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Creator::

National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research  Search this

Extent:

12.66 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes) (9 document boxes) (6 5x8 boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Newsletters

Audiotapes

Motion pictures (visual works)

Videotapes

Date:

1972-1990

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of records created and maintained by Devra G. Kleiman, documenting research and breeding programs at the National Zoological Park as well as programs in which the National Zoological Park was partially involved. The majority of the records document behavioral studies of giant pandas, the mating of Hsing-Hsing and Ling-Ling and subsequent births, the Golden Lion Tamarin Release Program, and the breeding of golden lion tamarins and golden lion marmosets. Devra G. Kleiman was a research scientist as well 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 correspondence, memoranda, notes, observations, studbooks, statistical data, preparatory materials for articles and conferences, meeting minutes, golden lion tamarin fur samples, and other research-related materials. Materials also include video footage of the interactions between Hsing-Hsing and Ling-Ling and the birth of each of Ling-Ling's three offspring in U-matic, 1/2" EIAJ, Beta, VHS, and metal particle tape formats; audio cassette tapes, mostly transcribed, of observations made during panda watches; master and duplicate copies of the thirty minute film Social and Reproductive Development of the Giant Panda in U-matic and 1/2" EIAJ videotape format; and a release print, working prints, original color negatives, and an "A" and "B" roll for the four-minute film Golden Lion Tamarin Reintroduction to the Wild.

Topic:

Research  Search this

Zoos  Search this

Zoo animals  Search this

Giant panda  Search this

Leontopithecus rosalia  Search this

Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Newsletters

Audiotapes

Motion pictures (visual works)

Videotapes

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 01-227, National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research, Animal Research Records

Identifier:

Accession 01-227

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Animal Research Records

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa01-227

Creator::

National Zoological Park. Office of Public Affairs  Search this

Extent:

1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Books

Brochures

Newsletters

Pamphlets

Compact discs

Date:

1941, 1980-1988, 1996-2003

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of records documenting the research and activities of the Office of Public Affairs, especially those activities related to publications, educational activities, publicity, and the production of the film, "Golden Lion Tamarin Reintroduction to the Wild." Materials include correspondence; planning documents, reports; publications (including books, pamphlets, brochures, and newsletters); National Zoological Park (NZP) information packages; facility plans; and correspondence, scripts, recommendations, and press releases pertaining to the film. Some materials are in electronic format.

Topic:

Publicity  Search this

Zoos  Search this

Public relations  Search this

Publications  Search this

Zoos -- Educational aspects  Search this

Golden lion tamarin  Search this

Wildlife reintroduction  Search this

Motion pictures -- Production and direction  Search this

Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Books

Brochures

Newsletters

Pamphlets

Compact discs

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 08-046, National Zoological Park. Office of Public Affairs, Subject Files

Identifier:

Accession 08-046

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Subject Files

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa08-046