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.
Saved in:
Show/hide more info.
| Main Creator: | |
|---|---|
| Contributors: | |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
| Subjects: | |
| 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 |
Loading...
Easter postcard from Marie F., of the Major John McBride Council of the American Association of the Recognition of the Irish Republic, Philadelphia to Mrs. Margaret Pearse and Miss Margaret Pearse,
undated.
| In Collection: | Pearse Papers, 1870-1932 |
|---|---|
| Main Creator: | |
| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (2 pages). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 21,059/18/18
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Access Conditions: | Postcard is fragile. Handle with care. |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland. |
| Corporate Author: | American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic |