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 Fr. M[oclan] regarding complaints against the headmaster of St. Enda's School [Frank Burke] and her lack of power in the running of the school,
1920 March 2.
In Collection: | Pearse Papers, 1870-1932 |
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Description: | Mrs. Margaret Pearse refers to her sons as "Padhraic and Liam" and remarks "My dear boys always held they would not be slaves and now their devoted and dearly beloved mother is expected to be a slave in her own home...I am here now counted on only as a housekeeper and not even treated as such". Frank Burke became headmaster of St. Enda's in April 1920. |
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Language: | English |
Extent: | 1 item (4 pages). |
Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 21,059/19/27
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Access Conditions: | Item in fragments. Not for consultation. |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland. |