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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Manuscripts
Manuscripts
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
Cataloger's note: According to the Dictionary of National Biography, Robert Ker Porter's "books, engravings, and antiquities were sold at Christie's on 30 March 1843."
POR 30
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Manuscripts
Note: POR 174 copied out by Jane Porter, followed by a short paragraph note to Robert Ker Porter; also, notes of Jane Porter's answer, dated Jan. 12, 1834.
POR 174 - 175
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Manuscripts
Note: also includes a letter Maria wishes Robert Ker Porter to send to Keppel Craven. Repaired.
POR 633
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Manuscripts
In French. Also: autograph note from Jane Porter explaining her letter, written on behalf of Robert Ker Porter.
POR 2194
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Manuscripts
Note: POR 1355 not in Jane Porter's hand, possibly written out by someone else for her to copy.
POR 1354 - 1355
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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 1301