Pearse Papers,

1870-1932

Papers of the Pearse family containing a wealth of biographical information on all aspects of family members' various endeavors. Includes papers pertaining to: James Pearse's sculpting business at 27 New Brunswick Street, Dublin; financial and administrative records pertaining to St. Enda's School, run by Mrs. Margaret Pearse following the execution of her sons in 1916; papers relating to the Leinster Stage Society, founded by, amongst others, William Pearse; and a wealth of papers pertaining to Padraic Pearse's involvement in the Gaelic League.

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Main Creator: Pearse, Padraic, 1879-1916
Contributors: Bulfin, William, 1862-1910
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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:James Pearse (1839-1900), sculptor, originally from London, moved from Birmingham to Ireland in the 1860s to start his own business in Dublin. He converted to Catholicism at St. Argus Church in Dublin and in October 1877, he married his second wife, Margaret Brady (1857-1932), a shop assistant, at the Church of St. Agatha, North William Street, Dublin. They had four children, Margaret Mary (1878-1968), Patrick Henry (1879-1916), William (1881-1916), and Mary Bridget (1888-1947).

Physical description: 119 folders.

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Letter from Frank Burke, headmaster of St. Enda's School, to Margaret Pearse responding to the news of the school results with mention of some of the boys who have done well at school,

1921 June 30.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Pearse Papers, 1870-1932
Description:Burke is currently an internee and writes about the War of Independence. He wonders how many of the pupils would be returning in September and hopes that "the effects of that strike before Easter have been forgotten by them all. We should congratulate ourselves. I think, on our action that time, it could have turned out much worse".
Main Creator: Burke, Frank, 1895-1987
Language:English
Extent:1 item (2 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 21,059/7/6 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland.