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Animal Research Records

Topic:
Social and Reproductive Development of the Giant Panda (Motion picture : circa 1978)
Golden Lion Tamarin Reintroduction to the Wild (Motion picture : 1984)
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

Subject Files

Topic:
Golden Lion Tamarin Reintroduction to the Wild (Motion picture : 1984)
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

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