by Dr. Hajo Herrmann | Apr 15, 2026 | Article Archives, Homepage
New Beginnings, Reconstruction, and Reactivation – Vivarium Keeping after the Second World War, 1945 to the Early 1960s Printable Article - English Version Printable Article - German Version Europe, after 8 May 1945—the day of the German Wehrmacht’s capitulation—lay...
by Dr. Martin Brittan | Apr 15, 2026 | Article Archives, Homepage
Memories from the Mesozoic By Martin R. Brittan, Professor of Biological Sciences, Emeritus. California State University, Sacramento Printable Version of Article I enjoy reading ichthyological and aquarium historical overviews like those of Al Klee and the many...
by Frank Fritzlen | Apr 15, 2026 | Article Archives, Homepage
Vivarium Literature: Historical Aquarium and Terrarium Books Printable Version of Article An article by our good friend Frank Fritzlen on one of the rarest aquarium books published in English (2 versions!) – The Aquavivarium Fresh & Marine by E. Lankester,...
by Hermann Ruhe | Apr 15, 2026 | Article Archives, Homepage, Wild Animals Free Delivery
Chapter 19: Adventures in Bangkok – Wilde Tiere Frei Haus (Wild Animals/Free Delivery) Translated by Alex Haro Printable Version of Article Starting in September 2024, the Museum of Aquarium and Pet History (MOAPH) started releasing a chapter a month on the...
by Lee Edwards | Apr 15, 2026 | Homepage, Pet Historical Articles
Hurrying Toward Big – Early History of O’Dell Printable Version of Article An early history of O’Dell Industries, an early manufacturer of All-Glass aquariums after the invention of silicone rubber. From the October 1975 edition of Aquarium...
by C.B. Collins | Apr 15, 2026 | Homepage, Pet Historical Articles
Pedigreed Cavies Printable Version of Article Article from the April 1937 edition of All-Pets...
by George Wolff | Apr 15, 2026 | Homepage, Pet Historical Articles
This is How My Pet Feels About It – Canary, Parakeet, and Other Captive Bird Escapees Printable Version of Article One of the many articles on what happens when you open your bird cage and set it free! From the December 1936 edition of All-Pets...
by MOAPH | Apr 15, 2026 | Aquarium & Pet Product Gallery, Homepage
Back to Gallery 1968 Neiman Marcus His and Her Aquaria Ad Interesting full page ad in the Neiman Marcus “NOEL” catalog from 1968. Notice how you can also order this aquarium with cultured pearls for only...
by MOAPH | Apr 15, 2026 | Aquarium & Pet Product Gallery, Homepage
Back to Gallery 1964 Hendryx Ad A nice Hendryx birdcage ad from the Fall 1964 edition of Pet Life Magazine. I love the Asian-style roof birdcage on the top right side! Hendryx filed for bankruptcy just a few short years after this (assets purchased by Prevue...
by MOAPH | Apr 15, 2026 | Aquarium & Pet Product Gallery, Homepage
Back to Gallery 1967 Birdcage Ad A two-page ad spread from the July 1967 edition of Pet Industry. One page shows Italian birdcages, and the second page shows Genykage cages from England. Both types imported by Rosenel International Corp of New...
by MOAPH | Apr 15, 2026 | Dogs and Cats of Yesteryear, Homepage
Back to Gallery New Fashion for Milady’s Dog in 1964 Fall Dog Fashion (in 1964) from several dog fashion manufacturers. I love the hats! From the Fall 1964 edition of Pet Life...
by MOAPH | Apr 15, 2026 | Homepage, Pet Historical Images
Back to Gallery Brighton Aquarium Free Pass A beautiful and rare “Free Pass” for the Brighton Aquarium in 1879! This aquarium is still in existence and is one hour by train from London to Brighton, England. Most of the beautiful architecture is still...
by MOAPH | Apr 15, 2026 | Homepage, Pet Historical Images
Back to Gallery Leonard Hussler with PEMCO Aquariums and Kits in 1967 An image from an article in the July 1967 edition of Pet Industry showing Leonard Slusser of Western Garden Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Leonard has his hands on a PEMCO Aquarium Kit (which I...
by MOAPH | Apr 15, 2026 | Homepage, Pet Find of the Month
Back to Gallery Singing Canary Guarantee Certificate 1962 A singing canary guarantee certificate from the W.T. Grant Department Store in...
by MOAPH | Apr 15, 2026 | Homepage, Museum Letters
Back to Gallery Pet Shop News: Gates A. Halfin Writes a Letter 1937 Printable Version of Article Great letter from Gates Halfin on the joy of owning a pet shop and the joy customers receive from having a pet! From the April 1937 edition of All-Pets...
by MOAPH | Apr 15, 2026 | Collectors of Aquarium Literature, Homepage
Back to Gallery Collectors of Aquarium Literature – Number 45 October 1992 In this Issue: A History of Michigan Aquarium Societies and Publications Part 2 by Jare A. Sausaman “40 Years Ago” Part 2 (Info on The BULLETIN created by The Goldfish...
