Includes original claims, replies, internal memoranda, evidence from ZSL staff, and correspondence with insurance brokers

Third party claims for accidents at London Zoo and Whipsnade. These are letters from visitors describing the accident to themselves or their clothes, caused by animals or infrastructure

Correspondence regarding Major Pam's bequest of animals to Whipsnade

Correspondence between Copenhagen Zoo and George Soper Cansdale regarding a request for a dozen Ruffs for the Zoological Society of London, the Zoo Directors' Congress, and a consignment of mammals, birds and reptiles from Australia

Correspondence between Copenhagen Zoo and Geoffrey Marr Vevers regarding a visit to London and Whipsnade Zoos, with arrangements regarding the transfer of animals

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

Correspondence between the Colonial Office and Geoffrey Marr Vevers regarding a priority passage for C S Webb to travel to Mombasa

Correspondence between Colombo Zoo and Geoffrey Marr Vevers regarding the Osman Hill collection which was temporarily housed in London Zoo on behalf on Dr W C C Hill

Correspondence between Columbo Zoo and Geoffrey Marr Vevers regarding the temporary deposit of a Leopard cub at Colombo Zoo before shipment to the Zoological Society of London, and the return of Simon, a Ceylon Zoo Elephant Keeper

Terms of Reference: To make proposals to Council on the distribution of animals as between the Collections at Regent's Park and Whipsnade Park; to consult where necessary with other committees, and to advise on new purchases

Letter from John Colam of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, to Philip Lutley Sclater regarding the serpent feeding in the reptile house being a healthy amusement for children and young persons