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Volume containing poetry, watercolours (mostly landscapes), pencil sketches and pen and ink drawings possibly by Arthur Cox.

Two hand drawn sketches by Earley Studios, Upper Camden Street, Dublin of proposed altar at the Church of St Ignatius College, Galway.

Sketch plan of proposed alterations and additions to Manresa House, Dollymount, Dublin.

Sketch of a two-story building with tower - may be St Patrick's College, East Melbourne (1854-1968).

Sketch book belonging to Arthur Cox, when he was eleven/twelve years of age. Arthur sketches and paints locations such Bundoran, Donegal (cliffs, hotels, sandhills, town, chapel, people, beaches, shells, horses) and 26 Merrion Square, Dublin.

Gonzaga College Ranelagh, Dublin
Proposed Alterations to Yard Buildings
Revised Working Drawings

1. Elevation to Albany Road
2. Ground Floor Plan
3. Sectional Elevation C.C.
4. First Floor Plan
5. Elevation to Park Drive
   Architect: Robinson Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
   Revised: June 1952

Gonzaga College Ranelagh, Dublin
Proposed Alterations to Yard Buildings
Revised Working Drawings

1. Elevation to Albany Road
2. Ground Floor Plan
3. Sectional Elevation C.C.
4. First Floor Plan
5. Elevation to Park Drive
   Architect: Robinson Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin
   Revised: June 1952

Proposed Alterations to Yard Buildings. Revised Working Drawings

1. Second Floor Plan
2. Section A-A SECTION B-B [ Scale 4 feet to 1 inch]
3. First Floor Plan
4. Sectional Elevation C-C
5. Section thro’ Boiler Room
6. Section D-D
   Architect: Robinson Keefe and Devane, 22 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin

Print of Fr Thomas Betagh SJ.

Print of Blessed John Cornelius SJ.

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.

A file containing extensive material on the water supply to Rathfarnham castle and surrounding businesses. Includes copious correspondence concerning the upkeep of the millrace and repairs to the sluice gates to avoid flooding in the area.

Mass card for Fr Joseph Dalton SJ.

File containing maps, plans and survey drawings relating to developments at Rathfarnham Castle from the offices of Donal Ó Buachalla, auctioneer and land valuer, and Robinson, Keefe and Devane Architects. Includes maps showing the location and type of trees on the property.

Typed manuscript of an outline for a long (30 day) retreat. Includes a drawing of Tullabeg, County Offaly.

Letter from Fr Matthew Russell SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial. Refers to the publication of the first volume of 'The Irish Monthly' as regards finances. Suggests that Fr Clery be appointed as financial manager, and discusses advertising in the publication. Also discusses the layout and encloses a trade-mark design (included).

This collection of photographs, postcards and small prints originally appeared in an album compiled in the Irish Jesuit Archives in the early 20th century. The material contained portraits of individuals and groups of Jesuits and a number of historical scenes. It was removed from the album for preservation reasons.

Handwritten history of the residence at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Includes holograph letters from Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ, Rome to Frs Aylmer and Meagher, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street relating to the proposed altar, with illustrations of altar; history of St Francis Xavier's by Fr Kenney SJ; annual letters by Fr Curtis SJ (1841 - 47); Historia Domus of St Francis Xavier College (Belvedere) and residence by Fr Kavanagh SJ, notice of valuation of house at Upper Gardiner Street (1 March 1832); history of Upper Gardiner Street residence (1865 - 68); an oration made in aid of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street (1833); annual letters by Fr O'Farrell SJ (1840);

Plans, elevations cross-sections and brochure of the proposed new building for Wah Yah College, Kowloon.

Drawing of Fr John Austin SJ from the picture by Henry Brocas, senior in the National Gallery of Ireland entiled 'Rev. John Austin, (1717-1784), Jesuit Preacher and Teacher' (Line and stipple engraving Object Number: NGI.10262). Biographical note on reverse.

Drawing depicting a design for the string course in St Francis Xavier's Church.

Copy of an engraving by George F. Mulvany, RHA of Sir Robert Kane, President of the Queen's College, Cork, uncle of Rev. Robert Kane, S.J.

Copy of Agreement and Deed of Charge between Modern Homes (Dublin) Limited, having their registered office at St Andrew’s, Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin (the contractors) of the one part, and the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and burgesses of Dublin, being the Urban Sanitary Authority for the Urban Sanitary District of the City of Dublin (the Corporation) of the other part. The contractors covenant with the said Corporation that the former, their successors and assigns etc. shall at their own expense put, maintain and keep in repair the drain or sewer of said the premises as shown on an accompanying map, and described in a schedule to the agreement (property on Gilford Road, Sandymount), or in default thereof that the Corporation be at liberty upon giving to the contractors 48 hours’ notice in writing, to do such work as may from time to time be necessary to put, maintain and keep the same in such repair as aforesaid and thereupon the said contractors, their successors and assigns will from time to time pay to the said Corporation all costs, charges and expenses of putting, maintaining or keeping in repair the common drain or sewer of the premises. The contractor further charge upon the premises all sums costs and expenses which may be incurred by the Corporation in carrying out the above, provided that such charges shall be equally divided amongst and borne by each of the houses.
Accompanied by map of the property entitled ‘Sandymount Castle Estate’

Child’s notes and drawings found among the effects of Fr Arthur Cox, [possibly those of Fr. Cox himself]. See N3/30.

Album depicting various views of Sydney (drawn).