The Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies oversees and coordinates the work of several of Monticello's scholarly departments. This concerted, multidisciplinary approach is a hallmark of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation's dedication to advancing broadly the Jeffersonian legacy.


Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies


Archaeology

  • Lindsay Bloch, Consultant, The Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery 
  • Elizabeth Bollwerk, Project Manager for the Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery
  • Chris Devine, Archaeological Analyst
  • Jillian Galle, Project Director, The Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery
  • Catherine Garcia, Archaeological Analyst, The Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery
  • Camille Louis, Archaeological Analyst
  • Allison Mueller, Archaeological Analyst, The Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery
  • Fraser D. Neiman, Director of Archaeology 
  • Crystal Ptacek O'Connor, Archaeological Field Research Manager
  • Iris Puryear, Archaeological Analyst, The Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery
  • Corey Sattes, Curator of Archaeological Collections
  • Derek Wheeler, Research Archaeologist 

Getting Word African American Oral History Project 

  • Niya Bates, Senior Fellow of African American History
  • Ty'Leik Chambers, Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Andrew Davenport, Director of African American History & The Getting Word Project
  • Suzanne Holt, Archivist
  • J. Calvin Jefferson, Sr., Consultant
  • Jenna Owens, Oral Historian
  • B. Bernetiae Reed, Genealogist
  • Lucia Stanton, Consultant
  • Auriana Woods, Oral Historian

Historical Research 

 


Jefferson Library

  • Anna Berkes, Manager for Public Services and Collection Development
  • Megan Brett, Manager for Collections Processing and Digital Initiatives
  • Endrina Tay, Fiske and Marie Kimball Librarian

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series

  • Kerry A. Dahm, Assistant Editor
  • Lisa A. Francavilla, Senior Managing Editor
  • Andrea R. Gray, Senior Assistant Editor
  • Peyton Brown Hasting, Editorial Assistant
  • Melissa Smith Kennedy, Editorial Assistant
  • Julie L. Lautenschlager, Senior Associate Editor
  • J. Jefferson Looney, Daniel P. Jordan Editor-in-Chief