Writings

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{"value"=>"901586", "type"=>"local_mss"}

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{"value"=>"1927-1980", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1927/1980"}

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{"value"=>"<p>The <em>Writings, 1927-1980</em> subseries includes Porter's Master's thesis, his published articles about Oregon business history and the fur trade, and transcriptions of letters Porter used in his book, <span class=\"title\">The Jackson and the Lees, Two Generations of Massachusetts Merchants, 1765-1844</span>, 2 vols. (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1937). There are also correspondence and drafts for the book he co-authored with H.M. Larson, <span class=\"title\">History of Humble Oil and Refining Company: A Study in Industrial Growth</span>, (New York: Harper, 1959). Manuscripts for articles about several historical figures are also included in this subseries.</p>"}

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1927

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1927

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1980

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1927

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1980

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1. College Paper, "The Political Theory of John Lilburne,"
2. Master of Arts Thesis, "Provincial Assemblies on the 1927 Eve of the French Revolution"
3. Published Articles - Oregon Business History and the Fur Trade [10/1]
4. "History of Humble Oil and Refining Company" [7/2]
5. Ross Shaw Sterling - Biographical Article
6. "An Afternoon with Madame Maud Gonne MacBride, Dublin
7. "Febe" Delfin; Philipina School Teacher Draft of Article
8. Manuscript - Correspondence
9. Notes
10. "The Business Man in Folklore,"
11. Dictionary of American Biography Review - John Jacob Astor
12. Manuscript by George A. Billias - Elbridge Gerry - 18th Century Merchant and Politician