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Aquarium -- Planning Committee, 1961

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Scope and Content From the Series: Much of this series consists of topically-arranged correspondence and administrative records from the Christopher W. Coates era. Although the primary correspondent is Coates, Curator James W. Atz and Assistant Director Carleton Ray are also represented. The files document the construction, opening, and initial operation of the New York Aquarium [NYA] in Coney Island, as well as its ongoing operation and expansion. There is extensive correspondence between Coates and NYZS President Fairfield...
Dates: 1961