Conservation Account history, 1962
Scope and Contents
The Conservation Committee of the NYZS Board of Trustees was formed to oversee the wildlife conservation activities sponsored by the Society and to disburse funds via the Society’s Conservation Account to individual researchers or other organizations. Begun in 1938, the Conservation Account was initiated with funds from the Permanent Wild Life Protection Fund, originally formed by William Hornaday and transferred to the Society in 1937. This subseries concerns the Committee’s funding activities between 1937 and 1962.
Dates
- 1962
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Fonds: 30.8 Linear Feet (78 Hollinger boxes)
From the Fonds: 1.5 Cubic Feet (4 flat boxes)
From the Fonds: 4 Items (Oversize)
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Series: English
Creator
- From the Fonds: Osborn, Fairfield, 1887-1969 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Archives Repository