Scrapbook 1. Book Manuscript. "Training Your Poodle." Lucy Elizabeth Copestake, c. 1960
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of three scrapbooks and photo albums created and kept by Alexis Pulaski. The first contains a 1960 manuscript for his never-released book "Pulaski on Poodles," on topics ranging from breeding, to poodles in fashion (written by Nadine Bertin, who had designed poodle window displays with Pulaski), to advocacy for parti-colored poodles. All contributors are noted in the container list. The second features book promotion for "Pulaski on Poodles," publicity, publisher correspondence, press clippings, and photographs. The third, a photo album, contains photographs, clippings, and correspondence of prominent poodle owners and Pulaski friends -- from politicians (the Churchills) to actresses (Tina Louise and Joan Bennett) to Salvador Dali and various socialites, inclduing a poodle tea party. Many portraits of Pulaski and Masterpiece are interspersed throughout.
Dates
- c. 1960
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.
Physical Description
From the Series: 6.0 Linear feet (in 2 doc boxes, 1 legal box, 2 album boxes, and 4 flat boxes)
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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New York New York 10178 United States
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