Pathology Records
This accession consists of five bound volumes containing necropsy records for animals at the Conservation and Research Center and some animals at the National Zoological Park main facility. Some records also document fecal examination results. One bound volume had originally been a National Zoological Park expense ledger used from 1890-1891 and …
Animal Medical Records
This accession consists of records documenting the health of animals at the Conservation and Research Center as well as some animals at the National Zoological Park's main facility. The records also document medical procedures performed by the veterinarians. Materials include bound and loose daily medical reports and diaries, anesthesia records …
Program Records
This accession consists of videotapes collected and maintained by the Conservation and Research Center, Office of Education. Some videotapes document electronic field trips and other educational programs, primarily with Fairfax County Public Schools. Footage of some of those programs was also used in television programs. Many of these programs feature …
Noah's Network Records
This accession consists of records documenting the programs and activities of the Noah's Network, formerly known as the NOAHS (New Opportunities in Animal Health Sciences) Center and the NOAHS Network. Noah's Network is a collaboration of geneticists, veterinarians, and reproductive biologists to advance species science and conservation. Noah's Network also …
Animal Research Records
This accession consists of records documenting the research and professional activities of JoGayle Howard, a theriogenologist at the National Zoological Park (NZP), 1994-2011. Howard also held several internship and fellowship appointments at NZP dating from 1980. Howard specialized in breeding endangered species in captivity by adapting techniques commonly used for human infertility …
Theodore H. Reed Oral History Interviews
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 …
Motion Pictures and Videotapes
This collection consists of motion pictures taken by veterinarians, keepers, directors, and other staff at the National Zoological Park (NZP) for research and documentation purposes. These motion pictures, along with footage shot for television news and other programs, were kept by the Office of Education as part of their mission …
Conservation and Research Center, National Zoological Park, Oral History Interviews
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 …
Departmental/Project Files
This accession documents the professional activities of Richard J. Montali, Chief Veterinary Pathologist, and the administration of the Dept. of Pathology. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, procedures, sample forms, notes, and files pertaining to grants from the Friends of the National Zoo.
Audiovisual Recordings
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, interviews with …
