Guide to the Culture and Animals Foundation Records, 1985 - 2001

Collection Number MC 320

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Collection Information
Abstract:

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.

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Processed by
Melissa Prycer
Date Completed
June 28, 2002
Encoded by
Lois Fischer Black, Dawne E. Howard

Descriptive Summary

Creator

Culture and Animals Foundation

Title

The Culture and Animals Foundation Records, 1985 - 2001

Call Number

MC 320

Extent

15 archival storage box, 7.5 linear feet

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.

Information for Users

Restrictions to Access

This collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
Acquisitions Information

Gift of Tom Regan in October, 2000.
Preferred Citation

[Identification of Item], Culture and Animals Foundation Records, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Copyright Notice

North Carolina State University does not own copyright to this collection. Individuals obtaining materials from the NCSU Libraries' Special Collections Research Center are responsible for using the works in conformance with United States copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.

Historical Note


Founded in 1985 by Tom Regan and Nancy Regan, the Culture and Animals Foundation (CAF) seeks to promote animal rights through art. It supports three interrelated projects, the Research Program, the Creativity Program, and the Performance Program. Scholars, artists, and musicians whose work supports animals can apply for funding through CAF. In addition, each year, CAF hosts Triangle Animal Awareness, a conference that includes lectures, performances, and exhibits, all relating to animals.

Scope and Content Note


This collection spans the period from 1985 to 2001. The collection includes organizational documents such as minutes and annual reports, correspondence, brochures, and portfolios relating to Triangle Animal Awareness, grant proposals, artist portfolios, and general correspondence. There is also a small video and audio collection of some of the Triangle Animal Awareness performances. The Organizational Documents series contains documents relating to the broad interests of the Foundation. The Triangle Animal Awareness, organized by year, contains documents relating to the annual festival. The Correspondence series contains general organizational correspondence, mostly written by or to Tom Regan. The Artists series contains materials sent by artists, musicians, or scholars for consideration by the Foundation. The Grants series contains proposals, acceptances, and rejections of grants that were both given by the Foundation or given to the Foundation by other agencies. The Special Projects series contains information regarding a few of the major collaboration in which the Foundation worked. The Audio Visual Materials series contains video and audio tapes of performances during Triangle Animal Awareness or of artists who performed during that event.

Organizational Note


The collection is divided into nine series: Organizational Documents, Triangle Animal Awareness, Correspondence, Artists, Grants, Special Projects, Audio-Visual Materials, Artifacts, and Oversized Documents. Several items in the collection have been cross-referenced.

Online Catalog Headings

  • Regan, Tom
  • Animal Rights
  • Animals in Art
  • Culture and Animals Foundation
  • Triangle Animal Awareness
  • Rosenthal, Rachel
  • Coe, Sue
  • Spoleto Festival of the Animals
  • Animal Rights Organizations

Related Material

Tom Regan Papers, 1951 - 2000
Betsy and Tom Giduz Papers, 1977 - 1990

Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Organizational Documents


    1 archival box , 0.5 linear feet

    This series contains the general information regarding the Culture and Animals Foundation (CAF) dating from 1985-1996. In addition to minutes, annual reports, and financial statements, it also contains information on the Advisory Board Members, fundraising and donations, and public relations.

    • By-laws and Articles of Incorporation [MC 320 Box 1, Folder1]
    • Minutes, 1987-1996 [MC 320 Box 1, Folder2]
    • Annual Report, 1987-1997 [MC 320 Box 1, Folder3]
    • Advisory Board
      • Aycock - Forti [MC 320 Box 1, Folder4]
      • Harris - Wagner [MC 320 Box 1, Folder5]
    • Finances
      • 1985 - 1987 [MC 320 Box 1, Folder6]
      • 1988 - 1989 [MC 320 Box 1, Folder7]
      • 1990 - 1991 [MC 320 Box 1, Folder8]
      • 1992 - 1993 [MC 320 Box 1, Folder9]
      • 1994 - 1995 [MC 320 Box 1, Folder10]
      • 1996 [MC 320 Box 1, Folder11]
    • Tax-Exempt Status [MC 320 Box 1, Folder12]
    • Fundraising
      • General [MC 320 Box 1, Folder13]
      • Triangle United Way [MC 320 Box 1, Folder14]
    • Donations
      • Knight Painting [MC 320 Box 1, Folder15]
      • Levin Estate [MC 320 Box 1, Folder16]
    • Advertising [MC 320 Box 1, Folder17]
    • Brochures (See also Legal Box MC320.12.5) [MC 320 Box 1, Folder18]
    • Public Relations [MC 320 Box 1, Folder19]
    • Public Relations [MC 320 Box 1, Folder20]
    • Congressional Declaration [MC 320 Box 1, Folder21]
    • Newsletters (June 1992) [MC 320 Box 1, Folder22]
    • General Press (See also Oversize MC320.12.6) [MC 320 Box 1, Folder23]
    • General Photos [MC 320 Box 1, Folder24]

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  • Triangle Animal Awareness


    5 archival boxes , 2.5 linear feet

    This annual festival has been held in Raleigh since 1986. It is also referred to as the Spoleto Festival for the Animals, and this umbrella event also includes the Compassionate Living Fair and the Ecumenical Blessing of the Animals. Scholars and activists prominent in the animal rights movement are invited to give lectures. In addition, art exhibitions have been held and special performances have been given.

    Past highlights include Rue McClanahan, River Phoenix, Andrew Linzey, Sue Coe, Country Joe McDonald, Rachel Rosenthal, and Robert Rauschenberg. Organized by year, this series includes general documents, correspondence, participant portfolios, and press coverage.

    • General, no date [MC 320 Box 2, Folder1]
    • 1986
      • General [MC 320 Box 2, Folder2]
      • Participants (See also MC320.13) [MC 320 Box 2, Folder3]
      • Animalscapes Art Exhibit [MC 320 Box 2, Folder4]
      • Fundraising [MC 320 Box 2, Folder5]
      • Press [MC 320 Box 2, Folder6]
    • 1987
      • General [MC 320 Box 2, Folder7]
      • Correspondence [MC 320 Box 2, Folder8]
      • Participants
        • Buyukmuchi - Lansbury [MC 320 Box 2, Folder9]
        • McDonald - Watson (See also MC320.13) [MC 320 Box 2, Folder10]
      • Animalscapes Art Exhibit (See also MC320.13) [MC 320 Box 2, Folder11]
      • Press (See also MC320.12.3) [MC 320 Box 2, Folder12]
    • 1988
      • General [MC 320 Box 2, Folder13]
      • Correspondence [MC 320 Box 2, Folder14]
      • Participants
        • Coe, Sue
          • Correspondence [MC 320 Box 2, Folder15]
          • Press (See also MC320.12.3) [MC 320 Box 2, Folder16]
        • Jordana, Michaele [MC 320 Box 2, Folder17]
        • Linzey, Andrew [MC 320 Box 2, Folder18]
        • "Reflected Innocence" (See also MC320.13) [MC 320 Box 2, Folder19]
        • Rifkin, Jeremy and Robbins, John [MC 320 Box 2, Folder20]
      • Press [MC 320 Box 2, Folder21]
    • 1989
      • General (See also Oversized Folder MC320.15 and Box MC320.13) [MC 320 Box 3, Folder1]
      • Correspondence [MC 320 Box 3, Folder2]
      • Donations [MC 320 Box 3, Folder3]
      • Participants
        • Lawrence, Elizabeth Atwood; McClanahan, Rue; Scott, Ron; Winter, Paul [MC 320 Box 3, Folder4]
        • Klein, Maxine [MC 320 Box 3, Folder5]
        • Lappe, Frances Moore [MC 320 Box 3, Folder6]
        • Linzey, Andrew [MC 320 Box 3, Folder7]
        • Unti, Bernard [MC 320 Box 3, Folder8]
      • Compassionate Living Fair [MC 320 Box 3, Folder9]
      • Press (See also MC320.12.3) [MC 320 Box 3, Folder10]
      • Photos
        • General [MC 320 Box 3, Folder11]
        • Participants [MC 320 Box 3, Folder12]
        • Blessing of the Animals [MC 320 Box 3, Folder13]
        • Negatives [MC 320 Box 3, Folder14]
    • 1990
      • General (See also Oversized Folder MC320.15) [MC 320 Box 4, Folder1]
      • Correspondence [MC 320 Box 4, Folder2]
      • Participants
        • Adams - Icke [MC 320 Box 4, Folder3]
        • Kalechosky - Rosen [MC 320 Box 4, Folder4]
        • Coe, Sue (See also Oversized Folder MC320.15) [MC 320 Box 4, Folder5]
      • Library Exhibit [MC 320 Box 4, Folder6]
      • Donations [MC 320 Box 4, Folder7]
      • Press (See also MC320.12.3) [MC 320 Box 4, Folder8]
    • 1991
      • General [MC 320 Box 4, Folder9]
      • Correspondence [MC 320 Box 4, Folder10]
      • Participants [MC 320 Box 4, Folder11]
      • Rauschenberg Exhibit [MC 320 Box 4, Folder12]
      • Press [MC 320 Box 4, Folder13]
    • 1992
      • General (See also Box MC 320.12.3) [MC 320 Box 4, Folder14]
      • Participants (See also MC320.13) [MC 320 Box 4, Folder15]
    • 1993
      • General (See also Box MC320.12.3) [MC 320 Box 4, Folder16]
      • Participants (See also Box MC320.13 [MC 320 Box 4, Folder17]
    • 1994
      • General [MC 320 Box 5, Folder1]
      • Correspondence [MC 320 Box 5, Folder2]
      • Participants
        • Barnard, Neal [MC 320 Box 5, Folder3]
        • Bauston, Gene and Lori; Cartmil, Matt [MC 320 Box 5, Folder4]
        • Coe, Sue; Harris, Jim (See also MC320.13) [MC 320 Box 5, Folder5]
        • Kheel, Marti [MC 320 Box 5, Folder6]
        • Kumin, Maxine; MacGillis, Miriam [MC 320 Box 5, Folder7]
      • Fundraising [MC 320 Box 5, Folder8]
      • Press (See also Box MC320.12.3) [MC 320 Box 5, Folder9]
    • 1995
      • General [MC 320 Box 5, Folder10]
      • Participants [MC 320 Box 5, Folder11]
      • Welcome Speech [MC 320 Box 5, Folder12]
    • 1996
      • General [MC 320 Box 5, Folder13]
      • Correspondence [MC 320 Box 5, Folder14]
      • Participants [MC 320 Box 5, Folder15]
    • 1997
      • General [MC 320 Box 6, Folder1]
      • Correspondence [MC 320 Box 6, Folder2]
      • Participants
        • Buettinger, Craig; Campbell, T. Colin; Derby, Pat; DeRose, Chris; Gendin, Sidney [MC 320 Box 6, Folder3]
        • Rosenthal, Rachel; Unti, Bernard [MC 320 Box 6, Folder4]
      • Speeches [MC 320 Box 6, Folder5]
    • 1998
      • General [MC 320 Box 6, Folder6]
      • Correspondence [MC 320 Box 6, Folder7]
      • Participants (See also Box MC320.13) [MC 320 Box 6, Folder8]
      • Welcome Speech [MC 320 Box 6, Folder9]
    • 1999
      • General (See also Box MC320.12.3) [MC 320 Box 6, Folder10]
      • Correspondence [MC 320 Box 6, Folder11]
      • Participants
        • Hindi, Steve; Goodwin, John; Jones, Susan [MC 320 Box 6, Folder12]
        • Lyman, Howard; Nagler, Michael; Phillips, Carl; Ryder, Richard [MC 320 Box 6, Folder13]
    • 2001
      • General [MC 320 Box 6, Folder14]
      • Welcome Speech [MC 320 Box 6, Folder15]

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  • Correspondence


    2 archival boxes , 1 linear foot

    This correspondence series consists of letters relating to Foundation activities, fundraising, and communication between members. The majority of correspondence is either written by or to Tom Regan in his capacity as chair of the Foundation. There is also a significant amount of correspondence written to other animal rights organizations, including the North Carolina Network for the Animals, the New England Anti-Vivisection Society, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the Humane Society.

    • January - August, 1985 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder1]
    • September - October, 1985 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder2]
    • November - December, 1985 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder3]
    • January, 1986 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder4]
    • February, 1986 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder5]
    • March - June, 1986 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder6]
    • July - August, 1986 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder7]
    • September - December, 1986 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder8]
    • January - May, 1987 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder9]
    • June - December, 1987 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder10]
    • January - February, 1988 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder11]
    • March - April, 1988 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder12]
    • May - June, 1988 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder13]
    • July - September, 1988 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder14]
    • October - December, 1988 [MC 320 Box 7, Folder15]
    • January - May, 1989 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder1]
    • June - December, 1989 (See also Box MC320.12.4) [MC 320 Box 8, Folder2]
    • January - February, 1990 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder3]
    • March - May, 1990 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder4]
    • June - August, 1990 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder5]
    • September - December, 1990 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder6]
    • January - May, 1991 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder7]
    • June - December, 1991 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder8]
    • January - March, 1992 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder9]
    • April - August, 1992 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder10]
    • September - December, 1992 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder11]
    • 1993 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder12]
    • January - February, 1994 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder13]
    • March - July, 1994 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder14]
    • August - December, 1994 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder15]
    • 1995 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder16]
    • 1996 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder17]
    • 1997 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder18]
    • 1999 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder19]
    • 2000 [MC 320 Box 8, Folder20]

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  • Artists


    1 archival box , 0.5 linear feet

    One of the Foundation's primary missions is to support artists who feature animals in their work. Often, the Foundation received portfolios from artists. This series contains those portfolios that are not linked to grants or Triangle Animal Awareness. In addition, this series contains exhibit catalogs and a collection of slides of prominent works that feature animals. In addition to visual arts, the Foundation also supported musicians, scholars, and playwrights that feature animals, and portfolios from these individuals are also included in this series.

    • Prominent Works [MC 320 Box 9, Folder1]
    • Art, no name [MC 320 Box 9, Folder2]
    • Exhibit Catalog [MC 320 Box 9, Folder3]
    • Artists
      • Brenner, Werner; Climo; Culbertson, Janet; Dingle, Kim [MC 320 Box 9, Folder4]
      • Erickson, Nancy [MC 320 Box 9, Folder5]
      • Gigliotti, Carol [MC 320 Box 9, Folder6]
      • Harrison, Jan; Keane, Margaret; Buffet, Guy; Lasson, Jeanette; Murrill, Gwynn; Powers, Patricia; Salvucci, Richard; Waldmire, Robert; Wesson, Scott [MC 320 Box 9, Folder7]
      • Lowe, Jean [MC 320 Box 9, Folder8]
    • Musicians
      • Portfolios, 1987 - 1992 [MC 320 Box 9, Folder9]
      • Herzog, Edward [MC 320 Box 9, Folder10]
      • Kronos Quartet [MC 320 Box 9, Folder11]
      • PETA Album [MC 320 Box 9, Folder12]
    • Scholars
      • Copeland, Marion [MC 320 Box 9, Folder13]
    • Playwrights
      • Davis, Gavan (See also MC320.13) [MC 320 Box 9, Folder14]

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  • Grants


    1 archival box , 0.5 linear feet

    Beyond the Triangle Animal Awareness Festival, the other way that the Foundation fulfills its mission is through financial support to artists, scholars, musicians, events, and organizations that supported animal rights. Included in this series, under the "Grants From" subseries are grant proposals and correspondence relating to these grants given by the Foundation. As a non-profit organization, the Foundation also seeks grants to fund its many activities. Included in the "Grants To" subseries are grant proposals and correspondence relating to these grants that the Foundation sought to receive.

    • Grants From CAF
      • Accepted, 1987 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder1]
      • Denied, 1987 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder2]
      • Accepted, 1988 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder3]
      • Accepted--Sarty, Ellie 1988 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder4]
      • Denied, 1988 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder5]
      • Denied--Card/Comtois 1988 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder6]
      • Accepted, 1989 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder7]
      • Denied, 1989 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder8]
      • Accepted, 1990 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder9]
      • Denied, 1990 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder10]
      • Accepted, 1991 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder11]
      • Accepted, 1992 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder12]
      • Denied, 1992 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder13]
      • Denied, 1993 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder14]
      • Accepted, 1994 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder15]
      • Accepted, 1995 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder16]
      • Accepted, 1996 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder17]
      • Miscellaneous, No Date [MC 320 Box 10, Folder18]
    • Grants To CAF
      • 1988 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder19]
      • 1989 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder20]
      • 1990 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder21]
      • 1991 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder22]
      • 1992 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder23]
      • 1993 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder24]
      • 1997 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder25]
      • 1998 [MC 320 Box 10, Folder26]

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  • Special Projects


    2 archival boxes , 1 linear foot

    This series contains information regarding events that the organization was involved in, often in a sponsor role, but not as the primary sponsor. Advertising, press, and some correspondence are in these files.

    • General [MC 320 Box 11, Folder1]
    • American Philosophical Association [MC 320 Box 11, Folder2]
    • Animals in the Arts and Humanities [MC 320 Box 11, Folder3]
    • Animal Nation [MC 320 Box 11, Folder4]
    • Animal Rights: New Strategies for the 1990s [MC 320 Box 11, Folder5]
    • Fact or Fiction [MC 320 Box 11, Folder6]
    • Good News for Animals Conference [MC 320 Box 11, Folder7]
    • The Wholeness Center [MC 320 Box 11, Folder8]
    • Legal sized documents; referenced in files
      • Articles of Incorporation [MC 320 Box 12, Folder1]
      • Advisory Board [MC 320 Box 12, Folder2]
      • Triangle Animal Awareness [MC 320 Box 12, Folder3]
      • Correspondence [MC 320 Box 12, Folder4]
      • Brochure Proofs [MC 320 Box 12, Folder5]
      • General Press [MC 320 Box 12, Folder6]

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  • Audio-Visual Materials


    1 archival box , 0.5 linear feet

    This series contains tapes of performances either during Triangle Animal Awareness or by performers who later participated in Triangle Animal Awareness. There is also a Public Service Announcement.

    • 1987 Art Show [MC 320 Box 13, Folder1]
    • McLibel: Two Worlds Collide [MC 320 Box 13, Folder2]
    • Country Joe McDonald Concert [MC 320 Box 13, Folder3]
    • "The Others" - Rachel Rosenthal [MC 320 Box 13, Folder4]
    • Public Service Announcement "Spoleto Festival for the Animals" Rue McClanahan [MC 320 Box 13, Folder5]
    • Montana Logging and Ballet Company, 1989 [MC 320 Box 13, Folder6]
    • Music Festival, 1993 [MC 320 Box 13, Folder7]
    • "Reflected Innocence"1988 [MC 320 Box 13, Folder8]
    • "Animals in Art" Mark Braunstein, 1992 [MC 320 Box 13, Folder9]
    • "Bite the Hand" Gavan Davis [MC 320 Box 13, Folder10]
    • "Expressing - For Animals and the Earth," Jim Harris and Janice Brungo [MC 320 Box 13, Folder11]
    • "Expressing" Jim Harris (1 of 2) [MC 320 Box 13, Folder12]
    • "Expressing" Jim Harris (2 of 2) [MC 320 Box 13, Folder13]
    • "Reflected Innocence" (cassette) [MC 320 Box 13, Folder14]

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  • Artifacts

    • Framed, cross-stitched Foundation logo [MC 320 Box 14, Folder1]

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  • Oversized Documents

    • Triangle Animal Awareness poster, 1989 [MC 320 Box 15, Folder1]
    • Triangle Animal Awareness poster, 1990 [MC 320 Box 15, Folder2]
    • Sue Coe print, 1990 [MC 320 Box 15, Folder3]
    • Poster for SAGE festival [MC 320 Box 15, Folder4]

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