Search Atom

Holdings

Superintendents

Identity area

Reference code

SUP

Publication status

Published

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

14 boxes, 2 files

Date(s)

  • 1855-1951 (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

Internal transfer

Content and structure area

Scope and content

The Superintendent reported directly to the Secretary of ZSL, and was in immediate control of the Menagerie at London Zoo through the Assistant Superintendent, was the superior officer of the Curators and Prosectorial staff, and in direct control of the works, stores, gatekeepers and gardening department. The post of Superintendent was abolished in 1953.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open

Language of material

  • English
← Back to results

Search Atom

Holdings

Superintendents

Identity area

Reference code

SUP

Publication status

Published

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

14 boxes, 2 files

Date(s)

  • 1855-1951 (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

Internal transfer

Content and structure area

Scope and content

The Superintendent reported directly to the Secretary of ZSL, and was in immediate control of the Menagerie at London Zoo through the Assistant Superintendent, was the superior officer of the Curators and Prosectorial staff, and in direct control of the works, stores, gatekeepers and gardening department. The post of Superintendent was abolished in 1953.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open

Language of material

  • English
← Back to results