Jackson, Andrew, President U.S., 1767-1845. Papers
- Location: McKeldin Library
Call Number: Microfilm J82.A7J26 1961 - Jackson, Andrew, President U.S., 1767-1845. Papers.
78 Reels
Description
The papers include correspondence (1775-1885), military papers (1781-lS32), a letterbook (1829-l831), orders, messages and speeches (1829-1836), and related materials. The collection consists of papers relating primarily to Jackson's Presidency.
The Jackson Papers are divided into eleven series. The series are arranged alphabetically or chronologically depending on the contents.
The Index to the Andrew Jackson Papers list documents in the collection by proper name, date and series. The Index arranges items primarily by correspondent and then chronologically if a name is repeated. Some subject entries are used. The Reel List in the front of the Index indicates on which reel a particular series, date, or other information can be found. In order to retrieve material, one should consult the Index first and then the Reel List for the appropriate reel number.
The collection contains 22,500 manuscripts.
Index/Guide
The following source provides more detailed information about the contents of each microfilm reel in the collection:
- REF Z8443.U5 FOLIO
- U.S. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division. Index to the Andrew Jackson
Papers.
