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Thomas J. Porter Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MU-PP-0105

Scope and Contents

This collection includes 2 scrapbooks in Box 1 spanning from 1930-1934, and Box 2 includes more scrapbook pages and publications.

Dates

  • Creation: 1930-1934

Creator

Rights Statement

To quote in print, or otherwise reproduce in whole or in part in any publication, including on the World Wide Web, any material from this collection, the researcher must obtain permission from (1) the owner of the physical property and (2) the holder of the copyright. Persons wishing to quote from this collection should consult the reference archivist to determine copyright holders for information in this collection. Reproduction of any item must contain the complete citation to the original.

Biographical / Historical

Thomas J. Porter was born on March 6, 1913, in Frostburg, Maryland, and graduated high school in Akron, Ohio, before moving to Macon to attend Mercer University in 1932. He played on both the basketball and football teams and earned the A.B. and M.Ed. degrees. His wife, Maryle McClellan, was also a member of the Class of 1936. Porter taught mathematics and coached basketball, track, and football at Lanier High School in Macon. At the time of his death on February 7, 1965, he was the principal of the school.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (1 archival box and 1 oversized box) : Paper materials, publications, and scrapbooks

Language of Materials

English

Title
Thomas J. Porter Papers
Author
Jahni Jules (2021)
Date
2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Gift of unknown origin

Repository Details

Part of the Mercer University Archives and Digital Initiatives Repository

Contact:
1501 Mercer University Dr.
Macon Georgia 31207 USA
4783012968