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John Easton Porter Photograph Album
MC237  
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Description
Album containing photographs including those from his time as a student at the University of California, College of Agriculture (now the University of California, Davis)
Background
John E, Porter was born July 20, 1894 and died on January 17, 1981. He was a well known storyteller. Friends throughout the state would request his stories. During World War II, he wrote "The Crummy Chronicle" which was said to be the best news from home. After being a cattle rancher for many years he became an engineer.
Extent
.04 linear feet
Restrictions
Copyright is protected by the copyright law, chapter 17, of the U.S. Code. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Availability
Collection is open for research