Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation

MSS 16273, Notebook about greyhounds, Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased from Brabner Rare Americana by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia on December 9, 2016.

Scope and Contents

Notebook about greyhounds, 1835-1837, 0.03 cubic feet, from Shropshire or Berkshire, United Kingdom, listing the names and pedigrees of the hounds, date of litters, note of purchase, state of health, and qualities of the dogs. There is also information about breeding, whelping, and ownership details of notable greyhounds such as Hippogriff and Lyster's Lucifer.