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N 300 - University of Virginia: description of academical village and sketch [MSS 38-174, TB 1452], 1817 May 9

 File — Folder: 1817 May 9

Scope and Contents

Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Dr. William Thornton describing ideas for the academical village. Contains rough sketch of Jefferson's early idea for the ground plans, showing seven pavilions around an open space with grass and trees. This sketch appears in Jefferson's first letter to Dr. William Thornton regarding the design of the Pavilions in his proposed academical village. 1 item. iron gall ink on plain wove stationary.

Dates

  • Creation: 1817 May 9

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Users must use microfilm unless prior permission to use originals has been obtained from senior Special Collections staff.

Extent

From the Series: 2.2 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

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Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States