Documents and letters relating to SSPV Director, Harvey Metcalfe
Content Description
The charity’s comprehensive archive dates from its origins up to the present day and comprises correspondence, membership and subscription books, press cuttings, photographs and material focusing on specific campaigns, such as the high-profile Uist Hedgehog Rescue (UHR) coalition. As well as capturing a broad sweep of the organisation’s history and activities, the archive also sheds light on key figures in animal welfare, such as the charity’s former director Clive Hollands (1929-1996), a campaigner who also played a prominent role in politics, including the passing of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
Dates
- Creation: 1911-2015
Conditions Governing Access
Some material may be restricted under General Data Protection Regulations and requires screening before it can be made available. Researchers should contact the repository in advance of their visit in order to enquire about access.
Biographical / Historical
Harvey Metcalfe joined the Scottish Soceity for the Prevention of Vivisection in the 1920s as a lecturer and became the Society's Secretary soon after. He worked along side founders Miss Netta Ivory, Miss Lind-af-Hageby and the Duchess of Hamilton and Brandon. He wrote numerous publications and leaflets on behalf of the society and travelled the world giving lectures and presentations on the topic of animal welfare and anti-vivisection. He passed away 13th December 1974 whilst attending the second Indian National Conference on Animal Welfare, of which he was a founder.
Extent
From the Fonds: 24 linear metres
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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