Western Literature Association Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-0126

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

The Western Literature Association Collection consists of the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Western Literature Association for 1974, 1976, and 1977.

Dates

Creation: 1974 - 1977

Extent

0.37 Cubic Feet (1 archives box)

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Western Literature Association for 1974, 1976, and 1977. This collection will be of interest to researchers looking to understand what topics were being explored during this time period.

Biographical / Historical

From the Association website: Founded in 1965, the Western Literature Association (WLA) is a non-profit, scholarly association that promotes the study of the diverse literature and cultures of the North American West, past and present.

Since its founding, the WLA has served to publish scholarship and promote work in the field; it has gathered together scholars, artists, environmentalists, and community leaders who value the West’s literary and cultural contributions to American and world cultures; it has recognized those who have made a major contribution to western literature and western studies; and it has fostered student learning and career advancement in education.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright and other restrictions may apply to the materials in this collection. Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.