Samuel D. Porter Daybook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 2024-049

Staff Only

Content Description

Consists of credit and debit entries for the bookstore of Samuel D. Porter, Rochester, New York based abolitionist.

Dates

Creation: 1841-1842

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Biographical / Historical

Samuel D. Porter was born in Philadelphia P.A. to Samuel and Mary Porter in April 1808. Porter came to Rochester N.Y. in 1827 and worked as a clerk in his uncles book and stationary shop. He soon would marry Susan Farley and have her move to Rochester N.Y. from Maine. Both Susan and Samuel were known for their activity with the Anti Slavery movement and assisted with helping enslaved people escape to Canada. Samuel would pass away in March 1881 in Rochester N.Y.

Extent

1.0 Volumes (1 bound volume.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 1 boxes.

Bibliography

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41283819/samuel_drummond-porter: accessed August 29, 2024), memorial page for Samuel Drummond Porter (11 Apr 1808–6 Mar 1881), Find a Grave Memorial ID 41283819, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA; Maintained by Shelley Miller (contributor 47081838).

“Porter Family Papers.” Porter family papers, 1785-1912 - blacklight. Accessed August 29, 2024. https://www.empireadc.org/search/catalog/nrub_a_p84.