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 1955

Building: Budget Estimates - Kitchen Equipment, 1953/1955 Box 33863 Box 11, Folder 31, Item RG01.01.1.0462

Correspondence by L. Cheek, Jr. Subject- information, blueprints on changes to and installation of kitchen equipment. Dates- 6/53-4/54. [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), 1927/2009
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence, 1927/2006
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors, 1927/1976

Building: Budget Estimates - Photographic Equipment, 1953/1955 Box 33863 Box 11, Folder 32, Item RG01.01.1.0464

Correspondence by L. Cheek, Jr. and Mrs. J.G. Pollard. Subject- the proposed purchase and installation of photographic equipment, correspondence with other art museums about creating and maintaining a darkroom and staff photographer. Dates- 8/53-2/55. [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), 1927/2009
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence, 1927/2006
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors, 1927/1976

Building: Budget Estimates - Racks for Coat Room, 1953/1955 Box 33863 Box 12, Folder 1, Item RG01.01.1.0466

Correspondence by Mrs. J.G. Pollard. Subject- blueprints of check room, information about coat, overshoe and umbrella racks for the Museum check room. Dates- 9/53-7/55. [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), 1927/2009
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence, 1927/2006
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors, 1927/1976

Building: Budget Estimates - Seating, 1953/1963 Box 33863 Box 12, Folder 2, Item RG01.01.1.0468

Correspondence by L. Cheek, Jr. and Mrs. J.G. Pollard. Subject- information about seating for the theatre and auditorium, blueprints of the auditorium. Dates- 8/53-8/55. [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), 1927/2009
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence, 1927/2006
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors, 1927/1976

Building: Budget - Sound Equipment, 1954/1955 Box 33863 Box 11, Folder 24, Item RG01.01.1.0452

Correspondence by L. Cheek, Jr. Subject- information about equipment needed to supply music to members' quarters, lobby area and galleries. Dates- 7/54-5/55. [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), 1927/2009
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence, 1927/2006
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors, 1927/1976

Building: Color Specifications - Paint, 1954/1955 Box 33863 Box 12, Folder 8, Item RG01.01.1.0476

Correspondence from M.C. Lee, Architect. Subject- alterations and additions to the Museum, color samples and specs for painting and finishing, etc. Dates- 8/54-2/55. [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), 1927/2009
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence, 1927/2006
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors, 1927/1976

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