Manuscripts
Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. Commonplace Book (1812 - 1829). Note: Also entries by Jane Porter, d. 1831 on pages 27, 30-33, 70-73; an unknown hand on p. 76; blank pages are scattered throughout the volume
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Caulfeild, Henry Edwin. Commonplace Book (1804 - 1810). Note: copied out by Jane Porter, 1776-1850, with some of her own comments and a 31 line poem on pages 44-45. Pages 46-166 are blank. Also: typewritten description of the commonplace book (1 p.)
Manuscripts
Collection strengths include the family correspondence of Jane Porter, Robert Ker Porter, and Anna Maria Porter spanning the years 1795-1841.The letters describe the social customs of the Regency and early Victorian eras, as well as the family's struggle to maintain an expected place in society despite great financial difficulties. The letters also mention, over the years, various novels, plays, and travel narratives the Porters are writing and publishing. The main weakness of the collection is the lack of manuscript material for Jane, Robert Ker, and Anna Maria Porter.
POR 1
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. [Unidentified manuscript page], ([ca. 1825?])
Manuscripts
Collection strengths include the family correspondence of Jane Porter, Robert Ker Porter, and Anna Maria Porter spanning the years 1795-1841.The letters describe the social customs of the Regency and early Victorian eras, as well as the family's struggle to maintain an expected place in society despite great financial difficulties. The letters also mention, over the years, various novels, plays, and travel narratives the Porters are writing and publishing. The main weakness of the collection is the lack of manuscript material for Jane, Robert Ker, and Anna Maria Porter.
POR 90
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. [Unidentified manuscript page on the Carduchians]?, ([ca. 1815?])
Manuscripts
Collection strengths include the family correspondence of Jane Porter, Robert Ker Porter, and Anna Maria Porter spanning the years 1795-1841.The letters describe the social customs of the Regency and early Victorian eras, as well as the family's struggle to maintain an expected place in society despite great financial difficulties. The letters also mention, over the years, various novels, plays, and travel narratives the Porters are writing and publishing. The main weakness of the collection is the lack of manuscript material for Jane, Robert Ker, and Anna Maria Porter.
POR 91
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter ([1800]) to [Mr. Thomas], A.Df. (5 p.); 33 & 19 cm
Manuscripts
Collection strengths include the family correspondence of Jane Porter, Robert Ker Porter, and Anna Maria Porter spanning the years 1795-1841.The letters describe the social customs of the Regency and early Victorian eras, as well as the family's struggle to maintain an expected place in society despite great financial difficulties. The letters also mention, over the years, various novels, plays, and travel narratives the Porters are writing and publishing. The main weakness of the collection is the lack of manuscript material for Jane, Robert Ker, and Anna Maria Porter.
POR 2174
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Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. 1 letter (1822, Jan. 24) to Mr. Hamilton, A.Df. (2 p.); 33 cm
Manuscripts
Collection strengths include the family correspondence of Jane Porter, Robert Ker Porter, and Anna Maria Porter spanning the years 1795-1841.The letters describe the social customs of the Regency and early Victorian eras, as well as the family's struggle to maintain an expected place in society despite great financial difficulties. The letters also mention, over the years, various novels, plays, and travel narratives the Porters are writing and publishing. The main weakness of the collection is the lack of manuscript material for Jane, Robert Ker, and Anna Maria Porter.
POR 1347
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[Middleton]?, Anna. 1 letter (1836, Jan. 6) to Jane Porter, 1776-1850, A.L.S. (3 p.); 33 cm
Manuscripts
Collection strengths include the family correspondence of Jane Porter, Robert Ker Porter, and Anna Maria Porter spanning the years 1795-1841.The letters describe the social customs of the Regency and early Victorian eras, as well as the family's struggle to maintain an expected place in society despite great financial difficulties. The letters also mention, over the years, various novels, plays, and travel narratives the Porters are writing and publishing. The main weakness of the collection is the lack of manuscript material for Jane, Robert Ker, and Anna Maria Porter.
POR 191