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Organization for Research on Women and Communications records, 1976-2009

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Organization for Research on Women and Communication (U.S.)
Title
Organization for Research on Women and Communications records
Dates
1976-2009 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.75 linear feet, (6 boxes)
Collection Number
ACCN 2128
Summary
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.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

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.

Languages
English
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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

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Content Description

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.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on 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.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

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 Note

Processed by Branson Larson in 2013.

Addendum processed by Michael Bills in 2014.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Critical race theory--United States
  • Feminism--Moral and ethical aspects
  • Feminists--United States
  • Fourth-wave feminism--United States
  • Intersectionality (Sociology)
  • Racism--Research
  • Sex discrimination against women--Research
  • Sexism in communication--Societies, etc.--Records and communications
  • Social justice--Societies, etc.--Records and correspondence

Corporate Names

  • Organization for Research on Women and Communication (U.S.)--Records and correspondence
  • Western States Communication Association

Form or Genre Terms

  • Annual reports
  • Business correspondence
  • By-laws
  • Financial records
  • News bulletins
  • Newsletters
  • Periodicals
  • Progress reports

Finding aid prepared by Branson Larson.
2006 (last modified: 2019 and 2024)

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