James Monroe (1799-1870) Family Papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Restrictions:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Terms of access:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Preferred citation:

James Monroe (1799-1870) Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Willliam & Mary Libraries

Summary

Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet
Creator:
Monroe, James (1799-1870)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

James Monroe (1799-1870) Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Willliam & Mary Libraries

Background

Scope and content:

Papers, 1806-1860, primarily 1823-1845, of James Monroe (1799- 1870). Letters relate to his military career, family life, and politics. Included is correspondence to his uncle, President James Monroe.

Biographical / historical:

James Monroe (1799-1870) was a U. S. Army officer, U. S. Representative from New York and nephew of President James Monroe. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Acquisition information:
Purchase
Processing information:

Processed by Debra Perry in 1984.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard