AKV. Visual Materials

Abstract Eighty three 35mm color slides of amateur photography taken by fanciers Jack and Olive Cook at the 1942 Toledo Kennel Club Show and Detroit Kennel Club shows in Michigan. The images include many candids of benched dogs, in addition to groomers, junior handlers, spectators, vendor stands, and trophy tables. This collection also represents the earliest color images of dogs shows held by the AKC Library & Archives. Breeds featured include the Afghan Hound, American Staffordshire Terrier,...

Abstract Dr. Jacqueline C. Harris's collection of Siberian Husky materials includes original art, prints, publications, and scrapbooks. Her scrapbooks consist of collected ephemera and clippings with the themes of Siberian Huskies, Arctic exploration, sled dog races including the Iditarod, and advertisements featuring Huskies and other dog breeds. Notably, one scrapbook includes several pages of cigarette cards featuring images of various dog breeds. The publications series includes dog-themed...

Scope and Contents

The collection contains photos, pamphlets, a stud card, news clippings, and other publications on Otto Pohl and his Irish Setters. This includes depictions of some of the most prominent Irish Setters of the 20th century and commentary by A.F. Holchwalt, the author reknowned for "The Modern Setter."

The collection was assembled by Joe Rule, an admirer of Pohl's dogs.

Abstract This collection includes one folder of color and black and white photographs of Irish Setters taken by Dr. Wolfgang A. Casper, an active member of the Irish Setter fancy. Also included are ink drawings (some appear to be original sketches, others reproductions) by Lillian Tiffany, well-known sketch and portrait artist of pure-bred dogs. Most of the sketches are 8 inches by 10 inches are were created as New Year's greetings. Other reproductions of her ink sketches are included on the...

Scope and Contents

Collection is comprised of win shots throughout the course of Robert J. Moore's career as a dog show judge. The bulk of the 1970s and 1980s feature terrier, working, and herding dogs until 1990, when Moore became a licensed "all-breed" judge.

All featured dogs are labelled. Most images can be easily dated and traced to a club/event.

Content Description

4 photo albums/scrapbooks; contains some loose items