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Found in 40 Collections and/or Records:
Filomena Doherty collection of Pug materials
Collection
Identifier: AKE-10-5
Scope and Contents
The collection contains photographs, incoming correspondence, and clippings related to Pugville Kennels and Doherty's most famous clients: the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Lena Horne, and Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of Monaco.Photographs depict actors Ricardo Montalban (and wife Georgiana Young), Lena Horne (and husband Lennie Hayton), and Richard Burton at undated Pug Dog Club of America functions in addition to the Windsors, Countess Tolstoy, and socialite Mrs....
Dates:
1952-1973
George Shepard Page papers
Collection
Identifier: AKE-20-1
Abstract
The George Shepherd Page papers include the records of the Page family's kennel, Dunrobin Kennels, which includes some of the first Scottish Deerhounds in America. The collection will be of interest to rearchers seeking the history of Scottish Deerhounds in America, the breeding and care of dogs in the late 19th Century, and some information on late 19th Century coursing for hounds. The resources include pedigrees, kennel diaries, minutes, track plans, photographs, and show awards.
Dates:
circa 1880s-1930s; Majority of material found within 1880 - 1910
Winkie (W.E.) Mackay-Smith collection of Bull Terrier materials
Collection
Identifier: AKE-20-2
Scope and Contents Note
Winkie (W.E.) Mackay-Smith's papers, date mostly from the 1980's, although there is some material from as early as 1967 and from as late as 1997. The collection provides a more in-depth look at some of the Bull Terrier Club of America's concerns and politics during the 1980's, a particularly active and turbulent time for the Club. The membership was divided and there were many conflicts. Elections were hotly contested. The editor of Barks was fired, in a...
Dates:
1967-1997; Majority of material found within 1981 - 1991
Dorothy B. Howe collection of Labrador Retriever materials
Collection
Identifier: AKE-20-6
Abstract
The Dorothy Howe Collection of Labrador Retriever Materials spans from 1885 to 1984 and includes substantive records of Rupert Kennels, under which Ms. Howe bred Labrador Retrievers, photographs of Labrador Retrievers, and Ms. Howe's research and clippings regarding dog health issues. Ms. Howe collected clippings of Labrador Retrievers from dog publications and kept them loose and in scrapbooks. She also compiled a photograph album and numerous loose photographs and slides of...
Dates:
1885-1984; Majority of material found within 1930s-1970s
Dorothy Page Whitney collection of Gordon Setter papers
Collection
Identifier: AKE-20-7
Abstract
The Dorothy Page Whitney collection of Gordon Setter papers includes records, clippings, and photographs of Ms. Page Whitney's activities related to Gordon Setters, including breeding, showing, club involvement, and field trial competitions. Included in the collection are records kept by Ms. Page Whitney related to Page's Kennel, under which she bred Gordon Setters beginning in 1949. Many of the records are handwritten and include details of litters, dog health, breeding information, and...
Dates:
c. 1917-2002; Majority of material found in 1950s-1970s
Fred Crapo Giant Schnauzer papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: AKE-20-9
Scope and Contents
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Dates:
1963-2010s
Genevieve Capstaff German Wirehaired Pointer papers
Collection — Box AV.X.1: [Barcode: 3101100000018], disk: 10
Identifier: AKE-20-11
Abstract
This collection consists of one compact disc containing three PDF files. The first file, "GWP correspondence Book 1," is 279 pages and contains records (mostly correspondence) related to developing the German Wirehaired Pointer Club's foundation stock for AKC breed registration in 1959. The PDF images include scans of some photographs, lists of dogs and owners, correspondence with the AKC, and breed standards. The second file, "GWP Pedigrees Book 2," is 390 pages and includes Provisional...
Dates:
1958-1959
Dr. Wolfgang A. Casper collection of Irish Setter photographs and Lillian Tiffany correspondence and drawings
Collection
Identifier: AKV-1-13
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...
Dates:
1936-1968
Scrapbooks, 1897-1985
Series
Identifier: SC.01.03
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection showcases the AKC Library & Archives' collection of general history materials. Subgroups are arranged topically. The Subject Files, which provide a good overview on many popular topics related to dog sport and its history are also located in this collection.
Subject files
Sports Illustrated Library News Clippings files
Scrapbooks...
Dates:
1897-1985
Standards History (AKD 100.1), 1934-1994
File — Box 100.1.5: Series AKD 100.1, Folder: 9
Identifier: AKD 100.1.126
Scope and Contents
Contains: Photograph used for The Complete Dog Book, 1968; Correspondence between Franklin B. Lord and Mrs. Marshall Field, Mr. Inglee, Henry D. Bixby, and J. Gold Remick, 1934-47; Standards clipped from the AKC Gazette 1945, 1957, 1972; Photocopy of standard from AKC Gazette, September 1989; "Official Standard for the Labrador Retriever" pamphlet, 1994.
Dates:
1934-1994