Encyclopedia Virginia, "President Edwin Alderman": "By the turn of the 20th century the administrative affairs had grown to such an extent that the old form of government became too cumbersome. The appointment of Alderman brought a new era of progressivism to the university and service to Virginia." Retrieved 25 January 2012.
"An Account of James Monroe's Land Holdings". Retrieved December 1, 2023. Research conducted for the Ash Lawn-Highland Museum and the Institute for Public History of the University of Virginia in 1998: in 1788-9 George Nicholas had sold the land to James Monroe (without a recorded deed); in 1810 Monroe's attorney sold it to George Divers to pay Monroe's creditors; in 1810 it was resold to John Nicholas; in 1814 resold again to John Perry; and in 1820 the Proctor of the University bought the land from its then-owner John Perry for the University.
Sabato, Larry (Fall 2012). "Fighting for Honor". University of Virginia Alumni Bulletin. Archived from the original on 14 May 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
Sabato, Larry (Fall 2012). "Fighting for Honor". University of Virginia Alumni Bulletin. Archived from the original on 14 May 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2012.