Papers on London Zoo conservation and management

A ledger containing listings of animals at Belle Vue Zoo, giving date of arrival, supplier, price, species, sex, condition, and disposal (sale/exchange/died/gift/loan). New animals added from 1960-1971, but animals that arrived earlier and were still living in the zoo are listed too, going back to 1938

Letter from the Secretary to E Paice regarding a complaint about the noise of the animals in the Zoological Gardens

Order from the Secretary regarding the purchase of any kind of animals by employees of the Zoological Society of London for Fellows or private persons

Letter regarding the shipment of animals between the Zoological Society of London and Hamburg

Correspondence between the Colonial Office and the Sheffield Airey Neave regarding the restocking of London Zoo and the activities of Edgar Taylor

Correspondece between Hubert R Stanton and the Zoological Society of London regarding the supply of animals and a dispute between Stanton and the Society. Also power of attorney from the Zoological Society of London to C S Webb

List of desired animals from south, southeast and east Africa

Memorandum by the Garden and Whipsnade Committee on accommodation for animals in the Gardens

Correspondence regarding Major Pam's bequest of animals to Whipsnade