Correspondence with staff about personnel related matters
Zoological Society of LondonPeter Chalmers Mitchell was a Scottish zoologist, and ZSL Secretary from 1903-1935. He was responsible for founding Whipsnade Zoo.
Philip Lutley Sclater was an English zoologist and lawyer. He is best known for his work on ornithology. He was the longest serving ZSL Secretary, for 42 years between 1859-1902. In this time he corresponded with countless people around the world, and these letters are the ones that are extant.
Documents relating to all elements on planning on the Whipsnade site
Policies and procedures for staff at ZSL
Newspaper cuttings about ZSL, London Zoo and Whipsnade collected by ZSL or collection agencies.
Notes and letters about animals which have escaped, either from London Zoo, or elsewhere where ZSL staff have been asked to help. Includes memos 'Action in the event of an emergency' and 'The press and a Zoo emergency'.