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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

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.

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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

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