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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Letter from Carl G. Hardebeck, Belfast to Padraic Pearse forwarding Pearse the old Irish song 'Róis Gheal Dubh' and discussing the success of 'Siúbhail A Grádh' and the availabilty of Irish music,
1902 March 24.
In Collection: | Pearse Papers, 1870-1932 |
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Description: | Hardebeck considers 'Róis Gheal Dubh' to be "one of the finest old melodies I have ever seen, it must be very very old judging by the scale it is written in". |
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Language: | English |
Extent: | 1 item (3 pages). |
Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 21,047/4/8
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland. |