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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| 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. more |
| Arrangement: | Fonds |
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Fragment draft of Margaret Pearse's will during her tour of the United States
1924 June 27.
| In Collection: | Pearse Papers, 1870-1932 |
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| Description: | Margaret Pearse writes "In case of anything hapening[sic] me on my journey...". She refers to the house at 20 Ashfield Park, Terenure, Dublin that she bought for her daughter Mary Brigid Pearse and the funds she collected in the United States for the running of St. Enda's School. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (2 pages and 1 envelope). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 21,059/20/2
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland. |