Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD) Collection,

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 for 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], Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD) Collection, Ms2001-014, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
8.6 Cubic Feet 7 boxes; 1 oversize folder
Creator:
Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD) (Theatre Company)
Abstract:
The collection includes papers, photographs, and audio materials from the Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD), a LA-based theatre and arts group. Materials date from the founding of the organization in 1985 until about 2000.
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], Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD) Collection, Ms2001-014, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes papers, photographs, and audio materials from the Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD), a LA-based theatre and arts group from the time of the organization's founding in 1985 until about 2000. The collection is organized into two series: Papers and Photographs and Audio (Cassettes and Reels).

The Papers and Photographs contains administrative documents, grant applications and proposals, programs, promotional materials, announcements and publicity, production notes and pictures from a several performances and productions. The Audio series includes cassette tapes and reels with performances, interviews, and panel discussions, as well as unidentified recordings.

Biographical / historical:

The Los Angeles Poverty Department is a theatre and community activism group made up of artists, residence, and people who work on Skid Row in Los Angeles, dedicated to creating change and sharing stories. The group began in 1985 and remains active within the community and performs throughout the world. More information about the group and its mission is available on the Los Angels Poverty Department website: https://www.lapovertydept.org/.

Acquisition information:
The Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD) Collection was donated to Special Collections in 2001.
Processing information:

Some minimal processing and description was completed after the collection was acquired in 2001. In 2012, additional description, including the creation of a finding aid, was completed.

Arrangement:

The collection in arranged in two series: Paper and Photographs and Audio (Cassettes and Reels). For the most part, the Papers and Photographs are the original order received at the time of their donation. Audio materials are organized by material type; cassette tapes were removed to an appropriate box (Box 7).

Physical location:
Boxes 1-6 of this collection are located in off-site storage and may require 2-3 days notice for retrieval. Boxes may be requested through the library's catalog or by contacting Special Collections.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Community theater