Scope and Contents
The Washington Family Papers consists of correspondence and other papers of George Washington and various members of his family, in particular Martha (Dandridge) Washington and William Augustine Washington, half-brother of George. Letters from Alexander Hamilton, Nathaniel Greene, and George Clinton are also included. The bulk of the material relates to George and Martha Washington. As well as correspondence there are military papers and personal financial papers. Most of these items are photostatic copies or facsimiles; the few originals have been removed in the interests of security.
Other materials included in the papers are a number of ledgers belonging to William Augustine Washington and others, and several engraved portraits of George Washington dating from the 1800s.
These papers were given to Yale University by various donors over the period 1929 to 1948.
Other materials included in the papers are a number of ledgers belonging to William Augustine Washington and others, and several engraved portraits of George Washington dating from the 1800s.
These papers were given to Yale University by various donors over the period 1929 to 1948.
Dates
- 1751-1870
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection are in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of various donors between 1929 and 1948.
Extent
3.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Overview
The collection contains correspondence and other papers of President George Washington, Martha Dandridge Washington, and William Augustine Washington, half brother of George Washington.
- Ashton, Burdett -- 1747-1814
- Beverley, Robert
- Families
- Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
- Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
- Harper, Robert Goodloe, 1765-1825
- Presidents
- Southern States
- United States -- History -- 1783-1815
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
- United States -- Politics and government
- Washington family
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Washington, Martha, 1731-1802
- Washington, William, 1752-1810
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Washington Family Papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Janet Elaine Gertz
- Date
- September 1981
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Created In Accordance With Manuscripts And Archives Processing Manual
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Contact:
Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
(203) 432-7441 (Fax)
beinecke.library@yale.edu
Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
(203) 432-7441 (Fax)
beinecke.library@yale.edu
Location
Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511