Richard H. Brown Revolutionary War Map Collection
The Washington Library recently acquired over 1,000 individual objects from 1740 to 1799.
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The Washington Library recently acquired over 1,000 individual objects from 1740 to 1799.
Learn MoreThe library’s collections contain materials about George and Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, the Founding Era and Early Republic, historic preservation and decorative arts. These resources include: books, manuscripts, archives, serials, electronic resources and databases, microforms, audio-visual materials, and maps. We also are the repository for the archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
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