Found 4 collections related to Porter, Jane, 1776-1850

Samuel Carter Hall, Irish-born journal editor and writer. · Holograph presentation inscription, signed : [ca. 1879] : (MISC 4217) : on the title-page of a copy of Hall's Memory of Thomas Moore (London: Virtue Co., 1879). Reads in full: "The Editor of Public Opinion / with the compts regards / of SC Hall." Shelved with reference books under "Moore.". less

Elizabeth "Eliza" O'Neill, Irish actress. She was much admired by Shelley, who reportedly wanted her to play the part of Beatrice Cenci. Married in 1819, she became Elizabeth Wrixon-Becher, Lady Wrixon-Becher, and never again appeared on stage. · To Mary Cowden Clarke, literary scholar and writer : 1 autograph letter third person (as "Lady Becher"): 8 Oct 1845 : (S'ANA 0004) : 1 page (single sheet) : from BallyBiblin, Mallow : accepting an offer for a copy of Clarke's Shakespeare concordance. less

Amelia Opie, née Alderson, English novelist and poet. The Amelia Opie manuscript material in the Pforzheimer Collection consists of writings, correspondence, and artwork. The writings include: a holograph story, "The Brithday," and a number of holograph poems. The bulk of the correspondence is dated 1828-1845. Correspondents include: Elizabeth Inchbald, the writer and actress; James Montgomery, the hymn writer and poet; Jane Porter, the novelist; Robert Southey, the poet, and over thirty others. The artwork consists of over one hundred thirty pencil portraits of friends and relatives, most of whom remain unidentified. less