Washington, George, President U.S., 1732-1799. Papers.
- Location: McKeldin Library
Call Number: Microfilm J82.A1 1964 - 124 Reels.
Description
The Washington Papers include correspondence (1697-1799), letter books (1754-1799), diaries (1748-1799), accounts, military papers (1755-1783). The papers deal with Washington's relations with the Continental Congress, his command of the Continental Army, and his Presidency.
The George Washington Papers are divided into eight series, arranged chronologically or alphabetically depending on the contents.
The Index to the George Washington Papers lists 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. There is a special name and subject listing for Series Seven.
The collection contains 64,786 manuscripts.
Index/Guide
The following source provides more detailed information about the contents of each microfilm reel in the collection:- Ref Z 8950.U64 Folio
- U.S. Library of Congress. Manuscript Division. Index to the George Washington Papers.
