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Andre De Coppet Collection Concerning United States History, 1566-1942 (mostly 1770-1865)

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Monroe, James (1758-1831), 1792-1830

2 boxes
Collection Creator:
Princeton University. Library. Special Collections and De Coppet, Andre (1892-1953)
Dates:
1792-1830
Extent:
2 boxes
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

James Monroe (1758-1831) was an American politician who served in various high-ranking government positions including governor of Virginia, secretary of war, secretary of state, and fifth president of the United States (1817-1825). He is known for his influence on U.S. foreign policy, most notably through the Monroe Doctrine (1823), which opposed the interference of any European powers in the affairs of newly independent nations of the Western hemisphere. His letters in this collection reflect his involvement in international diplomacy as he wrote to and about various U.S. foreign ministers and affairs of state. Also included are a handful of letters dealing with his personal life and estate, which highlight financial difficulties and the sale of property in Europe and America. Miscellaneous documents at the end include a couple of speeches. [Some of the information provided in this finding aid was verified using: Preston, Daniel. A Comprehensive Catalogue of the Correspondence and Papers of James Monroe (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2001). ]

Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically by name of originator and/or subject; in the Miscellaneous and Provenance Files boxes (Boxes 43-44) the material is arranged alphabetically under the subject (ex.: "Washington, George.").

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Credit this material:

Monroe, James (1758-1831); Andre De Coppet Collection Concerning United States History, C0063, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
Firestone Library (hsvm)
Boxes 26; 46
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

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Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

James Monroe (1758-1831) was an American politician who served in various high-ranking government positions including governor of Virginia, secretary of war, secretary of state, and fifth president of the United States (1817-1825). He is known for his influence on U.S. foreign policy, most notably through the Monroe Doctrine (1823), which opposed the interference of any European powers in the affairs of newly independent nations of the Western hemisphere. His letters in this collection reflect his involvement in international diplomacy as he wrote to and about various U.S. foreign ministers and affairs of state. Also included are a handful of letters dealing with his personal life and estate, which highlight financial difficulties and the sale of property in Europe and America. Miscellaneous documents at the end include a couple of speeches. [Some of the information provided in this finding aid was verified using: Preston, Daniel. A Comprehensive Catalogue of the Correspondence and Papers of James Monroe (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2001). ]

Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically by name of originator and/or subject; in the Miscellaneous and Provenance Files boxes (Boxes 43-44) the material is arranged alphabetically under the subject (ex.: "Washington, George.").

Collection History

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Monroe, James (1758-1831); Andre De Coppet Collection Concerning United States History, C0063, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
Firestone Library (hsvm)
Boxes 26; 46