National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research Search this
Extent:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Clippings
Brochures
Manuscripts
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
1973-1998
Descriptive Entry:
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).