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Porter, James, 1827-1900 (college head)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1827 - 1900

Biography

James Porter was born at Belfast in October 1827, the son of a Presbyterian minister. He graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1847, and admitted to Peterhouse the same year. He became a fellow of the college in 1853, assistant tutor in 1863 and tutor in 1866, holding the latter office until his election to the mastership in 1876. He married Adeline Mary, daughter of the Revd. E.E. Rowsell, on 5 April 1877. He served as vice-chancellor between 1881 and 1884, sat as a University member on Cambridge Borough Council, and played a leading role in Liberal Unionist politics within the University. From 1884 he was treasurer of the University Cricket Club. He died at Peterhouse on 2 October 1900. Letters are to James Porter unless otherwise stated.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

 Series

Correspondence to Francis J.H. Jenkinson from Vice-Chancellors, 26 Apr. 1888-6 Nov. 1908

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8781/313-324
Dates: 26 Apr. 1888-6 Nov. 1908
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Miscellaneous letters
 Item

Letter from James M. Wilson to James Porter (Vice-Chancellor), 21 May 1881

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8953/106
Scope and Contents

He would preach a University Sermon; date offered is bad

Dates: 21 May 1881
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / John Willis Clark: Correspondence / Correspondence with bishops, etc. / General correspondence
 Series

Letter from Porter to Francis Knollys, Peterhouse, Cambridge., 4 Feb. 1882 (Copy)

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8576/5
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Most of the letters are replies to appeals by Porter for contributions to a memorial to Henry Fawcett and the cost of portraits of the seventh Duke of Devonshire, J.B. Lightfoot and B.F. Westcott; or replies to his invitations to a dinner in honour of recipients of honorary degrees (1883), and the celebration of the six hundredth anniversary of the foundation of Peterhouse (1884); or concern an address of support from members of Senate to the Liberal Unionist leadership (1887).

Dates: 4 Feb. 1882 (Copy)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / James Porter: Correspondence

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