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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Zoos -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Board of Park Commissioners Subject Files (Series I)

 Series
Identifier: 5800-08
Abstract

Early subject files of the Board of Park Commissioners.

Dates: 1905-1920

Center for Wildlife Conservation Records

 Series
Identifier: 8604-03
Abstract

Documenting the establishment, management, and programs of the Center for Wildlife Conservation, a nonprofit within the Woodland Park Zoological Society.

Dates: 1984-1997

Cheryl Chow Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4618-02
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reports, studies, and reference materials relating primarily to parks and recreation issues. Major subjects include the Parks Complan, Greenlake, open space, Seattle Center redevelopment, Coliseum/Arena improvements, Seattle Commons, off-leash dog runs, punchboard and pulltab gambling, the Shoreline and Park Improvement Fund, and Sandpoint Naval Station reuse planning.

Dates: 1988-1995

Ben Evans Recreation Program Collection

 Series — Box 163
Identifier: 5801-02
Abstract

Records and photographs compiled by Ben Evans, documenting history of recreation programs within the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation as well as the history and philosophy of recreation programs nationally.

Dates: 1906-1995

Seattle Zoological Society and Woodland Park Zoological Society Newsletters

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 8600-04
Abstract

Newsletter sent to members of the Woodland Park Zoo.

Dates: 1979-1999

Woodland Park Zoo Status of Animal Collection

 Series
Identifier: 8600-06
Abstract

Yearly inventory of the zoo's animal collection.

Dates: 1931-2008

Nick Licata Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 4650-02
Scope and Contents note Correspondence, memoranda, staff reports, and notes regarding issues of note during Licata's 18-year tenure on City Council. Primary issue areas include civil rights, parks and recreation, transportation, cultural events and resources, and social welfare concerns. Transportation-related topics in the records include the monorail, the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement, Sound Transit light rail planning, pedestrian safety, and streetcars. Other records in the series cover planning for the...
Dates: 1979-2015; Majority of material found within 1998-2015

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

Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 8602-01
Abstract

Records from the office of the Woodland Park Zoo Director.

Dates: 1967-2004

Woodland Park Zoo Docent Manuals

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8600-09
Abstract

Reference manuals created for the use of zoo docents.

Dates: 1994-1998

Woodland Park Zoo Employee Newsletters

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8600-03
Abstract

Internal newsletters for Woodland Park Zoo staff and volunteers.

Dates: 1988-2001

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 Staff Information Files

 Series
Identifier: 8601-12
Abstract

Records kept by and about zoo personnel including news articles, photos, academic papers, curriculum vitae, memos, correspondence, and administrative records.

Dates: 1925-1991

Woodland Park Zoo Volunteer Newsletters

 Series — Box 1
Identifier: 8600-05
Abstract

Newsletters for docents and other volunteers at the Woodland Park Zoo.

Dates: 1983-2004

Woodland Park Zoo Water Conservation Records

 Series
Identifier: 8630-02
Abstract

Records relating to the zoo's water conservation efforts.

Dates: 1988-1996

Woodland Park Zoological Society Board Minutes

 Series
Identifier: 8604-01
Abstract

Minutes and supplementary materials from meetings of the board of the Woodland Park Zoological Society.

Dates: 1986-2008

Woodland Park Zoological Society Board Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 8604-02
Abstract

Records, reports, and communications of the board of the Woodland Park Zoological Society and its committees.

Dates: 1984-2008; Majority of material found within 1987-1997