Letters concerning Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 1942-1943
Scope and Contents
This folder contains six items. A letter from Ellen Glasgow, typewritten and signed, to Marguerite Doe Ravenscroft, 25 April 1943. A Richmond SPCA 1942 report on postcard with Margaret May Dashiell sketch/image on front. A letter from Mrs. Douglas Maynard to Marguerite Doe Ravenscroft, 9 March 1943, on Richmond SPCA letterhead describing the work of the Richmond SPCA and its history. A letter from Mrs. Douglas Maynard to Marguerite Doe Ravenscroft, 28 April 1943, on Richmond SPCA letterhead, conveying the thanks of the board of directors for a donation of $300 to purchase a euthanasia chamber for the shelter. The letter notes that the meeting was held at Glasgow's home. A letter from Mrs. Douglas Maynard to Marguerite Doe Ravenscroft, 30 March 1943, acknowledging the gift of funds for a purchase of a euthanasia chamber, and discussing the installation of a memorial to Mrs. Ravenscroft's Sealyham Terrier on the chamber.And finally, a handwritten receipt for $300 to purchase the lethal chamber.
Dates
- Creation: 1942-1943
Creator
- From the Collection: Glasgow, Ellen, 1873-1945 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is minimally processed and open for research.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.03 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States