VMFA_EAD_SC13Mourot, Margaret M. and Arthur J. (SC-13)Finding Aids to Special Collections in the VMFA Archives | Margaret M. and Arthur J. Mourot Personal Papers SC-13Special Collection 13 (SC-13)Kevin Williams, Archives Intern; Finding aid encoded by Sylvio Lynch III, Archives Intern (2020)Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Archives

2014

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-03-12 07:02:05 -0400.Description is written in: English, Code for undetermined script script. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Archives Margaret M. and Arthur J. Mourot Personal Papers (SC-13) SC-13 /repositories/2/resources/269 0.8 Linear Feet 2 boxes; 11 folders 1947-1998 The collection includes photographs, articles, and correspondence related to the collection and subsequent donation of 18th century Meissen porcelain by Margaret M. and Arthur J. and Margaret Mourot. English . Biographical Note

Margaret M. Mourot (1908-2003) was born in Alexandria, Virginia. She received her bachelor's degree from George Washington University and later taught at the Lee School in Alexandria. She and her husband, Dr. Arthur J. Mourot (1904-1998), became historic preservationists and art collectors, preserving several properties in Old Town Alexandria. In 1962 they received an architectural award from the Alexandria Association for their work in restoring their home at 211 S. Asaph Street.

 Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

 Conditions Governing Use

The collection is subject to all copyright laws. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright, beyond that allowed by fair use, requires the researcher to obtain permission of copyright holders.

 Preferred Citation

Margaret M. and Arthur J. Mourot Personal Papers (SC-13). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

 Scope and Contents

This collection includes correspondence, photographs, prints, receipts, postcards, clippings, and brochures related to the purchase and exhibition of the Mourot's Meissen porcelain collection. The correspondence included in the collection is primarily between R.H. Wark and Dr. Mourot, whom Wark addresses as "Bud". Also included are letters between the Mourots and various dealers in England, Scotland, and Germany.

 Arrangement

The collection is organized into one series and the correspondence is arranged chronologically.

Collection Files, 1947-1998, undated Processing Information

The collection were removed from 3-ring binders and non-archival protective sleeves and placed into folders.

 Custodial History

The collection was donated by Anne Paul in July 2010. Paul was the co-executor of Margaret Mourot's estate.

 Series 1: Collection FilesSC-13-01/repositories/2/archival_objects/487181947-1998, undatedEnglishCorrespondenceSC13.01.0.001/repositories/2/archival_objects/487191947-1955EnglishSC-13 Box 1Folder 1SC13.01.0.001CorrespondenceSC13.01.0.002/repositories/2/archival_objects/487201956-1957EnglishSC-13 Box 1Folder 2SC13.01.0.002Correspondence and photographsSC13.01.0.003/repositories/2/archival_objects/487211973-1998EnglishSC-13 Box 1Folder 3SC13.01.0.003VMFA Inventory receiptsSC13.01.0.004/repositories/2/archival_objects/48722undatedEnglishSC-13 Box 1Folder 4SC13.01.0.004Provenance and Collection agreementSC13.01.0.005/repositories/2/archival_objects/48723undatedEnglishSC-13 Box 1Folder 5SC13.01.0.005PhotographsSC13.01.0.006/repositories/2/archival_objects/48724undatedEnglishSC-13 Box 2Folder 1SC13.01.0.006PhotographsSC13.01.0.007/repositories/2/archival_objects/48725undatedEnglishSC-13 Box 2Folder 2SC13.01.0.007Photographs - Museum Exterior, Opening Event, Faberge ExhibitSC13.01.0.008/repositories/2/archival_objects/48726undatedEnglishSC-13 Box 2Folder 3SC13.01.0.008Collection ListingsSC13.01.0.009/repositories/2/archival_objects/48727undatedEnglishSC-13 Box 2Folder 4SC13.01.0.009Newspaper ArticlesSC13.01.0.010/repositories/2/archival_objects/487281953-1985EnglishSC-13 Box 2Folder 5SC13.01.0.010Other Printed Materials, including the book "Eighteenth Century Meissen Porcelain"SC13.01.0.011/repositories/2/archival_objects/48729undatedEnglishSC-13 Box 2Folder 6SC13.01.0.011