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Series 1: The Papers of Thomas Jefferson Project Records, 1943-1974
Collection Overview
Collection Description & Creator Information
- Scope and Contents
Series 1: The Papers of Thomas Jeffersion Project, 1943-1974 documents the Thomas Jefferson Papers Project from its conception and initial proposal in 1943 until the death of its first editor Julian P. Boyd in 1980. Contained in the records is correspondence with Princeton presidents Harold T. Dodds and Robert F. Goheen, who were active advisors in the early years of the project. Other notable correspondence is with Jefferson scholars, board members of the New York Times, and Jefferson Papers Project advisory board members. Also included are financial records, including Boyd's original cost estimations for the project. Other materials consist of an initial project proposal, annual reports, directives on handling of materials, typography, and editing procedures, and some photographs.
- Arrangement
The materials in Series 1: The Papers of Thomas Jeffersion Project, 1943-1974 are arranged in approximately chronological order.
Collection History
- Processing Information
Contents list created by Eleanor Wright '14 in January 2012 and finding aid updated by Christie Peterson in February 2012.
Access & Use
- Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
- Conditions Governing Use
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- Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
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- Credit this material:
Series 1: The Papers of Thomas Jefferson Project Records; The Papers of Thomas Jefferson Project Editor's Records, AC218, Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
- Location:
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Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript LibrarySeeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library65 Olden StreetPrinceton, NJ 08540, USA
- Storage Note:
- Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 1-5