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1Author:  University of Virginia.Board of Visitors.Requires cookie*
 Title:  University of Virginia. Board of Visitors. Minutes, 1814-1828     
 Dates:  1814-1828 
 Abstract:  This collection contains the Minutes of the Board of Visitors for the Albemarle Academy (1814) and Central College (1817-1819), the predecessors of the University of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and James Madison were members of the Board. Monroe's service on a committee is listed, and Jefferson is listed as rector for the university. Among the topics discussed were professorships for Natural History and Ancient Languages. Robert Patterson of Philadelphia received the appointment – and a salary of $600.

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 Call #:  Mss.378.755.V8lbo 
 Extent:  2 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Colony and State Specific History | Education 
 Genre:  Educational Material | Institutional Records