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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 11-165

National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research

Subject Files, 1973-1998

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research
Title:Subject Files
Dates:1973-1998
Quantity:1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Collection:Accession 11-165
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of records created and maintained by Devra G. Kleiman documenting the administrative, professional, and programmatic activities of the Department of Zoological Research. Kleiman served as Scientist, 1972-1982; Acting Assistant Director for Animal Programs, 1982-1983; Assistant Director for Animal Programs, 1983-1984; Assistant Director for Zoological Research and Education, 1984-1985; Assistant Director for Research, 1985-1996; Assistant Director of Zoological Research, 1996-1997, and Senior Scientist, 1997-2001. Records document Kleiman's activities as well as those of the scientists she supervised. Topics include volunteer training, research projects, conservation training, relations with external organizations, and general outreach. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, training materials, procedural manuals, meeting materials, clippings, images, brochures, notes, and related materials. Some materials were created while the unit was known as the Office of Animal Management (through 1979), the Office of Animal Programs (1979-1984), or the Department of Zoological Research and Education (1984-1985).

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This accession consists of records created and maintained by Devra G. Kleiman documenting the administrative, professional, and programmatic activities of the Department of Zoological Research. Kleiman served as Scientist, 1972-1982; Acting Assistant Director for Animal Programs, 1982-1983; Assistant Director for Animal Programs, 1983-1984; Assistant Director for Zoological Research and Education, 1984-1985; Assistant Director for Research, 1985-1996; Assistant Director of Zoological Research, 1996-1997, and Senior Scientist, 1997-2001. Records document Kleiman's activities as well as those of the scientists she supervised. Topics include volunteer training, research projects, conservation training, relations with external organizations, and general outreach. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, training materials, procedural manuals, meeting materials, clippings, images, brochures, notes, and related materials. Some materials were created while the unit was known as the Office of Animal Management (through 1979), the Office of Animal Programs (1979-1984), or the Department of Zoological Research and Education (1984-1985).

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 11-165, National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research, Subject Files

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Container List

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Primate Field Manual - Nancy Muckenhirn, Tom Struhsaker, et al, 1979-1982 (2 folders)

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Primate Field Manual - John Eisenberg, 1978-1980

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Primate Conservation Training - National Institutes of Health, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Zoological Park (NZP), 1980-1982

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Department of Zoological Research Staff Meetings, 1989-1992

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Department of Zoological Research Senior Staff Meetings, 1989-1990

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NZP Retreat, April 1995

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NZP Historical Information, 1987-1994

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Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) Volunteer Training - Giant Panda Checksheets, Summer 1982

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FONZ Volunteer Training, June 1977

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FONZ Volunteer Training - Checksheets, 1973-1978

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FONZ Guide Training - Primates, 1977

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Evolving Role of Zoos, Aquariums, and Conservation Centers in Endangered Species Recovery - White Oak Meeting, 1997-1998

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Methods of Behavioral Assessment Project: Preliminary Findings for Black Rhinoceros

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Denver Zoological Foundation - Species Survival Plan Video, 1988

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Giant Panda Behavioral Assessments, 1994

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American Association of Zoo Keepers Award for Golden Lion Tamarin Project, 1980

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FONZ Wildlife Safari to India and Nepal, January 1984

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Rotary Club of the District of Columbia Lecture, October 1985

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Planning Retreat: Conservation Biology at the Smithsonian, February 1988

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International Species Inventory System Studbook, 1976-1979

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Maria Ines Pacheco Castro - Maned Wolves, 1982-1983

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Giant Pandas - Mexico, 1987-1989

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Venezuela Project, 1986-1989

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India, 1991-1992

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Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust Correspondence, 1989-1991

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Zoological Society of London, 1990-1991

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International Primate Protection League, 1987

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Packard Foundation, 1985

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American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Awards, 1983-1991

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Zoo Biology, 1982-1988

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Voice of America Interview - Devra Kleiman on Giant Panda Breeding and Golden Lion Tamarin Research, November 1983

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World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa, 1987-1988

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Sounds of Science, 1986

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Society for Conservation Biology - Journal, 1986-1988

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Montgomery College Talk on Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation - Devra Kleiman, 1990

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Scientists Center for Animal Welfare, 1985-1986

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Partners of the Americas, 1986-1987

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Correspondence with David Challinor, 1981-1984

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