Anthony Peyton (A. P.) Porter Papers
Scope and Contents
The colllection contains typescripts for five titles by Anthony P. Porter.
Dates
- 1990, undated
Creator
- Porter, A. P. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.
Conditions Governing Use
This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.
Biographical / Historical
Anthony Peyton Porter was born December 7, 1945 in Chicago, IL. He married Janice Lee Porter on February 2, 1991. Mr. Porter received a B.A. Degree in 1971 from Roosevelt University. His career pursuits have included math tutor, banker, gardener, photography teacher, railroad brakeman, and bicycle mechanic. Since 1990, he has been a writer. Mr. Porter lives in Chico, California.
Extent
5 folders
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection contains typescripts for five titles by Anthony Peyton Porter.
Arrangement
Finding Aid arranged alphabetically by title.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Anthony Peyton Porter.
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- Title
- Anthony Peyton (A. P.) Porter Papers, 1990, undated
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lois Steer
- Date
- 2005
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- May 2017: Collection reprocessed and finding aid updated by Caitlin Marineau
Collecting Area Details
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