Porter, James, 1827-1900 (college head)
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 2 Collections and/or Records:
James Porter: Correspondence
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).
James Porter: Letters to him
Letters are to James Porter unless otherwise stated.
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