Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140

MS 445
Citizens to End Animal Suffering and Exploitation
Collection of Animal Welfare Legislation Materials, 1987-1989

Descriptive summary

creator:	Citizens to End Animal Suffering and Exploitation
title:	Collection of Animal Welfare Legislation Materials
dates:	1987-1989
extent:	0.21 linear ft. (1 half-document box)
collection number:	MS 445
repository:	Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

Administrative information

access:	Open for research
publication rights:	Consult Head, Special Collections Department
preferred citation:	Citizens to End Animal Suffering and Exploitation Collection of Animal Welfare Legislation Materials, MS 445, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

Historical note

Founded in Massachusetts, Citizens to End Animal Suffering & Exploitation (CEASE) is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to ending animal cruelty. According to its web site, CEASE "raises public awareness of these issues through media campaigns and public outreach." As of 2010, CEASE has focused its effort on the issue of fur.

Collection description

This collection (1987-1989) contains correspondence, discussion notes and proposed legislation focusing on farm animal welfare.

Container list

Box	Folder	Title	Dates
1	1	Initiative petitions on farm husbandry standards House No. 4002	1988
1	2	Legislative response to House No. 4002 Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture "To Promote Farm Animal Welfare" amendments "The Humane Farming Initiative" questions and answers Correspondence Discussion drafts of legislation (House No. 4002 and 5540) Proposed regulation costs Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation Testimony	1988
1	3	Articles, letters, testimony regarding House No. 4002	1988
1	4	CEASE articles, campaigns and letters	1987-1989
1	5	Press responses	1988
1	6	Farm Bureau Department of Food and Agriculture articles and letters	1988-1989