Taxidermy
Found in 181 Collections and/or Records:
General correspondence -- O, 1932
This file contains mixed correspondence as well as a series of letters related to the possible Museum acquisition of "Tusko" the elephant for use in habitat groups.
General correspondence -- O, 1933-1934
This file contains mixed correspondence as well as exchange with the Oakland Museum regarding a request for the loan of rhinoceros and hippopotamus hides for use in habitat groups.
General correspondence -- P, 1933-1934
This file contains mixed correspondence as well as correspondence regarding Museum closures and the layoff of Herman T. Beck and includes correspondence regarding the mounting of polar bear and bison skins for habitat groups.
General correspondence -- R, 1924-1925
This file contains correspondence regarding the sea lion group, plaster casting of rocks for use in sea lion group foreground, and planning for background study paintings.
General correspondence -- R, 1928-1929
This file contains mixed correspondence and includes the resume of taxidermist Jenness Richardson.
General correspondence -- R, 1933-1934
This file contains mixed correspondence as well as a price breakdown for the cost of various habitat groups across several major museums.
General correspondence -- S, 1931-1932
This file contains mixed correspondence and includes correspondence related to the Hall of African Mammals and the preparation of background paintings for habitat groups.
General correspondence -- September-December, 1919
This file contains correspondence relating to the hiring of Museum Taxidermist John P. Herring, the creation of fish habitat groups, and the lease for the Exposition Blvd. taxidermy building.
General correspondence -- W, 1924-1925
This file contains correspondence related to the resignation of Museum taxidermist C.C. West
General correspondence -- Y, 1933-1934
This file contains mixed correspondence as well as correspondence regarding the otter habitat groups, budget restrictions on the Habitats division, and correspondence with the National Park Service regarding the collection of specimens.