General Chronological Collection, 1896–2010
Scope and Content
The General Chronological Collection consists of paper documents recording the MLA’s general activities since 1896. The collection is an essential component of the MLA archives and preserves significant activities that do not fit within the parameters of specific offices or record groups (e.g., the MLA Bibliography, Delegate Assembly, etc.). The collection documents the history of the association, including the establishment of its headquarters and archives. The collection also includes a broad range of moments in modern language history, such as the simplified spelling movement of the 1910s and the effects of the World Wars on the profession. The collection includes personal and professional correspondence, memoranda, resolutions, scholarly essays, biographical texts, and telegrams.
Dates
- 1896–2010
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, United States Code). Reproduction is permitted at the discretion of the association.
Extent
6.1 Linear Feet
Arrangement
This collection comprises five series and various subseries:
History of the Archives Series
Headquarters History Series
Government Acts Series
Scholars Essays Series
General Series
Folders are organized chronologically within each subseries except for Scholars Essays which is organized alphabetically by the author’s surname. Essays with multiple authors are organized under the surname nearest to the start of the alphabet. Essays written by unknown authors are arranged at the end of the series.
Repository Details
Part of the Modern Language Association Archives Repository
Modern Language Association
85 Broad Street
Suite 500
New York New York 10004 USA
archives@mla.org