Federated Arts Council of Richmond - Committee, Festival of Arts, Mrs. John Garland Pollard, Chairman
Scope and Contents
Violet McDougall Pollard was deeply involved with the Federated Arts Council from its establishment in 1953 and with its precursor organization, the Committee for the Coordination of Cultural Entertainment in Richmond., from its inception in 1949. She remained on the board until at least 1972. In 1971, she was the first recipient of its annual Arts Council Award. The Federated Arts Council is an umbrella organization of nonprofit arts agencies in the Richmond area. It advocates for the arts and coordinates community-wide programs such as the Festival of the Arts, which Pollard chaired for a number of years.
Dates
- Creation: 1907-1976
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1933-1968
Creator
- From the Collection: Pollard, Violet McDougall, 1889-1977 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 46.00 Linear Feet (46 boxes.)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository