Wayne Rickert collection of founders' autographs

Collection — Shelf: 122 : H : 5

Identifier: 2021-SC-004

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains 41 manuscripts dating 1770-1831. Many of the manuscripts date from the era of the American Revolution, and several are directly relevant to the course of the war. Among the documents are single letters by John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, Lafayette, James Madison, John Marshall, James Monroe, Paul Revere, and George Washington, as well as letters and other documents that include the signatures of signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Dates

1770-1831

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.

Biographical / Historical

Wayne and Grace Rickert donated the collection of founders' autographs to the Washington Library in 2021.

Extent

41 Sheets (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by author.

Subjects

Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings