Museum Organizations

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
VMFA Archives
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Margaret R. and Robert M. Freeman Library
200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220-4007
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Roxanne Winfield
Phone: (804) 340-1497
Phone: (804) 340-1495
Restrictions:

Open for Research

Terms of access:

The collection is subject to all copyright laws. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright, beyond that allowed by fair use, requires the researcher to obtain permission of copyright holders.

Preferred citation:

Records of the Museum Organizations Department (PH-04). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
11 Linear Feet 45 binders
Abstract:
This collection documents the visual history of the various events put on by VMFA Museum Organizations for the years 1935-2016, comprising photographic prints, slides, programs, and related ephemera for museum organizations, including: Friends of Art, Museum Council, Community Affairs, Patrons, Trustees, and more.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Records of the Museum Organizations Department (PH-04). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection documents the visual history of the various VMFA's organizations and related organizations, such as: Council, Fellows, Legislative Events, Patrons, Members, Donors, Trustees, Friends of Art, and VIPs. The content primarily consists of event photographs, portraits, and photographs of the museum's interior, and comprises photographic prints, slides, and related ephemera.

Arrangement:

The collection is organized into 15 series but is unprocessed OR minimally processed.