Russell W. Porter Papers. 1889 - 1970. Booklets and Articles

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Russell W. Porter Papers. 1889 - 1970. Booklets and Articles

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National Archives at College Park

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Porter, Russell Williams, 1871-1949

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Russell Williams Porter (b. Dec. 13, 1871–d. Feb. 22, 1949), American artist, engineer, amateur astronomer and explorer. He was a pioneer of cutaway illustration and is sometimes referred to as the founder of amateur telescope making. From the description of Porter, Russell Williams, 1871-1949 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10571522 Russell W. Porter (1928-1945). Architect and telescope maker. Recruited by George Ellery Hale to work on constructio...

Kier, Caroline Porter, 1912-1995

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Caroline Porter Kier (b. Nov. 29, 1912-d. Dec. 1995, Port Clyde, Maine), daughter of Russell Williams Porter, explorer, artist and telescope maker. From the description of Kier, Caroline Porter, 1912-1995 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10596372 ...