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Correspondence from L. Cheek. Subject- "Ten Talents In the American Theatre", Ed. David Stevens; "Theatre For Art's Sake" by L. Cheek. Proposal to the Rockefeller Foundation for financial support of VMT. Dates- 12/49 - 5/57 [These notes were taken by VMFA staff in the 1990s before the collection was processed by LVA staff in the 2000s, so the contents of the file may no longer match this description.]

Correspondence from L. Cheek. Subject- Biographical data, preliminary design program for South Wing Addition, letters to other museums regarding design, security and general building functions. Dates- 1948-49, 1962-63 [These notes were taken by VMFA staff in the 1990s before the collection was processed by LVA staff in the 2000s, so the contents of the file may no longer match this description.]

Correspondence between VMFA and Gordon E. Strause, 1935-40. [These notes were taken by VMFA staff in the 1990s before the collection was processed by LVA staff in the 2000s, so the contents of the file may no longer match this description.]

Correspondence from Mrs. J. G. Pollard, T. Colt and L. Cheek. Subject- Lewis S. Strauss, founder of the Albert Einstein Award (for achievement in Natural Sciences). Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, his service on the VMFA Finance and Membership committees. Letter of Henry Anderson regarding discussion with Paul Mellon and VMFA expansion potential. Newspaper and magazines clippings, Artmobile, gifts and contributions. Dates- 1945 - 61 [These notes were taken by VMFA staff in the 1990s before the collection was processed by LVA staff in the 2000s, so the contents of the file may no longer match this description.]

Correspondence between Mrs. J.G. Pollard, L. Cheek, Jr. and Mr. William A. Stuart. Subject- Trustee/Museum business, etc. Dates- 7/51-8/52. [These notes were taken by VMFA staff in the 1990s before the collection was processed by LVA staff in the 2000s, so the contents of the file may no longer match this description.]

Correspondence from M. Christison. Subject- The development of a public television station to be shared by educational institutions. TV question and answer scripts and newspaper clippings. Dates- 1/49 - 7/58 [These notes were taken by VMFA staff in the 1990s before the collection was processed by LVA staff in the 2000s, so the contents of the file may no longer match this description.]

Correspondence from Mrs. J.G. Pollard, T. Colt and L. Cheek. Subject- Early correspondence concerning museum services, statement of purpose, Pratt Bequest, exhibitions and requests for publications. Dates- 7/45 - 12/54 [These notes were taken by VMFA staff in the 1990s before the collection was processed by LVA staff in the 2000s, so the contents of the file may no longer match this description.]

Correspondence from L. Cheek and Wm. Thalhimer Jr. Subject- Exhibit: "Habiliments for Heroines" underwritten by Thalhimers, VMT: "Lady in the Dark", Lorren Aldrich Collection. Catalogue: "The Helena Rubenstein, Princess Gourelli Collection", Deluca, Editore Roma, June 1953. Dates- 11/51 - 10/65 [These notes were taken by VMFA staff in the 1990s before the collection was processed by LVA staff in the 2000s, so the contents of the file may no longer match this description.]

Correspondence from L. Cheek. Subject- His service as a Trustee and Chair of the Theatre Arts Committee on theatre and Television, museum business, salary scales, general operation of VMT, budget, income, newspaper clippings. Contributions and gifts. Dates- 6/52 - 3/77 [These notes were taken by VMFA staff in the 1990s before the collection was processed by LVA staff in the 2000s, so the contents of the file may no longer match this description.]

Correspondence from L. Cheek, A.H. Ballet and Robert Telford. Subject- General VMT business, schedule of events, scenic design, reviews, performance, staff policy/procedure, ticket prices, season subscriptions, etc. Dates- 1955 - 60 [These notes were taken by VMFA staff in the 1990s before the collection was processed by LVA staff in the 2000s, so the contents of the file may no longer match this description.]