Originally compiled in 1967, this 1,777 item retrospective bibliography covers documents (other than actual educational materials) on adult literacy and subjects related to the many facets of literacy program planning. Such topics and concerns as state and national illiteracy statistics, adult basic education teaching guides, linguistic research, second language teaching, economic development, community development, mass media use, handwriting, citizenship, instructional methods, national literacy campaigns, instructional methods (including instructional television), library services, and the preparation of instructional aids and reading materials, are represented. A few bibliographies are also cited. The document includes a general subject and geographical index. (LY)