Society of Biblical Literature records
The records of the SBL consist of the very early organic papers of the society, 1880-1920, kept in one book by the early secretaries and collated and bound apparently by Henry J. Cadbury, secretary 1916-1933. With this exception few of the original records of the Society have survived; the papers almost totally have been created since 1960. From about 1920 to the 1950s few records are found in the Archives, probably due to the fact that the secretary of the organization was elected by the membership, and officers and offices often changed; the office had no permanent location for the preservation of papers until the organizational structure of the Society was changed after World War II. The records in the archives cover in varying depth the period 1950 to 1964; after 1965 the holdings are, for the most part, complete. The organic papers consist of the By laws, 1880; Minutes of meetings, 1880-1920; the Constitution and Bylaws as amended, 1880-1971; lists of officers; Procedures and forms; and a history of SBL written by Ernest W. Saunders. The main body of administrative records is the papers of the Executive Secretary/Executive Director, consisting of minutes, council minutes, executive committee reports, correspondence, and membership lists. The treasurers' records include reports, budgets, ledgers, vouchers, income tax records, and audit reports. Important functions of the Society are the annual meetings of its members and its publication program. The annual meeting is held once a year in conjunction with the American Academy of Religion. Extensive records of this activity, from planning to accounting and reviews, are included in the Annual Meeting Series. The publication program includes several journals and a large number of books and monographic series. Extensive records for this arm of the Society may be found in the Research and Publications Committee Series. The history of the SBL up to its centennial in 1980 has been actively collected in the materials assembled by Earnest W. Saunders and his book Searching the Scriptures.
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TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 23-26 November 2002, Fairmont Royal York Hotel and Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 138th Annual Meeting, held November 23-26, 2002 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel and Metro Toronto Convention Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 17-20 November 2001, Adam's Mark Hotel and Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 137th Annual Meeting, held November 17-20, 2001 at the Adam's Mark Hotel and Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 17-21 November 2000, Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 136th Annual Meeting, held November 17-21, 2000 at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 20-23 November 1999, Sheraton Boston Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 135th Annual Meeting, held November 20-23, 1999 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 21-24 November 1998, Walt Disney World Swan and Walt Disney World Dolphin, Orlando, Florida: Part Two
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 134th Annual Meeting, held November 21-24, 1998 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Walt Disney World Dolphin in Orlando, Florida. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 21-24 November 1998, Walt Disney World Swan and Walt Disney World Dolphin, Orlando, Florida: Part One
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 134th Annual Meeting, held November 21-24, 1998 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Walt Disney World Dolphin in Orlando, Florida. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Thirty-third Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 22-25 November 1997, San Francisco Hilton, Hotel Nikko, and Parc Fifty-five Hotel, San Francisco, California
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 133rd Annual Meeting, held November 22-25, 1997 at the San Francisco Hilton, Hotel Nikko, and Parc Fifty-five Hotel in San Francisco, California. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Thirty-second Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 21-28 November 1996, New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, Louisiana
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 132nd Annual Meeting, held November 21-28, 1996 at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Thirty-first Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 18-21 November 1995, Philadelphia Marriott and Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 131st Annual Meeting, held November 18-21, 1995 at the Philadelphia Marriott and Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Thirtieth Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 19-22 November 1994, Chicago Hilton and Towers, Chicago, Illinois
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 130th Annual Meeting, held November 19-22, 1994 at the Chicago Hilton and Towers in Chicago, Illinois. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 20-23 November 1993, Sheraton Washington and Omni Shoreham Hotels, Washington, D.C.
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 129th Annual Meeting, held November 20-23, 1993 at the Sheraton Washington and Omni Shoreham Hotels in Washington, D.C. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 21-24 November 1992, San Francisco Hilton, San Francisco, California
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 128th Annual Meeting, held November 21-24, 1992 at the San Francisco Hilton in San Francisco, California. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 23-26 November 1991, Allis Plaza Hotel and Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City, Missouri
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 127th Annual Meeting, held November 23-26, 1991 at the Allis Plaza Hotel and Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 17-20 November 1990, New Orleans Marriott and Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 126th Annual Meeting, held November 17-20, 1990 at the New Orleans Marriott and Sheraton New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 18-21 November 1989, Anaheim Hilton and Towers, Anaheim, California
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 125th Annual Meeting, held November 18-21, 1989 at the Anaheim Hilton and Towers in Anaheim, California. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 19-22 November 1988, Chicago Hilton and Towers, Chicago, Illinois
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 124th Annual Meeting, held November 19-22, 1988 at the Chicago Hilton and Towers in Chicago, Illinois. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Twenty-third Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 5-8 December 1987, Boston Marriott Copley Place and Sheraton Boston Hotel and Towers, Boston, Massachusetts
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 123rd Annual Meeting, held December 5-8, 1987 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place and Sheraton Boston Hotel and Towers in Boston, Massachusetts. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Twenty-second Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 22-25 November 1986, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Georgia
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 122nd Annual Meeting, held November 22-25, 1986 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Twenty-first Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 23-26 November 1985, Anaheim Hilton and Towers, Anaheim, California
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 121st Annual Meeting, held November 23-26, 1985 at the Anahem Hilton and Towers in Anaheim, California. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Twentieth Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 8-11 December 1984, The Palmer House, Chicago, Illinois
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 120th Annual Meeting, held December 8-11, 1984 at the Palmer House in Chicago, Illinois. -
TextThe Society of Biblical Literature One Hundred and Nineteenth Annual Meeting Seminar Papers: 19-22 December 1983, The Loews Anatole, Dallas, Texas
A collection of the SBL Seminar Papers from the Society of Biblical Literature's 119th Annual Meeting, held December 19-22, 1983 at the Loews Anatole in Dallas, Texas.
