A Guide to the Papers of the Jeffersonian Wine Grape Growers Society, 1980-1986 Jeffersonian Wine Grape Growers Society, Papers, 1980-1986 10712

A Guide to the Papers of the Jeffersonian Wine Grape Growers Society, 1980-1986

A Collection in
The Special Collections Department
Accession Number 10712

Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library

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Funding: Web version of the finding aid funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Processed by: EJ 04/16/1987

Repository

Special Collections, University of Virginia Library

Accession number

10712

Title

Papers of the Jeffersonian Wine Grape Growers Society 1980-1986

Physical Characteristics

This collection contains ca. 100 items.

Language

English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Papers of the Jeffersonian Wine Grape Growers Society, 1980-1986, Accession # 10712, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

The collection was a gift to the Library from the Society through its president, Mrs. John B. Rogon of Charlottesville, Virginia, on January 21, 1987.

Scope and Content Information

This collection consists of ca. 100 items, 1980-1986, chiefly records of the Jeffersonian Wine Grape Growers Society of Albemarle County, Virginia. The earliest ones pertain to the founding of the Society; materials present include board minutes, correspondence, printed and miscellaneous materials.

The purpose of the Society is "to promote wine-making and appreciation, provide publicity for the Virginia wine industry, especially in Albemarle County; to sponsor grape harvest festivals, hold educational forums on viniculture and enology, and to promote the fellowship and exchange of ideas among persons sharing interests in the making of fine wines."