Manuscripts

Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. "Notes to enter in my Diary…," (1844, Feb. - Mar.)

Description: 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.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1760-1850.
Call number: POR 67
Creator: Porter, Jane (1776-1850)(Opens in new tab)

Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. [List of cities and notes], (1835)

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 50

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