Photos. Blanche Saunders. Digital Scan [2], Undated
Scope and Contents
Of special note is the original travel journal maintained by Blanche Saunders on the famous 1937 “trailer trek” across the country, in which some photos are affixed. Further photographs depicts Walker and Saunders at various stages in their lives and careers; obedience demos and classes, from the early 1935 Bedford Hills training to the famous Yankee Stadium and Rockefeller Plaza performances; and significant poodles from Carillon Kennel. Many of the famous and iconic images taken by Louise Branch and published in Saunders’ books are present, as are rare candids. Articles and manuscripts, chiefly written and researched by their acquaintance Catherine C. Reilly, and a collection of pedigrees owned by Walker also appear.
Dates
- Undated
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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