Collections : [Virginia Museum of Fine Arts]

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
Primary Collecting Areas:
VMFA institutional records, Donor papers, Virginia Artists Archives, Oral histories, Artist subject files, Analog, and digital audiovisual collections
Description:

The Margaret R. and Robert M. Freeman Library provides access to a wealth of rare and unique primary source materials for scholars, researchers, and the public.

The Archives consists of a diverse and growing collection of permanent materials, covering museum history from its beginnings in the 1930s until today. The Archives includes institutional records from over 25 museum departments, thousands of artist and subject files, as well as donated collections related to the museum and the history of art in Virginia. The Archives also recently launched the Virginia Artists Archives, a collecting initiative that aims to create a rich, diverse, and unprecedented collection of Virginia artists’ papers to increase awareness about the contributions of Virginia artists, both past and present.

POC: Roxanne Winfield
Phone: (804) 340-1497
Phone: (804) 340-1495
Start Over Repository Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Date range 1952

Davis, Hester Box 33863 Box 24, Folder 18, Item RG01.01.1.0974

Correspondence by L. Cheek, Jr. to Ms. Davis. Subject- visits to "Faraway Farms" (Cheek's property) Davis was apparently a housekeeper/caretaker of some kind. Dates- 2/49-3/55. [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.]

  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Director's Correspondence (RG-01)
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors

Davis, Mrs. Lincoln Box 33863 Box 24, Folder 20, Item RG01.01.1.0977

Correspondence by T.C. Colt, Jr., E.M. Davis, III (Curator) and L. Cheek, Jr. Subject-restoration of Mrs. Davis' Flemish painting, gifts from Mrs. Davis, information on Museum Board accessions committee (Mrs. Davis member), etc. Dates- 10/45. [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.]

  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Director's Correspondence (RG-01)
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors

Davis, Mrs. Lincoln Box 33863 Box 24, Folder 21, Item RG01.01.1.0979

Correspondence between Mrs. J.G. Pollard and Mrs. Lincoln Davis. Subject- Trustee/Museum business, letter of resignation from Board, etc., 6/51. [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.]

  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Director's Correspondence (RG-01)
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors

Day, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Box 33863 Box 24, Folder 24, Item RG01.01.1.0983

Correspondence by T.C. Colt, Jr. and Mrs. J.G. Pollard to Mr. and Mrs. Horace Day. Subject- Horace Day biographical information, exhibition record, job recommendation, newspaper editorial written by Mr. Day on American Painting, etc. Dates- 1950- 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.]

  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Director's Correspondence (RG-01)
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors

Dearstyne, Howard Box 33863 Box 24, Folder 25, Item RG01.01.1.0985

Correspondence by L. Cheek, Jr. to Mr. Howard Dearstyne. Subject- proposed exhibition of Dearstyne's work and speaking engagement, etc. Dates- 11/50-10/57. [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.]

  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Director's Correspondence (RG-01)
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors

Decorative Interiors by David Payne Box 31633 Box 41, Folder RG23.01.0.0359

2 photographs of paintings; traveling checklist; correspondence with artist; clippings; press release; catalog copy; catalogs of shows in New York and Toronto; shipping information and receipts; label copy; checklist with values; correspondence with lenders; correspondence with AFA (originator)

  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Records of the Exhibitions Department (RG-23)
  3. Series 1: Exhibition Files

deMare, Marie Box 33863 Box 24, Folder 28, Item RG01.01.1.0988

Correspondence between L. Cheek, Jr. and Mrs. Marie de Mare. Subject- catalogues of "Healy's Sitters" exhibition ( Mrs. de Mare was Healy's grand-daughter), proposed film and biography of Healy by Mrs. de Mare, etc. Dates- 5/49-10/57. [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.]

  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  2. Director's Correspondence (RG-01)
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors

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