Seal Records (Charles H. Townsend Notebook), 1896
Scope and Contents
This series includes material related to Townsend’s management of the Aquarium as well as his plans for improving the exhibits and Aquarium as a whole. The Subject Files also include material related to species and areas of conservation that he worked on, namely fur seals and Galapagos tortoises. Material in Sub-series 2D: Fur Seal Controversy relates to the aftermath of Townsend’s role as an arbitrator for the U.S. at The Hague.
Dates
- 1896
Conditions Governing Access
Please contact the WCS Archives regarding possible access restrictions.
Extent
From the Fonds: 6.8 Linear Feet (17 Hollinger boxes)
From the Fonds: 3.5 Cubic Feet (7 flat boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Creator
- From the Fonds: Townsend, Charles Haskins, 1859-1944 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Archives Repository