Thomas Jefferson's books [manuscript], 1939 May 1.

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Thomas Jefferson's books [manuscript], 1939 May 1.

The collection consists of a clipped article from the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot stating that President Roosevelt favored returning the Jefferson books in the Library of Congress to Monticello. Actual housing would be in the Alderman Library at the University of Virginia whose "skilled librarians" would make them available for use "without the risk of damage or loss."

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SNAC Resource ID: 7936348

University of Virginia. Library

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