Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Publications Committee Collection
A.PCC
5.21 Linear Feet
6 boxes (5 cubic foot cartons and 1 half Hollinger box)
1951-1997
English
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Biographical / Historical
Before the Publications Committee was formed, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association prepared informational and souvenir print material through their Guide Books Committee and Post Cards Committee, both of which were formed in 1905. These were combined with the Committee on Annual Reports in 1935 to form a single Publications Committee in charge of all material published by the MVLA. Vice Regents working in this committee helped create books and booklets, brochures, handbooks, slides, postcards, prints, and maps to sell to visitors, with proceeds benefiting Mount Vernon's operational costs. The Publications Committee and the Public Information Committee merged in 1982 with the stated purpose as "responsible for the production of all Association sponsored publications (except the Annual Report), all printed matter and photographic work. In addition, it is our committee's purpose to promote visitation to Mount Vernon." This was expanded in 1983 to be "responsible for all publications of the Association, for special events and for the preparation, promotion, and release throughout the year of information and material relative to Mount Vernon." By 1993 the committee was dissolved and its responsibilities were split among the Development and Communications Committee, the Sales and Marketing Committee, and the Education Committee.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into two series, Series 1. Publications, and Series 2. Public Information, representing the different committees that eventually merged. Folders are arranged alphabetically by folder title, which often corresponds with the name of the publication in the first series, and then chronologically.
Scope and Contents
The Publications Committee Collection contains the files created by the MVLA and its employees who worked to research, write, and prepare publications for print. The MVLA often worked with private authors to produce educational and informative titles, and coordinated with printers to independently publish their own works. A small group of files from the Public Information Committee, which merged with the Publications Committee in 1982, is included as a second series. These records document the Association's attempts to answer the general public's information requests and to make visitors better educated on the subject of Mount Vernon and George Washington. Inclusive dates for the collection are 1951 to 1997.
Processing Information
File names were kept exactly as originally labeled by the creator. This collection does not represent the entirety of the Publications Committee's files, or the Public Information Committee's files, however these records were boxed and transferred to the library and archives together most likely when the committee dissolved.
Related Materials
Other collections pertaining to publications of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association:
- Publications and Print Material of the MVLA
- Publications – History of Mount Vernon and George Washington
- Papers of the MVLA, Series 1. Committees
- Papers of the Superintendent and Resident Director
- Papers of James Rees
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. According to the policies of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, certain records in the archives may only be available for research 30 years after creation or file date. The library reserves the right to restrict access to items for preservation purposes.
Conditions Governing Use
Material can be reproduced for study or personal use upon written approval from staff.
Preferred Citation
[Name and date of item], Publications Committee Collection, Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia
Series 1. Publications1951-1997Scope and ContentsIncludes correspondence, manuscript text and layouts, printing invoices, memos, photographs and images, and other miscellaneous records concerning some of the MVLA's published works, 1951-1997.
ArrangementAlphabetical by folder title.
Barra FoundationA-69819811Barton Cotton Cookbook1981English.1Barton Cotton publications (miscellaneous)1978-1982English.1Beebe, Elswyth Thane1957-1963English.1Beebe, Elswyth Thane1964English.1Beebe, Elswyth Thane1965-1968English.1Beebe, Elswyth Thane1969-1978English.1The Children of Mount Vernon1981-1985English.1Children's Book1977English.1Children's Book1978English.1Children's Book1979English.1Children's Book1980-1985English.1Children's Books1986-1988English.1Children's coloring book – Barton Cotton1981English.1Correspondence1968-1969English.1Film – George Washington's Mount Vernon1970-1975English.1First President of the U.S.A.1967English.1Garden Book1981English.1General Washington's Headquarters1989English.1George Washington 250th birthday celebration1981-1982English.1George Washington and the American Presidency Conference1989English.1George Washington and the American Presidency Conference – Gadsby's Tavern Reception1989English.2George Washington and the War of Independence1979English.2George Washington: Brief Biography1973English.2George Washington: Brief Biography1981-1992English.2George Washington: Brief Biography – 1st printing1972-1982English.2George Washington: Citizen Soldier1987-1994English.2George Washington: Citizen Soldier – Copyright information1988English.2George Washington: Citizen Soldier – New text1988English.2George Washington: Man and Monument1996English.2George Washington's Military Equipment (and sword booklet)1960-1979English.2Handbook1985English.2Hurrah for Arthur1982English.2Items for review1982English.2Kitchen Garden map – Anthoensen Press1951-1982English.2Last Will and Testament of George Washington1960-1982English.2Last Will and Testament of George Washington (1 of 2)1990-1993English.2Last Will and Testament of George Washington (2 of 2)1990-1993English.2Library of Congress cataloging data1984English.2List of available publications1977English.2Maxims of Washington1970-1997English.2MiscellaneousundatedEnglish.2Miscellaneous1961-1982English.2Miscellaneous1977-1982English.2Morley J. Williams survey1977English.2Mount Vernon Family – Thane1968-1977English.2Mount Vernon Gardens1973English.2Mount Vernon Handbook1966-1983English.3Mount Vernon is Ours1965-1976English.3Mount Vernon Postcard Book (1 of 2)1992-1993English.3Mount Vernon Postcard Book (2 of 2)1992-1993English.3Mount Vernon Silver1957-1976English.3Mount Vernon: The Civil War Years – Final Text1993English.3Mount Vernon: The Civil War Years – Foreword by Ernest Furgurson1993English.3Mount Vernon: The Civil War Years – Illustrations1993English.3Mount Vernon: The Civil War Years – Introduction by Robert E. Lee IV1993English.3Mount Vernon: The Civil War Years – Introduction by Ulysses Grant Dietz1993English.3Mount Vernon: The Civil War Years – Miscellaneous1993English.3Mount Vernon: The Civil War Years – Printing and Design1993English.3Mount Vernon: The Civil War Years – Sewall Company1993-1994English.3Mount Vernon: The Civil War Years – Text1993English.3Music Book (1 of 2)1983-1984English.3Music Book (2 of 2)1983-1984English.3Music Book1985-1995English.3Music Book – Correspondence during writing and production1976-1995English.3Music Book – Expenses1983-1985English.3Music Book – Mrs. A.D. Britt contract1983-1985English.3Music Book – Photographs1986English.3Music Book – Photographs and artwork1981-1985English.3Music Book – Promotion and publicity1985-1986English.3Music Book – Reception1985English.3Nelly Custis: Child of Mount Vernon – David Riblett, Author1991-1993English.4Nelly Custis: Child of Mount Vernon – Design and Printing1992-1993English.4Nelly Custis: Child of Mount Vernon – PhotosundatedEnglish.4Potomac Squire1963-1981English.4Presence of a Lady1951-1975English.4"The Presidents" – U.S. Government Printing Office1982English.4Publications and Public Information1966-1984English.4Publications (mail order) list1964-1981English.4Publications reportFY 1982English.4Publications reports1988-1989English.4Reprints1974English.4Rules of Civility1982-1989English.4Rules of Civility – ArtworkundatedEnglish.4Rules of Civility – MiscellaneousundatedEnglish.4Rules of Civility – Printing1988-1989English.4Rules of Civility – Promotion (1 of 2)1987-1992English.4Rules of Civility – Promotion (2 of 2)1987-1992English.4Rules of Civility – Reprint1992English.4Rules of Civility – ResearchundatedEnglish.4Slave Memorial brochure1987English.4Story of a Shrine (1 of 2)1974-1980English.4Story of a Shrine (2 of 2)1974-1980English.4Story of a Shrine1988English.4Story of a Shrine – Design and Printing1989-1992English.4Story of a Shrine – New Edition1981-1990English.4Story of a Shrine – New material1990English.5Story of a Shrine – Photos1989English.5Story of George Washington, Abingdon Press1969-1979English.5Trademarks1982English.5"A Visit to Mount Vernon" for Good Housekeeping1967English.5Washington: The Indispensable Man1976English.5Washington Furniture at Mount Vernon1964-1976English.5Washington's Mount Vernon1973-1981English.5Where was George Washington – Book distribution (Sewall Company)1992English.5Where was George Washington – French Edition1992English.5Where was George Washington – Illustrations and Design1992English.5Where was George Washington – Miscellaneous1992-1993English.5Where was George Washington – Order formundatedEnglish.5Where was George Washington – PartyOctober 21, 1992English.5Where was George Washington – Printing1992-1993English.5Where was George Washington – Promotion1992English.5Where was George Washington – Sewall Company (1 of 2)1991-1994English.5Where was George Washington – Sewall Company (2 of 2)1991-1994English.5Where was George Washington – Text1992English.5Series 2. Public Information1976-1982Scope and ContentsThe Public Information Committee was formed in 1947 for the "preparation and release throughout the year of such information and material relative to Mount Vernon as may be deemed of importance and interest to the public." This series only holds a few years worth of the committee's subject files leading up to its integration into the Publications Committee. Records include correspondence, reports, speeches, print material, and other miscellaneous items. Inclusive dates are 1976-1982.
ArrangementAlphabetical by folder title
Bushrod Washington19795George Washington's Birthday1977English.5Memorandum1979-1981English.5Miscellaneous1977-1981English.5Miscellaneous requests for information (1 of 2)1978-1981English.5Miscellaneous requests for information (2 of 2)1978-1981English.5Monthly reports1978-1979English.5Mount Vernon brochureup to 1976English.5Northern Virginia Heritage1979English.5Public Information1978-1982English.5Public Information Committee1978-1982English.5Public Information report1982English.5Speeches1978-1980English.6Washington College1977English.6West Ford1977-1978English.6Wharf controversy of 1874-18751977English.6