Thomas Jefferson

Abstract:  Papers of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)  He was the third president; his term of office was 1801-1809.  A powerful advocate of liberty, at the age of 33 he wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Call Number:  Film J3. Microfilm. 65 reels.

Holdings: Papers: 1606-1889.

Guide: Index available on the Microform Index Shelves.

Note: Public papers of more recent U.S. presidents are found in Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, 1929- (3rd floor, GS4.113:). Other presidential papers are contained in Richardson's Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1798-1904 3rd floor, Y4.P93/1:3/v. 1-10; older edition, 353 Un3pr).

LC Subject Headings: 
Jefferson, Thomas,--Pres. U.S.,--1743-1826-- Manuscripts.

Portrait Information:
Portrait of Thomas Jefferson
by Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860)
oil on canvas, 1900
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
White House Collection
962.395.1