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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Annual Reports (PB-02)

7.5 Linear Feet 239 items
The collection is part of the Publications Archive, and is comprised of archival copies of all Annual Reports published by the museum since 1936. Issued by the Director's Office, these reports cover every aspect of the museum's activities over the course of a given year, including acquisitions, exhibitions, programs, staffing, donations, etc. The collection also contains archival copies of the Honor Roll of Contributors, which is published by the museum at irregular intervals.
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Annual Reports (PB-02) 7.5 Linear Feet 239 items

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The collection is part of the Publications Archive, and is comprised of archival copies of all Annual Reports published by the museum since 1936. Issued by the Director's Office, these reports cover every aspect of the museum's activities over the course of a given year, including acquisitions, exhibitions, programs, staffing, donations, etc. The collection also contains archival copies of the Honor Roll of Contributors, which is published by the museum at irregular intervals.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Bulletins / Calendars / VMFA Magazines (PB-03)

12 Linear Feet 2,595 items
The collection is part of the Publications Archive, and is comprised of archival copies of all Bulletins / Calendars / VMFA Magazines published by the museum since 1940. The publishing frequncy has changed many times (monthly, quarterly, bi-monthly) and the title changed three times, but the publication has always served to document the daily activities at the museum, including exhibitions, tours, programs, lectures, and more.
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Bulletins / Calendars / VMFA Magazines (PB-03) 12 Linear Feet 2,595 items

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The collection is part of the Publications Archive, and is comprised of archival copies of all Bulletins / Calendars / VMFA Magazines published by the museum since 1940. The publishing frequncy has changed many times (monthly, quarterly, bi-monthly) and the title changed three times, but the publication has always served to document the daily activities at the museum, including exhibitions, tours, programs, lectures, and more.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Catalogs (PB-01)

63.25 Linear Feet 2,453 items
The collection is part of the Publications Archive, and is comprised of archival copies of all catalogs published by the museum, as well as catalogs for exhibitions that were shown at the museum, but produced by other institutions. Other catalogs highlight particular aspects of the museum's permanent collection.
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Catalogs (PB-01) 63.25 Linear Feet 2,453 items

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The collection is part of the Publications Archive, and is comprised of archival copies of all catalogs published by the museum, as well as catalogs for exhibitions that were shown at the museum, but produced by other institutions. Other catalogs highlight particular aspects of the museum's permanent collection.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Lillian Thomas Pratt Personal Papers (SC-07)

1.5 Linear Feet 2 boxes (15 folders), 1 oversize item and 1 binder
The collection documents the formation of the Lillian Thomas Pratt Collection of Fabergé decorative artworks at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Bequeathed to the museum upon her death in 1947, Pratt's Fabergé collection consistently remains one of the highlights of the museum's permanent collection. Pratt purchased most of her Fabergé collection from the Schaffer Collection and Hammer Galleries, both of New York City, in the 1930s and 1940s. Comprised of correspondence, invoices, price tags, and detailed item descriptions, this collection illuminates Pratt's mind as a collector, as well as her relationship with one of her dealers, Alexander Schaffer.
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Children looking at Fabergé egg pendant 1 item Binder SC-07 Photo Archives, Page Unknown, Item SC07.PH.11.001

Description: A young girl dangles a Fabergé miniature Easter egg pendant on a chain over a table while a young boy touches the egg with his index finger. In the 1950s and 1960s, the museum regularly set up publicity shots with children that allowed them to take a closer look at (and often touch!) the Fabergé artworks.

  1. Series 5: Museum Records
  2. Photographic Archives

Children looking at Fabergé imperial eggs 1 item Binder SC-07 Photo Archives, Page Unknown, Item SC07.PH.13.001

Description: Two young children stare at three Fabergé eggs, including the Imperial Tsarevich Easter Egg and Imperial Easter Egg with Revolving Miniatures, which are all set on a pedestal at eye level inches away from their faces. In the 1950s and 1960s, the museum regularly set up publicity shots with children that allowed them to take a closer look at (and often touch!) the Fabergé artworks.

  1. Series 5: Museum Records
  2. Photographic Archives

Children looking at Fabergé objects in gallery case 1 item Binder SC-07 Photo Archives, Page Unknown, Item SC07.PH.12.001

Description: A young girl rests her gloved hands on the edge of a display case filled with Fabergé artworks as a young boy to her left watches and smiles. In the 1950s and 1960s, the museum regularly set up publicity shots with children that allowed them to take a closer look at (and often touch!) the Fabergé artworks.

  1. Series 5: Museum Records
  2. Photographic Archives
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Collateral and Other Publications (PB-05)

34 Linear Feet 1,418 items and 52 boxes of uncounted items
The collection is part of the Publications Archive, and is comprised of archival copies of collateral and numerous other types of publications created by the museum, including theater programs, gallery guides, statewide services catalogs, marketing reports, and Council publications.
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Collateral and Other Publications (PB-05) 34 Linear Feet 1,418 items and 52 boxes of uncounted items

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The collection is part of the Publications Archive, and is comprised of archival copies of collateral and numerous other types of publications created by the museum, including theater programs, gallery guides, statewide services catalogs, marketing reports, and Council publications.
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Collection about Marion Montague Junkin

1 Files

This collection contains a memorial volume and papers relating to Junkin and his works. Specifically there is a typescript concerning Marion Junkin's mural, The Struggle for Intellectual Freedom and a program for an exhibit of Junkin's work held at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in 1939.

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Collection about Marion Montague Junkin 1 Files

Washington and Lee University. University Collections

This collection contains a memorial volume and papers relating to Junkin and his works. Specifically there is a typescript concerning Marion Junkin's mural, The Struggle for Intellectual Freedom and a program for an exhibit of Junkin's work held at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in 1939.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Education and Outreach Photo Archives

97 boxes 97 binders
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.
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Education and Outreach Photo Archives 97 boxes 97 binders

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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.

Series 14: Concerts 1 box 1 binder Binder PH-01-14 Binder 1, Binder 1

This series documents the various concerts held in different areas of the VMFA, from 1950-2005, and includes photographic prints, contact sheets, and programs.

Series 15: The Virginia Museum Theatre 8 boxes 8 binders Binder PH-01-15 Binder 1, Binder 1, Binder PH-01-15 Binder 2, Binder 2, Binder PH-01-15 Binder 3, Binder 3, Binder PH-01-15 Binder 4, Binder 4, Binder PH-01-15 Binder 5, Binder 5, Binder PH-01-15 Binder 6, Binder 6, Binder PH-01-15 Binder 7, Binder 7, Binder PH-01-15 Binder 8, Binder 8

This series documents the various performances held at the Virginia Museum Theatre from 1955-1989 and includes photographic prints of the theatre interior and performances, contact sheets, newspaper clippings, and playbills.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Events Photo Archives

10 Linear Feet 44 binders
This collection documents the various events held at and hosted by the VMFA from the years 1939-2012, including Fine Arts and Flowers, Jumpin in July, and Fast Forward. Materials include event programs, photographs, slides, and negatives.
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Events Photo Archives 10 Linear Feet 44 binders

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
This collection documents the various events held at and hosted by the VMFA from the years 1939-2012, including Fine Arts and Flowers, Jumpin in July, and Fast Forward. Materials include event programs, photographs, slides, and negatives.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Exhibitions Photo Archives

52 Linear Feet 210 binders
This collection documents the visual history of various VMFA exhibitions for the years 1936-2010, comprising photographic prints, slides, programs, and related ephemera.
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Exhibitions Photo Archives 52 Linear Feet 210 binders

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
This collection documents the visual history of various VMFA exhibitions for the years 1936-2010, comprising photographic prints, slides, programs, and related ephemera.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Leslie Cheek, Jr. Personal Papers (SC-02)

19.4 Linear Feet 16 boxes; 596 folders and 48 oversized items
This collection documents a portion of the life of Leslie Cheek, Jr., the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts' second and longest-tenured Director (1948-1968). One series includes material from his early career and activities before the VMFA, as well as his tenure at the museum, and through his retirement. Two series document the publication of two photobiographies about Cheek, "Living by Design" and "Designing for the Arts." Another series is comprised of materials about Skylark Farm, the house and tree farm located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, owned, designed and furnished by the Cheeks between 1967 and 1977 when it was donated to Washington and Lee University. Other series document the Cheeks' personal world travels in the 1950s-1980s, some of Cheek's awards, and finally, a number of framed architectural drawings done by Cheek as a student in the 1930s.
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Leslie Cheek, Jr. Personal Papers (SC-02) 19.4 Linear Feet 16 boxes; 596 folders and 48 oversized items

Cheek, Leslie, 1908-
This collection documents a portion of the life of Leslie Cheek, Jr., the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts' second and longest-tenured Director (1948-1968). One series includes material from his early career and activities before the VMFA, as well as his tenure at the museum, and through his retirement. Two series document the publication of two photobiographies about Cheek, "Living by Design" and "Designing for the Arts." Another series is comprised of materials about Skylark Farm, the house and tree farm located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, owned, designed and furnished by the Cheeks between 1967 and 1977 when it was donated to Washington and Lee University. Other series document the Cheeks' personal world travels in the 1950s-1980s, some of Cheek's awards, and finally, a number of framed architectural drawings done by Cheek as a student in the 1930s.

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