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Jefferson Collection (#8)

"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

Background imageJefferson Collection: William Floyd 1837 Engraving third state three

William Floyd 1837 Engraving third state three
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Background imageJefferson Collection: General Andrew Jackson June 1828 Engraving third state

General Andrew Jackson June 1828 Engraving third state
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Ladies Ticket Admission Annual Caledonian Ball

Ladies Ticket Admission Annual Caledonian Ball
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Rev John Brodhead Romeyn D 1 1820 Engraving second state

Rev John Brodhead Romeyn D 1 1820 Engraving second state
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Background imageJefferson Collection: William Gaston 1834 Engraving second state two

William Gaston 1834 Engraving second state two
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Dying Greek ca 1830 Engraving plate 5 15 / 16 x 7 3 / 4

Dying Greek ca 1830 Engraving plate 5 15 / 16 x 7 3 / 4
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Robert C Sands ca 1829 Steel engraving second state

Robert C Sands ca 1829 Steel engraving second state
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Musidora 1825 Engraving plate 16 7 / 8 x 12 1 / 8

Musidora 1825 Engraving plate 16 7 / 8 x 12 1 / 8
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Banknote motif Portrait George Washington decorative panel

Banknote motif Portrait George Washington decorative panel
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Proof side New York Merchants Banking Company 100 Dollar Bill

Proof side New York Merchants Banking Company 100 Dollar Bill
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Weekhawken 1833 Steel engraving third state three

Weekhawken 1833 Steel engraving third state three
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Falls Sawkill 1830 Steel engraving plate 8 13 / 16 x 6 7 / 16

Falls Sawkill 1830 Steel engraving plate 8 13 / 16 x 6 7 / 16
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Ariadne 1834 Engraving fifth state eight plate

Ariadne 1834 Engraving fifth state eight plate
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Banknote vignette showing city buildings fenced

Banknote vignette showing city buildings fenced
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Banknote vignette female figure representing marine commerce

Banknote vignette female figure representing marine commerce
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Delaware Water Gap 1830 Steel engraving 9 1 / 16 x 8 1 / 16

Delaware Water Gap 1830 Steel engraving 9 1 / 16 x 8 1 / 16
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Banknote vignette figures different ages representing

Banknote vignette figures different ages representing
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Banknote vignette showing three men scaffold laying

Banknote vignette showing three men scaffold laying
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Background imageJefferson Collection: General Andrew Jackson June 1828 Engraving second state

General Andrew Jackson June 1828 Engraving second state
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Rev William Patton 1837 Engraving second state

Rev William Patton 1837 Engraving second state
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Background imageJefferson Collection: American Eclipse 1824 Engraving sheet 9 1 / 16 x 11 1 / 2

American Eclipse 1824 Engraving sheet 9 1 / 16 x 11 1 / 2
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Background imageJefferson Collection: William Floyd 19th century Engraving first state

William Floyd 19th century Engraving first state
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Banknote vignette showing woodsmen felling trees

Banknote vignette showing woodsmen felling trees
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Honorable Willam Paulding Mayor City New York

Honorable Willam Paulding Mayor City New York
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Specimen Sheet Bank Note Engraving ca 1828 Engraving

Specimen Sheet Bank Note Engraving ca 1828 Engraving
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Joel Barlow 1835 Engraving plate 9 1 / 2 x 6 5 / 8

Joel Barlow 1835 Engraving plate 9 1 / 2 x 6 5 / 8
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Banknote vignette three putti shepherd farmer

Banknote vignette three putti shepherd farmer
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Catherine Maria Sedgwick 1832 Engraving plate

Catherine Maria Sedgwick 1832 Engraving plate
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Banknote motifs number 5 portrait Thayendanegea

Banknote motifs number 5 portrait Thayendanegea
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Arched framing element banknote acanthus vine leaves

Arched framing element banknote acanthus vine leaves
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Banknote motif child portrait two patterned ovals surrounded

Banknote motif child portrait two patterned ovals surrounded
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Banknote motif child portrait surrounded floral frame

Banknote motif child portrait surrounded floral frame
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Cadwallader David Colden Mayor New York City

Cadwallader David Colden Mayor New York City
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Declaration Independence July 4 1776 1823 Engraving

Declaration Independence July 4 1776 1823 Engraving
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Background imageJefferson Collection: Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Baisn in April with Reflection

Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Baisn in April with Reflection
Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin with reflection

Background imageJefferson Collection: Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin in April with Reflection

Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin in April with Reflection
Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin with reflection

Background imageJefferson Collection: Jefferson Memorial Cherry Blossoms Statue and Tidal Basin in April with Reflection

Jefferson Memorial Cherry Blossoms Statue and Tidal Basin in April with Reflection
Jefferson Memorial. Cherry Blossoms, statue and Tidal Basin

Background imageJefferson Collection: TOBACCO LABEL, c1900. Label for Cuban tobacoo featuring a portrait of Thomas Jefferson

TOBACCO LABEL, c1900. Label for Cuban tobacoo featuring a portrait of Thomas Jefferson. Engraving, c1900

Background imageJefferson Collection: LITTLE ROCK NINE, 1957. African American students Jefferson Thomas and Ernest Green

LITTLE ROCK NINE, 1957. African American students Jefferson Thomas and Ernest Green reading a newspaper article related to their efforts to attend Little Rock Central High School. Photograph, 1957

Background imageJefferson Collection: MOUNT RUSHMORE, c1936. View of the construction of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota

MOUNT RUSHMORE, c1936. View of the construction of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. Photograph, c1936

Background imageJefferson Collection: BILL CLINTON (1946-). 42nd President of the United States

BILL CLINTON (1946-). 42nd President of the United States. Photographed with Attorney General Janet Reno, 1993

Background imageJefferson Collection: PHILADELPHIA, c1855. Jefferson Medical College on South 10th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA, c1855. Jefferson Medical College on South 10th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Frederick De Bourg Richards, c1855

Background imageJefferson Collection: SCHOOL DESEGREGATION, 1958. New York City Mayor Robert Wagner meeting the Little Rock Nine

SCHOOL DESEGREGATION, 1958. New York City Mayor Robert Wagner meeting the Little Rock Nine. In the front row from left to right are Minnijean Brown, Elizabeth Eckford, Carlotta Walls, Mayor Wagner

Background imageJefferson Collection: NELLIE TAYLOE ROSS (1876-1977). American politician. Ross (right) as Director of the U

NELLIE TAYLOE ROSS (1876-1977). American politician. Ross (right) as Director of the U.S. Mint, inspecting designs for the new Jefferson nickel with Edward Bruce

Background imageJefferson Collection: CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1775. Leaders of the Continental Congress. John Adams, Robert Morris

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1775. Leaders of the Continental Congress. John Adams, Robert Morris, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson. Drawing by Augustus Tholey, c1894

Background imageJefferson Collection: KANSAS: JEFFERSON COUNTY. A young farmer from Jefferson County, Kansas. Photograph by John Vachon

KANSAS: JEFFERSON COUNTY. A young farmer from Jefferson County, Kansas. Photograph by John Vachon, October 1938

Background imageJefferson Collection: NEW YORK: BARN, 1937. A barn in Jefferson County, New York. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein

NEW YORK: BARN, 1937. A barn in Jefferson County, New York. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1937

Background imageJefferson Collection: DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, 1776. Thomas Jefferson reading his rough draft of

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, 1776. Thomas Jefferson reading his rough draft of the Declaration of Independence to Benjamin Franklin. Painting by Clyde O. DeLand, 1900s




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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.