South Carolina Library Association Records - Accession 379

Authors

• Library Association, South Carolina

Files

Identifier

Accession 379

Inclusive Dates

1915-1984

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

37,000 pieces, 19.00 linear feet

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

The South Carolina Library Association Records document the administration, activities, and professional advocacy efforts of the South Carolina Library Association (SCLA) from 1915–1981. Founded in 1915 to promote free public libraries and expand access to books and library services throughout South Carolina, the organization played a significant role in the development of libraries and library professionals across the state.

The collection contains administrative records including constitutions, budgets, audit reports, financial records, membership lists, executive committee minutes, and committee files. Extensive correspondence from association presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and legislative committees documents the organization’s internal operations and advocacy efforts concerning state and federal library legislation. Also included are comprehensive records of SCLA annual conventions and statewide meetings from 1915–1981, including programs, agendas, reports, and planning materials.

The collection further documents major SCLA projects and initiatives such as the Tennessee Valley Library Council Survey, National Library Week activities, the SCLA Loan Fund for library science students, and publication and indexing projects. Publications produced by the association, including the South Carolina Librarian, News and Views, and other organizational newsletters and handbooks, are included alongside records relating to professional organizations such as the American Library Association and the Southeastern Library Association. Collectively, the records provide valuable insight into the growth of library services, professional librarianship, intellectual freedom initiatives, and public library advocacy in South Carolina during the twentieth century.

Provenance

The South Carolina Library Association (SCLA) Records were donated to the Archives on December 19, 1980.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Finding Aid Citation

Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "South Carolina Library Association Records - Accession 379". Finding Aid 1320.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1320