Papers regarding Thomas Jefferson [manuscript] 1933-1960.

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Papers regarding Thomas Jefferson [manuscript] 1933-1960.

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The collection contains copies of letters from Pearl M. Graham to Edwin M. Betts concerning Jefferson's liaison with Sally Hemings. The collection also contains a copy of a letter, 1933 Jan 27, from John M. Payne to Betts on his recollection of the weather vane on top of the Rotunda. The collection also contains a copy of a letter, 1952 June 5, from Rachel L. Carson to Betts declining to give a lecture. The collection also contains copies of Betts' speech "Jefferson : Gardening and music," a copy of the program for Bett's speech and recital, copies of the music played at the event by Betts and Mrs. Colgate Darden. The collection also contains notes on Jefferson and music.

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964

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Rachel Carson (May 27, 1907 – April 14, 1964) was a biologist, author, and conservationist whose book Silent Spring and other writings are credited with advancing the global environmental movement. Carson began her career as an aquatic biologist in the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries before becoming a successful author. Late in the 1950s, Carson turned her attention to conservation, especially some problems that she believed were caused by synthetic pesticides. The result was the book Silent Spring ...

University of Virginia Rotunda (Charlottesville, Va.)

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Betts, Edwin Morris, 1892-1958

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Edwin Morris Betts was an author and historian. From the description of Thomas Jefferson's farm book with commentary and relevant extracts from other writings, 1953. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 86155712 From the guide to the Thomas Jefferson's farm book with commentary and relevant extracts from other writings, 1953, 1953, (American Philosophical Society) ...

Graham, Pearl M.

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Hemings, Sally ca. 18. Jh.

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was an American statesman and third president of the United States. From the description of Thomas Jefferson letter, 1809. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367818629 Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third president of the United States, born in Goochland (now Albemarle County), Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1769 to 1775, and with R. H. Lee and Patrick Henry initiated the inter-colonial committee of correspond...

Darden, Constance duPont.

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