Morris & Essex Kennel Club. Ribbons [1 item], 1957

The monographs, catalogues, and prints chiefly relate to the collecting hobbies and scholarship of Harry S. Peters, Sr. Particularly notable are a catalog from the first-ever Westminster Kennel Club dog show (under its original name the "New York Bench Show") and an extensive personal hand-written bibliography of sporting books deemed essential to a "sportsman's library." The latter compiles first editions and listing prices, and excludes American books. Other materials include catalogues, bound article clippings, and prints all containing printed illustrations with hunting themes.

The following two series are associated with the dog breeding and showing activities of Harry S. Peters. Jr. manuscripts (1926-1952; bulk: 1929- 1939) include pedigrees, chiefly for Greyhounds; AKC stud book registration certificates for Cocker Spaniels, Pointers, and Smooth Fox Terriers; registration applications for Smooth Fox Terriers; and 1930s clippings on Peters and Windholme Kennel dogs. Also present are AKC correspondence confirming champion status of several Peters-bred greyhounds and championship certificates for the prior mentioned breeds as well as Whippets and Dandie Dinmont Terriers. Manuscript materials are arranged by format and date.

The realia series (1954-1967; bulk: 1954-1959) is chiefly comprised of show ribbons, in addition to show medallions and one dog tag (for "Pat," owned by H. Hohmann). The ribbons are for a variety of classes and placements and most are awards from significant shows held by the Westminster Kennel Club, Eastern Dog Club, and International Kennel Club of Chicago, in addition to a 1957 Winners ribbon from the final 1957 show of the historic Morris & Essex Kennel Club. Realia are arranged by format and club.