Dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of the Victorian Period in Britain, the association's membership is comprised primarily of teachers, scholars, and students of history, literature, art history, music, philosophy, and religion--specialists and generalists alike. Although centered in the Midwest, we welcome members and participants from all regions of the United States and abroad.Over the years, the MVSA's principal purpose has been to foster new understandings and appreciations of the Victorians by hosting an annual conference and by otherwise encouraging and facilitating scholarly exchange, collaboration, and publication.