Catalogs (PB-01)

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 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:

Catalog Collection (PB-01). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
63.25 Linear Feet 2,453 items
Creator:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Abstract:
The collection is part of the Publications Archive, and is comprised of archival copies of all catalogs published by the museum, as well as catalogs for exhibitions that were shown at the museum, but produced by other institutions. Other catalogs highlight particular aspects of the museum's permanent collection.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Catalog Collection (PB-01). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection's inclusive dates are 1936-2020. The collection is comprised of published catalogs, and accretions are made continually as new materials are published or copies of older catalogs are discovered.

Custodial history:

The collection was transferred from the Library. Accretions are added regularly when new materials are published.

Processing information:

The archives strives to retain a minimum of 5 copies of VMFA produced catalogs, 3 copies of catalogs produced outside the museum, and 1 copy of foreign language versions of catalogs. In many cases, additional copies are located in the main Library collection or in the exhibition vertical files.

Arrangement:

The collection is organized into two series, and items are arranged chronologically within each series.

Series 1
Exhibition Catalogs, 1936-2017
Series 2
Other Catalogs, 1938-2018