the Indies’. It concludes that the work was translated by Thomas Brennan and gives a brief biographical note. (5pp)

File relating to Fr Joseph Kelly SJ which includes travel documents, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record and application to join the Society.

Material relating to Fr Gerard P Nolan SJ, including catalogue entry, correspondence regarding his entry into the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and biographical information.

File of materiel relating to Fr Gerard O'Beirne SJ which includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record and application to join the Society.

Correspondence from Fr Mark Quigley SJ to his Irish Provincial, and catalogue records.

File relating to Fr Redmond F Roche SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries, memorial card and (57) photographs of Jesuits, on holiday, plays, and outdoor scenes (some of the same photographs are in the papers of Fr William R Prendergast SJ, IE IJA J/365).

Letter from Fr Matthew Saurin SJ, writing from Milltown Park, Dublin to the Fr General. Describes his ill-health, and states his desire to live out his days in a Jesuit school (1p, in Latin) (September 1870). Photocopies of obituaries.

File relating to Fr Charles C Scantlebury SJ, including application to join the Society, certificates, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries, passport, photographs, obituary, pass to travel around Dublin during 1916 and memorial card.

A file relating to Fr Eugene A Ward SJ. Includes application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries, extensive correspondence relating to Fr Ward's work in America.

File of material relating to the admission of Desmond Collins to the Society of Jesus and subsequent professional life including correspondence relating to the Jesuit Seminary Association.

File containing Henry Lawlor's admission papers; correspondence relating parish work in England and ‘The Eucharistic Crusade’; newspaper cuttings relating to stance on television censorship.

File containing MacSeumais’ admission papers and correspondence with his Irish Fr Provincials from post-war Germany, Pakistan, England and the United States. Photograph included.

File containing material relating to Fr Frank Schrenk's transcription from the Austrian to the Irish Province and his time as a teacher at Belvedere College, Dublin.

File containing Fr Patrick Power’s admission papers and correspondence relating to his illness and death.

A file relating to biographical material on Fr Brendan Barry SJ, including reference to his death.

A file relating to Fr James T Casey SJ including biographical information.

A file relating to Fr James Daly SJ, including biography, genealogical material, letter from Peter Byrne, University College, Dublin (13 November 1897) to Fr Daly SJ, profits from Clongowes Wood College farm 1915-1916, grants paid to Clongowes Wood College and correspondence from the Irish Fr Provincials.

A file relating to Fr Vincent Dennehy SJ.

A file of material relating to Fr Eamon Egan SJ including biographical information and correspondence relating to his death in a boating accident.

Signed portrait postcard addressed to Fr Hugh Mulhall SJ, from Mar Ivanos, India, a visitor to Rathfarnham Castle during the Eucharistic Congress of 1932.

File of material relating to Fr John Chula SJ, (Zambian Province). Includes announcement of death; correspondence between Fr Chula and Frs Tom O'Brien and Vincent Murphy, Irish Jesuit Mission Office, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.

In 1947, the decision to open a Jesuit school on the south side of Dublin was taken. The purchase in 1949 of Sandford Lodge and Sandford Hill belonging to the Bewley Estate consisted of 15 acres in Ranelagh, two miles south of Dublin city centre. The college opened on 8 September 1950, with 52 boys registering. The founding Jesuit Superior (and later first Rector) was Fr Charles O'Conor SJ (The O' Conor Don) (1906-1981), and the first Prefect of Studies was Fr Bill White SJ (1912-1988).

The papers of Gonzaga College consist mainly of letters relating to: the foundation of the College (1950); prospectus and rules (1950); annual financial statements and accounts of the school and community (1958-1979); correspondence between the Rectors of Gonzaga College and Irish Jesuit Provincials concerning school and community matters, such as finance, staffing and building (1960-1980); school administration (1970-1988); planning and development (1972-1977); building and renovations (1963-1981); educational affairs such as the teaching of physics, chemistry and religious education (1966-1975). There are only a few early photographs of Gonzaga College (1950-1970).

Letter from James G. O'Connor, solicitor, 9 Clare Street, Dublin to Fr Patrick Kennedy SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham, County Dublin concerning a portion of land held by William George Bailey under his own conveyance, rent free. Remarks that the rent on the land held by the Jesuits is incorrect and advises the correct amount.

Agreement between William McMunn and Fr Eric Guiry SJ (Rector), Rathfarnham Castle for the letting of a plot of ground from 1 March 1973 - 31 October 1974 for the sum of £90.00 paid half yearly.

Parties:
Fr Joseph O'Connor SJ, Fr Joseph Ffrench SJ and Fr Charles Molony SJ, Rathfarnham Castle and the Right Honorable The Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Dublin, City Hall, Dublin 2.

Property:
Portion of land at Rathfarnham Castle, 2 acres 1 rood, 37 perches and 8 square yards.

Terms and Conditions:
For the sum of £27,000

Parties:
Fr Gregory Ffrench SJ, 87 Eglinton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin and St Michael's House.

Property:
Portions of the first, second and third floors (the Juniorate) including the refectory at Rathfarnham Castle.

Terms and Conditions:
Annual rent of £10,000 paid in equal quarterly portions.

Letter from Fr Thomas A. Finlay SJ, University Hall, Hatch Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning Rathfarnham Castle and notes about the house received from Mr James Talbot Power. Remarks that he (Fr Finlay) can recommend an expert gardener who '...thinks its (Rathfarnham House) fruit bearing capacity could be turned to great profit.'

Letter from Mr Aubrey Gwynn SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his studies and when he will take his retreat.

Letters from Fr Joseph Flinn SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning boys who wish to join the Society of Jesus and money from his father to erect a memorial in Clongowes boys chapel in honour of Fr Flinn's mother.

Letters from J. M. Maxwell, Solicitor, 40 North Great George's Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Nolan SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning a stipulation by Mr Bailey that the Jesuit Fathers maintain their side of a wall he is erecting on his land.

Plans of the main entrance to Rathfarnham Castle (demolished by Dublin Corporation), drawn by Charles Powell, Architect.

Part of a letter from Thomas Bacon, solicitor, 9 Clare Street, Dublin 2 to Fr Matthew Meade SJ (Superior), Rathfarnham Castle concerning the Jesuit Fathers' responsibility to the upkeep of the former entrance to Rathfarnham Castle and repairs to the gate lodge.

Group photographs of Jesuits (named) at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.

• 'PP 3i Anni Rathfarnham 1941-2';
  Back row, l-r: Patrick Harper, John O'Shaugnessy, Thomas O'Callaghan, Brian McMahon, Michael O'Mahony, Gerard McLaughlin, James Kelly, Peter McSeamais. Middle row: Liam McElligott, Michael O'Meara, Terence Sheridan, Scozzeri, - Van Bogrt, Fergus Cronin, Denis Gilmore, Brendan Brennan and Peter Buschman. Front row: George Carroll, Aidan Ennis, Charles O'Conor, Henry Keane, Gerard Golden, Gerard Perrott and John Williams. Names given in 1970, of those who have died on reverse.

• 'Autumn 1914', Juniors at Rathfarnham;
  Back row, l-r: John Farrell, Aubrey Gwynn, Thomas Moore, Denis Hayes and Colin McKillop. Middle row: Robert McCarthy, Michael Kelly, Paul O'Dea, Charles Scantlebury, Noel Burke-Gaffney, Donal McCarthy. Front row: Eddie Bourke, Charles Molony, John Ryan, Jeremiah Higgins and Kieran Ward.

• [1958]-[1964];
  Jesuit brothers including, l-r Andre Bannon, - John Adams, Edward Keogh and Fitzgerald at Rathfarnham Castle.

• [1958]-[1964];
  Back row, l: Anthony Baggot, Ned Keogh, John O'Connor, Gabriel McKinney, Liam O'Hara, Joseph Osborne, William Glanville, Roderick Greaney, Anthony McShera, James Fitzgerald. Middle row: Albert Kelly, Patrick Brady, Joseph Cleary, James Priest, Frank Roe. Seated: Andrew Bannon, John Adams, Charles O'Conor, Fergal McGrath, Patrick McNamara.

Photograph of the Rathfarnham community with Mar Ivanios, Archbishop of Trivandrum, India on the occasion of the International Eucharistic Congress, Dublin. With names, handwritten.

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Letter from H. W. Shea, Thomas Dockrell Sons and Company, House and Estate Agents, Auctioneers and Valuers, South Great George's Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 asking if the Society of Jesus would like to purchase additional lands at Rathfarnham.

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Typed recommendations on how to profitably manage the farm at Rathfarnham Castle.

Photograph of Br Stephen Fitzgerald SJ pouring milk from a container into a pail.

A file relating to the seismograph in Rathfarnham Castle. Includes letters from Fr William O'Leary SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the construction of the seismograph.

Valuation of Rathfarnham Castle before and after the construction of the Retreat House.

Letter from Lieutenant Colonel E.R. Blackburne Farrer, RMS Newfoundland to Fr Patrick Kenny SJ, Rector, Rathfarnham Castle, asking permission for a friend (Mrs Ramsey) to visit Rathfarnham Castle.

A file relating to the caretaker's lodges at Rathfarnham Castle and the sale of one of the lodges (178 Rathfarnham Road) to Pat Boland who occupied the premises under a caretaker's agreement since 1970.

Caretakers agreements between Robert Breslin and William Hearne and the Jesuit Fathers, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.

A file relating to the proposed development of Rathfarnham Castle for mixed residential use, parkland, office space, shopping and a hotel. Includes plans of the proposal.

Minute book of the debating society, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.

Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.

Beadles journal (diary) of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.

A file of photographs of the building of the Junior's wing, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.

Black and white photograph of the library, Juniorate wing, at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.

Photographs of Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. Includes photographs of groups taking part in the Irish Month at Rathfarnham.

1. Jesuit Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin on sports field. Includes Aubrey Gwynn (hat), [1913]-[1917];
2. Jesuit Juniors involved with the Irish Month at Rathfarnham, Castle, Dublin. Includes standing 3rd row, far right Laurence Kearns.Seated front row, far right, Pádraic Ó Brolcháin, 1933;
3. Jesuit Juniors involved with the Irish Month at Rathfarnham, Castle, Dublin. Includes standing 3rd from right, Louis Meagher. Seated, l-r seating front row, , , , Bill White [1934];
4. Jesuit Juniors involved with the Irish Month at Rathfarnham, Castle, Dublin. Includes standing 2rd from right,Michael Morrsion, [1934];
5. & 6. Same group. Jesuit Juniors involved with the Irish Month at Rathfarnham, Castle, Dublin. Includes standing fourth from left, Seán McCarron, [1935].

Photograph of Jesuit Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin (originally in the papers of Aubrey Gwynn SJ - J10).

Front row: Edward Andrews, , James Brennan, Lambert McKenna, ;
Back row, l - r: John Ryan,

Letter from James O'Kelly, M.D., 53 Rathgar Road, Dublin to Fr Rector concerning the health of one of the Juniors (Vaughan Dempsey).

Programme for a day retreat for engaged couples at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.

A file relating to Our Lady's Grotto, Rathfarnham erected by the employees of the Dublin United Tramways Company, including a history and photographs.

Text of a speech by [ ] on the occasion of a visit by a special envoy of the Pope to Rathfarnham Castle. Expresses thanks for the Pope's blessing for the Retreat House and describes the work carried out by the Retreat House.

Letter from Fr Eugene Ward SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial John R McMahon SJ asking him to say Mass for the promoters of the Retreat House and to have dinner afterwards.

Minute book of the Layman's Retreat Association, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin (This Association subsequently operated from Milltown Park).

Letter from Michael Scott, Architect, 19 Merrion Square, Dublin to Fr Joseph Erraught SJ, Retreat House, Rathfarnham Castle concerning the erection of a statue of St Ignatius by the sculptor Oisín Kelly at Rathfarnham and payment for same.

Bound list of retreat promoters, from Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.

Letter from Mrs P. Elkinson, Secretary, Catholic Marriage Advisory Council, All Hallows College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 to Fr Matthew Meade SJ, Rathfarnham Retreat House, Dublin 14 concerning payment for a retreat attended at Rathfarnham.

Typed manuscript concerning the history of Rathfarnham Castle.

A file relating to research carried out by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ on the history of Rathfarnham Castle.

Photocopy of an article entitled 'Ghosts of Rathfarnham.'

Copy of an article by Fr Charles Scantlebury SJ entitled 'Rathfarnham Castle' published in the Dublin Historical Record vol. xii, no. 1.

A file relating to the alleged discovery of a woman's skeleton behind panelling in one of the rooms in Rathfarnham Castle. Includes correspondence between Fr Fergal McGrath SJ and Fr Gregory Ffrench SJ concerning the matter (14 May 1968 - 17 May 1968, 3 items).

Copy of Country Life (vol. CLXXII no. 4438) containing an article on Rathfarnham Castle by Edward McParland.

Bound volumes entitled 'Dawning Day', compiled by the Juniors in Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin containing articles, poems and songs on the various missions - China, India and Australia. Binding is loose on 'Dawning Day', 10th edition. Includes photographs of Frs Edward Bourke, Gerald Kennedy and George Byrne, Mr Richard Harris, Mr John Moran, Wah Yan College, the graves of Frs Saul and McCullough.