Christopher O'Brien., 03/03/1982-01/04/1983

File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: 64926

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Files/material concerning research by Father O'Mahony undertaken on behalf of the Archdiocese of Birmingham into ethical practices of companies in which the latter held shares.

Dates

03/03/1982-01/04/1983

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

16/20/07

Container Summary

4 ALS (3/3/1982, 3/22/1982, 3/27/1982, 7/2/1982); 1 TLS (1/4/1983) from Rev. Christopher O'Brien, Servite Friars, Glasgow, to Fr. Patrick O'Mahony. Includes typed carbons from Fr. O'Mahony. Reference to investigation by Fr. O'Mahony into ethical practices of multinational companies and subsidiaries, undertaken on behalf of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, a shareholder in many of the companies. Includes reference to Sir Arnold Hall, B.A.T. Industries (with report on employment practices in South Africa, 1980), and copy of typed news release, "The Archdiocese of Birmingham Disinvests from 10 Multinationals."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

O'BRIEN, CHRISTOPHER - CORRES. TO O'MAHONY, PATRICK 1982: Autographed Letter

O'MAHONY, PATRICK - CORRES. TO/FROM O'BRIEN, CHRISTOPHER 1982: Typed Letter Signed

HALL, ARNOLD - Investment Ethics - REFERENCE 1982: Typed Letter Signed

B.A.T. INDUSTRIES - INVESTMENT ETHICS - REFERENCE 1980: Typescript

B.A.T. INDUSTRIES - SOUTH AFRICA - EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES 1980: Typescript

BIRMINGHAM, ARCHDIOCESE - INVESTMENTS, MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES - REF.: Typescript