N 300 - University of Virginia: description of academical village and sketch [MSS 38-174, TB 1452]

Containers:
Folder 1817 May 9
Scope and content:

Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Dr. William Thornton describing ideas for the academical village. Contains rough sketch of Jefferson's early idea for the ground plans, showing seven pavilions around an open space with grass and trees. This sketch appears in Jefferson's first letter to Dr. William Thornton regarding the design of the Pavilions in his proposed academical village. 1 item. iron gall ink on plain wove stationary.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Parent restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Users must use a copy or microfilm of materials unless prior permission to use originals has been obtained from senior Special Collections staff.
Parent terms of access:
Reproduction of N-362 restricted withouth the written permission of the Library of Virginia.

Online content

N-300 recto N-300 verso