Margaret M. and Arthur J. Mourot Personal Papers (SC-13), 1947/1998

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 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:

Margaret M. and Arthur J. Mourot Personal Papers (SC-13). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.8 Linear Feet 2 boxes; 11 folders
Language:
English .
Abstract:
The collection includes photographs, articles, and correspondence related to the collection and subsequent donation of 18th century Meissen porcelain by Margaret M. and Arthur J. and Margaret Mourot.
Preferred citation:

Margaret M. and Arthur J. Mourot Personal Papers (SC-13). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes correspondence, photographs, prints, receipts, postcards, clippings, and brochures related to the purchase and exhibition of the Mourot's Meissen porcelain collection. The correspondence included in the collection is primarily between R.H. Wark and Dr. Mourot, whom Wark addresses as "Bud". Also included are letters between the Mourots and various dealers in England, Scotland, and Germany.

Biographical / historical:

Margaret M. Mourot (1908-2003) was born in Alexandria, Virginia. She received her bachelor's degree from George Washington University and later taught at the Lee School in Alexandria. She and her husband, Dr. Arthur J. Mourot (1904-1998), became historic preservationists and art collectors, preserving several properties in Old Town Alexandria. In 1962 they received an architectural award from the Alexandria Association for their work in restoring their home at 211 S. Asaph Street.

Custodial history:

The collection was donated by Anne Paul in July 2010. Paul was the co-executor of Margaret Mourot's estate.

Processing information:

The collection were removed from 3-ring binders and non-archival protective sleeves and placed into folders.

Arrangement:

The collection is organized into one series and the correspondence is arranged chronologically.

Series 1
Collection Files, 1947-1998, undated