Records of the Buildings and Grounds Department (RG-06)

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:

The collection is minimally processed and restricted. Both Museum staff and the public may need written permission from the Director to view certain restricted records.

As custodians of public records, VMFA only restricts access to public records when sensitive information is present. Such restrictions are applied in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia, § 2.2-3700 thru § 2.2-3714) and the Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act (Code of Virginia, § 2.2-3800 thru § 2.2-3809).

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 Buildings and Grounds Department (RG-06). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
46.25 Linear Feet 54 boxes; 935 folders and 7 non-inventoried boxes; 51 binders (photo)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Records of the Buildings and Grounds Department (RG-06). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Custodial history:

The collection was transferred from the Buildings and Grounds Department through periodic deposits.

Processing information:

In general, during processing, all publications are removed and added to the VMFA Library's holdings and original newspaper clippings are photocopied, with identifiers transferred, and then destroyed. Original folder titles are retained, when provided.

Arrangement:

The collection is organized into three series but is minimally processed. Series 1.5 and 2 have boxes which are unprocessed. Folder level inventories may be added as they are completed.

Series 1
Major Building Projects, 1950-1989, undated
Series 2
General Files, 1978-2001, undated
Series 3
Plans, 1967-1984, undated