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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
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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
Followed by: draft of a letter to [Lady Barham] (6 p.). Note: the two letters overlap on the third page.
POR 1410
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Manuscripts
Note: written on the verso of another letter from Mr. & Mrs. Cattling to Miss Porter.
POR 2199
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Manuscripts
Also: another draft of the inscription.
POR 44
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Manuscripts
Note: Draft of a letter to be written from a young man to his uncle.
POR 1404
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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 2169
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Manuscripts
Note: on verso small piece of paper attached to letter; also, autograph lines of prose.
POR 1303