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 1937

Walker, Clifford L., 1935/1941 Box 33863 Box 72, Folder 3, Item RG01.01.1.3302

Correspondence between T.C. Colt and Mr. Clifford L. Walker. Subject- inscribed plates for paintings in Museum collection, bronze busts and tablets for founders. Dates- 11/35-8/41. [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

Weddell, Alexander W., 1935/1945 Box 33863 Box 72, Folder 12, Item RG01.01.1.3312

Correspondence between T.C. Colt, Jr., Mrs. J.G. Pollard and Mr. Alexander W. Weddell. Subject- Weddell's presidency of the VMFA Board of Trustees, Museum events and daily operations, Museum investments and gifts to the Museum, gifts from Weddell, listing of Trustees 1942, listing of Trustees committee assignments 1945. Dates- 9/35-6/45. [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), 1927/2009
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence, 1927/2006
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors, 1927/1976

Whitman, Thelma Cudlipp, 1935/1945 Box 33863 Box 72, Folder 27, Item RG01.01.1.3330

Correspondence by T.C. Colt, Jr. Subject- general correspondence with a Trustee on Museum programs and operating activities (esp. Accessions Committee). Dates- 6/35-3/44. [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

Whitney Museum, 1935/1944 Box 33863 Box 72, Folder 31, Item RG01.01.1.3336

Correspondence between T.C. Colt, Jr. and various Whitney Museum staff. Subject- loans to the Museum for the inaugural exhibition, loan to the Whitney from VMFA, museum practices, etc. Dates- 5/35-4/44. [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

Williams, Berkley, Jr., 1936/1944 Box 33863 Box 73, Folder 2, Item RG01.01.1.3346

Correspondence with Berkley Williams Jr., Virginia artist. Dates- 1936-44. [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

Williams, E. Randolph, 1935/1953 Box 33863 Box 73, Folder 3, Item RG01.01.1.3347

Correspondence between T.C. Colt, Jr., and Mr. E. Rand Williams. Subject- Trustee/Museum business, Rand served as Buildings and Grounds Committee Chairman 1937-8 and as first Vice-President in 1941, etc. Dates- 6/35-6/52. [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

Worcester Art Museum, 1935/1940 Box 33863 Box 73, Folder 15, Item RG01.01.1.3362

Correspondence by T.C. Colt, Jr. to Worcester Art Museum staff. Subject- loans for VMFA inaugural exhibition, loan to Worcester Art Museum, etc. Dates-8/35-7/40. [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

Yale University, 1935/1945 Box 33863 Box 73, Folder 24, Item RG01.01.1.3375

Correspondence by T.C. Colt, Jr. Subject- museum practices, loans for the VMFA inaugural exhibition, etc. Dates-9/35-3/45. [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), 1927/2009
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence, 1927/2006
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors, 1927/1976

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