Correspondence with E H Tong regarding the exchange of Red-breasted Geese, and the measurements of the Elephant called 'Carla' which was being returned to Hanover
By Tecton. Includes related correspondence and memos.
Letters from Frederic Brine to Philip Lutley Sclater regarding the living conditions of a gorilla, a sacred white elephant which was said to have been in Siam but which he refuted, and the height and weight of Jumbo and Jenny
Correspondence between Julian Sorell Huxley and Stanley Reed regarding The Maharajah of Bhavnagar, plans for a new Elephant House at the London Zoological Gardens and a a request for a financial contribution from The Maharajah
Letters from David Seth-Smith to Julian Sorell Huxley regarding plans for the proposed new Elephant House and meetings of the Elephant House Committee
Correspondence about elephant acquisitions. Including about an Indian elephant London Film Productions intended to present to ZSL, but which was eventually cancelled.
Sans titreReports and correspondence relating to an epidemic of Anthrax in the Elephant House at London Zoo
Agreement to erect and complete a new Elephant and Rhinoceros house. Includes letter from Architect and Schedule of Conditions of Building Contract
Sans titreCorrespondence between ZSL Library and Geoffrey Marr Vevers regarding a report about Congo Elephants to be deposited in the Library, the return of a book to the Library called 'Wild Animals in Captivity, a collection of photographs taken by the husband of Cherry Kearton, and a donation of engravings from Lady Smith Woodward
Correspondence between Alfred Ezra and Geoffrey Marr Vevers regarding Kodiak Bears and elephants for the Zoological Society of London