James W. Porter collection
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James W. Porter collection

Descriptive Summary

Title: James W. Porter collection
Creator: Porter, James W. (James Watson), 1946-
Inclusive Dates: 1540-2019
Language(s): English
Extent: 6 Linear Feet 4 boxes, 1 oversize box
Collection Number: ms4336
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Scope and Content

This collection contains scientific book sales catalogs, files regarding the appraisal of Dr. Porter's book collection, unbound volumes, ephemera, and a selection of prints, chiefly scientific illustrations featuring coral.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

James W. Porter collection, ms4336, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Published materials that form the James W. Porter Library on Corals are cataloged individually in GIL.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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1Book sales catalogs
 
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2Book sales catalogs
 
2Library appraisal files
 
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3Artifacts and ephemera
 
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4Three Cruises of the United States and Coast and Geodetic Survey Steamer Blake, vol. 1, 2 - Alexander Agassiz - unbound, 1888
 
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1Illustration prints - bound, mounted, loose

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