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Wildlife Conservation Society (New York, N.Y.)

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Found in 998 Collections and/or Records:

Adelie Penguins of the Antarctic, 1957

 Item — Container: Unit 6, Shelf: C
Identifier: 104506
Scope and Contents "Adelie penguins navigation. Research and photography by R. L. Penney J. T. Emlen. John Hopkins University and the University of Wisconsin. Research supported by the National Science Foundation and Office of Antarctic Program. Additional photography by Sam Dunton from the Animal Behaviour Laboratory. The Institute for Research in Animal Behaviour"--Film credits. "A Sterling Educational film. Records the life cycle of the AdeĢlie penguins, showing the trek of the adult bird over the frozen...
Dates: 1957

Adventure in Learning: An Experimental Workshop at the Bronx Zoo, 1968

 Item — Container: Unit 3, Shelf: G
Identifier: 104359
Scope and Contents

Film tour of Bronx Zoo Education Department summer school programs.

Dates: 1968

Adventure in the Bronx, 1941

 Item — Container: Unit 3, Shelf: E
Identifier: 104320B
Scope and Contents

"Adventure in the Bronx is a 1941 American short documentary film directed by Joseph Krumgold and produced for the New York Zoological Society. It tells the story of a boy exploring a zoo. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. It was later reissued by Warner Bros. under the name Sweeney Steps Out in the Hollywood Novelties series. Joseph Krumgold later wrote the book Sweeney's Adventure based on the film"--Wikipedia.

Dates: 1941

Adventures of Chico (Whitetail fawn cuts), 1938

 Item — Container: Unit 3, Shelf: E
Scope and Contents

Excerpt from the film, Adventures in Chico, featuring whitetail fawns in captivity. "Nature Excerpts Presents Adventures of Chico. Produced by Stacy Woodard. Whitetail Fawns"--Film credits.

Dates: 1938

Afield in South Carolina, 1967

 Item — Container: Unit 4, Shelf: C
Identifier: 104397
Scope and Contents

Film showcasing wild birds and snakes in South Carolina. "Photographed by Sam Dunton. Film made possible by the contributions of the Okeetee Club and the efforts of the U.S. Soil Conservation Services"--Film credits.

Dates: 1967

Africa project, 1966

 Item — Container: Unit 5, Shelf: D
Identifier: 102976
Scope and Contents

"Story: Africa Project. Cameraman: Fox. Roll No.: ARRI 83."--Original can label.

Dates: 1966

Africa: The Biggest Zoo, 1957

 Item — Container: Unit 3, Shelf: E
Identifier: 104317
Scope and Contents "A variety of African wildlife photographed in Africa by Saul and Lillian Blickman. Adapted and narrated by William Bridges. Producer for Zoological Society Evan J. Anton"--Film credits. Profile of various east African wildlife. Also includes footage of people, including Blickmans traveling with local guides in Ker and Downey safari jeep, local peoples in traditional garments dancing, and local peoples preparing food. Mentions government program to encourage eating of fish by local...
Dates: 1957

African animals in groups, 1974

 Item — Container: Unit 6, Shelf: D
Scope and Contents

Outtakes shotlist: "African animals in groups (Zebra, Wildebeests, giraffes, gazelle, antelope, hippotamidae - hippo)"--Original box label.

Dates: 1974

African National Parks, 1961

 Item — Container: Unit 7, Shelf: F
Scope and Contents

"African National Parks: Lake Manyara National Park and Tanganyika National Park"--Original can label. "A Mercury film production. Production: Sylvia Story. Photography by Benard W. Kunicki. Created by Tanganyika National Parks"--Film credits.

Dates: 1961

Africa's Greats, 1964

 Item — Container: Unit 6, Shelf: E
Identifier: 104610
Scope and Contents

Film documenting Iain Douglas-Hamilton's African elephant survey, as part of Manyara Elephant Research Project. Includes footage of elephant being darted, fitted with a tracking collar, and revived, and researchers tracking collared elephant. When researchers dart collared elephant again, and herd protects darted animal and chases off researchers. "Africa's Greats. Film by Iain Douglas-Hamilton. Produced by NYZS"--Film credits.

Dates: 1964

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Archival Object 959
Collection 39
 
Subject
Wildlife conservation 17
Zoos -- Administration 14
Zoo animals 11
Public aquariums 8
Aquarists 6
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Public aquariums -- Design and construction 6
Aquarium animals 5
Aquatic animals 5
Zoo directors 5
Zoo exhibits 5
Zoos -- Employees 5
Marine laboratories 4
Scientific expeditions 4
Wildlife conservation -- Law and legislation 4
Wildlife research 4
Animal dealers 3
Herpetology 3
Marine biologists 3
Wildlife conservation -- Fieldwork 3
Wildlife management 3
Zoo veterinarians 3
Zoo visitors 3
Birds -- Conservation 2
Endangered species 2
Herpetologists 2
Ichthyologists 2
Marine ecology 2
New York Zoological Society -- History 2
Public aquariums -- Administration 2
Scientific expeditions -- Trinidad and Tobago 2
Wildlife art 2
Wildlife conservation -- Africa 2
Wildlife conservationists 2
Zoos -- Design and construction 2
Zoos -- Administration 2
Zoos -- Educational aspects 2
American bison 1
Aquarium visitors 1
Bathysphere 1
Birds -- New York State -- Bronx County 1
Birds of paradise (Birds) 1
Electrophorus (Fish) 1
Endangered species -- Law and legislation -- United States 1
Giant panda 1
Mammalogists 1
Mammalogy 1
Mammals -- Research 1
Marine natural products 1
Motion picture film collections 1
Museum exhibits 1
National parks and reserves 1
New York Zoological Park -- History 1
Ornithologists 1
Primates -- Africa 1
Protected areas 1
Public aquariums -- Educational aspects 1
Public aquariums -- Employees 1
Reptiles 1
Rodents -- Canada 1
Scientific expeditions -- Bermuda Islands 1
Scientific expeditions -- Costa Rica 1
Scientific expeditions -- Guyana 1
Scientific expeditions -- Labrador (N.L.) 1
Scientific expeditions -- Papua New Guinea 1
Scientific expeditions--Asia 1
Snakebites 1
Snakes 1
Veterinary medicine 1
Veterinary medicine -- Research 1
Whale sounds 1
Whales 1
Wild animal collecting 1
Wildlife conservation -- Madagascar 1
Wildlife conservation -- Sudan 1
Wildlife management -- Madagascar 1
Xiphophorus 1
Zoological specimens -- Collection and preservation 1
Zoos 1
Zoos -- Administration -- Economic aspects 1
Zoos -- Public relations 1
Zoos -- Publicity 1
Zoos in motion pictures 1
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