Administrative Information
Provenance
The family papers of David Dixon Porter (1813-1891), naval officer and author, were purchased by the Library of Congress from various sources between 1901 and 1934. Other material was given by the New York Public Library in 1903 and by Mrs. Oscar H. Rogers in 1934.
Processing History
The papers of the David Dixon Porter family were arranged and described in 1963. This register was revised in 1997.
Transfers
Some maps have been transferred to the Library's Geography and Map Division where they are identified as part of these papers.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Container number, David D. Porter Family Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.