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Anton, Evan J.

 Person

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

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

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

Film tour of Bronx Zoo Education Department summer school programs.

Dates: 1968

Africa: The Biggest Zoo, 1957

 Item — Container: Unit 3, Shelf: E
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

Antelopes on the Plains of Africa, 1956

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

Film showcasing antelopes at the Bronx Zoo and in their wild habitat in the plains of Africa. Opens at Bronx Zoo's Heads and Horns Museum, followed by footage from the Bronx Zoo's African Plains. Majority of film shows antelopes in central Africa.

Dates: 1956

Grizzly Country, reel 1, 1960

 Item — Container: Unit 1, Shelf: G
Scope and Contents

Reel 1 of film on grizzly bears and their range intended for presentation with live commentary by Andy Russell, produced by Evan J. Anton.

Dates: 1960

Grizzly Country, reel 2, 1960

 Item — Container: Unit 1, Shelf: G
Scope and Contents

Reel 2 of film on grizzly bears and their range intended for presentation with live commentary by Andy Russell, produced by Evan J. Anton.

Dates: 1960

Hippo!, 1955

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

Playful young hippos in the wild and at the Bronx Zoo. "A Sterling Educational film. NYZS Presents Hippo!"--Film credits.

Dates: 1955

Lions at Home, 1955

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

"Produced in cooperation with Evan J. Anton. Adapted and narrated by William Bridges. Photographed in Africa by Saul and Lilian Blickman"--Film credits. Provides an overview of lions, their distribution and habitat, and behavior, for a popular audience.

Dates: 1955

Tomorrow!, 1962

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

Film created to raise funds for "the zoo of tomorrow." Describes planned new exhibits at the Bronx Zoo, including an expansion of the African Plains, a South American exhibit, bear exhibits, World of Birds, the World of Darkness. Describes new plans for the New York Aquarium. Also references field work in Africa and South America. Includes dialogue from William Conway and Fairfield Osborn. "Produced for the Zoological Society by Evan J. Anton"--Film credits.

Dates: 1962

Where the Tiger Prowls, 1959

 Item — Container: Unit 6, Shelf: D
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Film depicting tigers and people living in close proximity in India. "Produced for the New York Zoological Society by Evan J. Anton"--Film credits.

Dates: 1959