Register of original dog licenses, 1894-1904.

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Register of original dog licenses, 1894-1904.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals kept this register of original dog licenses (numbers 1 to 10,000), issued April 16-May 31, 1894, with renewals for these licenses made between 1895 and 1904.

.29 linear foot (1 volume)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8145913

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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