International Visual Literacy Association Records

The International Visual Literacy Association Records are divided into six series. The original order of all correspondence and governance materials has been retained.

Series I: Conferences houses papers, conference programs, educational materials, and handouts from IVLA conferences dating from the organization's first meeting in 1969. Also included is correspondence showing conferences, conference attendance, and costs of the conferences.

Series II: Correspondence is divided into two parts. The first section contains official business correspondence arranged chronologically. The second section is arranged alphabetically by the name of the IVLA member who donated the letters. These individuals include Lida Cochran, Dennis Pett, Ron Polito, Sam Ross, Richard Ingalls, and Alice Walker.

Series III: Governance is divided into four sub-series. Sub-Series A: Board of Directors houses meeting minutes, bylaws, and other official documents. Sub-Series B: Committees contains the working papers of various IVLA committees. Sub-Series C: Financial is composed of treasurer's reports, receipts, and expense reports. Sub-Series D: Membership includes individual member information, membership processes, and membership lists.

Series IV: Printed Material houses a number of original manuscripts, book galleys, and newsletters produced in association with IVLA.

Series V: Research and Education contains research papers and educational materials on the topics of Visual Literacy and IVLA. These materials date from the late 1950s to the late 1990s. Also included are bibliographies and syllabi from classes produced by IVLA and other visual literacy organizations.

Series VI: Video and Audio Recordings includes several video and audio tapes. The videotapes provide information on obtaining visual literacy grants and different educational techniques. Also included is a videotape entitled A Silver Anniversary Look Back at Visual Literacy documenting the discipline's history. The audiotapes discuss emerging technologies in education and distance learning.