Smithsonian Institution Archives

Subject Files, 1972, 1979-2015

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA18-142
Creators:
National Zoological Park. Office of the Director
Dates:
1972, 1979-2015
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
19 cu. ft. (19 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records documenting the administration of the National Zoological Park. The bulk of these materials were created and maintained by Lucy H. Spelman, Director, 2000-2004; Morrell John Berry, Director, 2005-2009; and Dennis W. Kelly, Director, 2010-2017, with a smaller amount of material created by acting, deputy, and former directors. Topics in this accession include strategic planning, facilities planning, the National Zoological Park Advisory Board, Friends of the National Zoo, research partnerships, animal management, community outreach, media relations, personnel, and fundraising. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, strategic planning documents, meeting materials, agreements, proposals, brochures, clippings, architectural drawings, videotapes, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.

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Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 18-142, National Zoological Park. Office of the Director, Subject Files
Use Restriction
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2031; Transferring office; 1/5/2001 memorandum, Peters to Montes; Contact reference staff for details.

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Spelman, Lucy H. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Berry, Morrell John Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Kelly, Dennis W. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Zoological Park (U.S.). Advisory Board Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Friends of the National Zoo (U.S.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Zoos -- Administration Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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