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Arabian oryx

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence -- A-W, 1973-1974

 File
Identifier: Box 16: Folder 1
Abstract

This file contains correspondence regarding entomology collections, the Arabian oryx group, the Los Angeles Urban League, herpetology collections, purchase of Indian blankets, rare book purchases, the anthropology department, volunteer awards and includes an exchange regarding a missing sword.

Dates: Other: 1973-1974

Correspondence -- A-W, 1976-1978

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Identifier: Box 18: Folder 3
Abstract

This file contains correspondence regarding the Association of Systematics collections, pre-Columbian gold exhibit planning, appointment of Ralph W. Schreiber, Mel Lincoln application for honorary degree. Includes correspondence with Mrs. Hugh Logan and exchanges with the LA Zoo regarding the Arabian oryx captive breeding program.

Dates: Other: 1976-1978

General correspondence -- N-T, 1980-1981

 File
Identifier: Box 55: Folder 9
Abstract

This file contains mixed correspondence regarding the Arabian oryx diorama opening and Natinonal Endowment of the Arts and includes exchanges with the Vienna Natural History Museum and the Queensland Museum.

Dates: Other: 1980-1981

Habitats -- Maurice Machris Fund (Arabian Oryx & Gorilla), 1979-1980

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Identifier: Box 21: Folder 30
Abstract

This file contains correspondence regarding the Maurice Machris habitat fund and includes information on the Arabian oryx group and loss of a gorilla specimen for a proposed lowland gorilla habitat group.

Dates: Other: 1979-1980

Life sciences division, 1976-1977

 File
Identifier: Box 50: Folder 19
Abstract

This file contains correspondence regarding Museum division name changes, anthropology, the Museum of the American Indian, the Arabian oryx group, as well as newspaper clippings, resumes, and journal publications.

Dates: Other: 1976-1977

Life sciences division, 1980-1981

 File
Identifier: Box 54: Folder 14
Abstract

This file contains correspondence with the Life Sciences division regarding the El Segundo sand dunes, a collecting expedition to Africa, work in the diorama halls and includes correspondence with Maurice A. Machris regarding the Arabian Oryx diorama.

Dates: Other: 1980-1981

Staff correspondence, 1979-1980

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Identifier: Box 19: Folder 12
Abstract

This file contains staff correspondence regarding an attempted museum break in, loan of marine mammal specimens, botany collections, teaching positions, and the Arabian oryx captive breeding program. Includes Arabian oryx articles printed in Terra and Zoonooz. Includes an exchange regarding giant pandas at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan.

Dates: Other: 1979-1980

Travel requests, 1977-1978

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Identifier: Box 18: Folder 17
Abstract

This file contains travel requests and information on the cessation of travel approvals. Includes travel related to the Arabian oryx and maned wolf groups and travel to the San Diego Zoo to pick up jaguar, Nelson's sheep, and Siberian ibex specimens.

Dates: Other: 1977-1978

Travel requests (A-H), 1985-1986

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Identifier: Box 32: Folder 16
Abstract

This file contains travel requests, including travel related to the rhinoceros and Arabian oryx habitat groups, travel to the San Diego Zoo for specimen pick up, and travel to Kenya on a collecting expedition.

Dates: Other: 1985-1986

Travel requests -- admin and board, 1978-1979

 File
Identifier: Box 19: Folder 13
Abstract

This file contains travel requests including travel related to Arabian oryx, capybara, macaw, maned wolf, Eld's deer, lowland gorilla, and pronghorn antelope specimens and habitat groups.

Dates: Other: 1978-1979