This file contains accessions records and correspondence and includes accession paperwork for mammals collected for habitat groups and for the Maurice Machris produced Tres Marias Islands collecting expedition film.

This file contains mixed correspondence related to maintenance issues, disposal of habitat group animals, accounting policies, and divisional long range plans.

This file contains a catalog of mammals featured in the African Mammal Hall.

This file contains correspondence with the American Association of Museums and Museum taxidermist John Rowley regarding a collecting expedition to Africa and a planned Chimpanzee habitat group.

This file contains correspondence regarding construction of the diorama halls as well as correspondence with Mrs. Carl Akeley regarding the sale of taxidermy mounts from the American Museum of Natural History. This file also includes correspondence with Jonas Brothers taxidermy studios and newspaper clipping featuring an article on the collaboration between Theodore Roosevelt and Carl Akeley.

This file contains correspondence with the American Museum of Natural History regarding the Museum's bison habitat group.

This file contains annual budget reports.

This file contains correspondence regarding equipment in the taxidermy studio and habitats department and includes information on the position of curator of anthropology.

This file contains correspondence with the taxidermy department and Habitats division regarding personnel issues.

This file contains correspondence with the Board of Supervisors regarding Charles A. Corwin, museum background artist for the bison, elk, and sea lion groups, as well as correspondence regarding background study paintings and supplies for African habitat groups.