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Correspondence from L. Cheek. Subject- Statewide competition for the design of Memorial and jury selection. L. Cheek's service as advisor to the Memorial Commission. T.J. Collins and Son as winners of competition. "Program Of Competition For The Virginia World War II Memorial". Dates- 12/50 - 3/52 [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 L. Cheek. Subject- "Program Of Competition For The Virginia World War II Memorial", firms invited to compete in the final selection, expenses incurred and resumes of applicants. Dates- 1951 [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, John J. Wicker Jr. (Chairman). Subject- Competition program, VWW II Memorial Commission meeting minutes, "Preamble", for the creation of the memorial, "Architectural Competitions", AIA Document no.213. Drawings/plans and photographs for site development. Dates- 5/50 - 12/51 [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- Competition program and closing proceedings. Dates- 1951 [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.]

Subject- Applications from selected entrants, official report of the jury in their selection of J.T. Collins and Son, (A.I.A.). Dates- 3/51 - 2/52 [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.]

Subject- Report of the Jury concerning the winning design. Jury members: Waldon Franklin, George Howe, Frederick C. Disque, Edward D. Stone, W. S. Robertson, biographical data included and list of competition entrants. Dates- 1951 [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 and Mrs. von Keller (Art Director, Randolph-Macon Woman's College). Subject- personal, Museum events, etc. Dates- 8/42-3/51. [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- Bronze Waddy Memorial Fountains, architects: Eggers and Higgins, Sculptor: Ralph Menconi. Contractual agreement with architects, Blueprints/ plans, detail drawings for : Waddy Memorial Fountain, Triton Fountain, East elevation and site development plans. Dates- 8/53 - 11/55 [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- Waddy bequest for fountain construction. Costs of construction and maintenance of fountains: National Gallery, Frick Collection and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, includes photographs. Blueprints/plans: VMFA Site Development, East Elevations. Excerpt from the will of Woodson P. Waddy. Dates- 1947, 1951 [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 Marion Junkin. Subject- Metropolitan Collection on permanent loan to W&L, letter from M. Junkin espousing the talents/commitments of the young artist Cy Twombly. Hans Gasman as restorer for VMFA lists of objects and exhibitions. Dates- 11/49 - 12/55 [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.]