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"Mastaba of Ptahhotep", Egypt

Creator:
Lehnert & Landrock  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (Binder, b&w, 5.5 x 3.5 in)
Container:
Binder 21
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Egypt
Scope and Contents:
No. 160[,] MASTABAS OF THE OLD KINGDOM AT SAKKARA; Mastaba of Ptahhotep, a high court official,[,] Vth Dynasty, 2560 B.C.; Upper register:[,] Boys wrestling and seven boys running.[,] Centre register: Spoils of a chase, four men[,] drag two cages containing lions, three men[,] carry frames loaded with gazelles, hares and[,] hedgehogs. At the extreme left a man holds[,] four greyhhounds and three hyenas.[,] Lower register: Desert game, Antilopes,[,] Gazelles and Oryx.; Printed in Germany; Copyright by Lehnert & Landrock - K. Lambelet Succ., Cairo-Egypt; POST CARD[,] EGYPT; REAL[,] PHOTO. Published by Lehnert & Landrock - K. Lambelet Succ., Cairo-Egypt
Series Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Item Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Animals  Search this
Identifier:
EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-6115
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Stephen Grant postcards
Stephen Grant postcards / Upper Egypt
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo78d588461-559b-4216-b60e-995a00ac24f3
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-2001-001-ref7685

"Renaissance music of the Imperial Court, the POHLERT Renaissance Instrumental Ensemble, Played on krummhorns, recorders, lutes, organ, harpsichord, clavichord; Oryx Recordings Limited," LP record

Collection Creator::
National Museum of American History. Division of Engineering and Industry  Search this
Container:
Box 11 of 20
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 397, National Museum of American History. Division of Engineering and Industry, Records
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Records
Records / Box 11
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-faru0397-refidd1e4110

"Smithsonian Ark," Pere David's Deer, Camels, Oryx, Some Panda Footage from Zoo, Tamarins, Several Pieces of Reintroduction Footage from Brazil, Includes Christian Wemmer, Capital Edition, WDVM-TV, Front Royal Tape 3, Tape 0020/38, 8:40, 11/4/1984, U-m...

Collection Creator::
National Zoological Park. Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics  Search this
Container:
Box 1 of 2
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 11-145, National Zoological Park. Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics, Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program Records
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Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program Records
Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program Records / Box 1
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa11-145-refidd1e381

110619 Scimitar Horned Oryx

Collection Creator::
National Zoological Park. Department of Animal Nutrition  Search this
Container:
Box 2 of 3
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 20-102, National Zoological Park. Department of Animal Nutrition, Diet Records
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Diet Records
Diet Records / Box 2
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa20-102-refidd1e4921

113262 Scimitar Horned Oryx

Collection Creator::
National Zoological Park. Department of Animal Nutrition  Search this
Container:
Box 2 of 3
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 20-102, National Zoological Park. Department of Animal Nutrition, Diet Records
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Diet Records
Diet Records / Box 2
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
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ead_component:sova-sia-fa20-102-refidd1e4932

17 FxJj 1 A, D, E; dead oryx Dii; FxJj 11 with Jack Harris B, C; air views G 1972

Collection Creator:
Behrensmeyer, Anna K.  Search this
Isaac, Barbara  Search this
Isaac, Glynn Llywelyn, 1937-1985  Search this
Nelson, Charles M.  Search this
Merrick, Harry V.  Search this
Collection Correspondent:
Leakey, Mary D. (Mary Douglas), 1913-1996  Search this
Leakey, Louis S. B.  Search this
Collection Photographer:
Keeley, Lawrence H.  Search this
Container:
Box 103
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The Glynn Ll. Isaac papers are open for research.

The correspondence files in the Glynn Ll. Isaac papers are closed until 2025. Individuals needing access to these materials may apply for an exception from the donor, Barbara Isaac.

Access to the Glynn Ll. Isaac papers requires an appointment.
Collection Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Collection Citation:
Glynn Ll. Isaac papers, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
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Glynn Ll. Isaac papers
Glynn Ll. Isaac papers / Series 18: Black and White Negatives
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw33680e297-1e39-4960-a409-3e7fd0e37612
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-2002-06-ref2025

25 Scimitar-Horned Oryx to be Reintroduced to the Wild in Chad

Creator:
Smithsonian Insider  Search this
Type:
Blog posts
Smithsonian staff publications
Blog posts
Published Date:
Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:51:54 +0000
Topic:
Science  Search this
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Smithsonian Insider
Data Source:
Smithsonian Insider
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:posts_9173ba810c6212b0ca9f32dd2d2157bf

5 Kwacha, Zambia, 1992

Physical Description:
brass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: .15 cm x 2.1 cm; 1/16 in x 13/16 in
Object Name:
coin
Place made:
Zambia
Date made:
1992
Credit Line:
Kathryn M. de Luna
ID Number:
2014.0255.18
Accession number:
2014.0255
Catalog number:
2014.0255.18
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-019c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1694407

6713, Weaning Conflict and Delay in Oryx, Pfeifer, NIMH, 1 RO 3 MH 34264-01

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Contracts Office  Search this
Container:
Box 24 of 60
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 470, Smithsonian Institution, Contracts Office, Records
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Records
Records / Box 24
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-faru0470-refidd1e4773

A Megaherd of More Than 200,000 Mongolian Gazelles (Procapra gutturosa): A consequence of habitat quality

Author:
Olson, Kirk A.  Search this
Mueller, Thomas  Search this
Bolortsetseg, S.  Search this
Leimgruber, Peter  Search this
Fagan, W. F.  Search this
Fuller, T. K.  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
2009
Citation:
Olson, Kirk A., Mueller, Thomas, Bolortsetseg, S., Leimgruber, Peter, Fagan, W. F., and Fuller, T. K. 2009. "A Megaherd of More Than 200,000 Mongolian Gazelles (Procapra gutturosa): A consequence of habitat quality." Oryx, 43 149–153.
Identifier:
78061
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_78061

A Vicious Lioness Rings the Dinner Bell After a Kill

Creator:
Smithsonian Channel  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2016-08-19T15:38:17.000Z
YouTube Category:
Entertainment  Search this
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smithsonianchannel
Data Source:
Smithsonian Channel
YouTube Channel:
smithsonianchannel
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_rC1uxHQ743Y

A different nature : the paradoxical world of zoos and their uncertain future / David Hancocks

Author:
Hancocks, David  Search this
Physical description:
xxii, 279 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Type:
Books
History
Date:
2001
©2001
Topic:
Zoos--History  Search this
Call number:
QL76 .H35 2001X
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_615645

A systems framework for planning and evaluating capacity development in conservation: recommendations for practitioners

Author:
Porzecanski, Ana L.  Search this
Sterling, Eleanor J.  Search this
Copsey, Jamieson A.  Search this
Appleton, Michael R.  Search this
Barborak, James R.  Search this
Bruyere, Brett L.  Search this
Bynum, Nora  Search this
Farmer, Kay H.  Search this
Finchum, Ryan  Search this
Rakotobe, Domoina  Search this
Stanoss, Ricardo B.  Search this
Valdes-Velasquez, Armando  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
2022
Citation:
Porzecanski, Ana L., Sterling, Eleanor J., Copsey, Jamieson A., Appleton, Michael R., Barborak, James R., Bruyere, Brett L., Bynum, Nora, Farmer, Kay H., Finchum, Ryan, Rakotobe, Domoina, Stanoss, Ricardo B., and Valdes-Velasquez, Armando. 2022. "A systems framework for planning and evaluating capacity development in conservation: recommendations for practitioners." Oryx, https://doi.org/10.1017/S003060532100154X.
Identifier:
163486
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/S003060532100154X
ISSN:
0030-6053
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_163486

A.W. Quilter journal of travels in East Africa, 1909 October 28-1911 March 7

Author:
Quilter, A. W  Search this
Roosevelt, Kermit 1889-1943  Search this
Skene, R  Search this
Russell E. Train Africana Collection (Smithsonian Libraries) DSI  Search this
Bookseller:
Army & Navy Co-operative Society DSI  Search this
Winifred A. Myers (Firm) DSI  Search this
Subject:
Quilter, A. W Travel  Search this
Physical description:
2 volumes (approximately 160 leaves) ; 23 cm
Type:
Electronic resources
Place:
Africa, East
Date:
1909
1909-1911
Topic:
Safaris  Search this
Description and travel  Search this
Call number:
MSS 001814 B
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1024909
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Abundance, distribution and conservation significance of regionally endemic plant species on Anegada, British Virigin Islands

Author:
Clubbe, C.  Search this
Gillman, M.  Search this
Acevedo-Rodríguez, Pedro  Search this
Walker, R.  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
2004
Citation:
Clubbe, C., Gillman, M., Acevedo-Rodríguez, Pedro, and Walker, R. 2004. "Abundance, distribution and conservation significance of regionally endemic plant species on Anegada, British Virigin Islands." Oryx, 38, (3) 342–346.
Identifier:
23453
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_23453

Anaesthesia of gemsbok (Oryx gazella) with a combination of A3080, medetomidine and ketamine

Author:
Grobler, Douw  Search this
Bush, R. Mitchell  Search this
Jessup, D.  Search this
Lance, W.  Search this
Object Type:
Smithsonian staff publication
Year:
2001
Citation:
Grobler, Douw, Bush, R. Mitchell, Jessup, D., and Lance, W. 2001. "Anaesthesia of gemsbok (Oryx gazella) with a combination of A3080, medetomidine and ketamine." Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 72, (2) 81–83.
Identifier:
68550
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:slasro_68550

Animal Frieze, Facade, Harvard Biological Sciences Building, (sculpture)

Title:
Friezes: Buffalo, Elephant, Tiger and Pelican, (sculpture)
Sculptor:
Weems, Katharine Lane 1899-1989  Search this
Contractor:
Hegeman Harris Company  Search this
Carver:
George K. L. Loeser Company  Search this
Architectural firm:
Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch & Abbott  Search this
Medium:
Brick
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Mural
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Harvard University Biological Sciences Department 16 Divinity Avenue Cambridge Massachusetts 02138
Located Harvard University Biological Laboratories Cambridge Massachusetts 02138
Date:
1931-1932. Dedicated 1937
Topic:
Animal--Elephant  Search this
Animal--Tiger  Search this
Animal--Buffalo  Search this
Animal--Bird--Pelican  Search this
Animal--Antelope  Search this
Animal--Ape  Search this
Animal--Lion  Search this
Animal--Zebra  Search this
Animal--Rhinoceros  Search this
Animal--Bird--Ostrich  Search this
Animal--Hippopotamus  Search this
Animal--Leopard  Search this
Animal--Horse  Search this
Animal--Deer  Search this
Animal--Reptile--Snake  Search this
Animal--Reptile--Turtle  Search this
Animal--Anteater  Search this
Animal--Jaguar  Search this
Animal--Wolf  Search this
Animal--Bear  Search this
Animal--Sheep  Search this
Animal--Seal  Search this
Control number:
IAS 77002302
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_20836

Animal Research Records

Creator::
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.
Topic:
Zoos  Search this
Zoo animals  Search this
Animal behavior  Search this
Zoology -- Research  Search this
Giant panda  Search this
Wild dogs  Search this
Foxes  Search this
Red panda  Search this
Elephants  Search this
Tasmanian devil  Search this
Giraffe  Search this
Hippopotamus  Search this
Indian rhinoceros  Search this
Spectacled bear  Search this
Bears  Search this
Polar bear  Search this
Sable antelope  Search this
Dik-diks  Search this
Antelopes  Search this
Oryx  Search this
Duikers  Search this
Golden lion tamarin  Search this
Training  Search this
Lectures and lecturing  Search this
Genre/Form:
Audiotapes
Videotapes
Motion pictures (visual works)
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 10-158, National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research, Animal Research Records
Identifier:
Accession 10-158
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Animal Research Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa10-158

Animal Research Records

Creator::
National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research  Search this
Extent:
10 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes) (4 document boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Floppy disks
Audiotapes
Videotapes
Electronic records
Date:
1970-1996
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the research of J. (Jonathan) D. Ballou, Population Manager and a conservation geneticist. Animals documented in this research include Bali mynahs, grizzly bears, oryxes, tamarins, maned wolves, cheetahs, ibex, California condors, small-clawed otters, tigers, Przewalski's horses, black palm cockatoos, black rhinoceroses, wildebeests (gnus), pygmy hippopotamuses, elephant shrews, sables, elephants, marmosets, orangutans, greater galagos, Guam rails, red pandas, Micronesian kingfishers, giant pandas, and white-faced sakis. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, reproductive data, data analysis programs, notes, audiotapes, videotapes, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format, including punch cards. 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).
Topic:
Conservation biology  Search this
Animal population genetics  Search this
Zoology -- Research  Search this
Zoos  Search this
Zoo animals  Search this
Wildlife conservation  Search this
Mynahs  Search this
Grizzly bear  Search this
Oryx  Search this
Tamarins  Search this
Maned wolf  Search this
Cheetah  Search this
Ibex  Search this
California condor  Search this
Otters  Search this
Tiger  Search this
Przewalski’s horse  Search this
Cockatoos  Search this
Black rhinoceros  Search this
Gnus  Search this
Pygmy hippopotamus  Search this
Elephant shrews  Search this
Sable  Search this
Elephants  Search this
Marmosets  Search this
Orangutan  Search this
Galagos  Search this
Rails (Birds)  Search this
Kingfishers  Search this
Giant panda  Search this
White-faced saki  Search this
Red panda  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Floppy disks
Audiotapes
Videotapes
Electronic records
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 11-265, National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research, Animal Research Records
Identifier:
Accession 11-265
See more items in:
Animal Research Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa11-265

Animal re-introductions : the Arabian oryx in Oman / Mark R. Stanley Price

Author:
Price, Mark R. Stanley  Search this
Physical description:
xix, 291 p. : ill., maps, tables ; 26 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
Oman
Date:
1989
Topic:
Arabian oryx  Search this
Animal introduction  Search this
Mammals  Search this
Call number:
QL737.U53P75 1989X
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_379548

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