TS communication sent to Civil Rights Association Members from Mrs. Brid Rodgers, John Donachy and Conn McLuskey (of NICRA executive) detailing recent developments within the C.R.A. and also coverage from American press of conference held by the National Association for Irish Justice, New York, at which Kevin Boyle, Bernadette Devlin, Frank Gogarty, Eamonn McCann and Michael Farrell were invited speakers.

TS document sent to all members of the NICRA from the Executive Committee of the NICRA and detailing the delay in implementing reforms as outlined by the NICRA by the 'Unionist Government', outlining NICRA's attempts to meet with the British Prime Minister and cabinet colleagues and stating if no assurances are forthcoming then a march will take place in Fermanagh on Saturday 28th November, [1970] in defiance of the six-month ban on parades under the Special Powers Act and outlining the further demands of the NICRA.

TS press release issued by Information Services, Wayne state University, Detroit, Michigan, USA regarding a guest speaker appearance by Kevin Boyle, "a key leader and spokesman of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association" on a special program being sponsored by the Centre for Teaching About Peace. Boyle's talk was entitled "The Irish Struggle" and the document further outlines some biographical details on Boyle.

TS document reporting on actions and experiences of the NICRA since its foundation at the [previous] inaugural meeting. Numerous obstacles to enforcing Civil Rights in Northern Ireland are named and discussed, including the Special Powers Act, banning of Republican Clubs, rights of itinerants, evictions, Special Branch Harassment and news of a meeting be held in September to form a branch of the NICRA in Derry.

TS document outlining the formation of the Irish Society, Edinburgh, Scotland, in response to "the tragic events of last summer", outlines their aims as being to Educate...To Agitate ...to Organise.

TS document prepared by Kevin Boyle and detailing a notice of a conference convened by the NICRA and held in Belfast on 21 August. Details include references to those who attended and aims of the conference such as plans for Civil Disobedience by a Rent and Rate Strike and calls on the support of professionals such as lawyers, doctors, teachers and businessmen. Details of a follow-up conference on 28 August. Attached is a document entitled "Resolutions proposed for the Civil Disobedience", Conference, Dungannon, 11 June 1972. Details include Objectives of the Campaign by Raymond O'Hagan, "The Campaign Continues" by Kevin Boyle, withdrawal of Councillors by Rory McShane and Rent and Rate Strike by Nick Wragge. Other items also discussed. 2 pp

TS document being the text of a speech given by the Chairman of NICRA's legal sub-committee to a meeting with the Tribune Group of Labour MPs at Westminster.

TS letter from Alan [ ] to Kevin Boyle, typed on Queen's University, Belfast headed paper and discussing how he has read the C.R.A. statement on 'the Donegal Street Slaughter' and calling it a 'fine study in hypocrisy' and discusses Sandy Row explosion, cheers from a crowd at Casement Park, responses to Bloody Sunday and a lack of action on the wake of the 'Donegal Street Slaughter' as well as press coverage of Loyalist deaths including the killing of Protestant Sydney Agnew. Note: no date but document was filed with correspondence from early 1970s.

TS letter from McClean to Michael [ ] enclosing documents regarding a case of internment under the Special Powers Act and suggesting that perhaps Kevin Boyle could look at the case. Attached is a letter from Patrick McClean sent to John Hume, M.P., Derry City, outlining how McClean is teaching in the South Tyrone area and was interned under the Special Powers Act between Dec 1956 and Sep 1960. McClean is seeking help in claiming for loss of wages during the period of internment, full pension rights upon retirement and other such issues. (No date on letter) TS letter from Edmund Compton to John Hume, M.P, stating he has examined the complaint made by McClean but regretting and outlining why he cannot take up the case. (no date on letter)

TS notice from the Bray Housing Action Association outlining the structure of the group and their stated aims.