The Road Company Records,

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], The Road Company Records, Ms1998-008, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
38 Cubic Feet 27 boxes; 1 folder
Creator:
The Road Company (1972-1998)
Abstract:
The Road Company records consist of administrative files, touring information, scripts, video and audiocassettes of productions, and public relations material.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], The Road Company Records, Ms1998-008, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Road Company records consist of administrative files, touring information, scripts, video and audiocassettes of productions, and public relations material.

The 2008 accrual includes show posters. The 2015 accrual includes financial documents from 1993-1994 and 1998, as well as several folders of administrative files from 1993-1994.

Biographical / historical:

The Road Company was a community-based theater company in Johnson City, Tennessee, dedicated to the production of new theater reflecting the concerns and interests of the community, based on the premise that theater is a community event. Established in 1972, produced plays about southern community history, frontier experiences in democracy, ancient and modern myths, the moonshine trade, land issues, wild lemons, love stories, and the impact of the world energy situation on Johnson City. Many of the plays performed were original works created for the company. The company worked collaboratively with other community theaters. They closed up production in 1998.

Acquisition information:
The Road Company Records were donated to Special Collections in September 1998. An additional 0.2 cu. ft. of material was received in 2008 and 1.4 cu. ft. of materials were received in 2015.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of The Road Company Records commenced and was completed in April 1999. The 2008 and 2015 accrual were processed in March and April 2017.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically. Undated material is at the end.

The 2008 accrual is in an oversize folder housed in Special Collections. The 2015 accrual is at the end of the collection and remains in its original order.

Physical location:
Material is in off-site storage and requires 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections for further information. The 2008 accrual is on-site.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard