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 1961

Richmond Chamber of Commerce/Richmond Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1955/1962 Box 33863 Box 53, Folder 24, Item RG01.01.1.2631

Correspondence from L. Cheek. Subject- To increase Jaycees interest and support of VMFA. List of member organizations. Certificate to L. Cheek as a member of the "Civil War Centennial Committee", Minutes from the "Society of Architectural Historians,1/30/58. The presentation of the "Distinguished Service Award" to L. Cheek. Dates- 11/60 - 2/61 [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

Roanoke Membership Case (Fine Arts Center), 1961/1964 Box 33863 Box 53, Folder 37, Item RG01.01.1.2645

Correspondence from L. Cheek and L. Willock (Exec, Dir.). Subject- Renewal of Affiliate members. Dates- 1961 - 63 [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

Robertson, Walter S., 1949/1964 Box 33863 Box 54, Folder 1, Item RG01.01.1.2649

Correspondence from L. Cheek. Subject- Artmobile proposal, museum business, exhibitions: "George Stevens Makes A Film". Fellows organizing campaign, selected list of paintings in VMFA permanent collection. Rosters: Members of commission of State Capital and Outlays and Means of Financing; VMFA Executive Officers and committee's. Dates- 1950 - 62 [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

Robertson, Walter S., 1961/1970 Box 33863 Box 54, Folder 2, Item RG01.01.1.2651

Correspondence from L. Cheek. Subject- Letter from the President to the membership (W. Robertson), grant proposal for North Wing architectural plans. List of objects needed for VMFA collections. Rejection of the north facade by the Arts Commission. Schedule of events, newspaper clippings. "Connoisseur's Comments", guided VMFA tours narrated by world-famed collectors, critics and curators. [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

Robert S. Telford Personal Papers (SC-05), 1959/2008 0.4 Linear Feet 1 box, 4 folders; 60 items

Telford, Robert S.
The collection documents the life and career of Robert (Bob) S. Telford from 1959-2008. Telford, director of the Virginia Museum Theatre from 1955-1966, helped to strengthen the program and is known for casting African American actors in productions with white actors at a time when interracial casting was illegal in Virginia.
  1. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Rockefeller Foundation, 1950/1961 Box 33863 Box 54, Folder 5, Item RG01.01.1.2654

Correspondence from L. Cheek, Charles Fahs (Dir. Rockefeller Foundation), W.S. Rhoads. Subject- Proposal for the formation of VMT with initial funding from the Foundation, "Charter for the Rockefeller Foundation": Statement of purpose and methods of operation. Dates- 1/50-12/61 [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

Rockefeller, Mr. and Mrs. John D., III, 1950/1963 Box 33863 Box 54, Folder 4, Item RG01.01.1.2653

Correspondence from L. Cheek. Subject- Rockefellers' membership in the Fellows and their subsequent donation to aid in the Drama Development program. Dates- 1955 - 62 [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

Romney, George: Captain William Hansford, 1960/1963 Box 33863 Box 54, Folder 7, Item RG01.01.1.2656

Correspondence from L. Cheek. Subject- Letter of authentication. Dates- 4/60 - 8/63 [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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