The following are links to informative websites on Thomas Jefferson's life, career, writings and achievements:
Grolier's
Encyclopedia Americana article on Thomas Jefferson
This lengthy encyclopedia biography covers Jefferson's entire life and public
career. Includes bibliographical references.
Homepage for Monticello:
The Home of Thomas Jefferson
Much more than just Monticello , this page is an excellent resource about Jefferson
's day-to-day life.
Jefferson's
Autobiography
Contains the complete text, divided into sections for easier access. The Autobiography
includes Jefferson's original draft of the Declaration of Independence with
the changes which Congress made noted thereon.
Life
of Jefferson
By B. L. Rayner and published in 1834. This full-length
online biography, emphasizes the role of republican principles
in Jefferson's life and thought. Contains excerpts from
his writings as well as anecdotes taken from the writings
of those who knew him.
A letter written by Thomas Jefferson to Meriwether Lewis outlining his orders and the objectives for the voyage of discovery.
A
Summary View of the Rights of British America
This is the document Jefferson wrote in 1774 as an appeal to George III to
redress the wrongs being done to the colonies.
Favorite
Jefferson Quotes
A collection of about 350 of the most popular quotations
selected from the much larger collection at Thomas
Jefferson on Politics & Government . The quotes
in this collection are especially useful for writing
and speaking, and visitors are encouraged to download
them for their own use. The quotes are contained in six
easily downloaded files.
Jefferson
on Freedom of Religion
A complete copy of Jefferson's Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom in the
State of Virginia, with a comparison to the Act as passed by the Virginia Legislature.
Letter
from Danbury Baptist Association and Jefferson's Reply
This includes the oft-quoted letter of Jefferson
in which he used the phrase, “wall of separation
between church and state”.
The
Internet Public Library: Jefferson
Lists a large selection of the writings by and about
Jefferson available on the internet.
The
Jefferson Bible
Thomas Jefferson believed that the
ethical system of Jesus was the finest the world has
ever seen. In compiling what has come to be called "The Jefferson Bible," he
sought to separate these ethical teachings from the religious
dogma and other supernatural elements that are intermixed
in the account provided in the four Gospels.
The
Writings of Thomas Jefferson
This is the Memorial Edition of Jefferson's writings in 19 volumes, edited
by Albert Ellery Bergh. It is made available by The Constitution Society.
Thomas
Jefferson Papers
From the Manuscript Division at the Library of Congress consists of approximately
27,000 documents. This is the largest collection of original Jefferson documents
in the world.
Thomas
Jefferson On Politics & Government
Quotations from the Writings of Thomas Jefferson
University
of Virginia, Jefferson Online Resources
This contains hundreds of letters to and from Jefferson, some manuscript images,
bibliographies, and other resources related to Jefferson's writings.
Account
of a Declaration
Thomas Jefferson's account of the circumstances leading to the Declaration
of Independence. Also features over thirty historical documents, sixty-seven
biographical sketches, and some twenty-five essays about the causes and circumstances
of the American Revolution.
Jefferson
on Freedom of Religion
A complete copy of Jefferson's Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom with
a comparison to the Act as passed by the Virginia legislature.
Jefferson
FAQ
Answers to hundreds of questions related to Thomas Jefferson
and his writings.
Jefferson Watch
This web site is dedicated to correcting misinformation about Thomas Jefferson.
Yale's
Jefferson Papers Page
Contains the Autobiography, Notes on the State of Virginia , Annual Messages,
Inaugural Addresses, Indian Addresses, and a selection from the Miscellaneous
Papers and Letters.
The Misunderstood Mr. Jefferson An article by David N. Mayer
Conversations
on Morality and the Jefferson Bible
Discussions of ethics and morals throughout history, with special emphasis
on the ethical teachings found in the Jefferson Bible.
Institute for American
Liberty
This site contains several essays and important documents related to the fundamentals
of liberty, including selected quotes from Algernon Sidney's "Discourses
Concerning Government" and Washington's Farewell Address. Emphasizes
the religious assumptions that support liberty.
Primary
Source Documents Pertaining to Early American History
An invaluable collection of historical works which
contributed to the formation of American politics, culture,
and ideals. This is a massive collection of the literature
and documents which were most relevant to the colonists'
lives in America .
The
Declaration of Independence: Drafting the Documents
This fascinating presentation by the Library of Congress exhibits a large number
of documents related to Jefferson's writing of the Declaration, including
a transcript of his original rough draft.
The Early America
Review
Actually a major division of Archiving Early America, this is a journal of
fact and opinion focusing on the people, issues and events of Colonial America,
the Revolutionary War and the beginning years of the new Republic.
Interpreting
Thomas Jefferson
Clay Jenkinson presents in-costume, first-person portrayals of Jefferson ,
and was a contributor to the Ken Burns special that appeared on PBS. This interesting
site contains a large number of materials related to his presentation, as well
as links to other resources on Jefferson .
Thomas Jefferson - A Film by Ken Burns www.pbs.org
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on Thomas Jefferson and Jeffersonian Politics
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