Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Finding Aid for Jeremiah Porter papers,
1831-1848
02152
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
- Creator
- Porter, Jeremiah L.,1804-1895
- Title
- Jeremiah Porter papers,
- ID
- 02152
- Date
- 1831-1848
- Extent
- 1.7 linear ft.
- General Physical Description note
- (5 volumes, 1 microfilm reel)
- Abstract
- Diaries, 1831-1848
Biographical/Historical note
Presbyterian missionary in Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin.Jeremiah Porter was a Presbyterian missionary and minister, serving Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin. This collection contains photostats of journals written by Rev. Porter, describing his missionary work which was sponsored by the American Home Missionary Society, and his religious meditations. They also make note of scenery, living conditions and personalities, including the Henry R. Schoolcraft and John Johnston families of Sault Ste. Marie. He also describe temperance activities.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Existence and Location of Originals note
Originals in Chicago Historical Society.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- American Home Missionary Society.
Family Name(s)
- Porter, Jeremiah L., -- 1804-1895 -- Archives
Genre(s)
- Diaries -- aat
- Microfilms -- aat
- Negative prints -- aat
- Photocopies -- aat
Subject(s)
- Missionaries -- Great Lakes (North America)
- Presbyterians.
Other finding aids note
Finding aid and white index cards available in the Burton Historical Collection and on the World Wide Web.
Collection Inventory
D5 |
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Sault Ste. Marie, Mackinac, 1831-1832 Sault Ste. Marie, Mackinac, 1831-1832 |
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1832 1832 |
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1832-1833 1832-1833 |
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Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1840-1848 Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1840-1848 |
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Peoria and Farmington, Illinois, 1836-1838 |
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BHC no. 77 Diaries, 1831-1848 |
Reel |
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