Library, 1579-2014
The Katherine Anne Porter Library contains over 3800 titles from Katherine Anne Porter’s personal library. The Library contains both fiction and non-fiction works on a variety of subjects, including 20th century literature. Highlights include first and rare editions of Porter’s works. The Katherine Anne Porter Library also contains works, including presentation copies, from Porter’s contemporaries like Glenway Wescott and Marianne Moore. Some volumes... contain annotations and revisions from Porter.
Please see the Inventories/additional information section for the inventory of the Library.
The Libraries continue to augment these Porter holdings through purchase and donation.
Dates
- Creation: 1579-2014
Conditions Governing Access
The material in this series has been cataloged. Please check the attached inventory for a listing of items in the Katherine Anne Porter Library. The materials can be seen by visiting the University of Maryland Libraries' online catalog by searching UMD Discover. Users can request items via the catalog by clicking "Request from Special Collections."
Extent
3845 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
askhornbake@umd.edu