Walter Peyre Porcher papers, ca. 1871-1919.

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Walter Peyre Porcher papers, ca. 1871-1919.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/35953400

Papers consist of writings, a commonplace book, and other items. Writings include reminiscences (typewritten, 16 pages) entitled "Personal Reminiscences of a Doctor's Life," and typewritten essays or articles on duck hunting, woodsmanship, Christmas in the country, and other topics. Commonplace book (1874-1919) contains quotations and excerpts of poems organized alphabetically by topic (with index). Topics include astronomy, philosophy, medicine, and religion. There are also letters, clippings, poems, and other items pasted into the book. Other items include clippings and poems.

ca. 30 items.

South Carolina Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7376029

South Carolina Historical Society

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Porcher, Walter Peyre, 1858-1919.

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Charleston, S.C. physician. He was the son of Dr. Francis Peyre Porcher (1824-1895) and Virginia Leigh (1835-1866). From the description of Walter Peyre Porcher papers, ca. 1871-1919. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 35953400 ...