AMERICAN ACADEMY OF RELIGION.
American Academy of Religion records, 1930-2018

Emory University

Pitts Theology Library

1531 Dickey Drive, Suite 560

Atlanta, GA 30322

404-727-4166

Permanent link: http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/rpd2n

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Descriptive Summary

Creator: American Academy of Religion.
Title: American Academy of Religion records, 1930-2018
Call Number:Record Group No. 057
Extent: 180 cubic feet (222 boxes)
Abstract:Contains records and administrative files of the American Academy of Religion.
Language:Materials entirely in English.

Administrative Information

Restrictions on Access

Collection stored off-site. Researchers must contact the Pitts Theology Library in advance to access this collection.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.

Citation

[after identification of item(s)], American Academy of Religion, RG 057, Archives and Manuscript Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University.

Processing

Processed by Robert Presutti; additions by Brandon Wason, July 2018.


Collection Description

Historical Note

In 1909, Professor Ismar J. Peritz of Syracuse University conceived the idea of forming a new organization for professors and scholars. Its purpose was to stimulate scholarship and teaching in religion. From those early beginnings more than 100 years ago, the American Academy of Religion has grown to be the world's largest association of academics who research or teach topics related to religion, with some 9,000 members in North America and abroad. The AAR neither endorses nor rejects any religious belief or practice. The American Academy of Religion's mission is to promote such reflection through excellence in scholarship and teaching in the field of religion. As a learned society and professional association of teachers and research scholars, the American Academy of Religion has about 9,000 members who teach in some 900 colleges, universities, seminaries, and schools in North America and abroad. The Academy is dedicated to furthering knowledge of religion and religious institutions in all their forms and manifestations. This is accomplished through Academy-wide and regional conferences and meetings, publications, programs, and membership services.

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains committee records and meeting minutes, financial reports, annual meeting records, administrative files, as well as original prints of books and journals.

Arrangement Note

Described to box level, arranged alphabetically by subject.


Selected Search Terms

Topical Terms


Container List

American Academy of Religion Books (archival copies)
Box Folder Content
84 AAR Books
85 AAR Books
86 AAR Books
87 AAR Books
89 AAR Books
92 AAR Books
93 AAR Books
94 AAR Books
96 AAR Books
98 AAR Books
100 AAR Books
239 AAR Books
237 15 Academic Relations Task Force Memorenda and Correspondence, 1999-2001
235 3 Academic Reports on Religion and Media Coverage, 1984-1999
4 Administrative correspondence, 1985
5 Administrative correspondence, 1986
71 Administrative Files, 1984-1990
159 Administrative files, 1990s
153 Agreements, 1992-2001
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting Program Books
186 Annual Meeting
102 Annual Meeting audiocassettes, 1993-1997
106 Annual Meeting audiocassettes, 1996-1997
88 Annual Meeting audiocassettes, 1996-1998
99 Annual Meeting audiocassettes, 1997
90 Annual Meeting audiocassettes, 1998-1999
95 Annual Meeting audiocassettes, 1999
97 Annual Meeting audiocassettes, 1999
103 Annual Meeting audiocassettes, 1999
176 Annual Meeting audiocassettes, 2000
198 Annual Meeting audiocassettes, 2000
16 Annual Meeting financial reports, budgets, 1970-1979
14 Annual Meeting general, 1970-1979
15 Annual Meeting general, 1980-1985
12 Annual Meeting minutes, 1975-1982
13 Annual Meeting plenary, 1973-1981
69 4 Annual Meeting programs, 1964-1969
11 Annual Meeting programs, 1971-1972, 1976-1983, 1985-1987
163 Annual Meeting sessions, 1999
172 Annual Meeting, 1990s
64 Annual Meeting, 1992
147 Annual Meeting, 1996-1999
156 Annual Meeting, 1999
131 Annual Meeting, 2004
132 Annual Meeting, 2004
133 Annual Meeting, 2004
160 Annual reports, 2002
236 10 Art Series Photos, 1997
236 11 Art Series Photos, 1997
127 Audiocassettes
192 Author contracts
160 Board meeting files, 1994-1997
54 Board Minutes, 1985-1986
70 Board of Director Meeting Minutes, 1971-1982
151 Book Series author files
91 Books and Audiotapes
101 Books and Cassettes
104 Books and Journals
107 Books and Tapes
108 Books and Tapes, 1995
236 9 Book Award Covers, 1997
235 5 Career Guide for Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the Profession, 2007
201 Champion files
116 Chronological Files, 1995-1999
180 Closing documents
187 Closing documents
41 Committee and Board member Lists, 1938-1989
112 Committee Files Before 1997, undated
117 Committees before 1996, undated
53 Committees, 1984-1985
48 Committees, 1992
49 Committees, 1992
50 Committees, 1993-1994
51 Committees, 1993-1994
52 Committees, 1993-1994
23 Consultations and Groups, undated
24 Consultations and Groups, undated
62 Consultations, 1988-1990
115 Correspondence before 1997, undated
78 Documentation, 1963-1972
40 Education and Study of Religion Committee, 198-1999
162 EIS, 1995-1998
149 EIS, 1998-1999
2 Executive Committee minutes, 1973-1979
3 Executive Committee minutes, 1980-1984
74 Executive Director Files (Wiggins), undated
75 Executive Director Files (Wiggins), undated
80 Executive Director Files (Wiggins), undated
72 Executive Director Files, 1964-1981
60 Executive Director Files, 1983-1985
61 Executive Director Files, 1986-1989
56 Executive Director Files, 1991
Financials
81 Finance, 1955-1967
82 Finance, 1958
10 Financial Audits, Reviews, Reports, 1972-1982
234 1 Financials (NABI), 1942
234 2 Financials (NABI), 1943
234 3 Financials (NABI), 1944
234 4 Financials (NABI), 1945
234 5 Financials (NABI), 1946
234 6 Financials (NABI), 1947
234 7 Financials (NABI), 1948
234 8 Financials (NABI), 1949
234 9 Financials (NABI), 1950
234 10 Financials (NABI), 1951
234 11 Financials (NABI), 1952
234 12 Financials (NABI), 1953
234 13 Financials (NABI), 1960
125 Financials, 1970s
141 Financials, 1990-1996
168 Financials, 1990s
142 Financials, 1992-1999
158 Financials, 1993-1999
126 Financials, 1994-1998
166 Financials, 1994-1998
152 Financials, 1995-1996
182 Financials, 2000-2002
184 Financials, 2002-2004
113 General History, 1992-1995
73 Grant Applications, 1972-1982
170 Grants (pre-1999)
197 Grants (pre-1999)
111 Grants Before 1997, undated
47 Grants, 1993
114 Grants, undated
32 Groups and Seminars R, 1976-1982
33 Groups and Seminars R-S, 1976-1979
34 Groups and Seminars S-T, 1976-1982
35 Groups and Seminars, undated
22 Groups, 1984
42 Groups, 1984-1990
43 Groups, 1984-1990
216 HarperCollins Study Bible (original)
Harper Collins Bible Dictionary
224 1 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript A, undated
224 2 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript B-D, undated
224 3 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript E, undated (Part 1 of 2)
224 4 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript E, undated (Part 2 of 2)
224 5 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript F-H, undated
224 6 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript I, undated
225 1 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript J, undated (Part 1 of 2)
225 2 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript J, undated (Part 2 of 2)
225 3 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript K-L, undated
225 4 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript M, undated
225 5 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript N-P, undated
225 6 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript Q-R, undated
226 1 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript S, undated (Part 1 of 2)
226 2 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript S, undated (Part 2 of 2)
226 3 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript T-Y, undated
226 4 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Edited Manuscript Z, undated
226 5 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript A, undated (Part 1 of 2)
226 6 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript A, undated (Part 2 of 2)
226 7 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript B, undated
227 1 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript C, undated
227 2 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript D, undated
227 3 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript E-F, undated
227 4 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript G, undated
227 5 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript H-I, undated
227 6 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript J, undated
228 1 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript K-L, undated
228 2 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript M, undated
228 3 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript N, undated
228 4 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript O, undated
228 5 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript P, undated
228 6 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript Q-R, undated
229 1 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript S, undated (Part 1 of 2)
229 2 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript S, undated (Part 2 of 2)
229 3 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript T, undated (Part 1 of 2)
229 4 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript T, undated (Part 2 of 2)
229 5 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript U-W, undated
229 6 Harper Collins Bible Dictionary Manuscript Y and Z, undated
Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion
122-123 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion
217 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion (original copyedited)
218 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion, A-G
219 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion, H-M
220 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion, N-Z
221 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion, unsorted
230 1 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion B, undated
230 2 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion C, undated (Part 1 of 4)
230 3 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion C, undated (Part 2 of 4)
230 4 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion C, undated (Part 3 of 4)
230 5 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion C, undated (Part 4 of 4)
231 1 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion K, undated (Part 1 of 2)
231 2 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion K, undated (Part 2 of 2)
231 3 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion M, undated (Part 1 of 3)
231 4 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion M, undated (Part 2 of 3)
231 5 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion M, undated (Part 3 of 3)
233 3 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion Manuscript Inforamtion, 1995 (Part 1 of 2)
233 4 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion Manuscript Inforamtion, 1995 (Part 2 of 2)
231 6 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion N, undated
233 1 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion Photos (BW), undated (Part 1 of 2)
233 2 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion Photos (BW), undated (Part 2 of 2)
232 1 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion R, undated (Part 1 of 2)
232 2 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion R, undated (Part 2 of 2)
232 3 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion S, undated (Part 1 of 5)
232 4 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion S, undated (Part 2 of 5)
232 5 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion S, undated (Part 3 of 5)
232 6 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion S, undated (Part 4 of 5)
232 7 Harper Collins Dictionary of Religion S, undated (Part 5 of 5)
202 Independent company files
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
140 Journal entries, 1998-1999
57 Journal of the American Academy of Religion Editor’s Files, 1969-1973
83 Journal of the American Academy of Religion , undated
213 Journal of the American Academy of Religion [archival copies], 1967-1977
137 Journal of the American Academy of Religion [archival copies], 1968-1969
211 Journal of the American Academy of Religion [archival copies], 1968-1973
138 Journal of the American Academy of Religion [archival copies], 1970-1971
139 Journal of the American Academy of Religion [archival copies], 1972-1973
214 Journal of the American Academy of Religion [archival copies], 1978-1990
144 Journal of the American Academy of Religion [archival copies], 1988-1998
145 Journal of the American Academy of Religion [archival copies], 1995-1999
164 Journal of the American Academy of Religion [archival copies], 2000-2003
154 Journal of the American Academy of Religion [archival copies], 2000-2005
118 Journal of the American Academy of Religion [archival copies], 2000-2009
223 Journal of the American Academy of Religion [archival copies], 2010-2014
222 Journal of the American Academy of Religion [archival copies], 2013-2018
215 Journal of the American Academy of Religion abstracts
63 Journal of the American Academy of Religion correspondence, 1978-1979
175 Journal of the American Academy of Religion proofs, 1964-1967
155 Journalism award entries, 2002
169 Journalism awards
181 Journalism awards, 2004
130 Journalism awards, 2005
171 Journalist articles
173 Journalist articles
194 Journalist articles
171 Journalist queries
105 Journals and Tapes, 1995
110 Journals, undated
209 Labels
204 Lilly Project, 1991-1995, 1999
238 3 Media and Religion Bulletin, 1999-2001
55 Meetings, 1989-1990
77 Membership Directories, 1993-1998
135 Miscellaneous, 1961-1998
127 Newsletters
6 Nominating Committee, 1973-1987
235 2 Non-Academic Religion and Media Reports, 1960-1998
128 Openings Publications, 1985-1999
175 Other publications
150 PAC, 1987-1993
162 PAC, 1993-1999
157 Placement services, 1989-1999
36 National Association of Biblical Instructors, 1930-1963
69 1 National Association of Biblical Instructors, 1938, 1941, 1942, 1946-1947, 1949
69 2 National Association of Biblical Instructors, 1950-1959
69 3 National Association of Biblical Instructors, 1960-1963
68 National Association of Biblical Instructors, 1959-1967
1 President’s files, 1975-1982
136 Program committee minutes, 1980s
134 Program committee minutes, 1990-1997
207 Program Committee minutes, 1998-2004
19 Program Committee, 1977-1978
20 Program Committee, 1979
21 Program Committee, 1980-1983
18 Program Committees, 1974-1976
120 Program Committees, 1990s-2000s
121 Program Committees, 1990s-2000s
124 Program Unit files, 1990-1992
212 Program units (concluded)
119 Program books, 1985-1999
69 6 Program books, 2008-2009
69 7 Programs book, 2010
66 Projects and Proposals, 1988-1992
59 Projects, 1984-1987
148 Public relations and endowments
76 Related Organizations, 1976-1982
210 Related scholarly organizations
169 Religion source
171 Religion source
194 Religion source
203 Religion source
129 Religion source articles, 2005
173 Religion source, 2003
235 4 Religion and News Publications, 1993-2001
177 Religious and Theological Studies in American Higher Education
Religious Studies News
161 Religious Studies News (RSN), 1985-1990, 1994-2001
118 Religious Studies News (RSN), 1991-1997, 1999-2001
236 15 Religious Studies News (RSN), 1999 Sep
164 Religious Studies News (RSN), 2000-2003
165 Religious Studies News (RSN), 2002-2003
167 Religious Studies News (RSN), 2004-2005
236 7 Religious Studies News (RSN) Advertisements, 1999
237 4 Religious Studies News (RSN) African Americans and the Bible Conference Report, 1999
236 6 Religious Studies News (RSN) American Academy of Religious Material (May 2000), 2000
237 9 Religious Studies News (RSN) Announcement and Transcript of Diana Eck's National humanities Medal Ceremony, 1998
236 13 Religious Studies News (RSN) Announcements, 1998-1999
236 12 Religious Studies News (RSN) Cahill, The Gift of Jews Excerpt (Feb 1999), 1999
235 9 Religious Studies News (RSN) Correspondence (Feb 2000), 2000
238 4 Religious Studies News (RSN) Correspondence, 1998
235 7 Religious Studies News (RSN) Correspondence, Data, and Reports for AAR and S3L, 1999-2000
236 19 Religious Studies News (RSN) Excerpt of Friedman, The Hidden Book in the Bible, 1998
237 8 Religious Studies News (RSN) Excerpt of Wise, The First Messiah, 1999
237 13 Religious Studies News (RSN) Feature on Anthony L. Yu, 1998
237 3 Religious Studies News (RSN) Feature on Technology in Teaching, 1998
237 2 Religious Studies News (RSN) Feature on the Elijah School, 1998
237 1 Religious Studies News (RSN) Featured Study on Doctoral Students in Theology and Religious Studies, 1998
237 10 Religious Studies News (RSN) Features, 1998
237 11 Religious Studies News (RSN) Grant Announcements, 1998-1999
236 1 Religious Studies News (RSN) Grant Listings (Feb 2000), 2000
236 3 Religious Studies News (RSN) Grant Listings (May 2000), 2000
235 10 Religious Studies News (RSN) In the Field Copy (Feb 2000), 1999-2000
237 6 Religious Studies News (RSN) Issue Planning, 1999
237 14 Religious Studies News (RSN) Issue, 2000 May
235 8 Religious Studies News (RSN) Joint Ventures Page (Feb 2000), 1998-1999
236 2 Religious Studies News (RSN) Joint Ventures Page (May 2000), 2000
237 5 Religious Studies News (RSN) memorials, 1998
237 12 Religious Studies News (RSN) Officer Nominations and Reports, 1998-1999
235 12 Religious Studies News (RSN) Offline Copy (Feb 2000), 2000
236 16 Religious Studies News (RSN) Photo Essay (Feb 1999), 1998-1999
237 7 Religious Studies News (RSN) Position Announcements, 1998
235 11 Religious Studies News (RSN) Regional News (Feb 2000), 1999-2000
236 14 Religious Studies News (RSN) Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) Announcements, 1999
236 5 Religious Studies News (RSN) Society of Biblical Literature Copy (May 2000), 2000
236 8 Religious Studies News (RSN) Spotlight (Fall 1998), 1998
236 4 Religious Studies News (RSN) Spotlight Copy (May 2000), 1999-2000
236 17 Religious Studies News (RSN) Spotlight on Teaching Syllabi Project, 1999
236 18 Religious Studies News (RSN) Spotlight on Teaching, 1998
236 15 Religious Studies News (RSN), 1999 Sep
37 Research and Publication Committee, 1973-1978
38 Research and Publication Committee, 1973-1978
39 Research and Publication Committee, 1978-1981
143 Research grants, 1997-2002
65 Robert Funk Papers, 1973-1979
183 Royalties
185 Royalties
191 Royalties
199 Royalties
206 Royalties
200 Royalties (AAR)
190 Royalties, 1998-1999
146 Royalty files
178 Royalty files
Scholars Press
179 Scholars Press
188 Scholars Press
200 Scholars Press
201 Scholars Press
202 Scholars Press
205 Scholars Press
67 Scholars Press Administration, 1974-1976
189 Scholars Press Catalogs, 1970-1998
195 Scholars Press company files
196 Scholars Press company files
79 Scholars Press, 1979-1985
46 Sections, 1985-1990
45 Sections, 1986-1990
125 Self study, 1970s
44 Seminars, 1985-1990
69 5 Southeastern Region and Southwestern Region Joint Meeting program, 1972
58 Subject file “A-E,” 1988-1992
208 Subject files
25 Subject files A, 1972-1980
26 Subject files B, 1972-1981
27 Subject files C, 1976-1980
28 Subject files H, 1979-1980
29 Subject files I-J, 1976-1980
30 Subject files O-P, 1974-1981
31 Subject files P, 1972-1982
235 1 Susan Stuber Abstruct on Media and Religion Research, 1999
235 6 Taking Religion Seriously Leadership Workshop, 2008
109 Tapes, 1993
142 Taxes, 1992-1999
193 Teaching workshops
128 Tim Bryson's files, 1996-1998
174 Title accounts
7 Treasurer’s Report, 1964-1965
8 Treasurer’s Report, 1965-1967
9 Treasurer’s Report, 1968-1977
237 16 Why Study Religion Website-Correspondence and Data, 2002-2005 (1 of 4)
237 17 Why Study Religion Website-Correspondence and Data, 2002-2005 (2 of 4)
238 1 Why Study Religion Website-Correspondence and Data, 2002-2005 (3 of 4)
238 2 Why Study Religion Website-Correspondence and Data, 2002-2005 (4 of 4)
17 Women's Caucus Survey, 1973-1980
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