Letters, 1948-1995, mainly work-related, from publishers, organisations, breeders and private individuals, on a wide range of canine and literary topics, together with copies of speculative enquiries to publishers and other letters written by Hubbard.
Work-related letters (subject files),
The series comprises work-related letters from publishers, organisations, breeders and private individuals, already filed by Hubbard under subject, and mostly with original headings. The subjects include advertisment, publicity and distribution of the Dog Lover's Library via literature, the media, dog show stands and a travelling van, 1957-1959; proposals for a pocket book of dogs and for further publications relating to specific breeds, 1951-1960; book orders, 1950-1987; dog purchases, 1958-1959; identification and valuation of paintings in Hubbard's possession, 1957; and breed characteristics of Welsh Beagles, 1949.
Work-related letters (correspondent files),
The series comprises letters, 1948-1995, from publishers, organisations, breeders and private individuals, mainly on the subjects of dog breeds; canine behaviour; health and welfare; anecdotes; the content, illustration and publication of canine literature; Hubbard's private book collection; orders for books; radio broadcasts; dog shows; breed club business; and personalities of the dog world.
The file comprises letters, 1957, regarding publication of an article on Welsh sheepdogs, published as 'Working Dogs Predominate' in Welsh Farm News, 4 January 1958.
The file comprises a typescript draft and proof copy of Working Dogs of the World, proposed for publication by Sidgwick and Jackson, but for which no details have been traced.
Papers relevant to the publication of The Whippet Handbook, 1957.
Papers relevant to the publication of The Pug Handbook, 1959.
Wartime precautions for domestic animals,
The file contains advice on the construction of air raid shelters for animals.
'Trials and obedience tests, etc.',
The file comprises papers relevant to the publication of articles on canine health and kennel conditions, published in The Smallholder between January and May 1957.
The file contents, dated 1862-1864, 1898-1912, 1944-1951, include early newspaper and other journal cuttings, 1862, 1864, 1898 and 1912, used in preparation of The Pekinese Handbook, 1951.
'The History of Cruft's Dog Show',
The file comprises letters regarding publication of an article entitled 'The History of Cruft's Dog Show', published in The Field, 6 February 1958.
The file includes typed copies of articles by canine experts, William Humphrey and Arthur Croxton Smith, together with other papers, 1948-1958, relevant to publication of The English Setter Handbook, 1958.
Croxton-Smith, Arthur, 1865-1952