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Press releases, memorandums and newsletters

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ZCL/5/1

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Date(s)

  • 1992 (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

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Scope and content

Material relating to the potential closure of London Zoo in 1992, including press releases, internal ZSL memorandums, London Zoo Survival Group memorandum and newsletter. Includes a message from the Emir of Kuwait to London Zoo expressing gratification that Kuwait assisted in the Zoo's survival, stating that 'support was given as a gift from the children of Kuwait to the children of the United Kingdom'.

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Items less than 40 years old are restricted.
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Holdings

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Press releases, memorandums and newsletters

Identity area

Reference code

ZCL/5/1

Publication status

Published

Level of description

File

Extent and medium

1 file

Date(s)

  • 1992 (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

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Zoological Society of London

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Scope and content

Material relating to the potential closure of London Zoo in 1992, including press releases, internal ZSL memorandums, London Zoo Survival Group memorandum and newsletter. Includes a message from the Emir of Kuwait to London Zoo expressing gratification that Kuwait assisted in the Zoo's survival, stating that 'support was given as a gift from the children of Kuwait to the children of the United Kingdom'.

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Conditions governing access

Items less than 40 years old are restricted.
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