General records, 1878 - 1962, bulk: 1920 - 1939
Scope and Contents
Series 1 mirrors the previously processed WCS Archives Collection 1005A, Department of Tropical Research general records; subseries 1A, 1B, and 1C here mirror series 3, 4, and 9, respectively, in that collection. Additional materials in this series concern various activities of the DTR and are either not related to a particular expedition or are related to multiple expeditions. Among these are correspondence and subject files, expedition journals kept by DTR Associate John Tee-Van, publications created or referenced by the DTR, and graphical materials and artifacts.
Dates
- 1878 - 1962
- Majority of material found within 1920 - 1939
Access Restrictions
Please consult the WCS Archives regarding possible access restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.05 Linear Feet (9 Hollinger boxes, 1 half-Hollinger box, 1 carton)
From the Collection: 3.7 Cubic Feet (7 flat boxes)
From the Collection: 14 Items (2 oversize folders)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: New York Zoological Society. Department of Tropical Research (Organization)
- From the Collection: Beebe, William, 1877-1962 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tee-Van, John (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Archives Repository