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 Richard Campbell, Gilbert Campbell & McCool, 14 Wall Street, New York, to Margaret Pearse recommending the allotment of funds from the Irish White Cross to St. Enda's School,

1926 November 18.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Pearse Papers, 1870-1932
Description:Campbell notes that his suggestion stems from his visit to Ireland in 1921 with the American Committee for Relief in Ireland and Michael Collins' interest in dedicating American raised funds to "the support and education of the children of the men and women who died in the war for their country. Mr. Collins had a plan practically worked out which he thought would accomplish what he had in mind".
Main Creator: Campbell, Richard, 1872-1935.
Language:English
Extent:1 item (2 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 21,059/12/5 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland.