N 268 - Poplar Forest papers [MSS 564, TB 1136]

Containers:
Folder 1811
Scope and content:

Deeds, surveys, plats, field notes, memoranda, some relating to a land dispute that involved one of the abutting property owners searching all early patents and surveys in the neighborhood, some dating from 1762. In 1811 also, Jefferson was engaged in road building and other extensive improvement on his Poplar Forest tract. Some of the documents are mathematical calculations and field notes, others are elaborately certified surveys. 66 items.

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:

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Digital reproductions are available:

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Architectural Drawings here: https://static.lib.virginia.edu/rmds/nichols/index.html