3.1.1 Ruth Wurmser collection of poodle materials, 1956-1974
Scope and Contents
Most National Specialty photographs are in color. The 1981 event was shot by Louis Gossett, and all others were covered by John Ashbey. Date, location, and dog name are indicated.
In addition to win shots, most series of photographs after 1993 are accompanied by brochures, and other photos of the trophy and award table, venue, and event.
Small collections of photos were contributed by the handler Ruth Cooper and Omaha, Nebraska-based Standard Poodle breeder Lorraine Means. Some of Means's champion certificates, including American, French, and Mexican examples, are also present.
Dates
- 1956-1974
Language of Materials
English
Language of Materials
The bulk of collection materials are in English, with a few catalogs and books in French and German.
Access Restrictions
Only membership applications and select financial and legal documentation are restricted, as noted in the container list. The collection is otherwise open to all researchers.
Biographical note
Ruth Wurmser was a prominent breeder based in Louisville, KY and was named the Louisville Poodle Club's first hororary lifetime member in 1990. Under the Terudon banner, she and her husband Ted ran a long-term breeding program specializing in Poodles and Boxers, producing champions in both breeds. Wurmser often did the handling herself, and was reknowned for showing dogs of tremendous coat and condition. Toy Ch. Simcrest Color Me Pink and miniature Ch. Terudon Naughty Chic famously represented the kennel at many of their early career shows in the mid to late 1960s, when the Terudon ear became known as Wurmser's hallmark. Their Ch. Villa Russe Bismark received Best in Show with Frank Sabella in his last show as a professional handler and is widely found in many black and brown Miniature Poodle pedigrees.
Physical Description
From the Series: 17 Linear feet (in 10 doc boxes; 6 album boxes; and 2 A/V drawers)
Creator
- From the Collection: Poodle Club of America (Organization)
- From the Collection: Poodle Club of America Foundation (Organization)
- From the Collection: Clark, Anne Rogers (Person)
- From the Collection: Jenner, Edward Baker (Person)
- From the Collection: Wurmser, Ruth (Person)
- From the Collection: Poodle Club of America (Organization)
- From the Collection: Carneal, Thomas (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the American Kennel Club Library & Archives Repository
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