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 1952

Pierre Sanchez Collection of Horace Vernet Graphic Works (SC-28), 1816/1996 0.5 Linear Feet 13 items (4 volumes, 7 prints, 1 poster, and 1 letter)

Sanchez, Pierre, 1963-
The collection was assembled by the French scholar Pierre Sanchez, who collected hundreds of lithographs by Horace Vernet (1789-1863) to write the catalogue raissoné of Vernet's lithographic work. The largest privately owned collection of Vernet's graphic works, the collection is comprised of three unpublished volumes of over 300 works, as well as eight loose prints, one poster, and one letter.
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Pollard, Mrs. John Garland, 1949/1955 Box 33863 Box 49, Folder 1, Item RG01.01.1.2364

Correspondence from L. Cheek. Subject- Design of members Bulletin, records retirement, museum business. Dates- 1949, 1953 [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.]

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  2. Director's Correspondence (RG-01), 1927/2009
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence, 1927/2006
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors, 1927/1976

Portraits by David Payne, 1951/1953 Box 33863 Box 49, Folder 6, Item RG01.01.1.2370

Correspondence between L. Cheek, Jr., and Mr. David Payne. Subject- correspondence with Payne about arranging the exhibition "Portraits by David Payne", biographical information, letter from Phillip Johnson, etc. Dates- 5/51-1/53. [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

Portraits, Inc., 1945/1953 Box 33863 Box 49, Folder 7, Item RG01.01.1.2372

Correspondence from Mrs. J.G. Pollard, L. Cheek, Priscilla Crum (Curator, Asst. in Education). Subject- Gallery representing portrait artists, biographical data on various artists and portrait of Senator Byrd. Photographs. Dates- 6/45 - 11/53 [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

Pratt Catalogue, 1950/1961 Box 33863 Box 49, Folder 13, Item RG01.01.1.2380

Correspondence by L. Cheek, Jr. Subject- proposals and cost estimates for Healy's Sitters exhibition and Pratt collection catalogues. Dates- 4/50-8/56. [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.]

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  2. Director's Correspondence (RG-01), 1927/2009
  3. Series 1: Director's Correspondence, 1927/2006
  4. Series 1.1: Early Directors, 1927/1976

Pratt Collection, 1949/1965 Box 33863 Box 49, Folder 16, Item RG01.01.1.2384

Correspondence from L. Cheek and Mrs. J. G. Pollard. Subject- Installation, list of items on exhibition, security and transportation. List of objects in the collection of Mrs. Joseph E. Davies and pamphlets. Correspondence regarding various showings around the state - Roanoke in 1950 and Norfolk in 1951. Dates- 1/49 - 4/55 [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

Pratt, John Lee, 1939/1954 Box 33863 Box 49, Folder 9, Item RG01.01.1.2374

Correspondence from T. Colt, Mrs. J.G. Pollard and L. Cheek. Subject- Correspondence with Pratt as a trustee. Discuss first Easter egg exhibition in 1949 and Hammer visit. Letter from Schaffer (A La Vieille Russie) in 1949 about lending some pieces for an exhibition. Includes a few letters from Mrs. Pratt before she died, about a Faberge table donation in 1942 and donating "Twice Seven" to the Library. Establishment of the Fellowship fund, including letter from Twombly as early recipient. Pratt Collection: insurance estimates and installation. Gift of funds to purchase the first Artmobile from Pratt and Miller and Rhoads. Dates- 7/40 - 12/54 [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

Pratt, John Lee, 1949/1959 Box 33863 Box 49, Folder 10, Item RG01.01.1.2376

Correspondence from L. Cheek. Subject- Artmobile, Fellowship committee, underwriting of Faberge booklet, terra-cotta statue of "Diana" from the Pratt Estate given to VMFA, newspaper clippings. "A Plan For Fellowships For Virginia Artists" as suggested by Mr. John Lee Pratt. Minutes from Fellowship Committee meeting, 6/12/42. Dates- 12/49 - 11/59 [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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