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Start Over Date range 1707 Creator Williams, Morley Jeffers, 1886-1977 Level Series

Series 1. Structures

The documents, images, and structural drawings in this section attest to the extensive research Williams conducted for the purpose of restoring original architectural elements to the Mount Vernon Estate. Included in this series are excerpts from primary resources such as diaries, letters, and ledgers; contemporary photographs of structural remains; calculations for possible reconstructions; studies of material objects such as chairs, flower holders, and venetian blinds; various lists; and numerous architectural and archaeological plans detailing both past and possible future structural scenarios.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Morley Jeffers Williams Collection

Series 5. Biographical Information

Williams was committed to researching and chronicling the lives and activities at Mount Vernon, and Series 5 reflects this commitment. This section contains the majority of background research conducted by the Research and Restoration Department during Williams's time at Mount Vernon. Included in this series are numerous excerpts from primary resources such as diaries, letters, and ledgers that Williams found at various repositories, including the Library of Congress and the Harvard Library. Series 5 also holds written works on such subject matter as architecture, gardening, and material culture.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Morley Jeffers Williams Collection

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