Records of the Trustees (RG-02)

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 unprocessed. 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). Both Museum staff and the public may need written permission from the Director to view certain restricted records.

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:

Records of the Trustees (RG-02). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
62.5 Linear Feet 50 boxes; 1,619 folders, 3 reels of microfilm, 1 hard drive and 1 item 1 reel of microfilm (RG02.02.0.001)
Abstract:
The collection documents the work of the Trustees from 1933-2010, including committee files, signed minutes, meeting files, rosters, and records from Trustee Presidents and the Secretary of the Museum.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Records of the Trustees (RG-02). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Custodial history:

The collection was transferred from the Secretary of the Museum through periodic deposits since 1995.

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 six series, and items are generally arranged chronologically within each series.

Series 1
General Files, 1958-1984
Series 2
Committee Minutes, 1934-1981
Series 3
Presidents Files, 1979-1999
Series 4
Secretary Files, 1988-2000
Series 5
Rosters and Lists, 1933-2001
Series 6
Meeting Files, 1975-2010
Physical facet:

VMFA Holdings

LVA Holdings