Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, Inc.
- Abstract:
- Collection of facsimile copies of drawings by Thomas Jefferson and the architectural drawings for the 1946-1953 restoration of Monticello, along with photographs of furnishings, catalogues, and reports, which were placed at the Huntington Library by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation for safekeeping in case of disaster or damage to the original material. The collection includes architectural drawings (blue prints), photographs, facsimiles of drawings, and microfilm reels.
- Extent:
- 24.5 Linear Feet ( 3 boxes, 29 oversize folders)
- Language:
- English.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item]. Monticello disaster plan package, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
Background
- Scope and content:
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These facsimile copies of drawings by Thomas Jefferson and the architectural drawings for the 1946-1953 restoration of Monticello, along with photographs of furnishings, catalogues, and reports were placed at the Huntington Library by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation for safekeeping in case of disaster or damage to the original material. The collection includes architectural drawings (blue prints), photographs, facsimiles of drawings, and microfilm reels.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, 1956-1971. Two microfilm reels of foundation minutes, gift of Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, November 1977.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.
- Terms of access:
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The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item]. Monticello disaster plan package, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
- Location of this collection:
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1151 Oxford RoadSan Marino, CA 91108, US
- Contact:
- (626) 405-2191