Records of the Collectors' Circle (RG-19)

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. Requests to perform research must be submitted to the VMFA Archives at least three business days in advance.

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 Collectors' Circle (RG-19). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
6.25 Linear Feet 5 boxes; 127 folders and 1 item
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Records of the Collectors' Circle (RG-19). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Custodial history:

The collection was transferred from the Collections Department and Foundation 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, and items are arranged chronologically within each series.

Series 1
Season Files, 1959-2007
Series 2
Dealer Files, 1963-1972
Series 3
General Files, 1959-2002, undated