Mourot, 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-13 Special Collection 13 (SC-13)

Finding Aids to Special Collections in the VMFA Archives | Margaret M. and Arthur J. Mourot Personal Papers SC-13

Special Collection 13 (SC-13)


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Kevin Williams, Archives Intern; Finding aid encoded by Sylvio Lynch III, Archives Intern (2020)

Repository
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Archives
Identification
SC-13
Title
Margaret M. and Arthur J. Mourot Personal Papers (SC-13) 1947-1998
URL:
https://archives.vmfa.museum/repositories/2/resources/269
Quantity
0.8 Linear Feet, 2 boxes; 11 folders
Language
English .
Abstract
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.

Administrative Information

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.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Custodial History

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

Preferred Citation

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

Processing Information

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


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.

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.

Series 1
Collection Files, 1947-1998, undated

Container List

SC-13-01
Series 1: Collection Files
1947-1998, undatedEnglish
  • mixed materials SC-13 Box 1 Folder 1 Item: SC13.01.0.001 SC13.01.0.001
    Correspondence
    1947-1955English
  • mixed materials SC-13 Box 1 Folder 2 Item: SC13.01.0.002 SC13.01.0.002
    Correspondence
    1956-1957English
  • mixed materials SC-13 Box 1 Folder 3 Item: SC13.01.0.003 SC13.01.0.003
    Correspondence and photographs
    1973-1998English
  • mixed materials SC-13 Box 1 Folder 4 Item: SC13.01.0.004 SC13.01.0.004
    VMFA Inventory receipts
    undatedEnglish
  • mixed materials SC-13 Box 1 Folder 5 Item: SC13.01.0.005 SC13.01.0.005
    Provenance and Collection agreement
    undatedEnglish
  • mixed materials SC-13 Box 2 Folder 1 Item: SC13.01.0.006 SC13.01.0.006
    Photographs
    undatedEnglish
  • mixed materials SC-13 Box 2 Folder 2 Item: SC13.01.0.007 SC13.01.0.007
    Photographs
    undatedEnglish
  • mixed materials SC-13 Box 2 Folder 3 Item: SC13.01.0.008 SC13.01.0.008
    Photographs - Museum Exterior, Opening Event, Faberge Exhibit
    undatedEnglish
  • mixed materials SC-13 Box 2 Folder 4 Item: SC13.01.0.009 SC13.01.0.009
    Collection Listings
    undatedEnglish
  • mixed materials SC-13 Box 2 Folder 5 Item: SC13.01.0.010 SC13.01.0.010
    Newspaper Articles
    1953-1985English
  • mixed materials SC-13 Box 2 Folder 6 Item: SC13.01.0.011 SC13.01.0.011
    Other Printed Materials, including the book "Eighteenth Century Meissen Porcelain"
    undatedEnglish