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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Arrangement:Fonds
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Fragment of letter from Roger Casement to unidentified recipient regarding the protection of the Irish language and raising funds in America through a "Million Dime Fund",

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Pearse Papers, 1870-1932
Description:Writes of Father O'Flanagan saying "I think your idea of a million dime fund for the protection of the Irish language is a very good one, and I shall be glad to do what I can to put it on foot in America". Casement worries over who to have as trustees of the fund and considers whether the Coisde Gnotha of the Gaelic League would be suitable and whether the funds would be used for "general porpagandit [sic] purposes".
Main Creator: Casement, Roger, 1864-1916
Language:English
Extent:1 item (6 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 21,096/2/3 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland.