31 collections related to Animal rights

The Animal Rights Network Records contains correspondence, office files, reports, clippings, publications, mailings, and audiovisual resources documenting the activities of the Animal Rights Network in advocating for the ethical and humane treatment of animals. Issues addressed by the organization include live animal experimentation, exploitation of animals for sport and entertainment, intensive breeding and slaughter of domestic animals for food, and irresponsible pet ownership. The Animal Rights Network (ARN) published a bimonthly magazine, The Animals' Agenda, which contained original content and also served to assist smaller animal rights organizations network with members of the animal rights community, as well as maintained a library and archives component. ARN encouraged its members to collect and maintain their own collections documenting the animal rights and animal welfare movements, and many members donated their collections to ARN. The bulk of the material dates from the 1950s to 1990s. In 1979, several Connecticut-based animal rights activists withdrew from Friends of Animals, Inc., to found the Animal Rights Network (ARN). ARN joined forces with the animal rights magazine Agenda, and together they worked to unite local, national, and international animal rights groups to achieve common goals. ARN's main objectives incorporated the central issues confronting the animal rights movement. These objectives included live animal experimentation, exploitation of animals for sport and entertainment, intensive breeding and slaughter of domestic animals for food, and irresponsible pet ownership. The group used its financial resources to develop advertising campaigns and publications in order to educate the public about animal rights issues. In 2001, the board of directors determined that the role of ARN as a movement building and networking tool was no longer necessary, and formed a new organization called the Institute for Animals and Society (IAS) to advance animal advocacy issues in public policy development by conducting scholarly research and analysis, providing education and training, and fostering cooperation with other social justice movements and interests. IAS merged with Society and Animals Forum to create the Animals and Society Institute in 2005. Less

The Argus Archives Records, 1914-2004 (bulk 1970-1990), contain brochures, catalogs, correspondence, legislation, magazines, memorabilia, monographs, news clippings, pamphlets, photographs, research reports, video, and other materials collected and preserved by Argus Archives in pursuit of its goal to be an information source in humane education and to stop unnecessary or particularly cruel forms of animal testing. With particular focus on collecting material relating to humane organizations in the State of New York, Argus Archives actively assembled information on all areas of interest to the humane movement. The collection expanded to include organizations in all of North America and parts of Europe and Asia. Biographical documents of Dallas Pratt and other material such as article reprints date back to 1914. The Argus Archives was founded in New York City by Dallas Pratt in 1969. In addition to acting as a data bank to provide facts to other humane groups with which to influence community leaders and legislators, Argus Archives was also dedicated to the efforts of humane education, supporting change at the community level. Less

These records consist of position statements, newsletters, brochures, and videos produced by the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR) to communicate animal rights issues within the association's membership, to the larger community of those practicing veterinary medicine, and the general public. Founded in 1981, the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR) is a professional organization dedicated to the acquisition of rights for all nonhuman animals. The AVAR works to keep veterinarians and the public informed about philosophical and scientific issues surrounding the use of animals in education, farming, fur production, trapping, entertaiment and other areas. Educational reform, changes in the ways that animals are used in biomedical research, and the passage of legislation favorable to the benign treatment of animals in education, research, and animal shelters are the focus of the organization. The AVAR is based in Davis, California. Less

The Bernard Unti Book and Ephemera Collection on Animal Studies contains books, pamphlets, ephemera, and material culture objects tied to the history of the kindness-to-animals ethic, organized animal protection, vegetarianism, anti-vivisection and related concerns. The majority of the collection is comprised of books with many dating to the 1800s and early 20th Century. Bernard Unti, Ph.D., is an animal rights and welfare advocate who served as Senior Policy Adviser and Special Assistant to the President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) from 2004 to 2021. Unti was then hired as Senior Principal Strategist in Communications for the HSUS. Unti is the author of Protecting All Animals: A Fifty-Year History of The Humane Society of the United States (2004), which covers the history of the HSUS from its creation to the early twentieth century. Unti has also written a number of essays and articles on animal cruelty as a historical and contemporary issue. In addition to working for the HSUS and Humane Society International, he worked at the Animal Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS) in various positions from 1985 to 1992, including the position of Executive Director. Less

The Bernard Unti Papers include publications, news clippings, and writings that document Unti's long involvement with the animal protection movement, especially his activism during the 1980s. There are materials related to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Unti's dissertation research, and his time as Senior Policy Adviser and Special Assistant to President and CEO of the HSUS, Wayne Pacelle. The collection also includes Unti's research into various animal rights issues and topics such as laboratory animals, trapping, hunting, cetacean protection, humane education, veganism, and vegetarianism. Bernard Unti, Ph.D., was employed as Senior Policy Adviser and Special Assistant to the President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) from 2004 to 2021. Following this, Unti was hired as Senior Principal Strategist in Communications for the HSUS in 2021. He authored "Protecting All Animals: A Fifty-Year History of The Humane Society of the United States" (2004) and a number of essays on cruelty to animals as a historical and contemporary issue. In addition to working for the HSUS and Humane Society International, he worked at the Animal Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS) in a number of capacities from 1985 to 1992, including the position of Executive Director. Less

The materials include the complete hard copy run of the journal Between the Species, 1984-1996. Between the Species was a quarterly peer-reviewed print journal that was published from 1984 to 1996 by the Schweitzer Center of the San Francisco Bay Institute/Congress of Cultures. It focused on philosophical issues related to animals and the animal-human relationship. It has transitioned to an electronic-only journal, which is published through the support of the Philosophy Department and Digital Commons at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Less

The Catherine Roberts Papers contain various writings relating to animal rights. These papers include a selection of Roberts's published writings, correspondence received by Roberts, and a collection of philosophical publications that contain articles written by some of her colleagues. Born in California in 1917, Catherine Roberts trained as a microbiologist and geneticist, but then turned away from a career as a scientist and dedicated herself to writing about science, ethics, and religion. Less

The Culture and Animals Foundation Records contains historical and financial records, correspondence, programs, grant applications, and artistic portfolios dating from 1985 to the present. The Culture and Animals Foundation (CAF) is a nonprofit, cultural organization committed to fostering the growth of intellectual and artistic endeavors united by a positive concern for animals. Founded in 1985 by Nancy and Tom Regan, the CAF exists to expand understanding and appreciation of animals--improving the ways in which they are treated and their standing in human society. Less

The Doris Day Animal League Records, 1978-2006, contains a wide variety of materials that document the organization's efforts to protect the lives of animals through policy initiatives and education--specifically relating to animal testing, animals in the entertainment industry, companion animals legislation, and horse slaughter. Included in the collection are correspondence, Freedom of Information Act requests, pamphlets, reports, legislative and judicial summaries, journal and newspaper articles, editorials, surveys, videotapes, photographs, and other materials. Some of the organization's largest efforts documented in these records are the United States Air Force chimpanzee divestiture, high production volume testing (HPV) on animals, no apes in entertainment, efforts to influence Disney's creation of their Wild Animal Kingdom park, dog breeding regulation, spay and neuter legislation, and horse slaughter legislation. Founded in 1987 by Doris Day, the Doris Day Animal League (DDAL) is a nonprofit lobbying organization committed to providing animal advocacy through policy initiatives, education, and corporate engagement. Based in Washington D.C., DDAL serves to influence federal, state, and local laws and policies that focus on animal welfare. Some of the organization's largest efforts relate to the United States Air Force chimpanzee divestiture, high production volume testing (HPV) on animals, no apes in entertainment, dog breeding regulation, spay and neuter legislation, and horse slaughter legislation. In 2006, DDAL merged into the Humane Society of the United States. Less

The Esther Mechler Papers consists of papers and artifacts documenting Mechler's interest and participation in the animal rights and animal welfare movement. It includes writings by individuals and organizations, as well as published volumes and periodicals. Correspondence about animal or animal rights-related issues and the background work for two of Mechler's animal rights projects are also present, as well as audiovisual materials and memorabilia from various animal rights or animal welfare groups and events. Esther Mechler has been involved with the animal rights and animal welfare movement since the 1970s. An instrumental figure in several organizations, she was a founding member of both the Fairfield County, Connecticut branch of Friends of the Animals, and the national Animal Rights Network. Mechler worked to create and distribute animal protection related audio-visual materials and has also been particularly active in the area of preventing pet overpopulation. In 1990 she founded Spay/USA, a national referral service for low-cost spay/neutering. Less

The Heidi Prescott Papers contain legal files, lobbying materials, photos, VHS videotapes, cassette tapes, and other materials related to animal rights protection. The largest part of the collection includes materials created by the Fund for Animals (FFA), where Heidi Prescott served as the National Director. Heidi Prescott has been the Senior Vice President for Companion Animals at HSUS since 2021. She previously served as the Senior Vice President of Campaigns from 2005 through 2021. Prescott was the National Director of the Fund for Animals from 1989 to 2005 before this organization merged with the HSUS. Less

This collection contains audio-visual materials (mostly VHS) that were acquired by the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR). AVAR combined forces with the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA) in 2008. The materials all relate to various animal rights issues. The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA) is an affiliate organization of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The HSVMA was established in 2008, and at that time, combined with the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR). HSVMA's mission statement is "to protect and advocate for animals while providing leadership and service opportunities that support a humane veterinary profession." Less

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Records include original correspondence, publications, animal rights research, legislative files, voting ballots, reports, grants, memorabilia, and photographs dating from 1918, with the bulk of the records from the 1960s to the 2010s. These materials encompass the full range of the organization's activities in promoting the protection of companion animals, farm animals, animals in laboratories, and wildlife. Additionally, the records reflect the organization’s special focus on public policy, humane education, and direct animal care work. Researchers should be advised that SCRC staff has identified materials in this collection that depict animal cruelty and abuse. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), originally known as the National Humane Society, is an animal welfare and rights nonprofit organization that was first formed in 1954 by former members of the American Humane Association (AHA). The organization committed itself to preventing cruelty to animals of all kinds as a part of the national animal humane movement. Since 1954, the HSUS has expanded its operations to include animal rights and welfare advocacy, education, legislation, research, investigation, and field services. The HSUS has been instrumental in lobbying for federal animal rights and welfare legislation, including the Humane Slaughter Act of 1958, the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966, and the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act of 2006. For a more comprehensive historical timeline and a list of abbreviations related to the HSUS, refer to the document available online. Less

The In Defense of Animals Records contains organizational publications, campaign posters, newsletters, IDA event photographs, and photographs depicting animal cruelty and abuse investigations. The photographs may contain imagery that may be disturbing to some researchers. Materials range in date from 1983 to 2021. In Defense of Animals (IDA) is an international animal protections organization that was formed in 1983 by veterinarian Dr. Elliot Katz. The organization has dedicated itself to advocating for animals, people, and the environment through education and campaigns, as well as sanctuaries and animal rescue facilities. Additionally, IDA has organized legislative initiatives, public awareness campaigns, cruelty investigations, and direct rescue of animals worldwide. Less

The John Goodwin Collection of Materials on Animal Fighting contains books, journals, underground magazines, VHS video tapes, cassette tapes, DVDs, and other materials related to hog-dog, dog fighting, and cock fighting. The largest part of the publications includes animal fighting magazines and journals, such as the Feathered Warrior and the Gamecock Magazine. Also included are weapons used during animal fightings. Materials may contain images, artifacts, and language related to animal cruelty and abuse that may be disturbing to some researchers. John Goodwin joined the Humane Society of the United States in 2000 as the grassroots outreach coordinator in the Government Affairs department. He created a campaign against animal fighting and animal cruelty. He was involved in lobbying campaigns for animal rights. Goodwin testified before various state legislatures and served as an expert in criminal animal fighting trials. Less

The Lisa Finlay Papers contains materials documenting Finlay's interest and participation in both the animal rights and ecofeminist movements. Some items are related to general animal rights or philosophical issues, but the majority focus on ecofeminism or the intersection between feminism and animal rights. Included are a variety of published and unpublished written materials, as well as materials from various animal rights and ecofeminist groups and events and audiovisual materials. The bulk of these audiovisual materials are the only known video copies of the 1993 ANGFAR (A New Generation for Animal Rights) Conference. Lisa Finlay is an animal rights advocate with a specific interest in feminism. When she was a graduate student at North Carolina State University, animal rights activist Tom Regan served as a thesis advisor for her self-designed degree: "Forms of Oppression: Sexism, Racism, and Speciesism." As the coordinator and contact for the 1993 ANGFAR conference, Finlay was instrumental in the organization of this event. A long-time member of Feminists for Animal Rights (FAR), Finlay was hired as the organization's first director in 1994 and went on to serve the organization in a number of different capacities. Less

This collection contains annual reports from the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA). These annual reports are from the years 1994-2005. The collection also contains publications published from 1822-2018. This collection was created by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA or MSPCA-Angell). The MSPCA is a non-profit organization that protects animals, relieves their suffering, advances their health and welfare, and prevents cruelty. The MSPCA was founded in 1868. It is the second-oldest humane society in the United States. Less

This collection contains newsletters, articles, and publications from the Medical Research Modernization Committee. It includes a few other item as well, such as a certificate of incorporation, correspondence and testimonies. Materials range in date from 1984 to 2001. The Medical Research Modernization Committee describes itself as "a national health advocacy group composed of physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who evaluate the benefits, risks and costs of different health care and medical research methods and technologies." Less