Memorabilia, 1973-1992 and undated
This series contains three-dimensional memorabilia items that formerly belonged to Katherine Anne Porter, including a lock of Porter's hair; a wooden recorder; a wooden flute; two gilded wood chairs with rush seats; and three framed items, including both photographs and handwritten notes. Facsimiles of the handwritten notes are located in Series 1: Correspondence. These items include Porter's June 24, 1975 note to John David Horner; Porter's "A Christmas Wassail," dated December 23, 1970; and a January 29, 1992, note from Robert A. Beach, Jr., to Clark Dobson and John David Horner. Items are arranged in three groupings in the following order: "Objects", "Framed Items", and "Furniture". They are arranged chronologically within those categories.
Dates
- Creation: 1973-1992 and undated
Use and Access to Collection
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
8 Items
Language of Materials
English
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
4130 Campus Drive
College Park Maryland 20742
301-405-9212
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