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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Subject Files, circa 1982-2002
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA07-053
- Creators:
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National Zoological Park. Office of Public Affairs
- Dates:
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circa 1982-2002
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records documenting the research and activities of the Office of Public Affairs, especially those activities related to development, publicity, publications, and children's activities. Also documented are the history of the National Zoological Park as researched by Sybil E. Hamlet and the proposed white-tailed deer hunt at the Conservation and Research Center that sparked an investigation by the United States Congress. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, newspaper clippings, copies of Congressional documents, draft public statements, development statistics, the 2001 crisis communication plan, staff publications lists, press releases, conceptual plans for activity areas, and notes and diaries related to historical research.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 07-053, National Zoological Park. Office of Public Affairs, Subject Files
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
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