Correspondence between Christopher Morris and M.A. Eissen, Registrar of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Morris writes to Eissen in a letter dated 11 August 1970, requesting information on any literature available on the Belgian linguistic cases. In his reply on 19 August 1970, Mr. Eissen encloses stencilled texts of both judgements, which took place on 9 February 1967 and 23 July 1968, as well as the press releases issued by the court, and a list of relevant articles appearing in various books and periodicals. Mr. Morris responds to Mr. Eissen in a letter on 11 September 1970, thanking him for his response, and giving an overview of the Irish linguistic situation. He seeks advice on how to bring the matter to the attention of the European Court of Human Rights. Mr. Eissen responds on 23 September, advising he has forwarded Mr. Morris's letter to the Secretary of the Commission, as the Court cannot examine the case.

Letter of 11 April 1970 from Christopher Morris to Mr. A. K. Asmal, convenor of the Council for Civil Liberties regarding Article 8 of the Irish Constitution. Letter of 14 May 1970 from J. A. Coughlan, Acting Secretary of the Irish Association for Civil Liberties, giving contact details for a written submission on the language question. Memo outlining suggested points to include in an letter from the Irish Association for Civil Liberties to the Minister for Education. Letter of 14 July 1970 to Edgar M. Deale from Christopher Morris regarding the parents of national school children in Castletown Conniers (Conyers), Co. Limerick, and Ahascragh, Co. Galway. This is followed by a word-for-word copy of report submitted to the Irish Association for Civil Liberties, dated 15 November 1970 on the issue.

"Two copies of a circular announcing the election of a Central Committee for the Language Freedom Movement. Indicates that local branches of the organisation will soon be established, outlines measures that can be taken by local groups ahead of a more detailed statement of aims being announced. In the meantime, the stated aim is 'to promote a realistic approach to the Irish language to remove compulsion and discrimination from the language policy'. The document has been produced by Martin Reynolds and J. McCarthy. The second copy is missing a sheet, but contains some handwritten notes on the back of the page in Christopher Morris's handwriting. These are some working notes about the place of the LFM in Irish Society. The historical importance of the spoken language is addressed in terms of Irish identity, along with recent changes in society - ""television, Vatican II and foreign travel have awakened many to the exciting possibilities of Irish thought and action"". "

Two copies of resolutions on the constitution and statement of policy of the LFM from the Dublin Regional Committee, and from the National Executive, one with some short notes/edits. Included in the proposed statement of policy are suggested educational reforms, re-consideration of public service recruitment, and government grants.

Guidelines on Forming a Branch of the LFM.

Memorandum on short-term PR and Publicity Campaign for consideration by Central Committee. Outlines aims, means, material and manpower requirements. Attached is an outline of a suggested LFM Research Programme, stating objectives, and organisations to focus on.

Circular looking to establish a panel of patrons of the LFM. The documents expresses a wish to assemble a panel that represents a cross section of public life. Requests co-operation in this matter from anyone in a position to do so.

Part 1 of the Rules and Regulations of the LFM, covering the Structure of the LFM. There is an index at the start which refers to other parts that are not included within the collection.

Minutes of the seventh committee meeting, held on Friday, 13 January 1967. Those in attendance are listed. Discussions on some procedural matters are outlined, also a discussion on legal correspondence received from solicitors acting on behalf of the priests who claimed they were slandered following the Mansion House meeting. Letters have been sent to Dónall Ó Móráin, and the Ministers for Education and Justice. Mentions another organisation calling themselves the Language Freedom Movement who have emerged.

Outline of the lobbying procedure for the LFM. Includes guidelines to follow before going public, and the powers to be influenced.