Researching Subjects
The Jefferson Library has resources on the many subjects that interested Thomas Jefferson, and about the world he lived in.
Below are some of the resources we suggest you consult here when doing research on a specific subject (for example, Palladian architecture, or Monticello's entrance hall, or the Louisiana Purchase).
Resource |
Description |
Access |
| Thomas Jefferson Portal | Always be sure to search our online catalog. You may find books on your topic, as well as articles, book chapters, Web sites, and other materials. |
Access to the TJ Portal is available worldwide.
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| Monticello Web Site | The Monticello Web site contains a great deal of information relating to Thomas Jefferson, including articles, streaming audio and video presentations, and Research Reports. |
Available to anyone with Internet access. |
| Information Files | We may have a file on the subject you are researching. Information files typically contain photocopies or notes of mentions of that topic in TJ's writings or other books, articles about the topic that we've found, pamphlets, and other miscellaneous items. |
On-site only. View a list of the files in the Information File Finding Aid (492KB PDF File). |
| Article Databases | The Jefferson Library provides access to several databases where you may find articles on the subject you are interested in. Articles may contain more current research findings or analysis than books. |
On-site only. Contact the Research Librarian for more details. See also the Library's Research Databases page.
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| Articles Files | The Jefferson Library staff keep a collection of articles relevant to Thomas Jefferson, culled from various magazines and journals. They are filed alphabetically by author, and kept in filing cabinets in our Multimedia Room. |
On-site only. Some articles have records in the TJ Portal. See the Research Librarian for assistance with the Articles Files.
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| Papers of Thomas Jefferson | You may find mention of the subject in Thomas Jefferson's letters. |
Available for use on-site at the library, and also available through bookstores and local libraries. (Published version: Ed. Julian Boyd, Princeton University Press.) Some of Jefferson's papers can also be viewed online through the Library of Congress and Mass. Historical Society. |
| Other Web Resources |
The Jefferson Library staff have collected and categorized a great many links to other Web sites that may be of use to those researching Jefferson and/or related topics. |
Available to anyone with Internet access. |
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