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 Father Aloysius, O.S.F.C., to Padraic Pearse requesting if he could lecture for him on the Monday following Whit Monday and also asking for him to drop in a card with the subject he would like to speak on,
1910 May 09.
In Collection: | Pearse Papers, 1870-1932 |
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Language: | English |
Extent: | 1 item (3 pages). |
Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 21,053/10/7
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland. |