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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 17-170

National Zoological Park. Public Affairs and Communications Department

Subject Files, 1994-2013
Repository: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator: National Zoological Park. Public Affairs and Communications Department
Title: Subject Files
Dates: 1994-2013
Quantity: 4.69 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes) (1 16x20 box)
Collection: Accession 17-170
Language of Materials: English
Summary:

This accession consist of records documenting the activities of the Public Affairs and Communications Department as well as press coverage of the National Zoological Park and its animals, facilities, exhibits, staff, events, and research. Materials include clippings, media reports, press packets, planning files, internal communications, talking points, images, notes, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format. The department was previously known as the Office of Public Affairs.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consist of records documenting the activities of the Public Affairs and Communications Department as well as press coverage of the National Zoological Park and its animals, facilities, exhibits, staff, events, and research. Materials include clippings, media reports, press packets, planning files, internal communications, talking points, images, notes, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format. The department was previously known as the Office of Public Affairs.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-170, National Zoological Park. Public Affairs and Communications Department, Subject Files

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Container List

Box 1

Think Tank Media Coverage, 1994-1999 (2 folders)

Box 1 of 5

Security Photographs - Fiesta Musicale, 2000

Box 1 of 5

Panda Press Conference, April 11, 2000

Box 1 of 5

Press Packet - Pandas' First Anniversary, January 10, 2002

Box 1 of 5

Press Packet - Pandas' Birthday, August 1, 2002

Box 1 of 5

Clippings - Pandas, 2003

Box 1 of 5

Planning Files - Conservation and Research Center Festival, 2003

Box 1 of 5

Planning Files - Trumpeter Swans, 2003

Box 1 of 5

Planning Files - Panama Trip, 2003

Box 1 of 5

Clippings - Miscellaneous, 2004

Box 1 of 5

Clippings - Pandas, 2004

Box 1 of 5

Clippings - Pandamonium (District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities), 2004

Box 1 of 5

Planning Files - Birds of Prey, 2004

Box 1 of 5

Planning Files - Kids Farm, 2004

Box 1 of 5

Planning Files - Golden Headed Lion Tamarins, 2004

Box 1 of 5

Planning Files - Clouded Leopards, 2004

Box 1 of 5

Planning Files - A Magic Web Event, 2004

Box 1 of 5

Planning Files - Kit Foxes, 2004

Box 1 of 5

Planning Files - Valentine's Day Release, 2004

Box 1 of 5

Planning Files - Wintering Animals, 2004

Box 1 of 5

Clippings - Asia Trail, 2004 (2 folders)

Box 1 of 5

Media Report, 2004

Box 1 of 5

Clippings - Conservation and Research Center (General), 2004

Box 1 of 5

Clippings - Kingfisher, 2004

Box 1 of 5

Clippings - Association of Zoos and Aquariums Accreditation, March 2004

Box 1 of 5

Clippings - Asia Trail Groundbreaking, April 2004

Box 1 of 5

Press Packet - Panda Exhibit Groundbreaking, April 28, 2004

Box 1 of 5

Press Packet - Kids Farm, June 2004

Box 1 of 5

Public Relations Highlights, 2005

Box 1 of 5

Friends of the National Zoo Media Coverage Report, 2005

Box 1 of 5

Box 2

Clippings - Miscellaneous, 2005 (3 folders)

Box 2 of 5

Clippings - Pandas, 2005

Box 2 of 5

VMS Monitoring Report, 2005

Box 2 of 5

Media Coverage Report, 2005

Box 2 of 5

Media Report, 2005

Box 2 of 5

Giant Panda Cub Media Report, 2005 (2 folders)

Box 2 of 5

Guppy Gala Images, May 13, 2005 (includes electronic records)

Box 2 of 5

Giant Panda Cub Media Report, July-December 2005

Box 2 of 5

Collection Plan, 2005-2006

Box 2 of 5

Box 3

External Communication Team, 2005-2006 (includes electronic records) (3 folders)

Box 3 of 5

VMS Monitoring Report, 2006

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Washington Post, 2006

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Non-Washington Post, 2006

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Panda, 2006

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Exhibits, 2006

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Animal Health and Reproduction, 2006

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Asia Trail, September-October 2006

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Pandas, 2007

Box 3 of 5

Press Packet - Cheetah Science Facility, 2007 (includes electronic records)

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Pandas, March-April 2007

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Miscellaneous, March-May 2007

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Tai Shan Announcement (Breakfast, Press Conference, and Reception), April 24, 2007

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Miscellaneous, June 2007

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Miscellaneous, July 2007

Box 3 of 5

Media Report, 2008 (2 folders)

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Pandas, 2008

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Press Hits, January-June, 2008

Box 3 of 5

Clippings - Press Hits, July-December, 2008

Box 3 of 5

Box 4

Clippings - Pandas, 2009 (2 folders)

Box 4 of 5

Clippings - Press Hits, January-June 2009 (3 folders)

Box 4 of 5

Clouded Leopard Media Report, March-July 2009 (2 folders)

Box 4 of 5

World Bank-Smithsonian Institution Global Tiger Initiative Signing Ceremony and Reception Media Report, June 19, 2009

Box 4 of 5

Clippings - Press Hits, July-December 2009 (3 folders)

Box 4 of 5

Elephant House - Background Information and Clippings, 2009-2013

Box 4 of 5

Clippings - Pandas, 2010 (2 folders)

Box 4 of 5

Tai Shan's Departure - Press Releases, Talking Points, and Schedules, February 2010

Box 4 of 5

Clippings - Pandas, 2013

Box 4 of 5

Columbia Heights Community Science Workshop

Box 4 of 5

Box 5

Elephant Trails Background Information, 2007

Box 5 of 5

Clippings - Tai Shan Extended Stay, April 2007

Box 5 of 5

Clippings - Conservation and Research Center, 2009

Box 5 of 5

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