Central_New_York_SPCA_Collection Central New York SPCA Collection bes April 10, 2017 Onondaga County Public Library, Local History/Genealogy Department besDec. 09, 2017 English December 09, 2017 - EAD created (BES) Overview of the Collection Central New York SPCA Collection Onondaga County Public LibraryLocal History & Genealogy Department447 South Salina StreetSyracuse, New York, 13202(315) 435-1900 English Central New York SPCA Collection 1880-2000 7 linear ft. ## insert unique identifier here Central New York SPCA Collection contains files, photographs, financial ledgers, awards and board of trustees minutes from 1880-2000. Administrative History

Citizens of Onondaga County created a branch of the ASCPA in 1883. They named their organization the Onondaga County Branch of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The branch began as a reaction to animal cruelty in Onondaga County. Activities such as cock fighting and poor treatment of the Erie Canal mules, livestock and pets were cited as reasons to create this axillary branch of the ASCPA in Onondaga County.

The Onondaga County Branch of the ASCAP provided a means to ensure the protection of animals by enforcing all laws meant to protect them. The ASCPA hired personnel to enforce these laws, securing by lawful means the arrest, conviction and punishment of all persons violating the laws that protect animals.

The Onondaga County Branch of the ASCAP in known today as the Central New York SPCA. They continue to enforce the laws meant to protect animals. The Central New York SPCA educates the citizens of the Central New York area in proper treatment and care of animals. They also house and care for stray cats and dogs, and make them available for adoption. Additionally they have a pet food pantry, and a service to connect missing pets with their owners.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The collection comprises archival materials relating to the Central New York SPCA. The collection includes photographs, board minutes, general files, newspaper clippings scrapbooks, financial ledgers and awards and certificates. The material covers the period 1880-2000.

Series 1: This series contains general files for the Central New York SPCA.

Series 2: The series includes scrapbooks describing the activities of the Central New York SPCA. Included are photographs, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and other memorabilia.

Series 3: The series includes plaques and certificates awarded to the Central New York SPCA.

Series 4: The series includes photographs of the activities, people and animals associated with the Central New York SPCA.

Series 5: The series includes the minutes of the Board of Directors.

Series 6: The series includes the financial account books.

Arrangement of the Collection

The collection is arranged into series based on broad subject categories. Series are further divided into sub series, specifying particular administrative activities, topics and events. Within each sub series, items are arranged into folders.

 Related Material

The Local History and Genealogy Department has other materials about the Central New York SPCA. Please view the online catalog www.onlib.org or contact the library for further information.

 Access Restrictions

Patron must have a valid OCPL library card.

 Use Restrictions

User must use materials in the Local History and Genealogy Department of OCPL.Permission must be obtained from staff for reproduction of any materials.

 Animal rescue Animal shelters Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Syracuse, N.Y.) Certificates. Clippings. Correspondence. Photographs. Publications. Syracuse (N.Y.)--History. Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Central New York SPCA CollectionOnondaga County Public LibraryLocal History and Genealogy DepartmentMS-44

 Acquisition Information

Gift from Central New York SPCA.

 Inventory General Files Administrative Files Adopt a Friend Program, undated 1 1 Ambulance, 1909 1 2 Certificate of Occupancy, Malloy Road, 1984 1 3 Correspondence, 1905, 1924, 1930, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1947, 1955, undated 1 4 Cruelty Investigations, 2003 1 5 Cruelty to Animals, 1912 1 6 Fact Sheets CNY SPCA, 1988, 1995 1 7 Funding for CNY SPCA Animal Cruelty Program, 1982 1 8 Horse Rescue "36," 1995-1996 1 9 Horse Rescue "36" Correspondence Scrapbook, 1995 1 9A Kizey Dog Statue, 1940, undated 1 10 Neutering deposit, 1982 1 11 Personnel, 1972 1 12 Scrapbooks Scrapbooks of Newspaper Clippings Central New York SPCA scrapbook, 1903-1926 6 Central New York SPCA scrapbook, 1938-1943 6 Central New York SPCA scrapbook, 1947-1950 6 Central New York SPCA scrapbook, 1950-1955 6 Central New York SPCA scrapbook, 1958-1963 6 Central New York SPCA scrapbook, 1969-1972 6 Framed Newspaper Clipping, undated 2 Loose Newspaper Clippings, 1930-200, undated 7 Awards Plaques and Certificates Plaques and Frames Certificates, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1996, undated 5 Photographs Albums Photograph Album, 1998, 1999, undated 2 Photograph Album, 1998-2000 2 Photograph Album of Adopted Pets, 1998-2000 3 Framed Photographs Children from Seymour School visit animal shelter, 1937 2 E. Robinson Casey, the original Casey at Bat, 1923 2 Photographs Photographs, 1880, 1918, 1932, 1948, 1950, 1955, undated 1 13 E. Robinson Casey, the original Casey at Bat, 1923 2 Committee Minutes Board of Directors Minutes Minutes of the Board of Directors, 1883-1928 4 Financial Ledgers Financial Accounting Ledger Book, 1922-1938 Ledger Book, 1939-1947