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National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research
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1964, 1968-1994
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-228
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Devra G. Kleiman documenting activities, programs, long-term planning, and administration of the Department of Zoological Research; relations with Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) and research centers around the world; and professional activities, especially involvement in the ...
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National Zoological Park. Office of Animal Programs
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1949, 1951, 1956-1982 and undated
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5.5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 385
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records primarily document the management of animal collections at NZP from the late 1960s through the early 1980s, with a small amount of material covering the years before that date span. Included are administrative memoranda and correspondence concerning the acquisition, shipment, breeding, health, and feeding of the animals, as ...
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National Zoological Park. Office of the Director
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1958-1999
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40 cu. ft. (40 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-044
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the programs and activities of National Zoological Park (NZP) offices and departments during the tenures of Directors Theodore H. Reed, 1958-1983; and Michael H. Robinson, 1984-2000. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, departmental reports, meeting minutes, planning files, research propo...
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National Zoological Park. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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1962-1998
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16 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-042
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of general subject files relating to National Zoological Park (NZP) programs, facilities, and administration; and issues of animal welfare, conservation, zoological parks and aquariums. These files were created and maintained during the tenures of Directors Theodore H. Reed, 1958-1983; and Michael H. Robinson, 1984...
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National Zoological Park. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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1928-1986 and undated
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12 cu. ft. (12 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 380
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records primarily document the administration of the National Zoological Park (NZP) during the latter part of Theodore H. Reed's tenure as Director. A small amount of material documents the activities of Reed's successor, Michael H. Robinson. Included are budget records; minutes from meetings; and files concerning NZP collections, exhibi...
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Eisenberg, John Frederick, 1935-
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circa 1960-1982 and undated
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18 cu. ft. (18 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7411
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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National Zoological Park
- Dates:
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1887-1966
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147 cu. ft. (288 document boxes) (1 tall document box) (4 bound volumes) (71 microfilm reels)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 74
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The earliest records concerning the National Zoological Park date from 1887. They were kept by the Office of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution until 1890, when they were transferred to Holt House, the Park's administrative headquarters. During the late 1960's the records were transferred to the custody of the Smithsonian Institution...
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Smithsonian Institution, Assistant Secretary for Science
- Dates:
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1963-1978
- Size:
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19.9 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 254
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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Challinor, David, 1920-2008, interviewee
- Dates:
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1999
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27 audiotapes (reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9599
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Institution Archives began its Oral History Program in 1973. The purpose of the program is to supplement the written documentation of the Archives' record and manuscript collections with an Oral History Collection, focusing on the history of the Institution, research by its scholars, and contributions of its staff. Program ...
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United States National Museum. Office of the Director
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circa 1921-1973
- Size:
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38 cu. ft. (76 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 190
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The records contained in this record unit are essentially those of Frank A. Taylor in his capacity as Director, United States National Museum (1962-1971) and Director General of Museums (1968-1971). However, some records as Chairman of the Exhibits Modernization Committee (1943-1959) and Director of the National Museum of History and Technolog...