Special Collections Finding Aids
Publication Date
8-21-2021
Abstract
The collection comprises various materials documenting the life of James Davis Porter (1828-1912)--soldier, Tennessee legislator and governor, businessman and college president--including letters, a diary, a photograph, articles and genealogical materials.
Source Collection
Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries
Keywords
Eve, Duncan, 1853-1937.; Porter, James D. (James Davis), 1828-1912.; Spring Hill, Battle of, Spring Hill, Maury County, Tenn., 1864.
Recommended Citation
"MSS0422. James Davis Porter papers finding aid" (2021). Special Collections Finding Aids. 89.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-findingaids/89
Date
2014 July
Rights Statement
Archival Statement
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