Organization for Research on Women and Communications records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2128
Scope and Contents
The Organization for Research on Women and Communications records (1976-2009) consist primarily of materials relating to the administration of the organization, including correspondence, newsletters, reports, and financial documents. Also included are logo and award records.
Dates
- 1976-2009
Creator
- Organization for Research on Women and Communication (U.S.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Historical Note
Founded in 1977, the Organization for Research on Women and Communications (ORWAC) promotes dialogue, discussion, research, and scholarship concerned with women, feminism, gender, oppression, and social change. ORWAC is a Western States Communication Association (WSCA) affiliate and sponsors programs at the WSCA convention. ORWAC publishes a journal which originated as a Bulletin, entitled Women's Studies in Communication, in the late 1980's
Extent
2.75 Linear Feet (6 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Organization for Research on Women and Communications (ORWAC) records (1976-2009) consist primarily of materials relating to the administration of the organization, including correspondence, newsletters, reports, and financial documents. Also included are logo and award records. ORWAC promotes dialogue, discussion, research, and scholarship concerned with women, feminism, gender, oppression, and social change.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Dr. Valerie Renegar, Dr. Heather Hundley, Dr. Stacey Sowards, Dr. Tracey Patton, Dr. Sara Hayden and Dr. Michelle Holling from 2005-2010.
Processing Information
Processed by Branson Larson in 2013.
Addendum processed by Michael Bills in 2014.
Click here to read a statement on harmful language in library records.
Addendum processed by Michael Bills in 2014.
Click here to read a statement on harmful language in library records.
- Annual reports
- Business correspondence
- By-laws
- Critical race theory -- United States
- Feminism -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Feminists -- United States
- Financial records
- Fourth-wave feminism -- United States
- Intersectionality (Sociology)
- Media and Communication
- News bulletins
- Newsletters
- Organization for Research on Women and Communication (U.S.) -- Records and correspondence
- Periodicals
- Progress reports
- Racism -- Research
- Sex discrimination against women -- Research
- Sexism in communication -- Societies, etc. -- Records and communications
- Social justice -- Societies, etc. -- Records and correspondence
- Western States Communication Association
- Women
Creator
- Organization for Research on Women and Communication (U.S.) (Organization)
- Title
- Inventory of the Organization for Research on Women and Communications records
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Branson Larson.
- Date
- 2006 (last modified: 2019 and 2024)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
- 2014: Finding aid revised and re-encoded by Michael Bills.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu