Selected Special Collections

The James Madison Pamphlet Collection

283 pamphlets that originally belonged to James Madison.

James Madison, fourth President of the United States. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress

The James Madison Pamphlets Collection is the personal collection of this founding father of the United States. Often referred to as the “Father of the Constitution” and the “Father of the Bill of Rights” these pamphlets reflect the world-view of this fourth president of the United States and form a unique and important piece of American history.

Supporting Resources

• Digitized Materials: Rare Book Selections, Available Online, James Madison Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress) | Library of Congress (loc.gov)