Other Voices, Inc. records

Collection

Identifier: W141

Staff Only
Not requestable

Scope and Contents of the Records

Correspondence, a scrapbook, audiovisual materials, and posters make up the records of Other Voices, Inc. Correspondence includes documentation of grant funding, while the scrapbook chronicles the history of the organization and includes photographs and publicity. Audiovisual materials include slides used in production, as well as photographs and videos of productions. Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject. The oversize items in this collection are housed separately.

Dates

Creation: 1980-1985

Creator

Other Voices, Inc. (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

History of Other Voices, Inc.

Other Voices, Inc., a feminist theater company founded in 1980 by Janet Metzger, Lorraine Lombardi, Carmella Cardina and Jayne Pleasants, produced work in Atlanta through 1985. Founded to provide an alternative to the stereotypical roles women faced in the theater, Other Voices produced theater that focused on quality roles for women as directors, actors, and designers. Over the course of their five years as a company, they collaborated with the High Museum of Art Atlanta, 7 Stages, and Georgia State University to produce the work of local and national playwrights.

Extent

0.7 Linear Feet (in one manuscript box and one oversize box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

Arrangement

Files arranged alphabetically.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Janet Metzger, 2015.

Processing Information

Processed by Caitlin Reeves at the item level, July 2015. The collection had some organizational order upon receipt, and that original order was respected as the Special Collections staff brought together materials of similar subject matter. Finding aid created by Caitlin Reeves, July 2015.