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 Susanna Walsh from a convent in Rosellón, France to Margaret Pearse extending her sympathies with her on the loss of her sons; describing the mass that was said for the victims of the Easter Rising and discussing politics in Ireland,

1930 April 21.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Pearse Papers, 1870-1932
Description:Susana remarks she and her sister Annie left Ireland for health reasons but she "think shocks and raids and the terrible 'finale' was too much"; of her sister she also mentions she is also "a very thorough Irish lady who suffered much in Russia and who is working hard for faith and motherland here".
Main Creator: Walsh, Susanna
Language:English
Extent:1 item (9 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 21,059/16/4 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland.