Jefferson Collection (#9)

Banknote motif child portrait surrounded floral frame
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Cadwallader David Colden Mayor New York City
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Declaration Independence July 4 1776 1823 Engraving
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Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Baisn in April with Reflection
Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin with reflection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Look on this picture, and on this. American cartoon, 1807

DECLARATION COMMITTEE. The Declaration of Independence Committee, 1776. Left-to-right: Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, and John Adams

THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). 3rd President of the United States. Aquatint by Michal Sokolnicki after a watercolor, 1798, by the Polish patriot Thaddeus Kosciusko, early 19th century

birds eye view of Golden City, Jefferson County, Colorado Territory by Alfred Edward Mathews, 1831 1874, US, USA, America

Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Jefferson, American, 1755-1828, c. 1821, oil on wood

Jefferson David Chalfant, H. Wood Sullivan - The Shaver, American, 1856
Jefferson David Chalfant, H. Wood Sullivan - " The Shaver", American, 1856 - 1931, probably 1890-1900, graphite on aged brown sulphured wove paper; verso blackened for transfer

Inauguration of Jefferson Davis, United States of America
INAUGURATION OF JEFFERSON DAVIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Jefferson Davis was an American statesman and leader of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the third President of the United States

Statue of Jefferson in Front of the White House, Washington, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

The happy effects of that grand systom [sic] of shutting ports against the English!!, Cruikshank. engraving 1808, President Jefferson addressing a group of disgruntled men

MUTINY ON BOARD THE JEFFERSON BORDEN, 1875
MUTINY ON BOARD THE " JEFFERSON BORDEN", 1875

Tomb of Jefferson Davis, Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Va, Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889, Tomb, Tombs & sepulchral monuments, Cemeteries, United States, Virginia, Richmond, 1905

NYC: JEFFERSON MARKET. Jefferson Market Courthouse at 425 Sixth Avenue in New York City. Now a branch of the New York Public Library. Photograph, 1905

WASHINGTON, D. C. : CAPITOL. The west front of the Capitol at Washington, D
WASHINGTON, D.C.: CAPITOL. The west front of the Capitol at Washington, D.C. with the Jefferson poplars. Watercolor, before 1814, attributed to Benjamin Henry Latrobe

WHITE HOUSE, c1860. The north side of the White House, facing Pennsylvania Avenue and featuring a statue of Thomas Jefferson

STEAMBOAT DOCK, c1908. Steamboat dock at Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York. Photograph, c1908

MONTANA: CANYON, c1890. The Jefferson Canyon in the Rocky Mountains in Montana. Photograph, c1890

CHEMISTRY: TITLE PAGE, 1758. Title page of Thomas Jefferson copy of Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, by Pierre Joseph Macquer, 1758

THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Jeffersons grave at Monticello, near Charlottesvile, Virginia. Photograph, c1915

JEFFERSONs HOUSE, 1776. The house at Market and Seventh Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Thomas Jefferson lived when he drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776

JEFFERSON: FLOOR PLAN. Measured drawing for the Governors Palace in Richmond, Virginia, by Thomas Jefferson, c1779

MARTHA JEFFERSON RANDOLPH (1772-1836). Daughter of Thomas Jefferson and White House hostess. Silhouette, early 19th century

DOLLEY MADISON: WILL, 1836. Portion of the will of First Lady Dolley Payne Todd Madison (1768-1849) returning Thomas Jeffersons walking stick to grandson Thomas Jefferson Randolph

PLAYBILL, 1874. Joseph Jefferson in the title role of Rip Van Winkle at the Academy of Music on 14th Street, New York City, 1874

MUSIC INSTRUCTION. Title page of an English music instruction book owned by Thomas Jefferson, for playing the violin, harpsichord and other instruments

MUSIC INSTRUCTION BOOK. Title page of Thomas Jeffersons copy of The Compleat Tutor for the Harpsichod or Spinnet, by Peter Prelleur, mid 18th century

JEFFERSON DAVIS (1808-1889). President of the Confederate States of America. Signing official documents in the last days of the Civil War. Engraving, 1889

ST. LOUIS: TORNADO, 1896. The tornado at St. Louis, Missouri, 27 May 1896. Illustration from a contemporary American newspaper

HINE: SCHOOL GARDEN, 1917. School children planting a large garden in the front yard of Jefferson School, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Photograph by Lewis W. Hine, March 1917

MISSOURI: GANG, c1910. Jefferson Street gang of newsboys warming themselves over a campfire in a corner lot in St. Louis, Missouri. Photograph, c1910

CARTOON: CIVIL WAR, 1865. Blessings in Disguise. Cartoon showing Confederate president Jefferson Davis surrounded by the fallen cities of Savannah, Charleston, Atlanta, Columbia, Richmond

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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.