Records, 1873-1934.

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Records, 1873-1934.

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Minutes, correspondence, business papers, financial records, complaint and case records, index to the case records, ledgers, membership lists, and scrapbooks. Minutes of the Executive Council of the IHS. Correspondence with lawyers, veterinarians, clergymen, state officials, policemen, businessmen, educators and the general public discuss every aspect of child and animal welfare. Correspondence with numerous social welfare and medical institutions. Subjects include: Union Stockyards, appointment of humane agents, the Humane Conference at the World's Columbian Exposition, International Maritime Conference on animal welfare, horse ambulances, Bands of Mercy, American Humane Society, dog pounds, juvenile court system, child abuse and much more. An estimated 127,000 case reports for complaints of abuse, the investigation and outcome. Business records include investment information, bank books, receipts and ambulance service accounts. Published material includes copies of the IHS publications: "Humane Journal" and "Humane Advocate" as well as other pamphlets and literature.

75 linear feet (75 boxes)

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Illinois Humane Society

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Founded in 1869 as an organization dedicated to the prevention of abuse and neglect of animals and children, the Society was responsible for much of the legislation passed that protected animals and children. Primarily located in Chicago, it helped open branches in towns throughout the state and worked with other states. Eventually its focus was more on the protection of children and it worked with many of the state, social and religious organizations for neglected, abused or orphaned children. ...

Illinois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

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