Letters and papers relating to the position of Secretary at ZSL. In the past this position was responsible for the overall running of the Zoo(s), but in later years it has become an honorary position. The letters in particular show a breadth of correspondence between the society and people and organisations around the world.
Sans titrePaper giving instruction on retiring members of Council of the Zoological Society of London
Report by the Secretary on the Refreshment Department
Request by the Secretary for donations to raise a sufficient sum to enable presents to be purchased for staff serving in the First World War
Memorandum by the Secretary for a Council Meeting of the Zoological Society of London, on topics including general finance, capital account and loan, salaries of officers, the House and Library Committee, Publication Committee, Garden Guide, Zoological Record Committee, Prosectorial Committee, Garden Committee, new works, the canal bank slip, provisions, works, purchase of animals and special arrangements for the admission of visitors