Esther Mechler papers, 1974-2004 [manuscript]

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Esther Mechler papers, 1974-2004 [manuscript]

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The Esther Mechler Papers consists of papers and artifacts documenting Mechler's interest and participation in the animal rights/animal welfare movement. It includes writings by individuals and organizations, as well as published volumes and periodicals. Correspondence about animal or animal-rights related issues and the background work for two of Mechler's animal-rights projects are also present, as well as audio-visual materials and memorabilia from various animal rights/animal welfare groups and events.

7.02 linear feet ( 14 archival boxes + 1 oversize folder)

North Carolina State University, NCSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7776036

North Carolina State University, NCSU Libraries

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Animal Rights Network

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In 1979, several Connecticut-based animal rights activists withdrew from Friends of Animals, Inc., to found the Animal Rights Network (ARN). ARN joined forces with the animal rights magazine Agenda, and together they worked to unite local, national, and international animal rights groups to achieve common goals. In 2001, the board of directors determined that the role of ARN as a movement building and networking tool was no longer necessary, and formed a new organization called the Institute for...

SPAY/USA.

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Focus on Animals.

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Mechler, Esther.

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Esther Mechler has been involved with the animal rights/animal welfare movement since the 1970s. An instrumental figure in several organizations, she was a founding member of both the Fairfield County, Connecticut branch of Friends of the Animals, and the national Animal Rights Network. Mechler worked to create and distribute animal protection related audio-visual materials and has also been particularly active in the area of preventing pet overpopulation. In 1990 she founded SPAY/USA, a nationa...