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The series is comprised of records from Curator Stephen Spotte; additionally most files also contain documents from Spotte’s predecessor, Assistant Curator H. Doug Kemper, Jr. The materials pertain to the everyday operation of the Aquarium’s animal exhibits, various exhibit construction and renovation projects, and the NYA’s involvement in handling whales that had beached themselves on the shores of New York City and Long Island.

The series is comprised of records from Curator Stephen Spotte; additionally most files also contain documents from Spotte’s predecessor, Assistant Curator H. Doug Kemper, Jr. The materials pertain to the everyday operation of the Aquarium’s animal exhibits, various exhibit construction and renovation projects, and the NYA’s involvement in handling whales that had beached themselves on the shores of New York City and Long Island.

The series is comprised of records from Curator Stephen Spotte; additionally most files also contain documents from Spotte’s predecessor, Assistant Curator H. Doug Kemper, Jr. The materials pertain to the everyday operation of the Aquarium’s animal exhibits, various exhibit construction and renovation projects, and the NYA’s involvement in handling whales that had beached themselves on the shores of New York City and Long Island.

The series is comprised of records from Curator Stephen Spotte; additionally most files also contain documents from Spotte’s predecessor, Assistant Curator H. Doug Kemper, Jr. The materials pertain to the everyday operation of the Aquarium’s animal exhibits, various exhibit construction and renovation projects, and the NYA’s involvement in handling whales that had beached themselves on the shores of New York City and Long Island.

The series is comprised of records from Curator Stephen Spotte; additionally most files also contain documents from Spotte’s predecessor, Assistant Curator H. Doug Kemper, Jr. The materials pertain to the everyday operation of the Aquarium’s animal exhibits, various exhibit construction and renovation projects, and the NYA’s involvement in handling whales that had beached themselves on the shores of New York City and Long Island.

The series is comprised of records from Curator Stephen Spotte; additionally most files also contain documents from Spotte’s predecessor, Assistant Curator H. Doug Kemper, Jr. The materials pertain to the everyday operation of the Aquarium’s animal exhibits, various exhibit construction and renovation projects, and the NYA’s involvement in handling whales that had beached themselves on the shores of New York City and Long Island.

The series is comprised of records from Curator Stephen Spotte; additionally most files also contain documents from Spotte’s predecessor, Assistant Curator H. Doug Kemper, Jr. The materials pertain to the everyday operation of the Aquarium’s animal exhibits, various exhibit construction and renovation projects, and the NYA’s involvement in handling whales that had beached themselves on the shores of New York City and Long Island.

The series is comprised of records from Curator Stephen Spotte; additionally most files also contain documents from Spotte’s predecessor, Assistant Curator H. Doug Kemper, Jr. The materials pertain to the everyday operation of the Aquarium’s animal exhibits, various exhibit construction and renovation projects, and the NYA’s involvement in handling whales that had beached themselves on the shores of New York City and Long Island.

The series is comprised of records from Curator Stephen Spotte; additionally most files also contain documents from Spotte’s predecessor, Assistant Curator H. Doug Kemper, Jr. The materials pertain to the everyday operation of the Aquarium’s animal exhibits, various exhibit construction and renovation projects, and the NYA’s involvement in handling whales that had beached themselves on the shores of New York City and Long Island.

Director James A. Oliver’s records provide an overview of the Aquarium’s operations during his tenure. Materials document the NYA’s animals and exhbits, experiences with storms, floods, and other construction and maintenance issues, employees and volunteers, and the Coney Island community.