Flat-coated retriever

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection documents the history, development, and promotion of purebred dogs through the publications of the American Kennel Club (AKC), its National Breed Clubs, and international registries. The materials include a comprehensive range of formats, from formal breed standards and club governing documents to informal newsletters and pictorial annuals. It is a vital resource for researching breed evolution, pedigree trends, and the administrative history of breed-specific...

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Correspondence and related records regarding the registration of individual dogs.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Files are composed of a wide range of materials collected by or submitted to the AKC Library & Archives. They primarily consist of correspondence between club or breed representatives and AKC executives or departments, as well as internal memoranda. Topics include breed recognition, club establishment, revisions to breed standards or classifications, and matters related to breed stud books, registration of foundation stock, and judge education.Also frequently present are...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The majority of these files center around club constitutions and by-laws including revision and amendment correspondence, drafts, permanent file copies, and printed pamphlets. Other documents relate to issues such as new club successorship, conflict resolution, elections, annual meetings and more. Show license applications are usually accompanied by membership lists, and various other club materials such as newsletters or legal forms appear. The files are far from comprehensive but may aid...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection documents the history, development, and promotion of purebred dogs through the publications of the American Kennel Club (AKC), its National Breed Clubs, and international registries. The materials include a comprehensive range of formats, from formal breed standards and club governing documents to informal newsletters and pictorial annuals. It is a vital resource for researching breed evolution, pedigree trends, and the administrative history of breed-specific...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection documents the history, development, and promotion of purebred dogs through the publications of the American Kennel Club (AKC), its National Breed Clubs, and international registries. The materials include a comprehensive range of formats, from formal breed standards and club governing documents to informal newsletters and pictorial annuals. It is a vital resource for researching breed evolution, pedigree trends, and the administrative history of breed-specific...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection documents the history, development, and promotion of purebred dogs through the publications of the American Kennel Club (AKC), its National Breed Clubs, and international registries. The materials include a comprehensive range of formats, from formal breed standards and club governing documents to informal newsletters and pictorial annuals. It is a vital resource for researching breed evolution, pedigree trends, and the administrative history of breed-specific...