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Letters concerning Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 1942-1943

 File — Box: 23, Folder: 12

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

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

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States