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Book of copies of letters sent by Dana Porter to his fiance Dorothy Parker in 1928 and 1929.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a spiral bound volume with copies of love letters sent from Dana Porter to Dorothy Parker during their courtship. Also included are photos of Dorothy, the Porter family, and a print out of a news article by Dana and Dorothy's grand-daughter regarding the letters.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Julian : correspondence re. Dana Porter's works.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one item of correspondence to Julian Porter from Professor Alan C. Coman regarding his thoughts on Dana Porter's The Strange Case of the Shakespeare Sonnets and The Mortal Moon and Other Essays.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Julian : correspondence from Edward L. Greenspan.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one item of correspondence from Edward L. Greenspan, Q.C. to Julian Porter with an attached photocopy from a book referencing Dana Porter.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Julian : obituary : Dr. Robert MacKay Taylor.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a published obituary for Dr. Robert MacKay Taylor. Julian Porter was Director of the Ontario Cancer Research Foundation and knew Dr. Taylor through this position.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dorothy : correspondence : Brown, Thomas William.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one item of correspondence to Dorothy Porter from William Thomas Brown regarding the death of Dana Porter.
Porter, Dana Harris
The international yearbook and statesman's who's who : biographical section.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of biographical sketches on Dana Porter from The International Yearbook Statesman's Who's Who.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dorothy : certificate of marriage : Dorothy Walwyn and George Dean Gibson.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a marriage certificate for Dorothy Walwyn (formerly Porter) for her third marriage to George Dean Gibson.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dorothy : marriage announcement : Dorothy Walwyn and George Dean Gibson.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a photocopy of the announcements section of The Globe and Mail which features a marriage announcement for Dorothy Walwyn (formerly Porter) to George Dean Gibson.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Julian : precedents book.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one handmade precedents book. Includes an alphabetical listing of precedent setting cases for a variety of legal concerns. Some entries appear to be photocopied from a previous book, and some are new.
Porter, Julian Harris
Porter, Dorothy : certificate of marriage : Dorothy Porter and Arthur Walwyn.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a marriage certificate for Dorothy Porter for her second marriage to Arthur Walwyn.
Porter, Dana Harris
Postcard : Dana Porter Library.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a postcard showing the exterior of the Dana Porter Library.
Porter, Dana Harris
University of Waterloo Quarterly : clipping.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one page from Volume Nine, Number one, Feburary 1968 edition of the Waterloo Quarterly showing the dedication of the Dana Porter Library.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a copy of the September-October 1967 (vol. 45, no. 6) edition of the Canadian School Journal which features an obituary for Dana Porter.
Porter, Dana Harris
In memoriam : The Honourable Dana Porter, Chief Justice of Ontario.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of the service programme for the funeral of Dana Porter. A list of honorary pallbearers appears on the verso and includes Claude T. Bissell, John Diefenbaker, Leslie Frost, Ira G. Needles, and John Roberts, among others.
Porter, Dana Harris
Speeches regarding the passing of Dana Porter.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of transcripts for four speeches given by unknown orators on the passing of Dana Porter.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of the In Memoriam guest book from the funeral of Dana Porter.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Julian : essays on The Hope Commission on Education, 1950.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of three essays by students at The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education on The Hope Commission which was partially authored by Dana Porter. The essays were given to Julian Porter by an unknown professor at OISE.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a small card giving directions from the church to the reception area for Dana Porter's wake at 32 Heath Street West in Toronto.
Porter, Dana Harris
Governors of the University of Toronto : record of death of Dana Porter.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a record of death from the Governors of the University of Toronto regarding the passing of Dana Porter. Includes one leaf with a letter regarding Porter's relationship to UofT and original folder.
Porter, Dana Harris
Correspondence : Moetzing, Henry.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a photocopy of one item of correspondence from Henry Moetzing regarding the verdict in his libel case against P.J. Brunner.
Porter, Dana Harris
Seminars for Appellate Judges.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of materials for a Seminar for Appellate Judges, July 18-29, 1966.
Porter, Dana Harris
Regular Appellate Judges Seminar, by New York University.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one photograph showing members of the Regular Appellate Judges Seminar held at New York University Law School in 1966. Seated L-R:
Standing L-R:
Hill, Kentucky ;
Kaul, Kansas ;
Hodges, Oklahoma ;
Heffernan, Wisconsin ;
Gibson, 8th Cir. ;
Thornberry, 5th Cir. ;
Tremblay, Quebec ;
Dufresne, Maine ;
Herrmann, Delaware ;
Finch, Missouri ;
Paolino, Rhode Island ;
Porter, Ontario ;
McEntee, 1st Cir. ;
Goodwin, Orgeon ;
Ramirez Bages, Puerto Rico ;
Rodgers, Mississippi ;
Spear, Idaho ;
Bergan, New York ;
Summers, Louisiana ;
Gordon, Virginia ;
Richardson, Hawaii ;
Mason, Iowa ;
Smith, Nebraska ;
*Pope, Texas.
Identification from recto.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana : Honourary Doctor of Laws Degree.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of an honourary Doctor of Laws Degree awarded to Dana Porter by the University of Waterloo.
University of Waterloo
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one pocket diary for the year 1966.
Porter, Dana Harris
The Bank Act Revision : newsletter.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a newsletter on the Bank Act Revision.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana and Dorothy and Kelso Roberts.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of two photographs showing Dana and Dorothy Porter at a dinner event with Kelso Roberts and others. Everyone is seated behind a buffet table.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana and James McCruer.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of two photographs of Dana Porter with James McCruer and an unidentified third man.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one pocket diary for the year 1965.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana as Chancellor of the University of Waterloo.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one photograph showing Dana Porter dressed in his robes as Chancellor of the University of Waterloo alongside six other administrative staff of the University in their robes.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one portrait of Dana Porter. Also includes one item of correspondence regarding the use of the portrait in a notice about Porter's death in the Digest Business & Law Journal. Portrait, by Ashley & Crippen, Toronto
Porter, Dana Harris
Correspondence re. portraits for the Financial Times.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of two items of correspondence between the secretary of Dana Porter and Financial Times of Canada librarian, Alice Kudo, regarding a request for photographs of Porter.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one large scrapbook with five pasted-in photographs of Dana Porter and others at various events. No identification is given for the photographs.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana meeting Pope Paul VI.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of four photographs showing Dana Porter shaking hands with the Pope, taken on the occasion of the first anniversary of Paul VI Papacy, July 1, 1964. Dorothy Porter is standing next to Dana.
Porter, Dana Harris
Court of Appeal : In the Matter of C. Coles Company, Ltd.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a an appeal judgement in the case of Regina v. C. Coles Ltd. The case involved an obscenity charge relating from the selling of the book Fanny Hill - Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one pocket diary for the year 1963.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one dinner invitation to an informal dinner for commissioners and their wives at the Porter residence to meet the Prime Minster.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a programme for the convocation at Osgoode Hall, June 22 1962. One of the graduates was Julian Porter.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one pocket diary for the year 1962.
Porter, Dana Harris
University of Waterloo Convocation : programme.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one portrait of Dana and Dorothy Porter.
Porter, Dana Harris
Correspondence re. Royal Commission on Banking and Finance.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of forty-eight items of correspondence to and from Dana Porter and his secretary regarding the Report of the Royal Commission on Banking and Finance.
Correspondents include:
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Julian : wedding invitation : Julian Harris Porter and Susan Eva Mary McCutcheon.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one wedding invitation for the wedding of Julain Porter and Susan McCutcheon.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one pocket diary for the year 1961.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana and Dorthy at Saranac Inn.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one photograph of Dana Porter with wife Dorothy Porter and three unidentified others at a table at the Saranac Inn, in New York.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one pocket diary for the year 1960.
Porter, Dana Harris
Correspondence : Chariton, Morris.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of five items of correspondence between Dana Porter and Morris Chariton regarding Chariton's request to lecture in Shakespeare at the University of Waterloo, as well as an essay on Shakespeare that Chariton sent to Porter.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one photograph of Dana and Dorothy Parker with an unidentified couple.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one photograph of Dana Porter laughing with an unidentified man.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one formal portrait of Dana Porter.
Porter, Dana Harris
Scrapbook : University of Waterloo Convocation.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a scrapbook relating to the University of Waterloo Convocation where Dana Porter was installed as Chancellor. Includes a programme, clippings, and photographs. All items are glued onto scrapbook pages. Also includes later materials collected by Julian Porter on the Dana Porter Library.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana and Guy Lombardo.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of three photographs showing Dana Porter playing the piano with Guy Lombardo.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana and John Roberts.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one photograph Dana Porter and John Roberts.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of two group photographs of Dana Porter with who appear to be other members of the Ontario Parliament. The photographs were taken the same day, one an informal shot in a meeting room and room a formal posed photograph.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of the transcripts for eleven speeches given by Dana Porter at various convocations and events. Includes one for the University of Waterloo Convocation for the Installation of the Chancellor The Honourable Dana Harris Porter. Also includes four photographs showing Dorothy Porter, Julian Porter and Dana Porter Jr. standing under a painting of Dana Porter at the dedication ceremony for the Dana Porter Library.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one portrait of Dorothy Porter.
Porter, Dana Harris
Excerpts from "Back View" by Harold Morris, Q.C.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a typed collection of quotes from Back View by Harold Morris.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one book giving various legal cases where precedents were set.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one photograph of Dana Porter with an unidentified man.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana and others at meeting.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of five photographgraphs showing Dana Porter with unidentified other men at a meeting of an unknown organization. Some men are wearing ribbons indicating their status in the group (president, director, etc.) and in one photograph a man is seen receiving a scroll from another in a ceremony.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana and others : McMaster University Convocation.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one photograph showing Dana Porter and others in the McMaster University administration dressed in robes for a convocation ceremony.
In the photograph are:
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana : Chancellor of the University of Waterloo.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one photograph of Dana Porter from his time as Chancellor of the University of Waterloo.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana : unveiling of plaque at Osgoode Hall.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of two photographs of Dana Porter after having unveiled the Ontario Heritage Trust Plaque in front of Osgoode Hall, Toronto.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one pocket diary for the year 1959.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of four snapshots showing Dana Porter recieving an award at Osgoode Hall Law School.
Porter, Dana Harris
Laying of Ontario Provincial Police headquarters cornerstone.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of twenty-two photographs of the corner stone laying ceremony for the OPP headquarters. The cornerstone was laid by Dana Porter, William J. Dunlop, T. Ray Connell and Allan F. Lawrence.
Porter, Dana Harris
Correspondence : Garfield A. King.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of two items of correspondence between Garfield A. King and Dana Porter regarding Porter's essays on Shakespearean Sonnets.
Porter, Dana Harris
Address to the Graduating Class of Osgoode Hall at Convocation on Friday, September 19th, 1958.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a binder with typed notes on various legal topics and cases.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one pocket diary for the year 1958.
Porter, Dana Harris
Shakespearean notes and speeches.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of speeches and notes by Dana Porter on Shakespearean Sonnets.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a page taken from the September 29, 1958 issue of Time Magazine with an article titled Where will our heroes come from by Rabbi Abraham L. Feinberg featuring a photograph of Dana Porter.
Porter, Dana Harris
Fiscal Power and the Constitution.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
Porter, Dana Harris
Speech to be Delivered by the Honourable Dana Porter, Chief Justice of Ontario.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
Porter, Dana Harris
Speech to be Delivered by the Honourable Dana Porter, Chief Justice of Ontario.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of eleven rough proofs of formal portraits of Dana Porter. Also includes one item of correspondence from the photographer.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one pocket diary for the year 1957.
Porter, Dana Harris
Canadian International Paper Company : Hygrade Containers Limited opening.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of five photographs showing the grand opening of the Canadian International Paper Company's Hygrade Containers Limited plant, and tree planting ceremony.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one photograph showing Dana Porter and W.W. Laird at a luncheon for Guy Lombardo.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana : Who's Who in Canada.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of four photographs of Dana Porter mounted on information sheets from Who's Who in Canada. Also includes one item of correspondence from Who's Who regarding the photographs.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana George : vital records.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of an envelope with vital records and information for Dana Porter, Jr. Includes correspondence regarding the records from the RCAF, as well as a high school graduation diploma, reports of examinations from the Ontario Agricultural College, clippings on Porter's time at OAC and letters of reference.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one large scrapbook with pasted-in clippings, magazine articles, ephemera and correspondence created and accumulated by Porter, relating to his work, family and interests.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one pocket diary for the year 1956.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana, Claude Bissell and others : Carleton University groundbreaking ceremony.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one photograph showing Dana Porter, Claude Bissell and others at a groundbreaking ceremony at Carleton University. They are dressed in academic robes.
Porter, Dana Harris
The book I enjoyed most in 1956/ by Dana Porter.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a brief essay on the book Dana Porter most enjoyed in 1956, The Letters of Thomas Wolfe. Also includes one item of correspondence regarding the request for his favourite book.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one portrait of Dana Porter taken by McKague, Toronto, Ont., mounted and in an enclosure as well as nine smaller portraits, some of which are proof copies.
Porter, Dana Harris
The York Club : regulations and house rules.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a rule and regulations booklet for The York Club.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one item of correspondence from Ed Black along with a campaign brochure for the YMCA that features a baby with a resemblance to Leslie Frost.
Porter, Dana Harris
Correspondence re. Stratford Festival of Canada Foundation.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of materials related to Dana Porter's patronage of the Stratford Festival of Canada Foundation. Includes information on the foundation, as well as five items of correspondence between Dana Porter and employees of the foundation.
Porter, Dana Harris
The Mortal Moon and Other Essays on Shakespeare, by Dana Porter.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a published volume of four essays by Dana Porter including The Mortal Moon, The Familiar Ghost, The Sonnet Order and _Muipotomos by Edmund Spencer.
Porter, Dana Harris
Porter, Dana : Nuclear-Electric Power.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one photograph showing Dana Porter with others, including Bryan L. Cathcart, at an exhibit in Chalk River about Nuclear-Electric Power.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of one business card for Dana Porter which reads "With the Compliments of Hon. Dana Porter, Q.C. Treasurer of Ontario. Parliament Buildings, Toronto."
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a variety show titled Press Gallery Folios performed at the Arts and Letters Club, Toronto, March 22nd at 9 p.m.
Porter, Dana Harris
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of two book reviews by Dana Porter on works about Shakespeare : Shakespeare Unmasked by Pierre S. Porohovshikov and The Murder of the Man Who Was Shakespeare by Calvin Hoffman.
Porter, Dana Harris
Federal Provincial Conference.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
Photograph of members of the Federal Provincial Conference (October 3-5), 1955. Identifications from enclosed sheet.
Part of Dana Harris Porter fonds.
File consists of a daily diary for Dana Porter from October 6, 1951- July 24, 1959. Not all dates feature an entry. Gives a detailed account of how he received the position of Attorney-General of Ontario.
Porter, Dana Harris