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Thomas Jefferson Architectural Drawings, 1732 - 1898

 Series

Scope and Contents

This series primarily consists of architectural studies on structures found at the University of Virginia, at Thomas Jefferson's private properties like Monticello and Poplar Forest, and studies on structures in Richmond, VA. The studies in the collection contain elevations, plans, and sections, most of which include Jefferson's specifications. These architectural drawings were created mainly by Thomas Jefferson. Some were created or augmented by John Organ, Dr. William Thorton, James Dinsmore, John Neilson, John Hartwell Cocke (possibly), Robert Mills, and Cornelia J. Randolph.

Dates

  • Creation: 1732 - 1898

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction of N-362 restricted withouth the written permission of the Library of Virginia.

Extent

2.2 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Arranged according to Nichols (N) number system. Each of Jefferson's architectural drawings is listed individually with the corresponding "Nichols number" taken from Thomas Jefferson's architectural drawings / compiled and with commentary and a check list by Frederick Doveton Nichols. -- 4th ed. - (Charlottesville : Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, 1988, c1995.).

Other Finding Aids

Separate record for most of the architectural drawings in this collection: https://search.lib.virginia.edu/sources/uva_library/items/u4401249

General

To locate specific Architectural drawings in the Calendar of the Jefferson Papers of the University of Virginia, search the page for the item or folder date, Nichols (N) number, or MSS/Acc. number.

Processing Information

Like the rest of the material in this collection, the Architectural Drawings and other oversized materials are arranged intellectually by dates of creation in the larger Calendar of the Jefferson Papers of the University of Virginia. However, the Architectural Drawings and other oversized materials are physically arranged according to their Nichols (N) number. This resource record was created to reflect that arrangement in order to provide easier access to the Archictural Drawings and other oversized items.

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States