John R. Porter papers.
| Author/creator | Porter, John R. creator. |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Production | 1915-1959. |
| Description | 0.43 cubic ft. (274 items) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Scope and content | Papers (1915-1959) of John R. Porter, president of Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Company, including correspondence, clippings, photographs, statistics, biographical sketches, reports, and miscellany. Early personal correspondence discusses hunting clubs, golf clubs, and agricultural conditions in Hyde County, N.C. Business-related correspondence discusses stock prices, dividends, and service expansion strategies for Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Company. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as | John R. Porter Papers (#635), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Gift of Mrs. Ruth Dancy. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Gift of Mr. William E. Elmore. |
| Biographical note | John R. Porter (1880-1959) was born near Lillard's Mill, Tenn. He served as the fourth president of Carolina Telephone and Telegraph from 1938-1947. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #635 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE | ✔ Available | Request Material |