John Goodwin Collection of Materials on Animal Fighting 1960s-2020

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Creator
Goodwin, John
Size
43.5 linear feet (29 cartons)
Call number
MC 00727
Access to materials

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.

The John Goodwin Collection of Materials on Animal Fighting contains books, journals, underground magazines, VHS video tapes, cassette tapes, DVDs, and other materials related to hog-dog, dog fighting, and cock fighting. The largest part of the publications includes animal fighting magazines and journals, such as the Feathered Warrior and the Gamecock Magazine. Also included are weapons used during animal fightings. Materials may contain images, artifacts, and language related to animal cruelty and abuse that may be disturbing to some researchers.

John Goodwin joined the Humane Society of the United States in 2000 as the grassroots outreach coordinator in the Government Affairs department. He created a campaign against animal fighting and animal cruelty. He was involved in lobbying campaigns for animal rights. Goodwin testified before various state legislatures and served as an expert in criminal animal fighting trials.

Biographical/historical note

John Goodwin joined the Humane Society of the United States in 2000 as the grassroots outreach coordinator in the Government Affairs department. He created a campaign against animal fighting and animal cruelty. He was involved in lobbying campaigns for animal rights. Goodwin testified before various state legislatures and served as an expert in criminal animal fighting trials.

Scope/content

The John Goodwin Collection of Materials on Animal Fighting contains books, journals, underground magazines, VHS video tapes, cassette tapes, DVDs, and other materials related to hog-dog, dog fighting, and cock fighting. The largest part of the publications includes animal fighting magazines and journals, such as the Feathered Warrior and the Gamecock Magazine. Also included are weapons used during animal fightings. Materials may contain images, artifacts, and language related to animal cruelty and abuse that may be disturbing to some researchers.

Arrangement

This collection has not received full processing and is arranged in the order received.

Use of these materials

The nature of the NC State University Libraries' Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The NC State University Libraries claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials.

The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which North Carolina State University assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], John Goodwin Collection of Materials on Animal Fighting, MC 00727, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

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Source of acquisition

Gift of John Goodwin and Bobby Gupta, April 2023 (Accession 2023.0051 and 2023.0054).

Processing information

Processed by: Gevorg Vardanyan, 2023 April; Finding aid written by Gevorg Vardanyan, 2023 April

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Books 1979-2008 ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 1
Journals, VHS Videotapes, Other Materials 2000-2008 ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 2
Magazines, Studies 1998-2009 ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 3
Clippings, Magazines, Books, VHS Videotapes, DVD 1980-2008 ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 4
The Catch Dog Journal, VHS Videotapes, Cassette Tapes, DVDs 2003-2006 ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 5
"Hog Dog Fighting" Files, Dogfighting Videos, Journals, Magazines Undated, 2004-2007 ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 6
Legal Files 1992-2009 ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 7
Cockfighting-Regional 1997-2007
Carton 8
Cockfighting Files 1987-2003 ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 9
Cockfighting Files 1984-2011 ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 10
Pictogames Journal 1996, Undated ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 11
Dogfighting Magazines 1960s-2000s ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 12
Cockfighting DVDs and Magazines 1990s-2000s ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 13
Sharp Objects, Cockfighting Weapons, Magazines 2000-2014, Undated ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 14
Dogfighting Publications 1982-2008 ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 15
Dogfighting Publications 1988-2004 ((Accession 2023.0051))
Carton 16
Magazines, Journals 1989-2010 (Accession 2023.0054)
Size: 1.5 linear feet (1 carton)
Carton 17
The Gamecock Magazine 1994-1999 (Accession 2023.0054)
Size: 1.5 linear feet (1 carton)
Carton 18
The Gamecock Magazine, Predator Project Alert, and other Periodicals 1992-2006 (Accession 2023.0054)
Size: 1.5 linear feet (1 carton)
Carton 19
The Gamecock Magazine 1979-1983
Size: 1.5 linear feet (1 carton)
Carton 20
The Gamecock Magazine 2002-2012 (Accession 2023.0054)
Size: 1.5 linear feet (1 carton)
Carton 21
Grit and Steel Magazine 2000-2007 (Accession 2023.0054)
Size: 1.5 linear feet (1 carton)
Carton 22
Grit and Steel Magazine 1993-1998 (Accession 2023.0054)
Size: 1.5 linear feet (1 carton)
Carton 23
The Feathered Warrior 2002-2009 (Accession 2023.0054)
Size: 1.5 linear feet (1 carton)
Carton 24
The Gamecock Magazine 1984-1986 (Accession 2023.0054)
Size: 1.5 linear feet (1 carton)
Carton 25
Magazines 1989-2011 (Accession 2023.0054)
Size: 1.5 linear feet (1 carton)
Carton 26
The Gamecock Magazine 1987-1990 (Accession 2023.0054)
Size: 1.5 linear feet (1 carton)
Carton 27
The Gamecock Magazine 1991-1994 (Accession 2023.0054)
Size: 1.5 linear feet (1 carton)
Carton 28
The Gamecock Magazine 1987-1990 (Accession 2023.0054)
Size: 1.5 linear feet (1 carton)
Carton 29
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Access to the collection

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], John Goodwin Collection of Materials on Animal Fighting, MC 00727, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Use of these materials

The nature of the NC State University Libraries' Special Collections means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The NC State University Libraries claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials.

The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which North Carolina State University assumes no responsibility.