Gnu Yak Times
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National Zoological Park
- Dates:
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1992-1995
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0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-091
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of a reference set of "Gnu Yak Times," a bimonthly employee newsletter of the National Zoological Park. The publication began as the "National Zoological Park Employee Newsletter," was renamed "Zoo Employee Newsletter" in April 1993, and renamed "Gnu Yak Times" beginning with the September-October 1993 issue. Early ...
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Friends of the National Zoo
- Dates:
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circa 1967-1985
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-167
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of photographs collected by the Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) for use or possible use in "Zoogoer" and other FONZ publications. The photographs were obtained from a variety of sources and most document National Zoological Park animals, staff, and facilities. Materials include prints, negatives, and transparencies.
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- Creators:
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National Zoological Park
- Dates:
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circa 1955-2005
- Size:
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78 cu. ft. (78 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-065
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the National Zoological Park's (NZP) photograph collection. Images document the zoo and its animals, veterinary care, staff, exhibits, facilities, events, and research. The majority of images were taken by staff such as Jessie Cohen, NZP's official staff photographer from 1979 through 2009. Materials include slides, ...
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- Creators:
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National Zoological Park
- Dates:
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circa 1974-2007
- Size:
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51.5 cu. ft. (45 record storage boxes) (13 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-064
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of audiovisual recordings featuring the National Zoological Park (NZP) and its animals, staff, activities, events, research, medical procedures, and exhibitions. Some materials were created by NZP and others were created by news media and radio, television, and video production companies. Included in this accession ...
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- Creators:
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National Zoological Park. Office of Public Affairs and Communications
- Dates:
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circa 1972-2011
- Size:
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13.5 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 13-244
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of audiovisual recordings featuring the National Zoological Park (NZP) and its animals, staff, activities, events, research, and exhibitions. Some materials were created by NZP and others were created by news media and radio, television, and video production companies. Included in this accession are news segments, ...
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- Creators:
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National Zoological Park
- Dates:
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circa 2000-2013
- Size:
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2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-171
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of audiovisual recordings featuring the National Zoological Park (NZP) and its animals, staff, activities, events, research, medical procedures, and exhibitions. The majority of the materials were created by NZP. Others were created by news media and radio, television, and video production companies. Included in this ...
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- Creators:
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National Zoological Park
- Dates:
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circa 1891-1996
- Size:
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-157
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of images and other documentation associated with the historic photograph collection created by the National Zoological Park (NZP). Images document the zoo and its animals, staff, exhibits, facilities, and events as well as collecting trips. Materials include a numerical print index, reference prints, cyanotypes, interp...
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- Creators:
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National Zoological Park (U.S.)
- Dates:
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1968-1981
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15 Items (15 films, 16 mm)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0685
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Fifteen 16mm composite optical track sound films of varying length, all in color except for two. The films were acquired by the National Zoo and presumably used as training films exhorting employees to practice safe work habits and avoid accidents. Each film provides full credits and the distributors and producers are listed.
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- Creators:
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National Zoological Park. Office of Public Affairs
- Dates:
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2002-2003
- Size:
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-063
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting responses to issues and crises in the news media related to the National Zoological Park. These records document a particularly active period of high-profile animal deaths and investigations by several regulatory bodies and news agencies. Species documented in this accession include elephants, che...
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- Dates:
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1992-1999, 2005
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13 audiotapes (reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9596
- 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 ...