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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Parks and Playgrounds

 Subject
Subject Source: Nwda

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Parks and Recreation Photographs

 Series
Identifier: 5802-10
Scope and Contents note

Photographic prints, negatives, and slides related to parks, activities in parks, and Parks Department personnel.Images are arranged alphabetically by subject and are a mix of prints, negatives and slides. Some are undated. Ninety-three images are digitized and available online.

Dates: 1948-1992; 1967-1977

Woodland Park Zoo Status of Animal Collection

 Series
Identifier: 8600-06
Abstract

Yearly inventory of the zoo's animal collection.

Dates: 1931-2008

Woodland Park Zoo Accreditation Records

 Series
Identifier: 8601-04
Abstract

Records relating to the zoo's periodic applications for accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Dates: 1974-2003

American Zoo and Aquarium Association Conference Planning Records

 Series
Identifier: 8601-07
Abstract

Records from Woodland Park Zoo staff documenting planning efforts for a national conference.

Dates: 1988-1995

Woodland Park Zoo Animal Management Records

 Series
Identifier: 8610-02
Abstract

Records relating to animal care and exhibit management at the Woodland Park Zoo.

Dates: 1983-2001

Woodland Park Zoo Animal Transaction Records

 Series
Identifier: 8610-01
Abstract

Records documenting changes to Woodland Park Zoo's animal collections.

Dates: 1965-1998

Woodland Park Zoo Annual Reports

 Series
Identifier: 8600-07
Abstract

Annual reports of the Woodland Park Zoo and the Seattle Zoological Society.

Dates: 1976-2010

Woodland Park Zoo Bird Collection Monthly Reports

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8611-01
Abstract

Monthly reports on the zoo's bird collection.

Dates: 1979-1983

Woodland Park Zoo Bond Issue Records

 Series
Identifier: 8601-06
Abstract

Records relating to a $31.5 million bond issue for the zoo that was approved by voters in 1985.

Dates: 1984-1998

Woodland Park Zoo Docent Manuals

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8600-09
Abstract

Reference manuals created for the use of zoo docents.

Dates: 1994-1998

Facility and Exhibit Planning Records

 Series
Identifier: 8630-03
Abstract

Records of the development of and the public's response to the zoo's Long-Range plan as well as the planning and development of exhibits and facilities through four decades.

Dates: 1967-2005

Woodland Park Zoo Golden Monkey Exhibit Records

 Series
Identifier: 8620-01
Abstract

Records related to a loan from China of two rare golden monkeys.

Dates: 1985-1986

Woodland Park Zoo Historical and Administrative Records

 Series
Identifier: 8601-01
Abstract

Historical records collected by zoo staff.

Dates: 1889-2006; 1940-1992

Woodland Park Zoo Master Plan Records

 Series
Identifier: 8630-01
Abstract

Records relating to the zoo's planning and improvement efforts in the early 1970s.

Dates: 1969-1977

Woodland Park Zoo Special Events Records

 Series
Identifier: 8621-01
Abstract

Records relating to special events and promotions at Woodland Park Zoo.

Dates: 1983-1990

Woodland Park Zoo Water Conservation Records

 Series
Identifier: 8630-02
Abstract

Records relating to the zoo's water conservation efforts.

Dates: 1988-1996