Guide to the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights Records, 1985 - 2002

Collection Number MC 330

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Collection Information
Abstract:

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.

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Descriptive Summary

Repository

North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center

Creator

Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights

Title

Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights Records, 1985 - 2002

Call Number

MC 330

Extent

.75 linear feet, 2 archival boxes

Location

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

Language of Material

English

Information for Users

Restrictions to Access

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

Donated by the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights in 2002 (Accession no. 2002-0019).
Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights Records, MC 330, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Processed by Michael Watts, October, 2005

Encoded by Michael Watts, October, 2005

Historical Note


In 1981 the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR) was founded by two veterinarians out of a concern that the animals they were trained to treat and heal were routinely being abused by society. The AVAR operates under the premise that as physicians protect their patients, so should veterinarians protect theirs. The association works toward the acquisition of rights for all nonhuman animals by educating the public and the veterinary profession. 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, entertainment 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. They also work to guarantee the rights of students who do not wish to harm or destroy nonhuman animals in the course of their education. The AVAR is based in Davis, California.


Scope and Content Note


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.

Organization of the Collection


This collection is made up of four series; position papers, newsletters, brochures, and videos.

Online Catalog Terms

Personal Name:

  • Buyukmihci, Nedim C.

Subjects:

  • Animal rights
  • Animal shelters
  • Livestock factories
  • Veterinarians--Societies, etc.

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  • Giduz (Betsy and Tom) Collection, 1977 - 1990, MC 289 [HTML]
  • Mechler (Esther) Papers, 1974 - 2003, MC 322 [HTML]
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  • Sapontzis (Steve F.) Papers, 1978-2001, MC 318 [HTML]
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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Position Papers, 1987 - 1999


    .25 linear feet

    Series contains a Veterinarian's Oath, papers stating the AVAR mission, and guidelines for AVAR approved veterinary practice.

    • Veterinarian's Oath
      Folder contains an amended veterinarian's oath with practice standards that are in keeping with the AVAR mission.
      		 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 1]
    • Position Statements
      Procedural Guidelines for Veterinarians practicing by AVAR approved methods.
      		 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 2]
    • Position Statements / Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
      Serious Moral Concern is not Species Limited
      		 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 3]
    • Position Statements / Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
      The Issue of Dissection
      		 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 4]
    • Position Statements / Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
      Ethical and Practical Concerns
      		 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 5]
    • Position Statements / Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
      Safety Testing of Products for Human Use
      		 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 6]
    • Position Statements / Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
      The Draize Eye Irritancy Test
      		 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 7]
    • Position Statements / Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
      Non-Violence in Surgical Training
      		 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 8]
    • Position Statements / Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
      Apparel of Misery
      		 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 9]
    • Position Statements / Nedim Buyukmihci, V.M.D.
      Ethical and Practical Consideration for Nonhuman Animals Used for Food and Fiber
      		 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 10]

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  • Newsletters, 1985 - 2002


    .25 linear feet

    This series consists of a collection of newsletters written and circulated by the AVAR from 1985 to 2002. Each folder contains a year's worth of issues.

    • AVAR Newsletter, August 1985 - December 1986 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 11]
    • AVAR Newsletter, 1987 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 12]
    • AVAR Newsletter, 1988 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 13]
    • AVAR Newsletter, 1989 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 14]
    • Directions Newsletter, 1990 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 15]
    • Directions Newsletter, 1991 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 16]
    • Directions Newsletter, 1992 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 17]
    • Directions Newsletter, 1993 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 18]
    • Directions Newsletter, 1994 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 19]
    • Directions Newsletter, 1995 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 20]
    • Directions Newsletter, 1996 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 21]
    • Directions Newsletter, 1997 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 22]
    • Directions Newsletter, 1998 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 23]
    • Directions Newsletter, 1999 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 24]
    • Directions Newsletter, 2000 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 25]
    • Directions Newsletter, 2001 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 26]
    • Directions Newsletter, 2002 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 27]
    • Alternatives Newsletter, 1996 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 28]
    • Alternatives Newsletter, 1997 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 29]
    • Alternatives Newsletter, 1998 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 30]
    • Alternatives Newsletter, 1999 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 31]
    • Alternatives Newsletter, 2000 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 32]
    • Alternatives Newsletter, 2001 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 33]
    • Alternatives Newsletter, 2002 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 34]

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  • Brochures, undated


    1 folder



    • AVAR Brochures, undated
      Folder contains brochures on Standards of Cruelty, Surgical Claw Removal, Sterilization, and a Guide to Congenital Disorders in Dogs.
      		 [MC 00330 Box 1, Folder 35]

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  • Videotapes, 2000


    .25 linear feet, 1 archival box

    Series contains two videotapes illustrating techniques for neutering male and female puppies and kittens. English and Spanish language versions.

    • Early Age Neutering - A Practical Guide for Veterinarians, 2000

      		[MC 00330 Box 2, Folder 1]
    • Early Age Neutering - A Practical Guide for Veterinarians -Spanish Language Version, 2000

      		[MC 00330 Box 2, Folder 2]

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