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

Rubin Peacock Artist Archives (VA-08), 1945/2021 1.5 Linear Feet 6 boxes; 11 folders; 1,238 items

Peacock, Rubin, 1941-
This collection documents the life and artwork of Rubin Peacock (1941-), a Richmond-based sculptor. For over fifty years, Rubin has dedicated his career to experimenting with bronze sculptures, taking inspiration from nature, ancient civilizations, and his Catawba Indian ancestry. His work has challenged popular art trends as many sculptors chose to utilize other materials in their work, making him one of few Virginia artists to use bronze. In addition to a diverse array of photographic materials documenting Rubin's art production, processes, and completed pieces, this collection contains correspondence and publications detailing commissions, supply shipments, and patina formulas, providing an in-depth overview of Rubin's art career.
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Saarinen, Aline, 1956/1964 Box 33863 Box 54, Folder 25, Item RG01.01.1.2680

Correspondence from L. Cheek and Eero Saarinen. Subject- Aline Saarinen broadcast on the VMT Shakespeare Preview. Drawing. Dates- 1/56 - 1/64 [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

Satterfield, Mrs. Dave E., Jr., 1951/1964 Box 33863 Box 54, Folder 31, Item RG01.01.1.2687

Correspondence from L. Cheek. Subject- 10th Miller and Rhoads Women's Forum; invitation to Philip Johnson to serve as a speaker. Biographical data on James Parton and Max Abromovitz. Dates- 8/51 - 6/64 [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

Schools: General, 1960/1966 Box 33863 Box 54, Folder 37, Item RG01.01.1.2693

Correspondence from L. Cheek. Subject- Invitations and general correspondence regarding the opening's of new art centers/buildings of various institutions, anniversary celebration, National Presentation Broadcast of Artmobile. Dates- 9/60 - 9/66 [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

Scott, George Cole, 1949/1962 Box 33863 Box 54, Folder 38, Item RG01.01.1.2694

Correspondence from L. Cheek and J.G. Pollard. Subject- Loan of items in his Collection to VMFA and his service as Vice-President. Exhibitions: American Contemporary Prints and Sport and Horse. Melcher Estate, accessions and acquisitions, list of gifts to VMFA. 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.]

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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

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