Scholarly Communications Collection, 1931–1994

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection contains paper byproducts of the activities of the scholarly communication office of the MLA. This office is responsible for editorial services, MLA style, and MLA publications. This collection includes materials related to the creation of publications—such as correspondence between editors and MLA staff members—drafts, reports, and mock-ups.

Dates

1931–1994

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is partially open for research. All materials processed under the 2018 NEH grant are open for research, including the MLA Style series covering the MLA’s handbook, style sheet, and general style history. Material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, United States Code). Reproduction is permitted at the discretion of the association.

Extent

3.75 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into three series and various subseries.

Committee on Scholarly Editions (CSE) Publications MLA Style

Processing Information

In 2018 a small portion of the Scholarly Communications records were processed as part of the NEH-funded grant targeting the processing of the General Chronological Collection. These materials were pulled from the General Chronological Collection and stored under the Scholarly Communications Collection in an effort to organize files within the office of their generation.