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Two copies of a leaflet, written by M. Beddow Bayly in 1965, titled "10,000 Shakes of a Rat's Leg", published by the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Vivisection. The leaflet was withdrawn April 1977.

The leaflet regards the use of rats in animal experimentation

The leaflet contains a graphic image of a rat bound for experimentation and graphic descriptions.

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A narrow pamphlet titled "A Challenge to all vivisectors and their defenders in New York State, to name the benefit to humanity gained by the following experiments and countless thousands like them in this state; and to give good and sufficient reasons why cruelty inside a laboratory should not be exactly as punishable as cruelty ouside."

The pamphlet contains descriptions and dates of experiments carried out in laboratories in the US.

Scope and Contents A collection of pamphlets, mainly published by the SSPV unless otherwise stated, which were found arranged together in a folder. The pamphlets relate to vivisection and health. 1. "The Old Churchyard, from "The Field"", a story about a dog waiting by her owner's grave. Published by The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Vivisection 2. "Constipation", a list of sayings from Hippocrates on the topic of constipation. Published by the New...

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A leaflet by Dr Arthur V. Allen, titled "A Doctor Speaks; "Animal torture worthless to science"". This leaflet was reprinted from the American Weekley, July 1, 1945 and published by the Vivisection Investigation League, New York.

The leaflet is an opinion piece from a scientist on anti-vivisection.

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An article, written by Rev. G.B. Gillies, about the use of dogs in experiments and the harm it causes. Gillies recommends the reader to join the Scottish Tail-Waggers' Club.

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A leaflet for a film and lecture evening to be held at the Music Hall, Aberdeen. The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Vivisection had organised a viewin of the film "All Living Things", along with lecture from Dr James Burnet and Harvey Metcalfe.

Scope and Contents A booklet written by R.D. Ryder titled, "A Scientist Speaks on the Extensive Use of Animals in Non-Medical Research", about animals being used in experiments for things such as household cleaners and make-up. It also details the use of animals in experimental psychology.This is a transcript of an address given at the AGM of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Vivisection, 24th May 1972. This booklet was reprinted, 1984. Contains a distressing image and...

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An article written by Mona Caird about the state of vivisection laboratories in the UK, titled "A State-supported Cruelty".

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"A Statement on Vivisection", by F.C. Hunt contains information on the pain animals go through during vivisection, the licencing of the experiments, and the results of vivisection. Copies of this statement could be obtained from the author directly or through the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection.

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a leaflet titled "A Summary of Replacement Techniques (those replacing animals in research)", which explains the alternatives to animal experimentation in medicine. Published by the SSPV.

Revised April 1990.