Thank you for your report!
We have received your report and it is currently under investigation by a forum moderator.
Help with research on past member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters
Welcome to the forum.
Here you can discuss all things art with like-minded artists, join regular painting challenges, ask questions, buy and sell art materials and much more.
Make sure you sign in or register to join the discussions.
Hang on Studio Wall
This is a Studio member-only feature!
Join our Studio membership and save your favourite Painters Online content, from gallery artwork to step-by-step guides, to your own online mood boards. Create your go-to place for inspiration and learning. Plus, members can also enjoy a range of exciting features including monthly art videos and a digital magazine library.
If you are already a Studio member, simply login to your account.
Not a Studio member? Why not try our free 30-day trial - no commitment, no credit card required
Message
Posted
Hello
I have been researching my great uncle Patrick (Percy) Cundy ROI off and on for a number of years with little success. The archives at the V&A are closed until 2024 so I thought I would reach out on this forum if anyone has any expertise they could share.
Particularly, I am curious about the Royal Institute of Oil Painters membership certificate we have. Curiously the date says founded in 1883 when online says founded in 1882. Also, it is signed by the president Adrian Hill. The date is 1966 on the certificate but online research shows he was not president until 1968.
Has anyone on this forum seen a membership certificate like this before? Or have any suggestions on where else I can look whilst the archives are closed?
Kind regards
Kelly 
Posted
There are certainly some discrepancies here I agree! I can definitely vouch for the signature of Adrian Hill as I have some of his original drawings… so I would suggest that he was indeed president at that time.
All I can suggest is that you email Haidee-Jo-Summers VPROI, Google her website.
She has just been elected as Vice President and may, or should, be able to confirm the founding date at least.
She may also have access to the official list of Past Presidents.
You can mention my name and tell her
that I’ve directed you to her via the Painters Online forum.