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Creator::

National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research  Search this

Extent:

5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Brochures

Manuscripts

Newsletters

Black-and-white photographs

Date:

1964, 1968-1994

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of records created and maintained by Devra G. Kleiman documenting activities, programs, long-term planning, and administration of the Department of Zoological Research; relations with Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) and research centers around the world; and professional activities, especially involvement in the Animal Behavior Society (ABS), the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AAZPA), now known as the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZAA), and the editorship of Wild Mammals in Captivity: Principles and Techniques. 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, newsletters, research and funding proposals, applications for committee nominations, committee reports, meeting minutes and agendas, notes, mailing lists, inventories of research projects, grant files, planning documents, presentation scripts, conference and meeting brochures and announcements, research progress reports, black and white photographs of animals, articles written by Kleiman, publication reviews, notices of research projects, questionnaires, staff listings, and panda studbooks.

Topic:

Research  Search this

Zoos  Search this

Genre/Form:

Brochures

Manuscripts

Newsletters

Black-and-white photographs

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 01-228, National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research, Subject Files

Identifier:

Accession 01-228

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Subject Files

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa01-228

Creator::

Kleiman, Devra G.  Search this

Extent:

1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Manuscripts

Compact discs

Electronic records

Floppy disks

Videotapes

Date:

circa 1979-2010

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of materials documenting the research and professional activities of conservation biologist Devra G. Kleiman, 1942-2010. Kleiman began her professional career in 1972 as the first female scientist at the National Zoological Park (NZP) where she was hired to manage the zoo's captive breeding program. In 1982, Kleiman became Acting Assistant Director for Animal Programs in the Office of Animal Programs, assuming the position permanently the following year. During a series of reorganizations, Kleiman became the Assistant Director of Zoological Research and Education in 1984; the Assistant Director of Research in 1985; and the Assistant Director of Zoological Research heading the Department of Zoological Research in 1996. In 1997, Kleiman assumed the position of Senior Scientist. After her retirement in 2001, Kleiman served as Senior Scientist Emeritus at NZP, taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland at College Park, and owned a consulting company, Zoo-Logic, LLC. During her career, Kleiman helped establish the Associacao Mico-Leao-Dourado, a Brazilian non-governmental association for the conservation of golden lion tamarins; served on many international committees, working groups, and task forces for species conservation; and was affiliated with numerous non-profit conservation organizations. Much of Kleiman's research and activities focused on the reintroduction of golden lion tamarins to the wild and the captive breeding of giant pandas. Kleiman wrote approximately 150 manuscripts and two books, Wild Mammals in Captivity: Principles and Techniques (1996) and Lion Tamarins: Biology and Conservation (2002).

Materials include correspondence, presentations, reports, planning documents, meeting materials, manuscripts, video, biographical information, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.

Topic:

Animal behavior  Search this

Animal breeding  Search this

Conservation biology  Search this

Biology -- Study and teaching  Search this

Giant panda  Search this

Golden lion tamarin  Search this

Non-governmental organizations -- Brazil  Search this

Professional associations  Search this

Research  Search this

Science consultants  Search this

Wildlife conservation  Search this

Wildlife reintroduction  Search this

Zoos  Search this

Zoo animals  Search this

Zoology  Search this

Zoologists  Search this

Women scientists  Search this

Genre/Form:

Manuscripts

Compact discs

Electronic records

Floppy disks

Videotapes

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 13-140, Devra G. Kleiman Papers

Identifier:

Accession 13-140

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Devra G. Kleiman Papers

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

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ead_collection:sova-sia-fa13-140

Creator::

Kleiman, Devra G.  Search this

Extent:

14.5 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes) (1 document box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Brochures

Clippings

Field notes

Manuscripts

Newsletters

Pamphlets

Picture postcards

Compact discs

Digital images

Digital versatile discs

Floppy disks

Black-and-white negatives

Black-and-white photographs

Color photographs

Color transparencies

Videotapes

Electronic records

Place:

Brazil

China

Date:

1967-2010

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of materials documenting the research and professional activities of conservation biologist Devra G. Kleiman, 1952-2010. Kleiman began her professional career in 1972 as the first female scientist at the National Zoological Park (NZP) where she was hired to manage the zoo's captive breeding program. In 1982, Kleiman became Acting Assistant Director for Animal Programs in the Office of Animal Programs, assuming the position permanently the following year. During a series of reorganizations, Kleiman became the Assistant Director of Zoological Research and Education in 1984; the Assistant Director of Research in 1985; and the Assistant Director of Zoological Research heading the Dept. of Zoological Research in 1996. In 1997, Kleiman assumed the position of Senior Scientist. After her retirement in 2001, Kleiman served as Senior Scientist Emeritus at NZP, taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland at College Park, and owned a consulting company, Zoo-Logic, LLC. During her career, Kleiman helped establish the Associação Mico-Leão-Dourado, a Brazilian non-governmental association for the conservation of golden lion tamarins; served on many international committees, working groups, and task forces for species conservation; and was affiliated with numerous non-profit conservation organizations. Much of Kleiman's research and activities focused on the reintroduction of golden lion tamarins to the wild and the captive breeding of giant pandas. Other research projects included Delmarva fox squirrels, beach (oldfield) mice, island foxes, and, more generally, primates, canids, and other mammals. She also trained other scientists in behavioral observations, vocalization interpretations, and animal reintroduction preparations. Kleiman wrote approximately 150 manuscripts and two books, Wild Mammals in Captivity: Principles and Techniques (1996) and Lion Tamarins: Biology and Conservation (2002). Kleiman's research trips to China and Brazil are also well-documented in this accession.

Materials include correspondence, presentations, reports, planning documents, meeting materials, manuscripts, images, fieldbooks, clippings, notes, postcards, brochures, pamphlets, contracts, surveys, newsletters, videos, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.

Topic:

Research  Search this

Conservation biology  Search this

Zoo animals  Search this

Zoos  Search this

Wildlife conservation  Search this

Professional associations  Search this

Wildlife reintroduction  Search this

Golden lion tamarin  Search this

Giant panda  Search this

Mammals  Search this

Animal behavior  Search this

Zoologists  Search this

Zoology  Search this

Women scientists  Search this

Animal breeding  Search this

Biology -- Study and teaching  Search this

Science consultants  Search this

Non-governmental organizations -- Brazil  Search this

Dog family (Mammals)  Search this

Fox squirrel  Search this

Oldfield mouse  Search this

Island gray fox  Search this

Primates  Search this

Genre/Form:

Brochures

Clippings

Field notes

Manuscripts

Newsletters

Pamphlets

Picture postcards

Compact discs

Digital images

Digital versatile discs

Floppy disks

Black-and-white negatives

Black-and-white photographs

Color photographs

Color transparencies

Videotapes

Electronic records

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 11-124, Devra G. Kleiman Papers

Identifier:

Accession 11-124

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Devra G. Kleiman Papers

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa11-124

Extent:

3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Clippings

Field notes

Manuscripts

Picture postcards

Scrapbooks

Compact discs

Electronic records

Floppy disks

Drawings

Ephemera

Black-and-white photographs

Color photographs

Color transparencies

Videotapes

Place:

China

Date:

1962-2009, 2013

Descriptive Entry:

This accession consists of materials documenting the research and professional activities of conservation biologist Devra G. Kleiman, 1942-2010. Kleiman received her undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago in 1964 and her doctorate from the University of London in 1969. In 1972, she became one of the first female scientists at the National Zoological Park (NZP) where she was hired to manage the zoo's captive breeding program. In 1982, Kleiman became Acting Assistant Director for Animal Programs in the Office of Animal Programs, assuming the position permanently the following year. During a series of reorganizations, Kleiman became the Assistant Director of Zoological Research and Education in 1984; the Assistant Director of Research in 1985; and the Assistant Director of Zoological Research heading the Department of Zoological Research in 1996. In 1997, Kleiman assumed the position of Senior Scientist. After her retirement in 2001, Kleiman served as Senior Scientist Emeritus at NZP, taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland at College Park, and owned a consulting company, Zoo-Logic, LLC. During her career, Kleiman helped establish the Associacao Mico-Leao-Dourado, a Brazilian non-governmental association for the conservation of golden lion tamarins; served on many international committees, working groups, and task forces for species conservation; and was affiliated with numerous non-profit conservation organizations. Much of Kleiman's research and activities focused on the reintroduction of golden lion tamarins to the wild and the captive breeding of giant pandas. Particularly well-documented in this collection are Kleiman's research trips, especially to China; publicity related to her research; and preparations for publishing two books, "Wild Mammals in Captivity: Principles and Techniques" (1996) and "Lion Tamarins: Biology and Conservation" (2002). One folder documents a memorial fund set up after Kleiman's death. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, clippings, presentations, reports, meeting materials, images, field books, notes, postcards, greeting cards, a scrapbook, a videotape, ephemera, awards, collected artistic drawings, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.

Topic:

Animal behavior  Search this

Animal breeding  Search this

Conservation biology  Search this

Giant panda  Search this

Golden lion tamarin  Search this

Professional associations  Search this

Research  Search this

Wildlife conservation  Search this

Wildlife reintroduction  Search this

Zoo animals  Search this

Zoologists  Search this

Zoology  Search this

Zoos  Search this

Women scientists  Search this

Genre/Form:

Clippings

Field notes

Manuscripts

Picture postcards

Scrapbooks

Compact discs

Electronic records

Floppy disks

Drawings

Ephemera

Black-and-white photographs

Color photographs

Color transparencies

Videotapes

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 14-213, Devra G. Kleiman Papers

Identifier:

Accession 14-213

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Devra G. Kleiman Papers

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-sia-fa14-213