Administrative Information
Provenance
The papers of Jefferson Davis (1808-1889), President of the Confederate States of America, were acquired by the Library of Congress by transfer, gift, and purchase from 1895 to 1985.
Transfers
A photograph has been transferred to the Prints and Photographs Division where it is identified as part of the Jefferson Davis Papers.
Microfilm
A microfilm edition of part of these papers is available on two reels. Consult a reference librarian in the Manuscript Division concerning availability for purchase or interlibrary loan.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Container or reel number, Jefferson Davis Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.