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William Beebe Department of Tropical Research - Simla, 1969 - 1972

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 10

Scope and Contents

From the Fonds:

The correspondence in the collection features information about the planning for the Annual Members Meetings and Annual Society Meetings, including correspondence with invitees, during Goelet’s tenure as NYZS President and Executive Vice President. Correspondence related to projects and programs in India, Bhutan, and Pakistan involving George Schaller are found in the IRAB (Institute for Research in Animal Behavior) files. Lila Acheson Wallace’s correspondence highlights her contributions to NYZS for the development of World of Birds and other Bronx Zoo projects. Correspondence about the closing of the William Beebe Tropical Research Station (also known as Simla) is also found in this collection.

Dates

  • 1969 - 1972

Conditions Governing Access

Please consult the WCS Archives regarding possible access restrictions.

Extent

From the Fonds: 1.25 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Archives Repository

Contact:
WCS Library/Archives
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Bronx New York 10460 United States