Access and Use
Copyright Status
The status of copyright in the unpublished writings of Thomas Jefferson in these papers and in other collections of papers in the custody of the Library of Congress is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.).
Access and Restrictions
The Jefferson Papers are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.