| | 1 | Author: | Clemons
Harry
1879-1968 | Add | | | Title: | The University of Virginia Library, 1825-1950  | | | | Published: | 2003 | | | | Subjects: | University of Virginia Library, Modern English collection | UVA-LIB-Text | | | | Description: | THOMAS JEFFERSON was as completely the
founder of the University of Virginia Library as
he was the father of the University itself. The
central structure of the notable group of buildings
which he personally planned was designated by him for
the use of the Library. The initial collection of books was
selected by him, and by his efforts it was made possible
to acquire the collection chiefly by purchase. Because
of his wide and insatiable intellectual curiosity and of
his lifetime of enthusiastic adventures as a booklover, the
selection was of comprehensive scope and authoritative
quality. The books were arranged for use according to his
subject classification adapted from Francis Bacon. He chose
the first two Librarians, and he formulated the first library
regulations. During the nineteenth century there was a
moderate increase in the number of volumes. But until
the burning of the Rotunda in 1895, when a considerable
portion of his original collection was destroyed, this was
essentially Mr. Jefferson's University Library. The library
materials and equipment following 1895 have been secured
by the efforts of others. Yet even in this later period, there
has to an accelerating degree been regard for and emphasis
upon the intentions of the founder. | | | Similar Items: | Find |
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