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Items concerning William E Lawrence

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STA/17/2

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4 folders (with 3 medals in fourth folder)

Date(s)

  • 1931-1961 (Creation)

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Name of creator

Zoological Society of London
(1826-)

Biographical history

Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity whose mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. It runs the Institute of Zoology, conservation projects in more than 50 countries, and two Zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

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Zoological Society of London

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Donated by Mr Lawrence's family in 2009 and 2012.

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Scope and content

Police message from Vevers informing Lawrence an elephant has died and he is needed at London Zoo, 1939; Order of Proceedings for the presentation of British Empire medals, 9 Nov 1953; obituary of Lawrence in "Nature", 1961, black and white photographs and newspapers. Also two medals from the Zoological Society of London for long service and a British Empire Medal.

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Items concerning William E Lawrence

Identity area

Reference code

STA/17/2

Publication status

Published

Level of description

File

Extent and medium

4 folders (with 3 medals in fourth folder)

Date(s)

  • 1931-1961 (Creation)

Context area

Name of creator

Zoological Society of London
(1826-)

Biographical history

Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity whose mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. It runs the Institute of Zoology, conservation projects in more than 50 countries, and two Zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Repository

Zoological Society of London

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Donated by Mr Lawrence's family in 2009 and 2012.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Police message from Vevers informing Lawrence an elephant has died and he is needed at London Zoo, 1939; Order of Proceedings for the presentation of British Empire medals, 9 Nov 1953; obituary of Lawrence in "Nature", 1961, black and white photographs and newspapers. Also two medals from the Zoological Society of London for long service and a British Empire Medal.

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