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Taxidermy

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 181 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence -- A-W, 1975-1976

 File
Identifier: Box 17: Folder 5
Abstract

This file contains correspondence regarding botany collections, curatorial appointments, musk ox background painting plans, National Whale Symposium notes, and a letter from Ken Stager on expedition to India.

Dates: Other: 1975-1976

Correspondence -- A-W, 1976-1978

 File
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

County correspondence, 1925-1927

 File
Identifier: Box 5: Folder 23
Abstract

This file contains an injury report for Museum taxidermist J.P. Herring

Dates: Other: 1925-1927

County correspondence, 1932

 File
Identifier: Box 11: Folder 42
Abstract

This file contains correspondence with the County of Los Angeles regarding the installation of refrigeration units for the Habitats department.

Dates: Other: 1932

County Counsel -- opinions, 1940-1974

 File
Identifier: Box 38: Folder 3
Abstract

This file contains correspondence with the County Counsel and includes an incident report regarding the breaking of the bison diorama group glass as well as the disposal of habitat group animals.

Dates: Other: 1940-1974

County departments, 1980-1981

 File
Identifier: Box 85: Folder 8
Abstract

This file contains correspondence with the County regarding the old taxidermy studio building, departmental audits, and a Grand Jury questionnaire.

Dates: Other: 1980-1981

Curatorial staff -- meeting minutes, 1984-1985

 File
Identifier: Box 31: Folder 10
Abstract

This file contains curatorial staff meeting minutes and includes the introduction of Museum Taxidermist Tim Bovard..

Dates: Other: 1984-1985

Department of Commerce, 1923-1924

 File
Identifier: Box 2: Folder 12
Abstract

This file contains correspondence related to the fur seal habitat group and instructions for the collection of fur seal specimens and includes directions for the skinning and preparation of seal specimens.

Dates: Other: 1923-1924

Department of Fish and Game, 1920-1921

 File
Identifier: Box 4: Folder 17
Abstract

This file contains correspondence with the Fish and Game Department regarding a Museum collecting expedition to Alaska, construction of the Museum diorama halls, and Elk and Condor habitat groups.

Dates: 1920-1921

Diorama enhancement project notebook, 2006-2007

 Item
Identifier: Box 21: Folder 5
Abstract

This file contains the Diorama Enhancement Project notebook, containing copies of emails, diorama hall planning and scheduling, budget information, and a list of diorama changes and species written by Museum taxidermist Tim Bovard in 2021.

Dates: Other: 2006-2007