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The Superintendent reported directly to the Secretary of ZSL, and was in immediate control of the Menagerie at London Zoo through the Assistant Superintendent, was the superior officer of the Curators and Prosectorial staff, and in direct control of the works, stores, gatekeepers and gardening department. The post of Superintendent was abolished in 1953.

Papers relating to members of the UK and foreign Royal, including visits to ZSL London and Whipsnade Zoos

Correspondence between the Zoological Society of London and Buckingham Palace on topics such as admission tickets for the Gardens at Regent's Park and Whipsnade Park, the election of Vice-Presidents at the Zoological Society of London, the naming of the Snowdon Aviary, reports of the Annual General Meeting and Council meetings and luncheons for the Duke of Edinburgh

Correspondence with foreign royalty such as Prince Ranier of Monaco, Prince and Princess Hitachi of Japan, King Hussein of Jordan, King Peter II and Queen Salote of Tonga

Papers relating to a visit by the Emperor of Japan to the Zoological Society of London

Minutes of the House and Library Committee, discussing matters relating to the library and other staff in the main ZSL Office. The Committee was appointed on 4th February 1903

Terms of reference: To approve the annual estimates and annual accounts before presentation to Council; to examine the financial aspects of major projects; to receive reports on investments; and to advise Council on financial policy generally.

A continuation of the previous finance committee under a new name, with the same remit.

Ten yearly lists of ZSL Fellows. Covers the years 1829-1851, 1861-1864 & 1905-1964.

Contains number and name of Fellow; date of election; date of payment of annual subscription; when removed, withdrawn or dead. Listed by Fellowship number, not alphabetically