Trustees (RG-02) Finding Aids to the Institutional Records of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in the VMFA Archives | Records of the Trustees RG-02 Record Group 02 (RG-02)

Finding Aids to the Institutional Records of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in the VMFA Archives | Records of the Trustees RG-02

Record Group 02 (RG-02)


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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Archives

Margaret R. and Robert M. Freeman Library
200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220-4007
Business Number: 804-340-1495
library@vmfa.museum
URL: https://vmfa.museum/library/special-collections-archives/

Courtney Yevich Tkacz, VMFA Archivist

Repository
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Archives
Identification
RG-02
Title
Records of the Trustees (RG-02) 1933-2010
URL:
https://archives.vmfa.museum/repositories/2/resources/62
Quantity
62.5 Linear Feet, 50 boxes; 1,619 folders, 3 reels of microfilm, 1 hard drive, VMFA Holdings
Quantity
1 item, 1 reel of microfilm (RG02.02.0.001), LVA Holdings
Language
English .
Abstract
The collection documents the work of the Trustees from 1933-2010, including committee files, signed minutes, meeting files, rosters, and records from Trustee Presidents and the Secretary of the Museum.

Administrative Information

Publication

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.

Access - Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

The collection is minimally unprocessed. Requests to perform research must be submitted to the VMFA Archives at least three business days in advance.

As custodians of public records, VMFA only restricts access to public records when sensitive information is present. Such restrictions are applied in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia, § 2.2-3700 thru § 2.2-3714) and the Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act (Code of Virginia, § 2.2-3800 thru § 2.2-3809). Both Museum staff and the public may need written permission from the Director to view certain restricted records.

Access - Library of Virginia

The collection is open for research.

Provenance

The collection was transferred from the Secretary of the Museum through periodic deposits since 1995.

Preferred Citation

Records of the Trustees (RG-02). VMFA Archives, Richmond, Virginia.

Processing Note

In general, during processing, all publications are removed and added to the VMFA Library's holdings and original newspaper clippings are photocopied, with identifiers transferred, and then destroyed. Original folder titles are retained, when provided.

Arrangement

The collection is organized into six series, and items are generally arranged chronologically within each series.

Series 1
General Files, 1958-1984
Series 2
Committee Minutes, 1934-1981
Series 3
Presidents Files, 1979-1999
Series 4
Secretary Files, 1988-2000
Series 5
Rosters and Lists, 1933-2001
Series 6
Meeting Files, 1975-2010

Container List

RG-02-01
Series 1: General Files
1958-1984
Scope and Contents

Covers an array of subjects and committees.

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RG-02-02
Series 2: Committee Minutes
1934-1981
Scope and Contents

Minutes of committee meetings, arranged by committee, then chronologically.

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RG-02-03
Series 3: President's Files
1979-1999
Scope and Contents

Arranged chronologically.

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RG-02-04
Series 4: Secretary Files
1988-2000
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RG-02-05
Series 5: Trustee Lists
1933-2001
Scope and Contents

Lists of current and former trustees. Includes lists of appointments, arranged chronologically.

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RG-02-06
Series 6: Meeting Files
1975-2010
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