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The Joellen Secondo Collection of Animal Protection Materials contain publications and a dog collar dating from 1896 through 1917. More specifically, these publications include five issues of “Our Dumb Animals,” a monthly periodical published by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The collection encompasses the 1904 January issue of “The Ladies’ World” magazine with an article entitled “Pets for Women.” Also included is a dog collar with metal plaques reading: J. W. to K. G and Czar Nicholas/Kitty Gordon/145 Falmouth St/Manhattan Beach (Kitty Gordon was an actor in the early 20th century. In 1916, she acquired a Russian wolfhound named Czar Nicholas). Finally, the collection contains “Exercises for Schools in Massachusetts,” a pamphlet published by the American Humane Education Society in 1917.
Joellen Secondo has served as a Companion Animals and Engagement Specialist at Humane Society International. Humane Society International (HIS) was created in 1991 as an affiliate of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and since then pursues animal rights and welfare work globally. It implements programs in Asia, Africa, and Americas. More specifically, the HIS operates to foster the human-animal bond, protect wildlife, rescue cats and dogs, and promote animal-free testing and research, and fight cruelty against animals.
Joellen Secondo has served as a Companion Animals and Engagement Specialist at Humane Society International. Humane Society International (HIS) was created in 1991 as an affiliate of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and since then pursues animal rights and welfare work globally. It implements programs in Asia, Africa, and Americas. More specifically, the HIS operates to foster the human-animal bond, protect wildlife, rescue cats and dogs, and promote animal-free testing and research, and fight cruelty against animals.
Joellen Secondo Collection of Animal Protection Materials contain publications and other items dating from 1896 through 1917. More specifically, these publications include five issues of “Our Dumb Animals,” a monthly periodical published by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The collection encompasses the 1904 January issue of “The Ladies’ World” magazine with an article entitled “Pets for Women.” Also included is a dog collar with metal plaques reading: J. W. to K. G and Czar Nicholas/Kitty Gordon/145 Falmouth St/Manhattan Beach (Kitty Gordon was an actor in the early 20th century. In 1916, she acquired a Russian wolfhound named Czar Nicholas). Finally, the collection contains “Exercises for Schools in Massachusetts,” a pamphlet published by the American Humane Education Society in 1917.
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[Identification of item], Joellen Secondo Collection of Animal Protection Materials, MC 00735, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Gift of Joellen Secondo, June 2023 (Accession 2023.0089)
Processed by: Gevorg Vardanyan, 2023 June, Finding aid written by: Gevorg Vardanyan, 2023 June.
Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.
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[Identification of item], Joellen Secondo Collection of Animal Protection Materials, MC 00735, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.