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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Bibliographic Details
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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Fragments of account book for James Pearse and Sons by James Pearse,

1897-1898.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Pearse Papers, 1870-1932
Description:Entries range from 20th November 1897 to 11th January 1898 and outline the finances for the business. Includes expenses such as stamps, wages, transportation costs, galvanised wire, granite and "soldier from Richamond B[arrac]ks" and payment for work such as cheques from Mount Jerome "Fr. Bailey" and "Rev. Father McGylnn".
Main Creator: Pearse, James, 1839-1900
Language:English
Extent:1 item (16 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 21,076/2/3 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland.
Corporate Author:James Pearse and Sons