Jefferson Collection (#17)

The true story of the capture of Jeff. Davis. Date 1865

The shade of Jefferson protests. Illustration shows David B. Hill standing on a platform, speaking to an unseen audience; he holds a paper that states Jefferson! Jeffersonianism!

The Jefferson Davis mansion, Richmond, Virginia

Greensboro Federal Art Center week Open house June 7-14 : Visit your community art center, Jefferson Standard Building. Poster announcing an open house at the Greensboro Federal Art Center

Thomas Jefferson, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right. Date 1805

Men carving sculpture for the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. Date 1894 Oct. 16

Jefferson Davis, half-length portrait, facing right. Date between 1850 and 1870

Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States. Thomas Jefferson, full-length portrait, standing beside table, facing slightly right, holding the Declaration of Independence and pointing to it

Thomas Jefferson
Portrait of Thomas Jefferson. Third President of the United States

11: 00 A. M. Monday, May 9th, 1910. Newsies at Skeeters Bra
11:00 A. M. Monday, May 9th, 1910. Newsies at Skeeters Branch, Jefferson near Franklin. They were all smoking. Location: St. Louis, Missouri. Date 1910 May 9

38th regiment Jefferson guards. New York State artillery. Date c1843 May 25

Richmond, Virginia. Gen. Edward OC Ord, wife and child at the residence of Jefferson Davis. In the doorway is the table on which the surrender of Gen. Robert E. Lee was signed. Date 1865 Apr

Jefferson, Wis

The starting point of the great war between the states. Inau

Jefferson Davis and his cabinet

Jefferson Davis and family. Date c1890 Apr. 14

Joseph Jefferson. Date 189-

William W. Jefferson. Date c1905

Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville, Va. Date 1943 April

Zachary Taylor, the Peoples choice for 12th President. The Presidents of the United States. George Washington (1732-1799), John Adams (1735-1826), Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)

The Presidents of the United States. George Washington (1732-1799), John Adams (1735-1826), Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), James Madison (1751-1836), James Monroe (1758-1831)

The American Declaration of Independence Committee. Thomas Jefferson, of Virginia; John Adams, of Massachusetts; Benjamin Franklin, of Pensylvania; Roger Sherman, of Connecticut; Robert R

American schooner, Jefferson Borden
The American schooner, Jefferson Borden, on board which an attempted mutiny took place during April 1875, in the course of a trip from New Orleans to London

Jefferson Davis
JEFFERSON DAVIS American statesman, President of the Southern Confederacy. with his autograph Date: 1808 - 1889

MOUNT RUSHMORE. Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, created by sculptor Gutzon Borglum between 1927 and 1941

Security check point sign in St Louis
Security check point sign at Gateway Arch (Jefferson National Expansion Memorial), St Louis, USA

1812 American Mastodon Jefferson mammoth
Grand Mastodon Engraving in Cuviers " Ossamens Fossiles" (1812). Mammut americanum is a late pliocene/pleistocene relative of the elephants whose fossils are found only in North America

1882 Darwin et al Reason against Unreason
1882 Puck Magazine chromolithograph by J. Keppler - American publication, German language edition, with English text drawn in cartoon. The text translates as " reason versus unreason"

THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence. Oil on canvas, 1898, by Howard Pyle

JEFFERSONIA DIPHYLLA. Twinleaf, or Jeffersonia diphylla, a plant named for Thomas Jefferson. Lithograph, American, 1792

Monticello vineyard
Vineyard at Monticello, Thomas Jeffersons home in Charlottesville, Virginia. Photograph

Monticello vegetable garden
Vegetable garden at Monticello, Thomas Jeffersons home in Charlottesville, Virginia. Photograph

Monticellos kitchen
Kitchen at Monticello, Thomas Jeffersons home in Charlottesville, Virginia. Photograph

Monticello, Jeffersons home
Monticello, Thomas Jeffersons home in Charlottesville, Virginia. Photograph

EXPL2A-00062
Map of the Louisiana Purchase as understood in 1803, later modified by treaty. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

PPRE2A-00083
Thomas Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

EVRV2A-00246
Continental Congress leaving Independence Hall to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia, PA, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a Howard Pyle illustration

NA, USA, SD, Mount Rushmore

Flight of Jefferson Davis
The flight of President Jefferson Davis (after General Lees surrender in the US Civil War) and his ministers over the Georgia Ridge, five days before his capture on 10 May 1865

PLUMS
Jefferson Victoria Coes Golden Drop Diamond Ponds Seedling Autumn Compote

The capture of Jefferson Davis; American Civil War, 1865
Image showing the President of the Confederate States, Jefferson Davis, and his party retreating across the Pedee River, North Carolina, at the fall of the Southern Confederacy, 1865

President Jefferson Davis leaves his escort; American Civil
Engraving showing the President of the Confederate States, Jefferson Davis, bidding farewell to his escort towards the end of the American Civil War

President Jefferson Davis bidding farewell to his escort, 18
Image showing the President of the Confederate States, Jefferson Davis, and bidding farewell to his escort at the end of the American Civil War, 1865

Inauguration of Jefferson Davis as President, 1861
The scene out the courthouse of Richmond, Virginia, as Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as President of the Confederate States, 1861

Jefferson Davis (1808-1889)
Portrait of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States during the American Civil war of 1861-65

President Jefferson Davis working at the roadside, 1865
Engraving showing the President of the Confederate States, Jefferson Davis, signing an Act of Government by the roadside, 1865

The Civil war in America: Jefferson Thompsons guerillas sho
Confederate snipers under Jefferson Thompson making life difficult for the Unionists to advance

The Federal Army advance in Virginia; American Civil War, 18
Engraving showing the Federal army advancing towards Lee Town, Jefferson County, Virginia, with Stuarts flying artillery coming into action

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"Jefferson: A Legacy of Leadership, Knowledge, and Controversy" From the hallowed halls of the Library of Congress to the majestic Rotunda at the University of Virginia, Jefferson's influence resonates through history. As one of America's founding fathers, his impact on our nation is immeasurable. The Declaration of Independence stands as a testament to Jefferson's profound belief in liberty and equality for all. His vision shaped the very fabric of our democracy, inspiring generations to fight for their rights and freedoms. Monticello, with its grandeur and innovation, reflects Jefferson's brilliance as an architect and inventor. From its iconic West Front to its meticulously designed gardens, it embodies his pursuit of beauty and harmony. Yet amidst these accolades lies controversy. The Confederate Generals' depiction reminds us that even great men like Jefferson Davis were entangled in a dark chapter of American history – the Civil War. This conflict tore apart a nation he helped build. However, not all was lost during those turbulent times. Americans gaining French alliance during the Revolutionary War symbolizes how alliances can be forged even in dire circumstances. It demonstrates that hope can arise from unexpected places. Washington & Jefferson College serves as a reminder that education was dear to Jefferson's heart. He believed knowledge was vital for progress and enlightenment – values still cherished today. Through artistry such as "The Occupation of the Day" mural or political campaigns like Grover Cleveland's presidential bid in 1888, we see how Jefferson's legacy continues to shape American culture and politics long after his time. Lastly, let us not forget Thomas Jefferson himself – a complex figure who left an indelible mark on our nation’s history. His map-drawing skills showcased both his intellect and strategic thinking during times of war. Intriguingly multifaceted yet undeniably influential - this is what defines "Jefferson. " We must grapple with both his triumphs and flaws, recognizing the complexities of his legacy.