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Robert J. Chaffin Townshend Act Research
Collection
Identifier: 75
Noble E. Cunningham Papers
Collection
Identifier: 20
Eugene A. Foster DNA Study Archive
Collection
Identifier: 19
Abstract
The Eugene A. Foster DNA Study Archive was created during the course of Dr. Eugene Foster’s study of the Jefferson, Carr, Randolph, Hemings and Woodson Y-Chromosome pattern. The study began in 1997 and culminated with the publication of an article in NATURE magazine on November 5, 1998. The collection includes correspondence that Dr. Foster undertook during the project with colleagues and participants as well as subsequent commentary and correspondence that was generated by the NATURE...
Dates:
2008-05
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
Agnes Gish Papers
Collection
Identifier: 51
Abstract
Research compiled by historian Agnes Gish on the Jefferson Family connection to the Eppes Family, Harris Family, and others through the will of Ann Harris and tracts of land known as Swann’s Creek Plantation, Indian Camp, and French’s Tavern of Ballsville, Powhatan County, Virginia which sits upon said land.Note: Eppes/Epes is spelled differently in different documents and it appears to be a matter of preference more commonly spelled Eppes, whereas Epes appears more frequently the...
Dates:
1982 - 2003
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
John Hailman Papers: The Wines of Thomas Jefferson, 1986
Collection
Identifier: 128
Scope and Contents
This collection contains typescripts of John Hailman’s research up to late 1986, entitled at the point, The Wines of Thomas Jefferson. Each typescript chapter is headed with a hand written note “©John R. Hailman, 1986.” His book, Thomas Jefferson on Wine, was not published until 2006. See: http://tjportal.on.worldcat.org/oclc/65978537.
Dates:
1986
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
Jefferson Library Manuscript Facsimiles
Collection
Identifier: Mss Facsimiles
Scope and Contents
Facsimile copies of primary source documents, many of which are in Thomas Jefferson’s hand or were written by his descendents. They include correspondence, accounts, debts, land holdings, plats and surveys, inventories, recipes, etc.
Many files contain duplicate copies, and most of the land files also have notes and/or plat drawings by Amy Facca. Some files also contain notes by Cinder Stanton.
Many files contain duplicate copies, and most of the land files also have notes and/or plat drawings by Amy Facca. Some files also contain notes by Cinder Stanton.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1743 - 1826
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
Charles Suddarth Kelly Archives
Collection
Identifier: 59
Abstract
Charles Suddarth Kelly (1920-2008) was a self-trained Thomas Jefferson scholar and photographer. He spent time traveling in Europe documenting Jefferson’s itinerary during the journey through southern France in spring of 1787. Mr. Kelly also researched and wrote about Jefferson’s architecture. This archive includes research and writing notes as well as many photographs taken in Europe, Washington DC, New York City, and Virginia.
Dates:
***Undated Collection***
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
Filippo Mazzei Archive
Collection
Identifier: Mazzei Archive
Dates:
***Undated Collection***
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
Charles A. Miller Papers
Collection
Identifier: 125
Dates:
1979 - 2012
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
Monticello Architectural Image Collection
Collection
Identifier: Architectural Image Collection
Abstract
The Monticello Architectural Image Collection enables researchers to trace the physical history of Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, from the 1770’s to the present. The collection consists of photographs, drawings, paintings, slides, etc. of the exterior, interior with furnishings, and grounds at Monticello.
Dates:
***Undated Collection***
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
Monticello Association Papers, 1869 to date
Collection
Identifier: Monticello Association Papers
Dates:
1869 to Date; Majority of material found in 1913 to Date
Found in:
Monticello Association
Monticello Keepsake Collection
Collection
Identifier: E332.2 .A5
Abstract
The Monticello Keepsake Collection enables researchers to view the essays composed for Board of Trustees dinners and special events at Monticello from 1958 to 2003.
Dates:
1958 - 2003
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
William Reynolds Papers
Collection
Identifier: 47
Dates:
2003 - 2009
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
Howard C. Rice Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC HCR
Abstract
The Howard C. Rice Collection consists of research materials created and compiled by Howard C. Rice, Jr., as well as the book collection he owned. The collection was donated by Rice to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation in 1978.
Dates:
2004-08
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
Oscar A. Thorup Papers
Collection
Identifier: 22
Dates:
1970 - 1988
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation Archives
Collection
Identifier: 1, 9
Dates:
1923 - 1984
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
TJF - 1993 Celebration Year Collection
Collection
Identifier: 34
Scope and Contents
Consists of handwritten notes, typewritten documents and artifacts created during the development and execution of the year-long celebration of Thomas Jefferson's 250th birthday.
Dates:
1987 - 1994
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
TJF - Artifacts
Collection
Identifier: 69, 73, 78, 84, 129, 130
Dates:
No date specified
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
TJF - Board of Trustees
Collection
Identifier: 57 - 58
Dates:
1923 To Date
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
TJF - Daniel P. Jordan Papers (1984 - 2009)
Collection
Identifier: 38 - 41, 41A, 126
Dates:
1984 - 2009
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
TJF - Events
Collection
Identifier: 93-97
Dates:
1984-2008
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
TJF - External Relations
Collection
Identifier: 114-118, 120-124
Dates:
***Undated Collection***
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
TJF - Finances
Collection
Identifier: 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 71
Dates:
1923 To Date
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
TJF - Governance
Collection
Identifier: 4-6, 11, 90, 131
Dates:
TBD
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
TJF - Historic Picture Postcard Collection
Collection
Identifier: 56
Dates:
Circa 1910 to 1990
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
TJF - Independence Day Exercises and Naturalization Ceremonies at Monticello
Collection
Identifier: 33
Abstract
Each Independence Day, Monticello hosts a Federal court that naturalizes a group of new American citizens. The court is part of a ceremony that includes a speech by a notable person, American or foreign, who addresses the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. This ceremony has been performed each year since 1963. The archive contains, when available, the program, correspondence with the speaker, text of the speech, correspondence with Federal judges, schedule of events, guest lists,...
Dates:
1926 To Date
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
TJF - James A. Bear Papers (1955-1983)
Collection
Identifier: 8
Dates:
1955 - 1983
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
TJF - Land Records
Collection
Identifier: 7
Dates:
1923 - 2004
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
TJF - Lewis and Clark Bicentennial
Collection
Identifier: 35 -36
Abstract
The Lewis & Clark Bicentennial archive contains records related to the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition, which began from Charlottesville in 1803. The first national event occurred at Charlottesville, January 14-19, 2003 (Exposition Week), and subsequent events (Signature Events) at locations along the Lewis & Clark trail.The Thomas Jefferson Foundation (TJF) created a Lewis & Clark Committee which cooperated...
Dates:
2000 - 2004
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives
TJF - Publications
Collection
Identifier: 81
Dates:
TBD
Found in:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Archives