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Letter from Leslie Bean T de Barra, Chairman, Irish Red Cross Society, to the Taoiseach, Sean Lemass, 6 March 1962, thanking him for his letter conveying the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs' decision regarding the broadcasting of an appeal for the 'Freedom from Hunger' campaign. 'We have received a letter from Mr MJ Barry, Programme Controller, Telefis Éireann, informing us of the date'.

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Pamphlet issued by the Irish Red Cross Society relating to their 'Freedom from Hunger' seminar, 25 March 1962. The pamphlet states that the Seminar is to be opened by Leslie Bean T de Barra, Chairman of the Society. Dr Elizabeth Doherty is amongst the speakers.

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Newsclipping from the 'Irish Independent', 26 March 1962, containing an article entitled 'Minister opens "Freedom from Hunger" Campaign'. The article states that the Minister for Agriculture, Mr Smith, opened the Irish Red Cross Society Seminar on the 'Freedom from Hunger' campaign. 'The Red Cross had arranged first-hand accounts of conditions in Asia, Africa and South America'. Dr Elizabeth Doherty and Mrs LT Barry, Chairman, Irish Red Cross Society were amongst the speakers at the Seminar. 'Dr Doherty who worked in Nigeria, listed ... reasons for hunger and malnutrition'. A photograph attached to the article shows the Minister for Agriculture and Mrs Tom Barry.

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Red Cross; international organisations; charities

Newsclipping from the 'Irish Press', 26 March 1962, containing an article entitled 'Use UN to end hunger'. The article refers to a seminar on the United Nations 'Freedom from Hunger' campaign which was organised by the Irish Red Cross Society. Speakers at the seminar included Dr Elizabeth Doherty, Rathgar, Dublin.

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Red Cross; international organisations; charities

Letter from Leslie Bean T de Barra, Chairman, Irish Red Cross Society, to Mr P Smith, Minister for Agriculture, 28 March 1962, thanking him for giving the opening address at the 'Freedom from Hunger' seminar which was organised by the Society. 'The Seminar worked out wonderfully and I think all present went away filled with enthusiasm for the campaign'. She encloses her summary of the discussions which took place during the event. She also asks for his opinion on an action plan which was given to her by Mr CH Weitz, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation.

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Letter from Leslie Bean T de Barra, Chairman, Irish Red Cross Society, to the Taoiseach, Sean F Lemass, 28 March 1962, relating to the 'Freedom from Hunger' seminar which was organised by the Society. 'From the attached copy of a letter and the General Summing-up of the work of the Seminar, you will see the necessity of our being able to pinpoint an action project in some underdeveloped country if the campaign is to make an effective appeal to the Irish people'.

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Copy letter from the Taoiseach, Sean F Lemass, to Leslie Bean T de Barra, Chairman, Irish Red Cross Society, 29 March 1962, acknowledging receipt of her letter and enclosures relating to the 'Freedom from Hunger' seminar. 'I have noted the importance which is attached to the determination of an action project, and I am arranging that this will be given urgent consideration'.

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Copy letter from T O'Cearbhaill to MJ Barry, Deputy Secretary, Department of Agriculture, 31 March 1962, stating that the Taoiseach has informed Mrs Barry, Chairman, Irish Red Cross Society, of his determination to secure an action project for the 'Freedom from Hunger' campaign. 'He would be obliged if such consideration could accordingly be undertaken by your Department, in consultation with other interested Departments'.

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Letter from Leslie Bean T de Barra, Chairman, Irish Red Cross Society, Dublin, to Mr P Smith, Minister for Agriculture, 31 March 1962, forwarding the outline of nine action projects which were suggested to her by Mr CH Weitz, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation. 'From the seminar it was apparent that almost all present felt an action project should be in those fields [nutritional and agricultural improvements], and that South East Asia and Latin America were most suitable areas for operation'.

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Letter from Rosemary May, Chairman, Dublin University Association for International Affairs, Trinity College Dublin, to the Taoiseach, Sean Lemass, 5 April 1962, relating to Ireland's participation in the United Nations 'Freedom from Hunger' campaign. 'We have decided to send the proceeds of our annual Carnival of Nations this year to be included in this country's overall contribution to the campaign'. She also requests his attendance at the opening of the carnival. A hand-written note attached to the letter states that the Taoiseach is due to attend the Ford factory in Cork on the date in question.

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