Meeting Minutes, 1979
Scope and Contents Note
Club Administration includes meeting minutes dating from 1913 to 1993. They document annual meetings and gatherings of the Board of Directors; some minutes files also include related correspondence, memos, membership directories, proposals, statistics, and other reports. Further ISCA materials include standard revisions documentation, treasurers reports and other financial records, and correspondence relating to the club's financial problems circa 1980 as well as the re-evaluation of procedures and policies in regards to the National Futurity and Gun Dog Classic shows.
Dog Shows, includes digital video discs with audiovisual footage of National Specialties from 2003 to 2005, and 2010 to 2015. Inserts feature photocopies of competitor listings from the catalog.
The Lucy Jane Myers Collection of Photographs (1860-1966) consists of photographs documenting the Irish Setter breed, predominantly focusing on American and Canadian championship "win shots" from the 1940s to the 1960s. The materials capture well-known and dual champions in conformation and field events. Also present are historical photographs used by William Thompson in his book This is the Irish Setter, original artwork, field shots, and event candids, including images from the dog-attended 1962 premiere of the film Big Red organized by the ISC of Milwaukee. The collection includes photographs from the following kennels: Verbu, Tyronne Farm, Runwild, Thenderin, and Tirvelda.
The Irish Setter Genetic Registry contains applications for probable genetic non-carrier status for Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). The files include all application requirements: a test-mating service certificate, test-litter examination form, and an opthalmic examination form. Within these can be found litter and breeding information, correspondence from veterinarians, and more.
Kennels & Breeders documents the history of notable Irish Setter kennels and breeders through photographs and clippings, primarily focusing on champion and prize-winning dogs. Additions to this series are ongoing.
Dates
- 1979
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Access Restrictions
This material is open to research without restrictions.
Physical Description
From the Collection: 7.64 Linear Feet (in 16 boxes (12 doc, 3 photo, and 1 A/V box) and one mixed collection A/V box)
Creator
- From the Collection: Irish Setter Club of America (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the American Kennel Club Library & Archives Repository
