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Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program Records

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Creator::
National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research  Search this
Extent:
4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Electronic records
Floppy disks
Date:
1982-1999
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records created and maintained by J. (Jonathan) D. Ballou documenting the administration of the Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program (GLTCP), particularly in regards to population management. Topics documented in this accession include studbook administration, reintroduction logistics, breeding management within zoos, and involvement with international conservation organizations and committees. In addition to golden lion tamarins, records also document the conservation of golden headed lion tamarins and black lion tamarins. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, meeting materials, grant proposals, data, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format. Some materials were created by the department's predecessor offices, the Office of Animal Programs (1979-1984) and the Department of Zoological Research and Education (1984-1985).
Topic:
Zoos  Search this
Zoo animals  Search this
Golden lion tamarin  Search this
Wildlife reintroduction  Search this
Wildlife conservation  Search this
Animal population genetics  Search this
Black lion tamarin  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Electronic records
Floppy disks
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 11-266, National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research, Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program Records
Identifier:
Accession 11-266
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Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa11-266