Records, 1879-1964.

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Records, 1879-1964.

Consists of board meeting minutes, scrapbooks, photographs, biographical materials about Henry Bergh, and assorted issues of "Humane News and Views." Also includes annual reports, 1937-1956 (not inclusive).

3.0 cubic ft.

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Wisconsin Humane Society

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Bergh, Henry, 1811-1888

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American philanthropist, founder of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. From the guide to the Henry Bergh letters, 1847-1886, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) Henry Bergh founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in 1866. From the description of Henry Bergh autograph letter signed to Richard Kaines, 1887 March 10. (Unknown)....