S0516 Perkins, Marlin (1905-1986)Papers, 1873-19911042 Folders (46 Boxes), 2,189 Photographs,2 Audio Cassettes, 11 Dictatapes, 32 Films

This collection is available at The State Historical Society of Missouri. If you would likemore information, please contact us at shsresearch@umsystem.edu.

The Western Historical Manuscripts Collection acquired the Marlin Perkins Papers through adonation from Carol Perkins in August, 1990. The Marlin Perkins Papers is a very large andexciting collection which consists of the personal and professional papers of Dr. R. MarlinPerkins and Carol Perkins. R. Marlin Perkins was born in Carthage, Missouri in 1905, theyoungest of three boys. His interest in wildlife was evident from a very young age and hebegan attending the College of Agriculture at the University of Missouri - Columbia in 1924.Having become disenchanted with the College of Agriculture, Perkins wanted assurance ofhis passion for wildlife. After discussing it with his father, Perkins left the University ofMissouri - Columbia at the end of his sophomore year to pursue a job involving wildanimals.

Perkins began his career with the St. Louis Zoo in 1926 as a sweeper. With the donation ofhis personal collection of reptiles he rapidly rose to the position of Curator of Reptiles. InSeptember, 1938, Perkins accepted the Curatorship of the Buffalo Zoological Gardensdeveloping it into a modern and attractive small zoo. In May, 1944, he was appointedDirector of the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, and under his direction the Lincoln Park Zoobecame internationally known. Dr. Perkins returned to St. Louis accepting the Directorship ofthe St. Louis Zoo on October 1, 1962. Upon his retirement in 1970, he was named DirectorEmeritus of the St. Louis Zoo, a position he held until his death in 1986.

During his early years at the Lincoln Park Zoo, Perkins began his remarkable career intelevision. Dr Perkins' television venture include the award winning, "Zoo Parade", whichwas seen on television from 1949 to 1957, and "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom:, whichwas first aired in 1961 and continued to run for twenty-six seasons, winning four EmmyAwards.

Although he never returned to complete his formal education, Perkins was the recipient ofnumerous honorary degrees. Dr. Perkins remained extremely active in education andconservation throughout his life. His efforts included involvement with the American CancerSociety, involvement with public education regarding wildlife conservation, internationalconsultation for zoo development and wildlife conservation, and the establishment anddevelopment of The Canid Survival and Research Center Wolf Sanctuary in 1971. Hiswidow, Carol Perkins, continues these efforts.

SCOPE AND CONTENTThe Marlin Perkins Papers document the career, activities, and passions of Dr. R. MarlinPerkins. The collections consists of a wide assortment of materials, including: familykeepsakes; newspaper clippings; correspondence; zoo documents ranging from business toanimal feeding cards; Mutual of Omaha documents ranging from business contracts to

equipment lists; maps; archaeological records; publications; zoological findings; documentsregarding foreign issues; documents regarding conservation and ecology; scrapbooks;photographs; dictatape; cassette tapes; and reel to reel films. The oldest materials in thecollection are found in the Family Papers series and date to the year 1873. The youngestmaterials are found in both the Newspaper Clippings and Publications and date to the year1991. The collection is extensive and broken down into twenty-seven series, with severalseries containing sub-series and sub-sub series. Although the provenance, were applicable,has been maintained, much of the material was donated in large boxes consisting of no order.Like materials have been grouped to form series, sub-series, and sub-sub series which arearranged alphabetically, by topic, and/or chronologically.

SERIES DESCRIPTIONSSERIES 1. FAMILY PAPERS, 1873-1986. FOLDERS 1-9.

This series consists of materials regarding the Perkins family including: sheet music;documents regarding Joseph D. Perkins; estate planning; family business; the Perkins familyheritage; and miscellaneous personal keepsakes. It is processed in a chronological order withthe least recent first.

SERIES 2. CAROL PERKINS PAPERS,1965-1988. FOLDERS 10-26.

This series consists of documents pertaining to the various activities of Carol Perkins,including: her accomplishments; publications; correspondence; the Wolf Sanctuary; theCancer Crusade; Mutual of Omaha; awards; lecture series; public education; andconservation.

SERIES 3. NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS, 1927-1991. FOLDERS 27-44.

This series has been processed in chronological order from 1927 through 1991. Newspaperarticles are followed by newspaper comic strips. Photocopied articles are found at the end ofthe series and in oversize.

SERIES 4. CORRESPONDENCE, 1922-1985. FOLDERS 45-73.

This series is processed in sub-series which reflect the organization of the Perkins Papers.Numerous other sub-series are present as various and unique topics required such grouping.The additional sub-series are found near the end of the series. Each sub-series is processed inchronological order from earliest to most recent.

SERIES 5. BUFFALO ZOO, 1931-1964 FOLDERS 74-102.

This series consists of Buffalo Zoo documents which represent the various activities ofPerkins while directing the zoo. These documents include: information from animal dealers;information regarding animal diets; animal feeding schedules; meeting minutes; employeebulletins; publications; brochures; and handwritten notes. The series is processed inchronological order from earliest to most recent.

SERIES 6. LINCOLN PARK ZOO, 1899-1964. FOLDERS 103-125.

This series consists of Lincoln Park Zoo documents which epresent the various activities ofPerkins while directing the zoo. These documents include: business records; publications;television scripts; animal feed price lists; documents regarding animal diets; lists from animaldealers; correspondence; and handwritten notes.

SERIES 7. ST. LOUIS ZOO, 1926-1968. FOLDERS 126-169.

This series consists of St. Louis Zoo documents which represent the various activities opPerkins while directing the zoo. These documents include: documents regarding internationaltravel; business records; public communications records; publications; public education; zoogrowth and development; animal exchange bulletins; animal maintenance and care; filming;and handwritten notes. The materials are processed by topic in chronological order fromearliest to most recent.

SERIES 8. OTHER ZOOS, 1934-1983. FOLDERS 170-228.

This series consists of materials regarding other national and international zoos. Thesedocuments include: travel; zoo expansion and development; newsletters; correspondence;business transactions; and animal care and breeding. This series in processed by zoo inchronological order from earliest to most recent.

SERIES 9. YETI EXPEDITION, 1959-1961. FOLDERS 229-237.

This series consists of materials regarding the Sir Edmund Hillary expedition to theHimalayas in search of the Yeti or Abominable Snowman. These documents include:correspondence; articles; publications; manuscripts; and handwritten notes. The materials areprocessed by topic.

SERIES 10. ZOO PARADE, 1947-1959. FOLDERS 238-266.

This series consists of materials regarding the television program Zoo Parade and variousother related materials. These materials include: correspondence; awards; copyrightdocuments; progress reports; film subjects and routes; itineraries; business records; articles;publications; maps; and handwritten notes. The series is processed in chronological order andtopic.

SERIES 11. MUTUAL OF OMAHA, 1948-1985. FOLDERS 267-379.

The large series consists of materials regarding Mutual of Omaha's "Wild Kingdom". Thedocuments include: correspondence; business records; filming schedules and information;film scripts; show ideas and program synopses; documents for international travel; equipmentlists; schedules and itineraries; program guidelines; show descriptions; awards; calendars;publications; maps; and handwritten notes. The series is process in chronological order bytopic.

SERIES 12. ZOOLOGY, 1896-1974. FOLDERS 380-439.

This series consists of materials regarding the science of zoology. The documents include:articles; publications; and bibliographical information. The series in processed in

chronological order from earliest to most recent.

SERIES 13. CONSERVATION & ECOLOGY, 1942-1980. FOLDERS 440-567.

This very large series consists of information regarding the interests and activities of Caroland Marlin Perkins in the fields of conservation and ecology. These materials includedocuments regarding: Missouri wildlife; national animal preservation; various endangeredspecies; the Serengeti Research Institute; conservation organizations; legislation; wildlife art;"What You Yourself Can Do"; Afforestation; Rabies; the Fur industry; animal protection;handwritten manuscripts; correspondence; animal relocation and research; population control;pollution; and public education. The series in processed by topic in chronological order fromearliest to most recent.

SERIES 14. WOLF SANCTUARY,1974-1986. FOLDERS 568-579.

This series consist of documents regarding the establishment and development of the WildCanid Survival and Research Center. The materials include: news releases; documentsregarding the Symposium on Endangered and Threatened Species in North America; articles;publications; flyers; and information regarding the reproduction and care of wolves.

SERIES 15. FOREIGN ISSUES, 1963-1974. FOLDERS 580-616.

This series consist of materials which represent the international concerns and activities ofCarol and Marlin Perkins. The materials include: correspondence; handwritten notes;newspaper clippings; business records; publications; articles; manuscripts; travel documents;and itineraries and schedules. The series is process alphabetically by country.

SERIES 16. ARCHAEOLOGY, 1913-1935. FOLDERS 617-625.

This small series is processed chronologically from earliest to most recent and includesarchaeological publications, articles; and notes.

SERIES 17. MAPS, 1921-1981. FOLDERS 626-759.

This very large series consists of ocean and continent sub-series which include: Oceans;Africa; Antarctic; Asia; Australia; Europe; Canada; Mediterranean; North America; SouthAmerica; United States; The World; and the Heavens. All materials in each sub-series arearranged chronologically from earliest to most recent. The materials in this series consistonly of maps.

SERIES 18. SYMPOSIUMS & BANQUETS, 1948-1987. FOLDERS 760-782.

This series consists of documents regarding symposiums and banquets. The documentsinclude: menus; invitations; bulletins; programs; and tributes. The series in processed bytopic.

SERIES 19. FIELD NOTES AND JOURNALS, 1910-1984. FOLDERS 783-805.

This series consist of handwritten notes taken by Marlin Perkins in the field or written later

from memory. The series is processed according to provenance.

SERIES 20. PRESS RELEASES, 1933-1980. FOLDERS 806-811.

This series consists of information released to the press for publicity. The press releases areprocessed chronologically from earliest to most recent.

SERIES 21. MANUSCRIPTS, 1944-1980. FOLDERS 812-847.

This series consists of manuscripts written by various members of the Perkins family forpublication. The bulk of the series is comprised of Marlin Perkins' manuscript for hisautobiography, "My Wild Kingdom". The leaves of each manuscript have been numbered.The series is processed by topic. ** See the Photograph series for manuscript photographs. **

SERIES 22. PUBLICATIONS, 1938-1989. FOLDERS 848-951.

This very large series consists of publications regarding Marlin and/or Carol Perkins. Thematerials are processed alphabetically.

SERIES 23. SCRAPBOOKS, 1954-1987. FOLDERS 952-956.

The scrapbooks series is processed chronologically. The Yeti Scrapbook on microfilm, Roll 1,Vol. 1.

SERIES 24. AWARDS, 1947-1986. FOLDERS 957-1031.

This series is processed chronologically and includes awards received by both Carol andMarlin Perkins. The materials are preserved in an oversize box which can be found on the topshelf of the appropriate stack.

SERIES 25. RECORDINGS, 1933-1991. FOLDERS 1032-1042, + SHELF SPACE

Series #25, Recordings, consists of audio cassette tapes, dictaphone dictatapes, phonographrecords, and audio visual reel to reel films. The cassette tapes have been transcribed and thetranscriptions are located in the folder subsequent to the tapes. The dictaphone dictatape hasnot been transcribed.

SERIES 26. PHOTOGRAPHS, 1924-?. NOTEBOOKS 1-19, FOLDERS 1043-1049.

The photographs in Series #26 have been separated and have been appropriately stored forpreservation. While most photographs are separated by size and the 8x10 photographs havebeen separated by sub-series, further work needs to be done as this arrangement is generaland temporary. Numerous images are found in multiple print sizes and negative types andsizes. Duplicates need to be pulled and appropriately stored. Photograph arrangement,numbering, and identification is of paramount importance and has yet to be completed.Several sub-sub series are arranged to preserve the provenance established by Perkins. Thisseries also contains 45 nitrate negatives (120mm and 4x5). These negatives must becompared to the prints so duplicates may be pulled and originals may be reproduced andappropriately integrated into their respective sub-sub series. Prints must be a separate sub-

series from negatives both of which are to be divided into sub-sub series which correspondto the manuscript series of the collection. The print and negative sub-series must includevarious print and negative sizes respectively, arranged numerically by unique image number.

SERIES 27. OVERSIZE, 1914-1987. BOXES 45-46.

The oversize series actually contains oversize materials from previous series. Referencefolders in the previous series direct the researcher to appropriate oversize box and folder.Folders are stored numerically.

FOLDER LIST

SERIES 1. FAMILY PAPERS, 1873-1986. FOLDERS 1-9.

BOX 1

1. Family Correspondence, 1873-1979.

2. ** See Oversize ** Sheet Music to Laura Young's Farewell, Summer Girl, Farewell, 1914.

3. Documents regarding Joseph D. Perkins, 1922-1932.

4. Documents regarding swimming pool, 1968.

5. Documents regarding Estate Planning, 1955-1970.

6. Copy of counter-signed contract for Marlin's autobiography, 1981.

7. In Memorium of Marlin Perkins, 1986.

8. Documents pertaining to Family Tree & Heritage, n.d.

9. Miscellaneous personal items, n.d.

SERIES 2. CAROL PERKINS PAPERS,1965-1988. FOLDERS 10-26.

10. Photocopied newspaper article regarding conservation and Carol Perkins, 1970.

11. Photocopied newspaper articles regarding Statue of Marlin, 1988.

12. Summary of the accomplishments of Mrs. R. Marlin Perkins, c.1971.

13. Documents pertaining to the accomplishments of 1965-1973.

14. Photocopied article on sources of information on conservation and ecology, 1970.

15. Letter by `Missourians for True Conservation' promoting Carol Perkins for the MissouriConservation Commission, c.1973.

16. Poster promoting the Wolf Sanctuary, c.1988.

17. Flyers for 1978 Cancer Crusade.

18. Regarding Cancer, and Cancer Crusade. Nov. 1972 - July, 1985.

19. Documents regarding promotion of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company's Cancer CostSupplement, 1985.

20. The Sovereign's Parade, of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Aug. 1, 1968.

21. Documents pertaining to `Teach In', Jan. 1969 - April 1970.

22. Documents pertaining to `London '73'. General Agents Meeting for Mutual of Omaha,1973.

23. Flyers for "The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels", c.1978.

24. Documents regarding the Wentworth Eagle Foundation, Dec. 1986 - Dec. 1987.

25. Receipts, 1970.

26. Flyer for lecture presented to The Friends of Jacksonville University Library. n.d.

SERIES 3. NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS, 1927-1991. FOLDERS 27-44.

BOX 2

27. Newspaper Clippings, 1927-1929.

28. Newspaper Clippings, 1930-1938.

29. Newspaper Clippings, 1940-1946.

30. Newspaper Clippings, 1951-1959.

31. Newspaper Clippings, 1960-1969.

32. ** See Oversize ** Sunday Post Dispatch Pictures, 1962-1965.

33. Newspaper Clippings, 1970-1972.

34. Newspaper Clippings, 1973-1974.

35. Newspaper Clippings, 1975-1977.

36. Newspaper Clippings, 1978.

37. Newspaper Clippings, 1979.

38. Newspaper Clippings, 1980.

39. Newspaper Clippings, n.d.

40. Newspaper Comic Strips 1957-1983.

41. Photocopied Newspaper Articles, 1905-1977.

42. Photocopied Newspaper Comic Strips, 1968-1982.

43. Photocopied Newspaper Articles, 1978-1990.

44. ** See Oversize ** Oversize photocopied newspaper articles, 1963-1987.

SERIES 4. CORRESPONDENCE, 1922-1985. FOLDERS 45-73.

BOX 3

45. Personal Correspondence, 1962-1982.

46. Personal Correspondence: Thank you letter and a sketch of Marlin and St. Louis Features,May 28, 1980.

47. Carol Perkins Papers, Jan. 1969 - Jan. 1982.

48. Regarding the Buffalo Zoo, 1941-1943.

49. Regarding Lincoln Park Zoo, 1939-1962.

50. "Letters of Congratulation on my accepting Directorship of the St. Louis Zoo", April -August, 1962. (Provenance)

51. Regarding the St. Louis Zoo, 1930-1979.

52. Regarding Other Zoos, 1959-1978.

53. Regarding the Yeti Expedition, Dec. 1960 - Oct. 1961.

54. Regarding ZooParade, 1949-1978.

55. Regarding Norway, July 1975 - April 1976.

56. Regarding Mutual of Omaha, 1922-1982.

57. Regarding Don Meier Productions and `Wild Kingdom', 1961-1973.

BOX 4

58. Regarding Don Meier Productions, Inc. and Wild Kingdom, 1974- 1985. ** SeePhotographs **

59. An Account of Walter Erman's Travels - African Safari, May 25 - June 22, 1959.

60. Regarding Appearances and Engagements, 1962-1982.

61. Regarding Political Issues, 1976-1978.

62. Regarding Conservation, 1957-1979.

63. Regarding Publications, 1962-1982.

64. Regarding My Wild Kingdom, 1976-1983.

65. Regarding Awards, 1956-1983.

66. Photocopy of documents regarding 1975 "Marlin Perkins Certificate of Excellence".

67. Photocopy of documents Explorers Club, 1973-1976.

68. Photocopy of documents regarding Boy Scouts, 1980.

69. Post Cards, 1930-1978.

70. Cards, 1953-1985.

71. Miscellaneous, 1950-1977.

72. Receipts, 1968-1983.

73. Resumes, n.d.

SERIES 5. BUFFALO ZOO, 1931-1964 FOLDERS 74-102.

BOX 5

74. Minutes of a Meeting of the Zoological Board of Control, 1938.

75. Office of War Information Office of Price Administration, 1943.

76. The Buffalo Zoo Bimonthly Publication, 1943.

77. Program of the Buffalo Zoologic, 1964.

78. "Enjoy Your World this Fall", Buffalo Museum of Science and the Board of EducationPamphlet, 1943.

79. Brochure for the Buffalo "Six", n.d.

80. Invitation to the Illustrated Lecture of the Great Panda, n.d.

81. Documents regarding Animal Dealers, 1931-1943.

82. Personal Property of R. Marlin Perkins. Notebook of Buffalo Zoo, 1940.

83. Feeding Schedules, circa 1942.

84. Feeding Cards, n.d.

85. "Studies of Iodine Absorption of Serum in Rats Fed on Fat-Free Diets", 1933.

86. "Sale and Analysis of Concentrated Commercial Feeding Stuffs", 1935.

87. "The Liver and Theory of Fatty Acid Desaturation", 1935.

88. "Unsaturated Fatty Acid (Vitamin F) Deficiency". 1935.

89. "Bibliography of the Scientific Evolution of Vitamin F", 1937.

90. "A Comparison of the Vitamin D Potency of the Stemmy and Leafy Portions of AlfalfaHay", 1938.

91. "Rearing Foals and Lambs by the use of colostrum, blood serum, and substitute milks:,1938.

92. B.Y. Feed, Commercial Solvents Article, 1939.

93. Documents regarding oils; wheat germ & vegetable, 1941.

94. "Diets for a Zoological Garden: Same results during a Test Period of Five Years", n.d.

95. Article regarding the use of soybeans, n.d.

96. The Nutritional Requirements of Dogs, n.d.

97. Less Labor in Egg Production, 1957.

98. Houses and Equipment for Laying Hens, 1960.

99. Brochures for Equipment and Supplies, c.1949.

100. Snow Leopard Club Membership Card for Marlin Perkins by WKBW- TV's RocketShip 7, n.d.

101. Employee Bulletin, n.d.

102. Handwritten Notes, n.d.

SERIES 6. LINCOLN PARK ZOO, 1899-1964. FOLDERS 103-125.

103. "Report of the Commissioners and a History of Lincoln Park", 1899.

104. Lincoln Park Zoo Scrapbooks, 1944-1945.

105. Lincoln Park Zoo NBC Television Script, 1949.

106. Documents pertaining to Four Baby Gorillas at Lincoln Park Zoo, 1948-1950.

107. Invitation to Bushman's Birthday Party, 1950.

108. "An Anecdotal Biographical History of Poison Ivy", 1955.

109. Animal Feed Price Lists, 1957-1958.

110. "Plant Poisonous to Livestock: I Condensation of a Literature Review", 1958.

BOX 6

111. Documents regarding Animal Dealers, 1945-1960.

112. Flyer for Syntex Chemical Company, Inc. 1960.

113. Western Union Telegram, Feb.3, 1960.

114. Trail Prints Newsletter, June 1960.

115. The Last Hours of Lotus, 1961.

116. Regarding Salaries for Zoo Personnel, 1948-1961.

117. Flyers Promoting Animal Feed, Nutrition, & Equipment c.1957- 1961.

118. Documents pertaining to Diets, 1956-1964.

119. Documents pertaining to Diets, n.d.

120. Documents regarding Bird Feeding, n.d.

121. Lincoln Park Zoo Animal Cards, n.d.

122. Manual for Index Lincoln Park Zoo, n.d.

123. Lincoln Park Christmas Fund Raiser Flyer, n.d.

124. Invitations for Perkins Lecture on African Safari, n.d.

125. Handwritten Notes, n.d.

SERIES 7: ST. LOUIS ZOO, 1926-1968. FOLDERS 126-169.

126. Letters of identification for traveling abroad for scientific collecting, 1930.

127. Contract agreements for Zoo "Director", 1962-1967.

128. A script outline for "Marlin Perkins", A Tribute at his Retirement, n.d.

129. Proposed Public Communications Program for the Saint Louis Zoo by Interplex 1962.

130. The St. Louis Zoo, Its Origin and Structure, 1958.

131. Articles of Affiliation, Photocopy. n.d.

132. Worlds Finest Zoological Park St. Louis, Booklet, 1926.

133. Saint Louis Zoological Garden Development Program, 1962.

134. Documents regarding the Children's Zoo, 1963.

135. "Natural Science at the Zoo", agenda for eight-week field and class program, 1964.

BOX 7

136. Documents pertaining to ZooLine Railroad, 1965-1967.

137. Documents pertaining to Rehabilitation of Bird-Cage and Railroad, 1967.

138. Minutes Meeting of the Zoological Board of Control, July 10, July 17, 1967.

139. St. Louis Zoological Park Annual Report, 1966-1967; 1967-1968.

140. St. Louis Zoological Board of Control Employee's Manual, n.d.

141. Missouri Botanical Garden Budget, 1962-1963.

142. Inspection of St. Louis Zoo, January 15, 1963.

143. Receipts and Inspection papers, 1962-1967.

144. Concession Agreement Contract, 1963.

145. Operating Income, 1962-1963.

146. Operating Report, July 31, 1968. Sept., 1968.

147. Animal Division Wages and Salaries, 1963-1964.

148. Certificates of Deposit, 1965-1966. Financial Statement.

149. St. Louis Zoo Novelty Sales, 1966.

150. Survey of Novelty Sales, 1967.

151. Report regarding sources of supply used by zoo, 1967.

152. Documents regarding Equipment and Supplies, c.1968.

153. What's Gnu in the Zoo, Vol. I, No. 5; Vol. I, No. 9; Vol. I, No. 10.

154. St. Louis Zoo Flyers, 1963-1980.

155. Calendar, month of April Advertising Girl Scouts, 1969.

156. The St. Louis Zoo, monthly Publication of the Zoo, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1930; Vol. II,No. 1, March 1940.

157. The St. Louis Zoo Album, 1961-1964.

158. The St. Louis Zoo Album, 1968.

159. Animal Exchange Bulletins, 1936-1969.

160. Report to Directors regarding Incidence of Russell's Viper Bite, July 20, 1968.

161. Manuscript regarding snakes at St. Louis Zoo.

162. Filming outline for Snake Hunting Program at St. Louis Zoo, n.d.

163. Listing of Antivenom available for the Treatment of Snake Bite, n.d.

164. Recipe cards for Feeding Animals, n.d.

165. Feeding list for St. Louis Zoo Animals, n.d.

166. Information regarding gorilla formula, 1962.

167. Longevity of Primates in Captivity, n.d.

168. "Orang Chart", n.d.

169. Handwritten notes, n.d.

SERIES 8. OTHER ZOOS, 1934-1983. FOLDERS 170-228.

BOX 8

170. Program: "My trip to the Zoo", Philadelphia Zoological Garden, 1939.

171. Brochure for the New York Zoological Society c.1945.

172. International Union of Directors of Zoological Gardens Constitution, 1946.

173. Notes from the Copenhagen Zoo, 1950.

174. Brochure for Marvel Cave and Marlin Perkins, c.1953. ** See Photographs **

175. Zoos and Aquariums in the U.S. and Canada Brochure, 1954.

176. Documents regarding the Parks of Montreal, 1958.

177. Documents regarding the Los Angeles (World) Zoo, 1959.

178. General development plan for the Lafontaine Park, Canada, 1961.

179. Johannesburg Zoo: Re-design, 1961.

180. Zoo Report, Indianapolis Zoological Society, Incorporated Nov., 1959.

181. Requirements for the Indianapolis Zoo Society, 1962.

182. Documents regarding happenings in the Zoo World, 1962.

183. Program for the Blijdorp-Geluiden (Rotterdam Zoo), June 1962.

184. Blueprints for the Improvement of the National Zoological Park - Phase I. SmithsonianInstitute, 1962.

185. Newsletter, Board of Trustees Zoological Society of San Diego, 1963.

186. Information on Detroit Zoo, Oct. 1967.

187. Information on Milwaukee Zoo, 1967.

188. Information on the Brookfield Zoo, 1967.

189. Utica New York's Children's Zoo Dedication Program, 1967.

190. Documents regarding Hellenthal am OIEF-SEE, 1969.

191. Brochure of Green Island Underwater Observatory, 1970.

192. Annual Report Baharini Wildlife Sanctuary, 1973-1974.

193. Documents regarding Architectural Zoological Modes, 1974.

194. Advertisement for the Jacksonville Zoological Society, 1976.

195. Documents pertaining to Kansas City Zoo, 1977.

196. Flyer for the Niabi Zoo, Aug. 1979.

197. Documents regarding the Topeka Friends of the Zoo, 1980.

198. ZooPlan Proposal and Contract with Marlin, 1972-1974.

199. Documents regarding Bogota Zoo, 1972.

200. ZooPlan documents regarding Bogota Zoo, 1972.

201. ZooPlan Theme and Exhibit Recommendations for Potawatomi Park Zoo, 1973.

202. ZooPlan study for Cochise County, Arizona, 1974.

203. ZooPlan Zoo Master Plan for Las Angeles City Recreation and Parks Department, 1974.

204. ZooPlan proposal to Mr. Beffa of Falstaff Brewing Corporation, 1974.

205. Zoo Plan Exhibit Design for Living Desert Reserve, Palm Desert, California, 1974.

206. ZooPlan, Norfolk Zoo Master Plan, 1974.

207. ZooPlan Consultation for Springfield, Mass., 1974.

208. ZooPlan documents regarding South Bend Zoo, 1974.

209. ZooPlan Master Park Zoo Plan, Indiana, 1974.

BOX 9

210. Tuning Study for the Indianapolis Zoological Society, Inc. ZooPlan, n.d.

211. Brochure for Zoo Plan Associates, Inc. n.d.

212. Field Museum News, August, 1934.

213. ZooNooz, Nov., 1962.

214. Aquarium Newsletter, Vancouver, Canada, Vol. IX, No. 2, Feb., 1965.

215. International Zoo News, Vol. 16-1, No. 82, Feb., 1969.

216. San Antonio's News from the Zoo, Feb., 1983.

217. Name Tag from the Chicago Zoological Park, Brookfield, Ill., n.d.

218. Notes from the Proceedings of the London Zoological Society, n.d.

219. Postcards for the Million Dollar Philadelphia Zoo Safari Monorail, n.d.

220. "Steel for the Birds", National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., n.d..

221. Brochures for the Machias Seal Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary, n.d.

222. Ark-La-Tex Zoological and Botanical Society Contract, n.d.

223. Bulletin for the Kentucky Reptile Garden, n.d.

224. Bulletin for the Florida Wild Animal and Reptile Ranch, n.d.

225. Gestation chart from the Frankfurt Zoo, n.d.

226. Flyer for the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, n.d.

227. City of Traverse City - Michigan Method of Raising Black Bear Cubs, n.d.

228. "The Zoo Wheel", n.d.

SERIES 9. YETI EXPEDITION, 1959-1961. FOLDERS 229-237.

229. Interoffice Correspondence regarding Expedition to Nepal, 1960.

230. The Golden Era Letters, 1960.

231. Article, "The Strange Story of America's Abominable Snowman."

232. The Redpath Bureau, Special News Letters, n.d.

233. The Redpath Bureau, Flyer for lecture series, n.d.

234. Manuscript of World Book Encyclopedia Scientific Expedition to the Himalayas Led bySir Edmund Hillary, n.d.

235. Handwritten Notes, c.1960-1961.

236. Handwritten Yeti Notes, n.d.

237. ** See Oversize **, Yeti Expedition Poster, "In Search of the Abominable Snowman".

SERIES 10: ZOO PARADE, 1947-1959. FOLDERS 238-266.

238. Correspondence, 1947-1948. (Provenance)

239. List of Zoo Parade Awards, 1950-1954.

240. Documents pertaining to Trade Mark ZooParade, 1953.

241. Copyright Certificate for ZooParade, #662, 1955.

242. ZooParade Documents regarding newspaper Features Syndicate, Inc., 1954-1957.

243. ZooParade Safari Progress Report, 1955.

244. ZooParade South American Expedition Itinerary, 1956.

245. Proposed Film Production - Routes and Subjects, 1956.

246. Itinerary and Shooting Schedule for Main Party ZooParade Safari, n.d.

247. ZooParade Itinerary, n.d.

248. ZooParade Expedition, n.d.

249. "ZooParade" schedule, n.d.

250. Show Ideas, n.d.

251. Western Union Telegrams, 1957.

252. Statements of ZooParade Accounts between R.M. Perkins and B. Chevlin, 1955-1957.

253. ZooParade News Releases, July 1954-June 1957.

254. Royalty Statements for ZooParade to Marlin Perkins, 1953- 1958.

255. Receipts and Stubs, 1954-1959.

256. ZooParade, c.1947.

257. ZooParade, comic books.

258. All about the New Zoo Parade, Feb., 1957.

259. ZooParade Press Releases, July 1957 - March 1958.

260. ZooParade, n.d.

261. ZooParade newsletter, n.d.

262. Flyer Advertising ZooParade and One Magic Night, n.d.

263. Questions on the film "Animal Life", n.d.

264. Rough Map of the Town of Leticia, n.d.

265. Handwritten Notes, n.d.

266. ** See Oversize ** Animal of the Month Flyers, n.d.

SERIES 11: MUTUAL OF OMAHA'S WILD KINGDOM, 1948-1985. FOLDERS 267-379.

BOX 11

267. Correspondence, 1963-1985.

268. Blank Application to Capture Wild Animal/Birds, c.1941.

269. "Clothing and Equipment", article and description, c.1956.

270. `Wild Kingdom' Program Concept NBC, March 6, 1958.

271. The Search for the Snowman, Screen treatment by N.G. Dyhrenfurth, c.1960.

272. "Wild Kingdom", Series listing 1 - 20, 1962-1981.

273. List of TV Stations carrying Wild Kingdom, 1963.

274. Program Synopsis Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, 1963-1964.

275. Agreement between Don Meier Productions and Meredith Press and Marlin Perkins,1964.

276. Arctic Research Laboratory Point Barrow, Alaska Operations, 1964.

277. Wild Kingdom Show Ideas, 1964-1965.

278. Wild Kingdom Show Titles, 1964-1965.

279. Program Synopsis Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, Fall-Winter, 1964-1965.

280. Editing Schedule `Wild Kingdom', 1964-1965 Series.

281. `Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom' Production and Location schedule, 1965-1966.

282. Application for Tourist or Transit Card to Venezuela, Jan., 1966.

283. Equipment to be brought into Canada and re-exported by Marlin Perkins, 1966.

284. `Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom' Program Schedule, 1966-1967 Season.

285. Location Photography Schedule, 1966-1967 Season.

286. `Wild Kingdom' Program Ideas for 1967-1968 Series.

287. (Tentative) Program List, `Wild Kingdom' Series, 1967-1968.

288. Contract between M. Perkins and Mutual of Omaha, 1969.

289. Advertisement for "Zimbabwe" Presentation by Perkins, Aug., 1970.

290. Atlantic and Pacific Travel International Rooming list for the South Pacific Tour, Oct.13, 1970.

291. `Wild Kingdom's' Survival scheduling in Japan, 1971-1973.

292. Garst's Great Ideas for Shows, 14th Season, North America, c.1975.

293. "Report from Norway", by Richard Reinauer, Oct. 1975.

294. General Information regarding the Ghana Project, c.1975.

295. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom", 1975-1976 Season location, Station Call Letters,Time and Day 8/27/75.

296. Show Synopsis #180, Wild Shores of Patagonia, 1975-1976.

297. U.S. Coast Guard Documents for USCGC Mallow, 1975-1976.

298. Supplement C Budget for the New Program Concept, 1976.

299. "Agreement", Contract between Don Meier and four Lapp families, 1976.

300. `Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kindom' Series Synopsis c.1976, Series 15 - 20.

301. Concepts to Extend Wild Kingdom or Replace the Wild Kingdom Series, 1976.

BOX 12

302. Marlin's list of things to do - letters attached regarding Kenya and Tanzania, 1976.

303. Travel Documents, 1976.

304. Synopses of `Wild Kingdom', Show Parts I and II, "Snake River Birds of Brey", 1976-1977.

305. #197, "Land at River's End", Studio Script, 15th Series, 1976-1977.

306. "The Sharks of Eniwetok" and "The Sharks of Polynesia", 1977.

307. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom", Original Episodes for 1977/78 Season.

308. #227, "Return of the Puffin", July, 1979.

309. Memorandum RE: Papua, New Guinea, Sept. 14, 1979.

310. Reservations and contact information, 1979.

311. Marlins... schedule... changed. May 30, 1980.

312. U.S. Dept. of Interior Bureau of Land Management Publicity Record, 1980.

313. Memorandum RE: Contacts in Ecuador, March 20, 1980.

314. Program considerations for 20th Season Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, c.1981.

315. List of countries Marlin traveled in, 1981.

316. Revised Bike Sheets, Oct., 1981.

317. Documents regarding meeting with Dr. Robert Sussman and filming in the BerentyReserve. April, 1981.

318. `Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom' starring Marlin Perkins. Short biography, c.1981-1982.

319. All About Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, Program. n.d.

320. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, Basic Orientation and Program Guidelines. n.d.

321. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, Show Guidelines, n.d.

322. Wild Kingdom, Show Synopsis, n.d.

323. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, Broadcast schedule, n.d.

324. World Safari, article and description. n.d.

325. Wild Kingdom, article and description. n.d.

326. Our Wildlife Heritage to be seen on TV Bicentennial Special, n.d.

327. Wild Kingdom, Series description. Series 1-14, n.d.

328. Script - Background Material, on Saskatchewan River Delta, n.d.

329. Information Sheet: The Pine Marten Restocking Project, n.d.

330. Animals for "How did Animals Get Their Names" Show, n.d.

331. Info from Tom Allen (from Veterinarian) regarding elephants, n.d.

332. Enclosures regarding sale of "Wild Kingdom" and replacement of Marlin Perkins. n.d.

333. Special Tours and Travel, Inc. 1966-1981.

334. Special Tours and Travel, Inc. Itineraries for M. Perkins, 1967-1981.

335. Special Tours and Travel, Inc. Itineraries for Dr. and Mrs. Marlin Perkins, 1976-1980.

BOX 13

336. Wild Kingdom, decorative stamps, n.d.

337. Western Union Telegrams, Jan., 1963.

338. Fax Grams via Graphnet. 1980.

339. Receipts, Consignment notes and invoices, 1948-1975.

340. Your Medicare Handbook Health Insurance under Social Security, Oct. 1969.

341. A Special Message from Marlin Perkins, Insurance Flyers, n.d.

342. Citations and Awards Presented to Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (1963/'63-'64/'64-'65/'65-'66).

343. Tentative Program of Events. Perkins awarded Honorary Marshall- Boston. April, 1975.

344. Mutual of Omaha Criss Award Banquet Program, 1976.

345. Invitation to Mutual of Omaha Criss Award. 1979.

346. Mutual of Omaha's 70th Anniversary Celebration/10th Presentation of Mutual of OmahaCriss Award, 1979.

347. Mutual of Omaha Criss Award Banquet Program, 1984.

348. The Mutual of Omaha Criss Award Program, n.d.

349. Fragments of Mutual of Omaha and Affiliates Annual Statements and Consumer SurveyReports. 1972-1976.

350. Mutual of Omaha and Affiliates Annual Report Financial Statement, 1978.

351. Program and Brochures regarding Mutual of Omaha's 70th Anniversary, 1979.

352. 70 a.m. Published for Mutual of Omaha's 70th Anniversary, 1979.

353. Report from TVQ, 1967.

354. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Calendar, Fragment regarding Pandas, Jan., 1972.

355. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Calendar, 1974.

356. Mutual of Omaha 1974 Complete Planning Calendar.

357. Rare and Endangered Species Calendar, 1974.

358. Calendar Fragments, 1978.

359. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Calendar, 1978.

360. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom 20th Anniversary Appointment Calendar, 1982.

361. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, 1978/80 Television Season Publicity Notebook.

362. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Flyer for 20th Year Season, c.1981-82.

363. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom A Roaring Success for 20 Years, c.1981-82.

364. Gorillas, article, n.d.

365. Resume of Anna-Lise Roud, n.d.

366. Business Cards, n.d.

367. Handwritten Notes, n.d.

368. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, Poster, 1969.

369. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom NBC Poster, 1969.

370. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom 10th Season Poster, c.1971- 1972.

371. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Poster, 1973-1974.

372. America's Bald Eagle. A Bicentennial tribute from Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom,1975.

373. Highlights of 20 Years of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom and 1981-1982 Map andProgram Guide.

374. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom 1982/1983 Map and Program Guide.

375. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Map, Program Guide, and Health and Safety Game,1983-1984.

376. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Poster, n.d.

377. ** See Oversize ** Seven Posters for `Wild Kingdom' NBC - TV Sundays, n.d.

378. Marlin Perkin's Wild Kingdom Frame-Tray Puzzle, 1976.

379. ** See Oversize ** Guild Jigsaw Puzzle, Marlin Perkins' Wild Kingdom, 1977.

SERIES 12: ZOOLOGY, 1896-1974. FOLDERS 380-439.

BOX 14

380. Pertaining to Diseases in Animals, Insects Affecting Domestic Animals, U.S.Department of Agriculture, 1896.

381. Documents pertaining to Medicine and Health Equipment, 1924-1941.

382. Reptiles of Missouri, c.1925.

383. "Collecting Reptiles near Little Rock, Arkansas", 1928.

384. Documents regarding Snake bite suffered by R. M. Perkins, 1928.

385. Documents pertaining to Herpetology. c.1930.

386. Herpetological Notes, article, 1934.

387. Medical Publications pertaining to Diseases in Animal, 1934-1943.

388. "The Occurrence of Gastric Ulcers in Sea Mammals of the California Coast, TheirEtiology and Pathology", 1935.

389. Wildlife Research and Management, Leaflets pertaining to diseases in animals. April1935 - April 1941.

390. Documents pertaining to Insects, 1935-1949.

391. Documents regarding Gorillas, 1937-1945.

392. "A Diagnostic Test for the Recognition of Tuberculosis in Primates; a PreliminaryReport," 1938.

393. "Specific crosses between Lemur Macaco Macaco and Lemur Macaco Fuluus," 1939.

394. "Tetanus in an Elephant (Elephas Maximus), 1942.

395. "Quantitative Serologic Relationships within the Artiodactyla," 1942.

396. "Differences in the Patterns of Bites of Venomous and of Harmless Snakes," article,1944.

397. Index Folder, 1946.

398. "How to Teach Animals," 1951.

399. "The L-C Treatment of Venomous Bites and Strings," 1953.

400. Gestation Tables, (1953- ).

401. Documents regarding Mammals, c.1953.

402. "Solutions of Patterned String Problems by Young Gorillas," 1953.

403. Neuropathy, Cardiopathy, Hemosiderosis, and Testicular Atrophy in Gorilla Gorilla,1955.

404. The Seals, Sea Lions, and Sea Otter of the Pacific Coast, April, 1955.

BOX 15

405. Article on the Tiger, 1956.

406. "Absorption of Vitamin Supplements in Lizards," 1957.

407. "Physalopteran Infection in an Orangutan," 1960.

408. "An intracardiac technique for obtaining blood samples from monkeys," 1962.

409. Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences, RE: Herpetology, Vol. XXXII, No.6, June, 1962.

410. Protoplasmic Communication, 1968.

411. Acta Zoologic et Pathologica, Juni, 1968.

412. "The Migration of the White Stork in Egypt and Adjacent Areas," 1969.

413. Questionnaire on Captive Gorillas, 1970.

414. Project Quick Find: A Marine Mammal System of Object Recovery, 1971.

415. Documents pertaining to Turtle Research, 1971-1973.

416. Komodo, 1973-1974.

417. Documents regarding artificial breeding, n.d.

418. Diets for a Zoological Garden: Some Results During a Test Period of Five Years, n.d.

419. Article: "Care and Feeding of Lesser Cats," n.d.

420. Report on the Siberian Tiger, n.d.

421. "The American Bison: Past and Present Status," n.d.

422. Zoo Animals, Monkeys, An Account of the Gibbon Monkey, n.d. ** See Photos **

423. "Oil, Water, Men and Birds Don't Mix," n.d.

424. Documents regarding ostriches, n.d.

425. "How an Eggshell is Made," n.d.

426. "The Giant Tortoise of the Galapagos," n.d.

427. "X-Rays of Reptiles", n.d.

428. "What to do about Poisonous Snakes," n.d.

429. Brochures regarding snakes and snake bites, n.d.

430. "Echinacea," regarding snake bites, n.d.

431. "Now the Serpent" Marginalia in Medicine, Magic, and Make- Believe, n.d.

432. "Contribution to the Herpetology of Arkansas," n.d.

433. Documents regarding questions pertaining to various animals, n.d.

434. Article regarding anatomy, n.d.

435. Periodical articles pertaining to diseases in animals, n.d.

436. "Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism", n.d.

437. Documents regarding Biological Experiments, n.d.

438. Periodical article regarding Anti-Glare glass, n.d.

439. General Bibliography of Zoology books, n.d.

SERIES 13: CONSERVATION & ECOLOGY, 1942-1980. FOLDERS 440-567.

BOX 16

440. Flyer from the Chicago Natural History Museum, 1958.

441. Wildlife Code of Missouri, 1963.

442. Plan and Feasibility of a National Animal Preservation Society and Magazine for YoungPeople, July, 1968.

443. Documents pertaining to the U.S. Wildlife Service, 1970-1972.

444. The Sierra Club The Endangered Species Newsletter, Jan., 1971; March, 1971.

445. Serengeti Research Institute Annual Report, 1972-1973.

446. Listing of conservation organizations, n.d.

447. Documents regarding wildlife art, 1968-1974.

448. Newspaper articles regarding legislation, c.1969.

449. Outdoor News Bulletin, pertaining to legislation, July 1969 - Oct. 1969.

450. Documents pertaining to Legislation, 1969 - 1971.

451. Newspaper clipping regarding the Wilderness, 1969.

452. Journal Articles regarding the Wilderness, 1969-1971.

453. The Conservation Vote of the Century Poster, July 22, 1980.

454. Eco-Action Resource Packet, 1971.

455. Journal articles regarding what you yourself can do! 1970- 1971.

456. Newspaper clippings regarding what you yourself can do! 1970-1971.

457. Correspondence regarding what you yourself can do! n.d.

458. Newsletters regarding what you yourself can do! n.d.

459. Brochures and pamphlets regarding what you yourself can do! n.d.

460. "Afforestation of food crop trees a scientific global anti-hunger strategy utilizingunreproductive lands," 1978.

461. Documents regarding Rabies, 1972.

462. Newspaper clipping regarding Dog and Cock fighting legislation, 1974-1975.

463. Correspondence regarding Dog Legislation, 1975.

464. Manuscripts regarding Dog legislation, n.d.

465. Booklet from the Symposium: Introduction of Exotic Animals: Ecological andSocioeconomic Considerations, Dec., 1968.

466. African Wildlife News, regarding WARN (Women Against Ravishment of Nature),1969.

467. Correspondence regarding WARN (Women Against Ravishment of Nature), 1970.

468. Brochures and Flyers for WARN (Women Against Ravishment of Nature), 1970.

BOX 17

469. Newspaper clippings regarding Warn (Women Against Ravishment of Nature), 1970.

470. Women Against Ravishment of Nature statement of Moral Support, c.1970.

471. Documents pertaining to S.P.O.R.T., 1979.

472. Chinchilla, the Fur with a Future, 1949.

473. Correspondence regarding Grzimek, April 1967 - Dec. 11, 1973.

474. Newspaper clippings regarding Prof. Bernhard Grzimek, 1956-1972.

475. Photocopied newspaper clippings regarding Grzimek, 1970-1972.

476. Documents regarding Grzimek, c.1970.

477. Journal articles regarding Grzimek, n.d.

478. Handwritten notes regarding Grzimek, n.d.

479. Documents regarding Przewalski's Horse, 1963-1964.

480. Periodical articles regarding Birds, 1949-1954.

481. Documents regarding the Society of Tympanchus Cupido Pinnatus (Prairie Chicken)Ltd., 1964-1969.

482. Journal articles regarding the Prairie Chicken, May 1969- 1972.

483. Correspondence regarding the Prairie Chicken, 1969-1972.

484. Handwritten notes regarding Prairie Chickens, n.d.

485. Correspondence regarding steel shot ducks, 1971.

486. Documents of the NPCA regarding steel shot ducks, 1973-1974.

487. Periodical articles regarding steel shot ducks, 1973-1974.

488. Newspaper clippings regarding steel shot ducks, 1974.

489. Flyer: Steel Shot: Planning for 1978.

490. Handwritten manuscript regarding steel shot ducks, n.d.

491. Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge, 1970.

492. Documents regarding the Hawaiian Islands national Wildlife Refuge, 1971-1974.

493. Defenders, regarding Hawaii, Dec., 1975.

494. Hawaii's Endangered Wildlife, 1975.

495. The Audobon Society booklet of Hawaii's Birds, 1975.

496. Brochures regarding Canadian Geese Management, 1975-1976.

497. Brochures regarding Bald Eagles, 1978.

498. "The Pereguine Fund..." Fall-Winter Report, 1978-1979.

499. Egg Rock Update, newsletter of the Fratercula Fund of the National Audobon Society,1980.

500. Resource Reader, "Whooping Crane", n.d.

501. Periodical articles regarding the Sea Otter, 1965-1968.

502. Brochures and flyers regarding Sea Otters, 1969-1970.

503. Newspaper clippings regarding Sea Otters, 1969-1970.

504. Handwritten notes regarding Sea Otters, n.d.

505. Newspaper clippings regarding Starfish, 1969-1974.

506. Periodical articles regarding Starfish, c.1969.

BOX 18

507. Newspaper articles regarding the protection of seals, 1969- 1971.

508. Brochures regarding the protection of seals, n.d.

509. Documents regarding legislation and politics for the protection of seals, 1972.

510. Manuscript of Sealhunt more Cruel than Ever, n.d.

511. Newsletter regarding Whaling, 1970.

512. News clippings regarding Whaling, 1970-1971.

513. Periodical articles regarding Whales, 1970-1971.

514. Newspaper Clippings regarding Reptiles, 1936.

515. South African Summary, RE: White Rhino, Vol. 4, No. 6, Feb. 5, 1965.

516. Journal Articles regarding the Prairie Dog, 1969.

517. Handwritten manuscript regarding the Prairie Dog, n.d.

518. Correspondence regarding Turtles, 1968-1970.

519. Newspaper clippings regarding Turtles, 1970.

520. Periodical articles regarding Turtles, 1970.

521. Articles pertaining to the Muskox, 1971.

522. "Resettling Musk Oxen on the Taymyr Peninsula," n.d.

523. American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Newsletter regarding Pandas,1 April, 1972.

524. Newspaper clippings regarding Pandas, 1972.

525. Documents regarding the Kangaroo, 1973.

526. Copied newspaper articles regarding the Grizzly Bear, 1973.

527. Periodical articles regarding the Grizzly Bear, 1969-1974.

528. Correspondence regarding the Grizzly Bear, 1969-1975.

529. Brochures and bookmarks regarding Pets, 1970.

530. Newspaper clippings regarding Pets, 1970-1972.

531. Journal articles regarding Pets, 1971-1973.

532. Correspondence regarding Pets, 1972-1973.

533. Handwritten manuscript regarding Pets, n.d.

534. Correspondence regarding Animal Research, 1971-1976.

535. Newspaper clippings regarding Animal Research, 1974-1975.

536. Documents regarding Animal Research, n.d.

537. Handwritten notes regarding Animal Research, n.d.

538. Documents and articles regarding Snow Mobile, 1968-1971.

539. Newspaper articles regarding Snow Mobiles, Nov, 1969 - Feb., 1971.

540. Smoki Ceremonials, 1942 regarding the Smoki Indians, Aug., 1942.

541. Documents regarding the Arkaroola - Mt. Rainer Sanctuary, 1969.

542. Pacific Discovery, Vol. 1, Nov.5; Sept. - Oct., 1948.

543. Publication of Muir Woods, 1968.

544. Correspondence regarding Redwoods, 1970-1973.

545. Bulletins and Maps regarding California State Parks, c.1971.

BOX 19

546. Muir Woods National Monument, 1971.

547. Documents regarding the Save-the-Redwood League, 1969-1972.

548. The Redwood State Parks, n.d.

549. Handwritten notes regarding Redwoods, n.d.

550. Articles regarding the White Clouds, July 1970; Aug. 1970.

551. Documents pertaining to the White Clouds, 1970-1971.

552. "The Story of Sewage Treatment", Book 1, 1961.

553. Periodical articles regarding Waste, c.1969.

554. Newspaper clippings regarding Waste, 1969-1970.

555. Newspaper clippings regarding the Reclamation of Reusable Products, 1969-1970.

556. Documents regarding the Reclamation of Reusable Products, n.d.

557. Newspaper clippings regarding Water, 1968-1971.

558. Missouri Youth for Environmental Quality Conference regarding Water, 1971.

559. Periodical articles regarding Water, 1968-1972.

560. Caribbean Conservation Corp tenth annual meeting minutes regarding the Sea, c.1969.

561. Periodical articles regarding the Sea, 1969.

562. Newspaper clippings regarding the Sea, 1970.

563. Correspondence regarding the Meramec, 1972-1974.

564. Handwritten notes regarding the Meramec, 1973.

565. Newspaper clippings regarding the Meramec, 1974.

566. Pamphlet: The Population Bomb, n.d.

567. Documents regarding the Moon Landing, 1969.

SERIES 14: WOLF SANCTUARY,1974-1986. FOLDERS 568-579.

568. News release advertising the Symposium on Endangered and Threatened Species inNorth America, 1974.

569. Tentative program for the Symposium on Endangered and Threatened Species in NorthAmerica, 1974.

570. Scheduled panel discussions for Symposium on Endangered and Threatened Species inNorth America, 1974.

571. Introduction and Welcome to the Endangered and Threatened Species in North America,1974.

572. Photocopied documents pertaining to the Endangered and Threatened Species in NorthAmerica, 1974.

573. Documents pertaining to the Reproduction and Breeding of Wolves, 1975-1978.

574. The friends of the Wolf Sanctuary present a tribute to Marlin Perkins on his 80thBirthday, 1985.

575. Wolf, Vol. IV, No. 3, Summer 1986.

576. Flyer: "Wild Canid Survival and Research Center", n.d.

577. Flyer: This Red Wolf Pup needs your help to survive", n.d.

578. Flyer for benefit film showing for the Wild Canid Survival and Research Center, n.d.

579. Flyer: "Nature house Galleries Present: The limited edition collector photographs of Dr.Marlin Perkins...", n.d.

SERIES 15: FOREIGN ISSUES, 1963-1974. FOLDERS 580-616.

BOX 20

580. Travel brochures regarding Australia, 1963-1971.

581. Correspondence regarding Australia, 1970.

582. Portion of Travel Itinerary regarding Australia, c.1970.

583. Handwritten Notes regarding Australia, c.1970.

584. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Australia Flyers, c.1970.

585. Business Cards regarding Australia, c.1970.

586. Notes on the History of the Royal Flyer Doctor Service of Australia and the SouthAmerican Section, c.1971.

587. Newspaper clippings regarding Australia, 1971.

588. Receipts regarding Australia, c.1971.

589. Periodical Articles regarding Australia, n.d.

590. National Geographic, article regarding Bangkok, 1960.

591. Brochures regarding Bangkok, 1970.

592. Newspaper clippings regarding Bangkok, 1971.

593. National Geographic, article regarding Bangkok, n.d.

594. Article regarding Bangkok, n.d.

595. Article regarding Hongkong, 1968.

596. Correspondence regarding India, 1970.

597. Newspaper clippings regarding India, 1970.

598. Manuscript regarding India, The Grand Palace, c.1970.

599. Welcome cards from hotels in India, c.1970.

600. Travel brochures of India, 1970.

601. Handwritten notes regarding India, c.1970.

602. Receipts pertaining to India, c.1970.

603. Regal Programme Bulletin New Delhi, India, Dec., 1970.

604. Travel Itineraries regarding Kathmandu, 1970.

605. Correspondence regarding Kathmandu, 1971.

606. Newspaper clippings regarding Kathmandu, 1970-1974.

607. National Geographic, regarding Kathmandu, n.d.

608. Tourist and hotel brochures, Kathmandu, n.d.

609. Travel brochures for New Zealand, c.1970.

610. Restaurant menus, New Zealand, c.1970.

611. Mount Cook Airline 50th Year Certificate, New Zealand, c.1970.

612. Rotorua International Hotel receipts, New Zealand, n.d.

613. National Geographic, article regarding New Zealand, n.d.

BOX 21

614. Documents regarding Papua and New Guinea, 1964.

615. Newspaper clippings regarding Venice, 1970.

616. Documents regarding Sri Lanka, 1979.

SERIES 16: ARCHAEOLOGY, 1913-1935. FOLDERS 617-625.

617. Prehistoric Objects Classified and Described, 1913.

618. Quiriqua An Ancient City of the Mayas, 1927.

619. Mound Builders of Illinois, 1928.

620. Has the X-Ray a Place in the Archaeological Laboratory?, 1933.

621. The Cahokia Mound Group and Its Surface Material, 1933.

622. Certain Bluff Mounds of Western Jersey Country, Illinois, 1935.

623. Cohokia Mounds State Park, n.d.

624. "The Pattern of Animal Domestication in the prehistoric Near East", n.d.

625. Journal article about Archaeology, n.d.

SERIES 17: MAPS, 1921-1981. FOLDERS 626-759.

626. Pacific Ocean, 1936.

627. Atlantic Ocean, 1941.

628. Atlantic Ocean, 1955.

629. The Great Whales, 1976.

630. Theater of War in Europe Africa and Western Asia, 1942.

631. Northern Africa, 1954.

632. Pictorial Map of Africa, 1957.

633. Serengeti National Park, 1963.

634. South Africa Tourist Map, n.d.

635. Map of Africa, n.d.

636. Africa - Air France, n.d.

637. Route Map Air Rhodesia, n.d.

638. Antarctica Exploration and Claims, 1956.

639. Antarctica, 1957.

640. Antarctica, 1963.

641. Map of Asia, 1921.

642. Asia and Adjacent Territories, 1933.

643. Southeast Asia, 1944.

644. India and Burma, 1946.

645. Asia and Adjacent Areas, 1951.

646. The Far East, 1952.

647. China Coast and Korea, 1953.

648. South East Asia, 1955.

649. Asia and Adjacent Areas, 1959.

650. Japan and Korea, 1960.

BOX 22

651. Australia, 1948.

652. Robinson's Northern Territory (Australia), n.d.

653. Trans-Australia Airlines Route Maps Flight Information, n.d.

654. Central Europe and the Mediterranean, 1939.

655. Europe and the Near East, 1943.

656. Europe and the Near East, 1949.

657. Central Europe including the Black States, 1951.

658. Western Europe, 1950.

659. Northern Europe, 1954.

660. Europe, 1957.

661. British Isles, 1937.

662. British Isles, 1958.

663. Central Buses London Transports, n.d.

664. France, Belgium and the Netherlands, 1960.

665. Traveler's Map of France, 1971.

666. Germany and its Approaches, 1944.

667. Germany, 1959.

668. Poland and Czechoslovakia, 1958.

669. Scandinavia, 1965.

670. Oslo Norway, 1975.

671. Soviet Union, 1959.

672. Canada, Alaska, and Greenland, 1947.

673. National Parks, U.S. and Canada, 1958.

674. Meteorological Branch - Department of Transport, Canada, 1967.

675. Canada, 1972.

676. Saskatchewan Official Highway Map, 1981.

677. Northwest Territories and Yukon Territory, n.d.

678. Bible Lands, 1938.

679. Classical Lands of the Mediterranean, 1949.

680. Lands of the Bible Today, 1956.

681. Greece and the Aegean, 1958.

682. Italia Settentrionale, 1958.

683. Lands of the Eastern Mediterranean, 1959.

684. Jerusalem and its surroundings, as it was at the time of Christ, 1967.

685. Travelers Map of Italy, 1970.

686. Peoples of the Middle East, 1972.

687. Classical Lands of the Mediterranean, 1940.

BOX 23

688. North America, 1942.

689. North America, 1952.

690. Mexico, Central America and the West Indies, 1934.

691. South America, 1942.

692. South America, 1950.

693. West Indies, 1954.

694. Eastern South America, 1955.

695. Southern South America, 1958.

696. South America, 1960.

697. Handy Reference Map of Bermuda, 1966.

698. Mexico, 1968.

699. West Indies and Central America, 1970.

700. Mapa Vial Del Peru, 1971.

701. Puerto Rico, 1972.

702. The United States, 1940.

703. South Western United States, 1940.

704. South Eastern United States, 1947.

705. South Western United States, 1948.

706. North Western United States, 1950.

707. Historical map of the United States, 1953.

708. The United States, 1956.

709. A Facsimile reproduction of A New Map of the United States of America, 1956.

710. South Eastern United States, 1958.

711. North Central United States, 1958.

712. South Western United States, 1959.

713. North Eastern United States, 1959.

714. North Western United States, 1960.

715. The United States, 1961.

716. South Central United States, 1961.

BOX 24

717. Reaches of the Nations Capital, 1938.

718. Suburban and Central Washington, 1948.

719. Round about the Nation's Capital, 1956.

720. Florida National Forest, 1926.

721. Ocala National Forest, Florida, 1930.

722. Alto Pass and Vicinity Illinois, 1936-1937.

723. White Mountains, 1937.

724. New Orleans, 1950.

725. Great Lakes Region, 1953.

726. John Smith's Map of Virginia, 1953.

727. California, 1954.

728. New England, 1955.

729. Wyoming, 1956.

730. The Pictorial Map of Alaska, 1958.

731. State of Alaska, 1959.

732. Battlefields of the Civil War, 1961.

733. The Milepost, Alaska and Yukon Travel Guide, 1962-1963.

734. Missouri, 1966.

735. Hazelwood to Kirkwood Area, 1968.

736. Hazelwood to Kirkwood Area, 1974.

737. Island of Oahu, 1974.

738. Greater New York, n.d.

739. Your Guide to St. Louis, n.d.

740. Reproduction of A View of Part of the Town of Boston in 1768, n.d.

741. The World, 1935.

742. Stratosphere Photograph Showing Curvature of the Earth, 1936.

743. The Globe Handbook and Pronouncing Index, 1936.

744. A Map of the World, 1941.

745. The World Map, 1943.

746. Northern and Southern Hemisphere, 1943.

747. The Top of the World, 1949.

748. The World Map, 1951.

749. The World, 1957.

BOX 25

750. A Map of the Heavens, 1957.

751. Reproduction of Mercator's World Map of 1569, 1964.

752. World Map, 1972.

753. Cosmopolitan World, n.d.

754. World Affairs News Map, n.d.

755. Olympic Airways Map, n.d.

756. Reproduction of 1647 Moon Map of Johann Hevelius, n.d.

757. Earth's Moon, 1969.

758. Space Age News Map, n.d.

759. Periodical Article, Perspective Maps, n.d.

SERIES 18: SYMPOSIUMS & BANQUETS, 1948-1987. FOLDERS 760-782.

760. Menu for the Explorer's Club 62nd Annual Dinner, April, 1966.

761. The Explorers Club Annual Dinner, April 9, 1976.

762. Bulletin for the American Association of Zookeepers' First Far Western RegionalConference, 1969.

763. Program for the AAZK Conference, Topeka, Kansas, 1970.

764. American Association of Zoological Park and Aquariums Banquet, Sept. 21, 1978.

765. The YMCA of Torrington Redpath Adventure Series, 1948.

766. Invitation to Banquet of the International Union of Directors of Zoological Gardens,1956.

767. Program for the Thirteen Annual Convention Illinois Association of Park Districts,1957.

768. The Carthage Evening Press Thirteen Annual Dinner Program, 1960.

769. Recognition and Citations of Merit UM Alumni Association and College of Agriculture,Feb. 7, 1969.

770. Program for the "Pro Natura et Scientia", 1969.

771. Flyer for the Ashoka Hotel Convention Center Entertainment, 1970.

772. 129th Annual Commencement of the University of Missouri- Columbia Program, June1, 1971.

773. Program for the NABT National Convention: "Competitive Ideas in Biology", 1973.

774. Education Industries Association 50th Anniversary Opening Program and Grand FinaleProgram, Feb. 26, 1974.

775. N.E.A.S. Discovery Public Commissioning Ceremony Program, April, 1975.

776. Fifty-fifth Commencement Rockhurst College, May 10-11, 1975.

777. Northland College Investiture and Baccalaureate Service, 1975.

778. Seventh Annual Luncheon Award of Public Relations Society, Dec. 4, 1979.

779. A Tribute to V.J. Skutt and Pamela Harriman, May 10, 1983.

780. Public Investiture DeMolay Legion of Honor, 1983-1984.

781. Dedication: Marlin Perkins Fitness and Nature Trail Wentworth Military Academy, May16, 1987.

782. Sigurd Olson Institute of Environmental Studies, n.d.

SERIES 19: FIELD NOTES AND JOURNALS, 1910-1984. FOLDERS 783-805.

BOX 26

783. `Scientific Notes' Notebook originally by unknown author, later used by Perkins, 1910.

784. Field Notebook, 1923.

785. Record book of trip to Panama, 2/12/31 - 3/26/30.

786. Notebook #1, Lapland, 1976.

787. Notebook #2, Serengeti, 1976.

788. Notebook #3, Kheda - Elephant Roundup,... 1976-1982.

789. Notebook #4, Kyle National Park; Rhodesia;... n.d.

790. Notebook #5, Peru Vicunas, Iran, Melville Island, Delta Marsh, n.d.

791. Notebook #6, Laysan/Australia, 1976.

792. Notebook #7, Dutch Harbor, Aleutian Island, n.d.

793. Notebook #8, International Travel, n.d.

794. Notebook #9, International Travel, n.d.

795. Notebook #10, Humpback Whales,... n.d.

796. Notebook #11, Humpback Whales (addresses), n.d.

797. Notebook #12, Notes, n.d.

798. Notebook #13, Personal notes and thoughts, n.d.

799. Notebook #14, Personal Notes and addresses, n.d.

800. Notebook #15, Names and Addresses, n.d.

801. Notebook #16, Name lists and addresses, n.d.

802. Handwritten notes, 1945-1980.

803. Handwritten notebook of experiences. "Nothing Endures But Change," n.d.

804. Handwritten notes, n.d.

805. ** See Shoe Box #27 ** for Mutual of Omaha's Date Books, 1964-1984.

BOX 27

1964 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1965 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1966 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1967 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1968 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1069 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1970 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1971 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1972 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1973 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1974 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1975 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1976 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1977 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1978 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1979 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1980 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1981 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1982 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1983 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

1984 Mutual of Omaha Date Books

SERIES 20: PRESS RELEASES, 1933-1980. FOLDERS 806-811.

BOX 28

806. Symposium on Endangered and Threatened Species in North America Announced,c.1974.

807. San Francisco Zoological Society News Release, April 23, 1975.

808. From Universal Press Syndicate for Release: Wed. Feb. 8, 1978.

809. Don Meier Productions Press Release March 25, 1980.

810. `Squires Honor Eight' Press Release, Wed., Nov. 40, 1933.

811. From ECA Press Release for Immediate Release regarding the gift of two donkeys fromthe children of Udine,, Italy to the children of America (Chicago), n.d.

SERIES 21: MANUSCRIPTS, 1944-1980. FOLDERS 812-847.

812. Documents regarding Animal Faces, 1944.

813. Photocopied manuscript of Animal Faces, by Marlin Perkins, c.1944. ** SeePhotographs **

814. Partial original manuscript of Animal Faces, by Marlin Perkins, c.1944. ** SeePhotographs **

815. Photocopied manuscript of The Shattered Skull, by Carol Perkins, c.1965. ** SeePhotographs **.

816. Partial original manuscript of The Shattered Skull, by Carol Perkins, c.1965. ** SeePhotographs **.

817. Manuscript of Carol Perkins' The Shattered Skull, c. 1965. ** See Photographs **.

818. Mind Refreshers of "Yeti Expedition" for autobiography, (Provenance), 1-87 leaves, n.d.

819. Possible mind refreshers for autobiography, (Provenance), 1-123 leaves, n.d.

820. Possible mind refreshers for autobiography, (Provenance), 124-263 leaves, n.d.

821. Photograph explanations as recollections for autobiography, n.d.

822. Comments and Recommendations on Transcriptions of Recollections taped by Dr. R.Marlin Perkins, n.d.

823. Handwritten manuscript rough draft of My Wild Kingdom, 1-89 leaves, n.d.

BOX 29

824. Handwritten manuscript rough draft of My Wild Kingdom, 90-174 leaves, n.d.

825. Handwritten manuscript rough draft of My Wild Kingdom, 175-240 leaves, n.d.

826. Typed and handwritten manuscript of My Wild Kingdom, rough draft, 1-99 leaves, n.d.

827. Typed and handwritten manuscript of My Wild Kingdom, rough draft, 100-199 leaves,n.d.

828. Typed and handwritten manuscript of My Wild Kingdom, rough draft, 200-241 leaves,n.d.

829. Typed manuscript draft of My Wild Kingdom, 1-99 leaves, n.d.

830. Typed manuscript draft of My Wild Kingdom, 100-123 leaves, n.d.

831. Typed manuscript for Perkins autobiography, 1-141 leaves, n.d.

832. Original typed and edited manuscript rough draft of My Wild Kingdom, 1-99 leaves,n.d.

BOX 30

833. Original typed and edited manuscript rough draft of My Wild Kingdom, 100-199 leaves,n.d.

834. Original typed and edited manuscript rough draft of My Wild Kingdom, 200-299 leaves,n.d.

835. Original typed and edited manuscript rough draft of My Wild Kingdom, 300-399 leaves,n.d.

836. Original typed and edited manuscript rough draft of My Wild Kingdom, 400-453 leaves,n.d.

837. Typed notes and inserts for My Wild Kingdom, 1-90 leaves, n.d.

838. Typed notes and inserts for My Wild Kingdom, 91-180 leaves, n.d.

839. Inserts typed from handwritten sheets for autobiography, My Wild Kingdom,11/11/1980.

840. Documents regarding the illustrations and captions for My Wild Kingdom, c.1980.

841. Documents regarding the style and editing of My Wild Kingdom, c.1980.

842. Photocopied of edited photographs for My Wild Kingdom, c.1980. ** See Photographs**

843. Marlin Perkins' Amazing Wild Kingdom, comics, n.d.

844. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, "True Adventures...", manuscript, n.d.

845. Strange Mathematics, manuscript, 1-3 leaves, n.d.

846. "About Cats", 1-31 leaves, n.d.

847. Manuscript by Elise Perkins, (Marlin's first wife), 1-95 leaves, n.d.

SERIES 22: PUBLICATIONS, 1938-1989. FOLDERS 848-951.

BOX 31

848. African Wildlife News, Jan., 1963.

849. Photocopy of A.A.S.A. (American Association of School Administrators) NewsBulletin, Dec., 1973.

850. National A.A.Z.K. (American Association of Zoo Keepers), Vol. 5, No.1-2, 1972; Vol.4, No. 9-10, n.d.

851. Newsletter, of the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums(A.A.Z.P.A.), Vol. VI, No. 2, Feb., 1965.

852. 1968 Animal Census, A.A.Z.P.A., Sept. 5, 1968.

853. A.A.Z.P.A. Newsletter, Vol. X. No. 11, Nov., 1969.

854. The Beam, fragment, March, 1963.

855. Bioastronautics, Dec., 1962.

856. Fragment from Children's TV Magazine, Jan. - Feb., 1953.

857. Christopher Closeup, Brochure, n.d.

858. Photocopied article of The Country Gentleman, Spring, 1978.

859. Criss Cross Currents, April, 1970.

860. Criss Cross Currents, Vol, 39, No. 12, Dec. 1971.

861. Criss Cross Currents, Vol. 40, No. 3, March 1972.

862. Criss Cross Currents, March, 1973.

863. Criss Cross Currents, Vol. 41, No. 8, Aug, 1973.

864. Criss Cross Currents, Vol. 43, No. 1, Jan. 1975.

865. Criss Cross Currents, Vol. 43, No. 9, Sept. 1975.

866. Criss Cross Currents, Nov./Dec. 1979.

867. Photocopy of Desert News, April, 1972.

868. "Don Meier Productions Shoots Soviet Nature Film", n.d.

869. Ecology, Reprint of "They Never Found the Arch", Vol. 51, No. 2, Early Spring, 1969.

870. Education Industries Association Newsletters, Dec. 1973.

871. Education Screen, April, 1951.

872. Photocopy of fragment of Electronic Media, July, 1984.

873. Entertainment, fragment, Dec., 1974.

874. Fragments of Environment, Vol. 12, No. 1, Jan.-Feb., 1970.

875. The Explorers' Newsletters, May-June, 1983 - Dec.-Feb., 1989.

876. Fragment of The Greater St. Louis Magazine, July, 1968.

877. Hi-Lines, May, 1938.

878. Kirkeby Hotels, April, 1949.

879. Life, June, 1954.

880. Fragment article condensed from Life, "Must we have Zoo's? Yes, But..." 1968.

881. Life Lines, Nov. 1979.

882. Mac News: The MacMurry College Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 3, Spring, 1982.

883. Fragments of Mad's Zoo Charade, n.d.

884. Invitational Flyer to subscribe to Mariah, 1975.

885. Marlin Perkins' Zoo Parade, 1955.

886. Missoula Greeter Guide, Vol. 1, No. 8, Oct., 1969.

887. Missouri Conservationist, May, 1982.

888. Missouri Life, Sept. - Oct., 1978.

889. Missouri Schools, May, 1979.

890. Fragment from Missouri Wildlife, Dec., 1970.

BOX 32

891. Mutterings, Feb., 1963.

892. Mutterings, Oct., 1964.

893. Mutterings, Oct., 1965.

894. Mutterings, Oct., 1966.

895. Mutterings, Dec., 1967.

896. Mutterings, Sept., 1967.

897. Mutterings, May, 1977.

898. Fragment of Mutterings, n.d.

899. Fragment of National Geographic, 1956.

900. Fragment of Northland College, c.1974.

901. Okinawa Passtime, June, 1978.

902. Photocopied fragment of Outdoor Life, c.1978.

903. Pageant, April, 1952.

904. Pathways of Knowledge, 1968.

905. People, magazine, Aug. 9, 1982.

906. Playboy, Aug, 1969.

907. ** See Oversize **, Calendar: Rare and Endangered Species, 1973.

908. The Saturday Evening Post, fragment, Oct., 1952.

909. ** See Oversize **, The Saturday Evening Post, Oct., 1952.

910. Fragment, School and Community, "The Snake boy of Missouri," May, 1983.

911. Portion of Science News Letter, May 5, 1962.

912. Sports Illustrated, Feb., 1955.

913. St. Louis Magazine, April, 1983.

914. Weekly Bulletin of the St. Louis Medical Society, Feb., 1928.

915. Tele-Scope, Spring, 1972.

916. Fragment from This Week in Chicago, Sept, 1950.

917. Reprint of Time, July 7, 1947.

918. Time, magazine, July 7, 1947. (3 complete copies and fragments).

919. Portions of Time, May 22, 1964.

920. Fragments of Time, April, 1951 - 1964.

921. Topics, Summer, 1970.

922. Toronto Life, Magazine, Jan., 1972.

923. Trail Prints, Sept. - Oct., 1976.

BOX 33

924. TV Forecast, Oct. 21, 1950.

925. TV Forecast, Aug. 30, 1952.

926. Fragment of TV Forecast, n.d.

927. TV Guide, Sept., 1953.

928. TV Guide, April, 1963.

929. TV Guide, fragment, 1967.

930. TV Guide, Feb., 1968.

931. TV Guide, Oct., 1974.

932. Fragment of TV Guide, May, 1980.

933. Chicago Daily TV News, fragments, n.d.

934. Fragment of TV Prevue, n.d.

935. Fragment of TV Roundup - Chicago, Jan, 5-11, 1964.

936. TV Week, Feb., 1963.

937. TWA Ambassador, fragment March - April, 1970.

938. What the Committee of Judges Thinks about Television, 1951.

939. Tear Sheets from The World Book Encyclopedia of the "Zoo" article, 1965 edition.

940. Article regarding Helicopters, c.1943.

941. Unidentified fragments, c.1957.

942. Unidentified fragment, "America's African Strip," n.d.

943. Documents regarding Time Clocks.

944. Unidentified fragment "Curare: Jungle Poison is domesticated as Healing Drug," n.d.

945. Guild Jigsaw Puzzle, Marlin Perkins' Wild Kingdom, 1977.

946. Whitman Frame Tray Puzzle, "Marlin Perkins' Wild Kingdom", .

BOX 34

947. I Saw You From Afar, by Carol Morse Perkins and Marlin Perkins, 1976.

948. An autographed edition of Little Pierre, by Carol Morse Perkins, 1966.

949. The Sound of Boomerangs, by Carol Morse Perkins, 1972.

950. In Search of the Whale, by Allan W. Eckert, Introduction by Marlin Perkins, 1970.

951. My Wild Kingdom, by Marlin Perkins, 1982.

SERIES 23: SCRAPBOOKS, 1954-1987. FOLDERS 952-956.

BOX 35

952. ** See Oversize ** Zoo Parade Scrapbook, 1954.

953. Yeti Scrapbook, Microfilm Roll 1, Vol. 1, n.d.

954. Marlin's 80th Birthday, 1985.

955. Perkins Plaza at the St. Louis Zoo, 1986-1987.

956. Miscellaneous, 1980-1986.

SERIES 24: AWARDS, 1947-1986. FOLDERS 957-1031.

BOX 36

957. American Medical Association Health Education Program Television - 1947 Certificateof Appreciation, 1947.

958. School Broadcast Conference Citation to R. Marlin Perkins, for Zoo Parade, Chicago,1950.

959. TV Forecast Award, First Place to ZooParade, 1950.

960. Citations, Sylvania Television Awards, 1951.

961. George Foster Peabody Television Award to ZooParade, April 26, 1951.

962. Certificate of Award to ZooParade from New Jersey Science Teachers Association, Oct.10, 1951.

963. TV Radio Life Distinguished Achievement Award ZooParade, 1951.

964. The Columbus Zoological Society Life Membership to R. Marlin Perkins, 1951.

965. National Association for Better Radio and Television, 1951 Television Award toZooParade, Feb. 10, 1952.

966. Award of Greetings to R. Marlin Perkins from the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska,June 6, 1952.

967. The 16th American Exhibition of Educational Radio - Television Programs First Awardto Zoo Parade, 1952.

968. National Association for Better Radio and Television. 1952 Television Award toZooParade, April 15, 1953.

969. Chicago Television Council 1953 Citation to ZooParade, 1953.

970. R. Marlin Perkins Commissioned a Flying Colonel of Delta-C&S irlines, March 15,1954.

971. ** See Oversize ** Honorary Whooper of the Great State of New ampshire to MarlinPerkins, Nov. 17, 1954.

972. St. Paul Winter Carnival Grand Duke of ZooParade Award to R. Marlin Perkins, 1955.

973. Marine Studio's award of Jump Master to Marlin Perkins, March 28, 1956.

974. C.F.A.C. Awards to NBC Television for ZooParade, April 1954 -March 1956.

975. Ground Hog Club Custodian of "Grownee" Mascot to R. Marlin Perkins, Feb. 2, 1957.

976. ** See Oversize ** TV Guide Certificate of Merit to Marlin Perkins of ZooParade, May26, 1957.

977. Award of Merit to Marlin Perkins for Zoo Parade production from the District ofColumbia Federation of Women's Club, 1957.

978. The American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums... Fellow... R. MarlinPerkins, Sept. 1960.

979. Wien Alaska Airlines certifies R. Marlin Perkins has crossed the Arctic Circle, May 28and June 12, 1964.

980. Alpha Kappa Psi Civic Award to R. Marlin Perkins, 1964.

981. Alpha Kappa Psi Honorary Membership to R. Marlin Perkins, 1964.

982. Emmy Award Program, 1966.

983. The Suvelle Society Membership Certificate to R. Marlin Perkins, Dec. 17, 1969.

984. Distinguished Citizen Award to M. Perkins from the City of Louisville, Kentucky, April22, 1970.

985. Commission of Marlin Perkins as Kentucky Colonel by the Commonwealth ofKentucky, 1970.

986. Honorary Degree Citation of Doctor of Science from the University of Missouri -Columbia, June 1, 1971.

987. Diploma, Honorary Doctor of Science, University of Missouri - Columbia, June 1, 1971.

988. Marlin Perkins awarded Diploma Simbolica... Doctor en Asesoria de Negocios paraColombia... Dr. A.N.C., March 17, 1972.

989. The Geographic Society of Chicago Distinguished Service Award to Marlin Perkins,April 29, 1972.

990. Secretary of the Interior Citation of Public Service Award to Marlin Perkins, May, 1972.

991. Marlin Perkins as Founding Member of Nebraska Wildlife Federations, 1971-1972.

992. Diploma, Honorary Doctor of Science, Rockhurst College, May 11, 1975.

993. Documents regarding Honorary Degree Presentation, Northland College, June 1, 1975.

994. Diploma regarding Honorary Doctor of Science, Northland College, Aschland,Wisconsin, June 1, 1975.

995. Handwritten notes regarding Marlin's awards and degrees, 1957-1975.

996. Mutual of Omaha Criss Award, April 1, 1976.

997. Honorary Citizen of the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota to Dr. R. Marlin Perkins, Aug.,1976.

998. Citizens Committee for Conservation Certificate of Appreciation to Marlin Perkins,Nov. 2, 1976.

999. True Tennessee Mountain Man awarded to Marlin Perkins, 1976.

1000. The American Education Award, 1928-1976.

1001. Commendation by Metropolitan Dade County Florida to Dr. and Mrs. Marlin Perkins,Nov. 14, 1977.

1002. Honorary Citizen to South Dakota to Marlin Perkins, March 2, 1978.

1003. Commission of Carol Morse Perkins as Kentucky Colonel by the Commonwealth ofKentucky, March 6, 1978.

1004. Commission of Marlin Perkins as Kentucky Colonel by the Commonwealth ofKentucky, March 6, 1978.

1005. Arkansas Traveler Award to Carol Perkins, March 9, 1978.

1006. Arkansas Traveler Award to Marlin Perkins, March 9, 1978.

1007. American Youth Movement, Johnson Elementary School "Hall of Fame" selectedMarlin Perkins, May 17, 1978.

1008. State of Tennessee, County of Shelby, Honorary Deputy Sheriff to Carol Perkins, June16, 1978.

1009. State of Tennessee, County of Shelby, Honorary Deputy Sheriff to Marlin Perkins,June 16, 1978.

1010. City of Memphis Certificate of Honorary Citizenship to Dr. Marlin Perkins, June 17,1978.

1011. ** See Oversize ** Maharishi Award to Marlin Perkins, Sept 22, 1978.

1012. Mayoralty of New Orleans proclaims "Marlin Perkins Day at the Zoo", Sept. 28, 1978.

1013. Honorary Citizen of Metropolitan Nashville to Marlin Perkins, Aug. 21, 1979.

1014. Paradise Project Certificate of Appreciation to Marlin Perkins, Feb. 17, 1981.

1015. Documents regarding the Honorary degree of Doctor of Public Service to R. MarlinPerkins, May 23, 1982.

1016. Diploma, Honorary Doctor of Public Service, MacMurray College, May 23, 1982.

1017. ** See Oversize ** A Resolution of the Ogden City Council, April 21, 1983.

1018. Order of DeMolay: R. Marlin Perkins - Active Membership for Life of DeMolayLegion of Honor, May 4, 1983.

1019. Academy of Missouri Squires award to Dr. Marlin Perkins, Nov. 29, 1983.

1020. Marquis Who's Who certifies R. Marlin Perkins' biographical Record in Who's Who inAmerica, 43rd edition, 1984-1985.

1021. College of Saint Mary Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws to R. Marlin Perkins, 1986.

1022. Documents pertaining to the American Association of Zookeepers R. Marlin Perkins

Certificate of Excellence...n.d.

1023. International Wild Waterfowl Association, Inc. Membership to R. Marlin Perkins, n.d.

1024. Documents regarding the Marlin Perkins Award for Professional Excellence given bythe A.A.Z.P.A., n.d.

1025. Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce VIP to Marlin Perkins, n.d.

1026. Oglebay's Good Zoo Honorary Membership to Marlin Perkins, n.d.

1027. TV Guide Gold Medal Award, n.d.

1028. The W.C.S.R.C. Wolf Sanctuary Honors Dr. R. Marlin Perkins, n.d.

1029. Certificate of Appreciation to Marlin Perkins from Joint Task Group Enewetak Atoll,U.S. Defense Nuclear Agency, n.d.

1030. ** See Oversize ** Autographed Print of Delta AirLines Douglas DC-9 Fan JetAirliner, n.d.

1031. ** See Oversize ** Poster for exhibit of Wildlife Photos at Neiman-Marcus, n.d.

SERIES 25: RECORDINGS, 1933-1991. FOLDERS 1032-1042, + SHELF SPACE

BOX 37

1032. Oral interview with Carol Perkins, 3/12/91. Tapes 516.1 and 516.2.

1033. Transcript of oral interview with Carol Perkins, 3/12/91. Tapes 516.1 and 516.2. 1033AManuscript of words and music for the song, "Sanibel Isle" by Elise Marlin, Perkins' firstwife, copyright 1948. Donated by Katherine Bang, New York City

1034. Dictaphone Dictatapes, no transcripts, n.d.

1035. ** See Oversize ** Kukla, Fran, and Ollie, Parts 1-2, Recorded 2/2/56.

1036. ** See Oversize ** Kukla, Fran, and Ollie, Parts 1-2, Show of 3/8/56.

1037. ** See Oversize ** Zoo Parade Sound Effects REB 11/26/54.

1038. ** See Oversize ** Zoo Parade Sound Effects REB 1/30/55.

1039. ** See Oversize ** Zoo Parade Sound Effects 3/2/56.

1040. ** See Oversize ** Zoo Parade Sound Effects 3/2/56, (second copy.

1041. The Cat's Meow, regarding Norden's New Feline Distemper Vaccine, n.d.

1042. ** See Oversize ** Train to the Zoo, by the Children's Record Guild, n.d.

SERIES 26: PHOTOGRAPHS, 1924-1991. FOLDERS 516.1-516.2189.

BOX 38

516.1-53- 8 x 10's Family Keepsakes; Buffalo Zoo (1938-1944).

516.54-70- 8 x 10's St. Louis Zoo.

516.71-101- 8 x 10's St. Louis Zoo Snake Hunting.

516.102-150- 8 x 10's St. Louis Zoo Snake Hunting.

516.151-183- 8 x 10's St. Louis Zoo.

516.184-244- 8 x 10's Lincoln Park Zoo - Large Primates: Lazarus, Sheba, Heini the 1st,Heini Ii, Ling Wong, Bambi.

516.245-302- 8 x 10's Lincoln Park Zoo - Large Primates: Bushman.

516.303-453- 8 x 10's Lincoln Park Zoo - Mammals.

516.454-539- 8 x 10's Lincoln Park Zoo - Small Primates.

516.540-652- 8 x 10's Lincoln Park Zoo - Big Cats.

516.653-694- 8 x 10's Lincoln Park Zoo - Mammals.

516.695-738- 8 x 10's Lincoln Park Zoo - Other Animals.

516.739-818- 8 x 10's Water birds.

516.819-934- 8 x 10's Lincoln Park Zoo-Birds.

516.935-974- 8 x 10's Other Zoos; Yeti Expedition; Wolf Sanctuary; Mutual of Omaha.

BOX 39

516.975-1104- 8x 10's Lincoln Park Zoo-Snakes.

516.1105-1203- 8 x 10's Lincoln Park Zoo-Gorillas.

516.1204-1328-8 x 10's-Television Publicity.

516.1329-1365- 8 x 10's-Birds, Snakes.

516.1366-1460-Various Sizes-Animal Faces; Marlin Perkins Zoo, Marble Cave, MO.

516.1461-1520-8 x 10's-Reptiles and Amphibians.

516.1521-1562-8 x 10's-Reptiles.

516.1564-1591-8 x 10's-Mutual of Omaha, Redwoods.

516.1592-1750-Various sizes, varied subjects.

516.1751-1829-5 x 7's-Snake hunting.

516.1830-2016-5 x 7's-Various subjects.

516.2017-2107-Slides.

516.2108-2153-4x5 negatives.

516.2154-2189-8 x 10's-Various subjects.

BOX 40 and 41 photos now contained in Boxes 38 and 39-formerly in Notebooks.

BOX 42

1043. 4 x 5 photographs, not processed.

1044. 4 x 5 photographs, not processed.

1045. 35mm contact prints, not processed.

1046. 2 x 2 negatives (120mm), not processed.

1047. Oversize photographs, not processed.

1048. ** See Shoe Box #43 ** Glass Lantern Color Slides, not processed.

1049. ** See Shoe Box #44 ** Nitrate Negatives, not processed.

BOX 43

Glass Lantern Color Slides, Not Processed: Perkins preparing to dive (pre-scuba) withdolphins; Perkins diving (pre-scuba) with dolphins; drawing of snake skull; s-ray of boaconstrictor.

BOX 44

35mm Nitrate Negatives, 120mm nitrate negatives, 35mm rolls of Nitrate Film, NotProcessed: unknown children; Marlin Perkins; Joseph D. Perkins; California King snakeswallowing itself; Florida Tropical Jungle, 1928.

Shelf Space

Film 1. African Safari Print, 1959. (also on DVD)

Film 2. "Africa - Gorillas", n.d. (also on DVD)

Film 3. "Africa", n.d. (also on DVD)

Film 4. Himalayan Expedition, 1960. (also on DVD)

Film 5. Fred A. Niles' "Hillary", (2 rolls in one case), c.1962.

Film 6. Niles - Hillary Films (3 rolls in 1 case), 1962.

Film 7. "Hillary", (2 rolls in one case), 1962.

Film 8. Himalayan Expedition, 1962. (also on DVD)

Film 9. Out-takes on Work Print of Himalayan Expedition, 1962. (also on DVD)

Film 10. Out-takes from Himalayan Expedition, c.1962.

Film 11. Title footage for "On Top of the World", n.d.

Film 12. "On Top of the World", Rood 1, n.d. (also on DVD)

Film 13. "On Top of the World", Reel 2, n.d. (also on DVD)

Film 14. "Florida Snake Hunt", 3/21/33.

Film 15. "Snake Hunt", n.d.

Film 16. "Snake Hunt", Reel 1, n.d.

Film 17. "Snake Hunt", Reel 2, n.d.

Film 18. Snake Hunt, n.d.

Film 19. Wild Kingdom, "Fact or Fallacy", 12/15/63.

Film 20. Wild Kingdom #3, c.1971.

Film 21. Wild Kingdom #6, "A World Away", 1971.

Film 22. Promo Spots for "Wild Kingdom", n.d.

Film 23. "Wild Kingdom", n.d. (also on DVD)

Film 24. "Christmas at the Zoo", 1962. (also on DVD)

Film 25. "Cinderella Swings In", Part II, n.d.

Film 26. Elephant Bluff and Chase, n.d.

Film 27. Eskimos, "Nevada", "Walrus", n.d.

Film 28. Lincoln Park Zoo Society - Large Mammals, n.d.

Film 29. Mr. Perkins' Lecture Film, 1973.

Film 30. Walrus for Brookfield Zoo, n.d.

Film 31. Zoo Parade, "Florida's Serpentarium", n.d.

Film 32. Carol Perkins, "Our Endangered World", 2/13/71.

SERIES 27: OVERSIZE, 1914-1987. BOXES 45-46.

BOX 45

2. ** Oversize ** Sheet Music to Laura Young's Farewell, Summer Girl, Farewell, 1914.

32. ** Oversize ** Sunday Post-Dispatch Pictures, 1962-1965.

44. ** Oversize ** Photocopied newspaper articles, 1963-1987.

237. ** Oversize ** Yeti Expedition Poster "In Search of the Abominable Snowman".

266. ** Oversize ** Animal of the Month Flyers, n.d.

377. ** Oversize ** 7 Posters for "Wild Kingdom NBC-TV Sundays"

907. ** Oversize ** Calendar: Rare and Endangered Species, 1973.

909. ** Oversize ** The Saturday Evening Post, Oct. 1952.

952. ** See Oversize Box #46 **

971. ** Oversize ** Honorary Whooper of the Great State of new Hampshire to MarlinPerkins, 1954.

976. ** Oversize ** TV Guide Certificate of Merit to marlin Perkins of ZooParade, May 26,1857.

1011. ** Oversize ** Maharishi Award to Marlin Perkins, Sept. 22, 1978.

1017. ** Oversize ** A resolution of the Ogden City Council, April 21, 1983.

1030. ** Oversize ** Autographed Print of Delta - AirLines Douglas DC-9 Fan Jet Airliner,n.d.

1031. ** Oversize ** Poster for Exhibit of Wildlife Photographs at Neiman-Marcus, n.d.

BOX 46

952. ** Oversize ** ZooParade Scrapbook, 1954.

1035. ** Oversize **

1036. ** Oversize **

1037. ** Oversize **

1038. ** Oversize ** Kukla, Fran, and Ollie, Parts 1-2, Show 2/2/56.

1039. ** Oversize ** Kukla, Fran, and Ollie, Parts 1-2, Show of 3/8/56.

1040. ** Oversize ** ZooParade sound effects, REB 11/26/54.

1041. ** Oversize ** ZooParade sound effects, 3/2/56.

1042. ** Oversize ** The Cat's Meow, regarding Norden's New Feline Distemper Vaccine,n.d.

INDEX

A.A.Z.P.A. (American Association of Zoological Park and Aquariums), f. 523, 764, 851-853.

Animal research, f. 534, 537, 461-462, 481-490. Archaeology, f. 617-625. Boy Scouts, f. 68. Buffalo Zoo, f. 48, 74-102, 811; Photos. Cancer Crusade, f. 18; Photos. Conservation, f.14, 62, 440-579, 783-811, 869, 874; Photos. Criss Cross Currents, f. 859-866. Don Meier Productions, f. 19, 22, 56-58, 267-379, 783-805, 809, 906-982; Films 19-23;Photos.Eckert, Allan W. In Search of the Whale. Marlin Perkins, Intro. f. 950. Ecology, f. 14, 62, 440-579, 783-811, 869, 874; Photos. Explorers' Club, f. 67, 760, 761, 875. Foreign Issues, f. 580-616. Fowler, James, f. 54-60, 267-377, 809, 819-842, 859-866, 868, 891-898, 1043-1047; Films19-23; Photos. Grzimek, Bernhard, f. 474-478. Hillary Expedition, f. 53-54, 229-266, 818, 953; Photos. International Travel, f. 580-616, 626,782. Kukla, Fran, and Ollie, f. 1036-1039. Lincoln Park Zoo, f. 49, 103-125; Film 28; Photos. Maps, f. 626-759. Marlin Perkins: My Wild Kingdom, comic strips, f. 42, 843. Marvel Cave, f. 174; Photos. Mutterings, Feb. 1963 - May, 1977, f. 891-898. Mutual of Omaha, f. 19, 22, 56-58, 267-379, 783-805, 809, 906, 982; Films 19-23; Photos.

"Mutual of Omaha's Criss Award", f. 344-348. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, f. 19, 22, 56-58, 267-379, 783-805, 809, 906-982; Films19-23; Photos. Perkins, Carol Morse, f. 10-47, 947-949, 956, 1003, 1005, 1008, 1032-1033; T516.1-T516.2;Photos; Film 32. Perkins, Carol Morse. I Saw You From Afar, f. 947; Photos. Perkins, Carol Morse. Little Pierre, f. 948. Perkins, Carol Morse. The Shattered Skull, f. 815-817, 1043-1044; Photos. Perkins, Carol. The Sound of Boomerangs, f. 949. Perkins, Joseph, f. 3; Photos. Perkins, Marlin. Animal Faces, f. 812-814; Photos. Perkins, R. Marlin. My Wild Kingdom, f. 6, 64, 818-842, 951. Photographs 1924-1991, f. 1043-1049; Photos. Publicity/Television, f. 806-811; Photos. Recycling, f. 552-558. Redwood Forest, f. 542-549; Photos. St. Louis Zoo, f. 46, 50-51, 126-169; Photos. St. Louis Zooline Railroad, f. 136-139. Symposium on Endangered and Threatened Species in North America, f. 16, 568-579, 806,1028; Photos. Television/Publicity, f. 806, 811; Photos. WARN (Women Against Ravishment of Nature), f. 466-470. Wentworth Eagle Foundation, f. 24. "What-You-Yourself-Can-Do!", f. 455-459. "Wild Kingdom", f. 19, 22, 56-58, 267-379, 783-805, 809, 906-982; Films 19-23; Photos.Wolf Sanctuary, f. 16, 568-579; 806; 1028; Photos. Women Against the Ravishment of Nature, (WARN), f. 466-470. Yeti Expedition, f. 53-54, 229-266, 818, 953; Photos. Zoo Parade, comic books, f. 257. Zoology, f. 380-439. ZooParade, f. 54, 238-266, 959, 961-963, 965, 967-969, 972, 974, 976-977, 1040-1041; Photos. ZooPlan Consulting, f. 198-211.