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Taxidermy

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 181 Collections and/or Records:

General correspondence -- O, 1932

 File
Identifier: Box 16: Folder 14
Abstract

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.

Dates: Other: 1932

General correspondence -- O, 1933-1934

 File
Identifier: Box 19: Folder 12
Abstract

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.

Dates: Other: 1933-1934

General correspondence -- P, 1933-1934

 File
Identifier: Box 19: Folder 13
Abstract

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.

Dates: Other: 1933-1934

General correspondence -- R, 1924-1925

 File
Identifier: Box 8: Folder 18
Abstract

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.

Dates: Other: 1924-1925

General correspondence -- R, 1928-1929

 File
Identifier: Box 12: Folder 15
Abstract

This file contains mixed correspondence and includes the resume of taxidermist Jenness Richardson.

Dates: Other: 1928-1929

General correspondence -- R, 1933-1934

 File
Identifier: Box 19: Folder 15
Abstract

This file contains mixed correspondence as well as a price breakdown for the cost of various habitat groups across several major museums.

Dates: Other: 1933-1934

General correspondence -- S, 1931-1932

 File
Identifier: Box 15: Folder 17
Abstract

This file contains mixed correspondence and includes correspondence related to the Hall of African Mammals and the preparation of background paintings for habitat groups.

Dates: Other: 1931-1932

General correspondence -- September-December, 1919

 File
Identifier: Box 3: Folder 34
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1919

General correspondence -- W, 1924-1925

 File
Identifier: Box 8: Folder 23
Abstract

This file contains correspondence related to the resignation of Museum taxidermist C.C. West

Dates: Other: 1924-1925

General correspondence -- Y, 1933-1934

 File
Identifier: Box 19: Folder 20
Abstract

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.

Dates: Other: 1933-1934