Education and Outreach Photo Archives, 1950/2010

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
Terms of access:

The collection is subject to all copyright laws. Transmission or reproduction of materials is protected by copyright, beyond that allowed by fair use, requires the researcher to obtain permission of copyright holders.

Preferred citation:

Records of the Education and Outreach Department (PH-01). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Records of the Events Department (PH-02). VMFA Photo Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
97 boxes 97 binders
Creator:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Abstract:
This collection documents the history of the various Education and Outreach initiatives, comprising everything from the VMFA's Artmobile program to art classes, lectures and symposia to family open houses, and includes photographic prints, slides, programs, and related ephemera.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Records of the Education and Outreach Department (PH-01). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Records of the Events Department (PH-02). VMFA Photo Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection documents the history, exhibitions, and programming of the VMFA's Education and Outreach Department, and includes graphic materials, publicity, and exhibition object lists.

Processing information:

In general, during processing, all publications are removed and added to the VMFA Library's holdings and original newspaper clippings are photocopied, with identifiers transferred, and then destroyed. Original folder titles are retained, when provided.

Arrangement:

The collection is organized into three series, and items are generally arranged chronologically within each series. Items with no date are generally placed at the end of each series.

History and Miscellaneous Photographs
Construction and End Donation to the Science Museum
Exhibitions