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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Photographs, 1972
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA16-164
- Creators:
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National Zoological Park
- Dates:
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1972
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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0.58 cu. ft. (1 tall document box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of photographs documenting the Rock Creek flood of 1972 and its effect on the National Zoological Park and the surrounding park. The prints were compiled by the Office of Exhibits and divided into topical sections. The photographs may have been used as justification in an attempt to secure funding for flood protection. Materials also include a small amount of documentation.
Administration
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Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 16-164, National Zoological Park, Photographs
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Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| National Zoological Park (U.S.). Office of Exhibits | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Zoos | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Floods | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Rock Creek Park (Washington, D.C.) | Place | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Black-and-white photographs | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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