Central Park menagerie records, 1876-1950
Description
Accession consists of general records of the Central Park menagerie. These list deaths, donations, births and transfers to and from the zoo. The early volumes mention occasional unusual events or conditions of animals. Arranged chronologically. Inventory: 1) 1876 May-1888 February; 2) 1888 February-1897 December, with gaps, labeled Vol. IV; 3) 1898 January-1936 September, with gaps, labeled Vol. V; and 4) 1940 February-1950 July. Arranged chronologically.
Extent
0.75 cubic feet (4 volumes)
Dates
1876-1950
Record Groups
Source
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Parks (Organization)
Creator
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Public Parks (Organization)
- New York (N.Y.). Department of Parks (Organization)
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