This accession consists of outgoing correspondence and memoranda documenting the professional and administrative activities of Department of Zoological Research (DZR)
staff. DZR staff represented in this accession include Devra G. Kleiman, Eugene S. Morton, Katherine Ralls, John Seidensticker, Rasanayagam Rudran, and John Frederick Eisenberg.
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research Search this
Extent:
14 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes) (2 document boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Field notes
Manuscripts
Audiotapes
Motion pictures (visual works)
Videotapes
Date:
circa 1969-2001
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting research performed by the staff of the Department of Zoological Research. The majority of the records were created and
maintained by Devra G. Kleiman who 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. Smaller amounts of records were created by John Frederick Eisenberg, Resident Scientist, 1971-1979, and Assistant Director for Animal Programs,
1979-1982; Helmut K. Buechner, Senior Ecologist, 1972-1975; James M. Dietz, Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program; and others. Research topics documented include the Smithsonian-Venezuela
Research Project, golden lion tamarins, giant pandas, rhinoceroses, elephants, tasmanian devils, chinchillas, and other rodents and small mammals. Some materials may have
been created as part of the Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program, a subset of the department.
Materials include proposals, reports, and budgets for research projects; correspondence and memoranda; film, video, and written observations, including field notes; original
data and statistical and graphical analysis; audio recordings of vocalizations; and videotaped television programs and lectures about research projects. Some materials were
created by predecessor offices, including the Office of Animal Management (through 1979), the Office of Animal Programs (1979-1984), and the Department of Zoological Research
and Education (1984-1985).
This accession consists of records documenting behavioral research performed by Department of Zoological Research staff and their associates relating to captive and
wild animals. The majority of the records were created and maintained by Miles Roberts and primarily documents his research concerning tarsiers, chipmunks, shrews, kangaroo
rats, red pandas, and other small mammals. Additional records were created by John Frederick Eisenberg, Gene Maliniak, Mike Davenport, David Kessler, and Lang Elliott. Materials
include observation data, data analysis, notebooks, scientific papers, audiotapes, film, videotapes, photographic materials, procedures, correspondence, sketches, bibliographies,
and related materials. Some materials were created by predecessor and other offices, including the Animal Department (through 1968), the Department of Living Vertebrates (1968-1971),
the Scientific Research Department (through c. 1973), the Office of Animal Management (1972-1979), the Office of Zoological Research (c. 1973-1982), the Office of Animal Programs
(1979-1984), and the Department of Zoological Research and Education (1984-1985).
National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research Search this
Extent:
1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Date:
1977-1990
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Devra G. Kleiman, documenting the activities of the National Zoological Park's Research Council. Kleiman
was a research scientist who also served as Assistant Director for Animal Programs, 1983-1984; Assistant Director for Zoological Research and Educational Activities, 1984-1985;
and Assistant Director for Research, 1985-1996. Materials include meeting agendas and minutes; research proposals with accompanying documentation and reviewers notes; research
policies and guidelines; mission statement; correspondence and memoranda; and related materials.
National Zoological Park. Department of Animal Programs Search this
Extent:
8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Date:
2000-2005
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the behavior of individual animals, care of animals, breeding, and significant events at the Bird House. Materials consist
of observations and notes by the keepers, including daily reports, checksheets, and enrichment sheets.
National Zoological Park. Department of Animal Care Sciences Search this
Extent:
0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Digital versatile discs
Electronic records
Black-and-white photographs
Color transparencies
Date:
1968-1969, 1975, 1992-1998
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Kathleen Brader, Animal Keeper, documenting the presentation of two kiwis to the National Zoological Park
and the subsequent birth of a chick as well as her research regarding mousebirds (Colius), kiwis, and Micronesian (Guam) kingfishers. Materials include photographs and slides,
a press release, a news article, and a lecture script. Some materials are in electronic format. Many of the kiwi materials had previously been maintained by the Office of
Public Affairs.
National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research Search this
Extent:
5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Audiotapes
Videotapes
Motion pictures (visual works)
Date:
circa 1966-1984
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting behavioral observations of animals at the National Zoological Park. Species documented in this accession include bush
dogs, crab-eating foxes, giant pandas (by Devra G. Kleiman and William A. Xanten), lesser pandas, Asian elephants (by John Eisenberg), Tasmanian devils, giraffes, Nile hippopotamus,
Indian rhinoceros (by Helmut K. Buechner), spectacled bears (by Daryl J. Boness), sloth bears (by Daryl J. Boness), polar bears (by Daryl J. Boness), sable antelope (by Helmut
K. Buechner), bongos, dik diks, oryx, duikers, and golden lion tamarins (by Helmut K. Buechner). Materials include raw and edited audio, film, and video footage. Materials
also includes a Friends of the National Zoo training video which include clips from the Department of Zoological Research observations as well as a few lecture recordings.
9.5 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Clippings
Picture postcards
Black-and-white photographs
Color photographs
Color negatives
Color transparencies
Place:
Latin America
Date:
1955-2012
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of the professional correspondence of research zoologist Roy W. McDiarmid and his work at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, United States
Geological Survey (USGS). McDiarmid's research focuses on the systematics, behavior, ecology, and biogeography of amphibians and reptiles in the Neotropics. Some materials
predate his time with the USGS. Materials include correspondence, manuscripts, postcards, newspaper clippings, photographs, negatives, and transparencies.
National Zoological Park. Department of Animal Programs Search this
Extent:
6.5 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Date:
1988-2007
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the behavior of individual animals, care of animals, breeding, and significant events among the animals of Beaver Valley,
including seals, sea lions, pelicans, bobcats, otters, hawks, wolves, and beavers. Materials consist of observations and notes by the keepers in the form of daily reports
as well as training, feeding, and medication records. Also included in this accession are several condolence cards given to the keepers after animal deaths.
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).
National Zoological Park. Public Affairs and Communications Department Search this
Extent:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Brochures
Clippings
Manuscripts
Date:
1994, 2000-2013
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, correspondence, reports, brochures, and related materials. This department
was previously known as the Office of Public Affairs.
