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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Draft letter from Margaret Pearse to Father [Michael] O'Flannagan asking him to thank Fr. [Michael] Hannan for his fundraising efforts for St. Enda's School and discussing the political situation in Ireland,
1922 October 15.
In Collection: | Pearse Papers, 1870-1932 |
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Description: | Margaret Pearse writes "when I think of poor Cathal [Brugha] and poor Harry [Boland] whom I dearly loved and many other dear friends I feel and say, Thank God my beloved ones did not live to see this day". Margaret Pearse closes the letter with "Not merely free but Gaelic as well, Not merely Gaelic but free as well". |
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Language: | English |
Extent: | 1 item (2 pages). |
Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 21,059/19/9
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Access Conditions: | Page torn along the crease. Handle with care. |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland. |