University of Edinburgh Archive and Manuscript Collections

A pamphlet, published by the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, detailing the dangers of using steel trap and wire snares to catch rabbits and hares, and details the harm thes snares can do. They recommend a stop-noose snare made of rope.

"Cruel and Vain Repetition, experiments upon living creatures", a pamphlet distributed by the Vivisection Investigation League about experiments carried out on dogs, cats, rabbits and monkeys.

A short essay titled "Experiments on the Brain in Conscious Living Rabbits", by M. Beddow Bayly. Published by the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Vivisection, 1966, and withdrawn May 1979.

The essay contains details about experiments carried out on living rabbits and has a graphic image of a conscious rabbit.

An article written by M. Beddow Bayly for the Anti-Vivisection News, September 1953. The article regards the use of rabbits when testing the the effects of chemicals on eyesite due to rabbits being unable to cry.

"Hints on the Care of Rabbits", is a guide to the best practice for looking after rabbits as a domestic pet. Published by the Animal Defence Society as part of Animal Friends No.5a

A guide on how to best care for rabbits and guine-pigs and stories about both. Issued by the Animal Defence and Anti-Vivisection Society.

A leaflet, reprinted from the Daily Mail, on the rights of wild rabbits and the cases for an against killing.

A leaflet promoting the boycotting of make-up brands which experiment on animals for the sake of beauty products. The articles details what the animals go through and recommends cosmetics by Beauty Without Cruelty. There is also a coupon to join the SSPV.

This leaflet was withdrawn 6th October 1989.

Contains vivid decriptions of animal experimentation and images.