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London Zoo and Whipsnade Committees

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COM/1

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18 volumes

Date(s)

  • 1843-1987 (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

Archival history

These are the minutes of committees that managed London Zoo (originally called the Gardens of the Zoological Society of London) and Whipsnade. The Garden Committee (1861-1947) made policy decisions concerning London Zoo. It merged with the Whipsnade Committee (1931-1947) to form the Garden and Whipsnade Committee, which made policy decisions on the running of both London Zoo and Whipsnade. This changed its name to the Gardens and Park Committee in May 1958, and was dissolved in Nov 1987.

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Open

Language of material

  • English
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London Zoo and Whipsnade Committees

Identity area

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COM/1

Publication status

Published

Level of description

Series

Extent and medium

18 volumes

Date(s)

  • 1843-1987 (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

Archival history

These are the minutes of committees that managed London Zoo (originally called the Gardens of the Zoological Society of London) and Whipsnade. The Garden Committee (1861-1947) made policy decisions concerning London Zoo. It merged with the Whipsnade Committee (1931-1947) to form the Garden and Whipsnade Committee, which made policy decisions on the running of both London Zoo and Whipsnade. This changed its name to the Gardens and Park Committee in May 1958, and was dissolved in Nov 1987.

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None

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open

Language of material

  • English
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