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AKC Library & Archives Vertical Files and Special Collections

 Collection
Identifier: AKC-01

Scope and Contents

This collection showcases the AKC Library & Archives' collection of general history materials. Subgroups are arranged topically. The Subject Files, which provide a good overview on many popular topics related to dog sport and its history are also located in this collection.

The collection is arranged into 9 series:

Series

  1. Photographs
  2. Subject files
  3. Sports Illustrated Library News Clippings files
  4. Scrapbooks collection
  5. Stamps collection
  6. Bookplates collection
  7. Pamphlets and Ephemera collection
  8. Ribbons, Medallions, and other Realia collection
  9. Audiovisual collection

Dates

  • 1850 - 2000

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Restrictions

This material is open to research without restrictions.

Publishing and Use

Many of the materials, particularly photographs, may be under copyright or other intellectual property restrictions and require permission of the AKC and/or the creator before publishing.

Physical Description

100 Linear Feet

Provenance

All record groups were either artifically created and assembled by AKC Library staff or transferred to the AKC Library by another department or external entity. Further provenance information, if known, will be detailed in the individual record group notes.

Processing Information

Description of these collections is ongoing. Consult the archivist for further information on materials available for research.

Title
Guide to the American Kennel Club Library Vertical Files and Special Collections
Status
In Progress
Author
Kim Ross
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the American Kennel Club Library & Archives Repository

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