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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Letter from Séamus Ua Dubhghaill to Padraic Pearse expressing his disappointment with Stiofán Bairéad's editing of his book 'Leabhar cainte',

1902 December 8.
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In Collection: Pearse Papers, 1870-1932
Description:Ua Dubhghaill is displeased that Barret's [Stiofán Bairéad's] name appears on the book as editor and remarks "I have no hesitation in saying the editorship was a sham". Ua Dubhghaill mentions that he advised Concannon [Tomás Ó Conceanainn] to edit his own phrase book and does not intend for this letter to reach the Gaelic League Publications Committee however tells Pearse "you can use it as you like".
Main Creator: Ó Dubhghaill, Séamus, 1855-1929
Language:English
Extent:1 item (6 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 21,047/13/13 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland.