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Conservation of natural resources.

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Alistair Graham Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0393
Abstract Alistair D. Graham, a Kenyan wildlife conservation biologist specializing in crocodiles, co-founded Wildlife Services, Ltd. in 1964. Included here are original field data sheets recording morphometric measurements of Nile crocodile populations at Lake Turkana, maps of crocodile nesting sites in the Okavango Delta, and original data from other sites such as Kabalega Falls National Park (Uganda) and Nechisar National Park (Ethiopia). The collection documents professional wildlife conservation...
Dates: 1964-1998; Majority of material found within 1965-1979

Bob Campbell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0345
Abstract

Bob Campbell is best known for his success encouraging and filming the first peaceful close encounters between a human and mountain gorillas, as part of Dian Fossey's conservation and primatology field research at the Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda, Central Africa. The bulk of the collection is Bob Campbell's professional photographic work, primarily on the subjects of African wildlife and orchids, with an emphasis on East African species.

Dates: 1948-2011; Majority of material found within 1965-1995

D. Robert "Bob" Graham Political Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 148
Abstract Records from the political career of D. Robert "Bob" Graham documenting his tenure as a Florida legislator, 1966-1978, and a United States Senator, 1987-2005. The collection also contains Graham's private papers and records from several commissions that Graham served on and also chronicles Graham's Workday experiences. Among the many record types, the collection contains correspondence, memoranda, press releases, speeches, articles, schedules and calendars, trip files, campaign materials,...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1966-2004; 1950-2010

Francine Robinson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0573
Abstract

Subject files, committee/organization files, and other records belonging to environmental activist Francine Robinson who was active in organizations like the Florida League of Conservation Voters (FLCV), Florida Watch Institute, Friends of the Earth (FOE), Coalition for Responsible Genetic Research (CRGR), Sierra Club, Tree Watch Inc., and others.

Dates: 1964 - 2014

Graham and Brian Child African Wildlife and Range Management Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS Group 291
Abstract Includes reports, correspondences, maps, charts, related literature, and documents relating to the development, implementation and assessment of multiple wildlife programs and initiatives. Dr. Graham Child was active from the late 1950s onwards and his son, Brian Child, began his academic work in the 1980s. Both Graham and Brian work extensively in Zimbabwe (known as Rhodesia pre-1980), although the collection contains extensive material about Zambia, Botswana as well as research...
Dates: 1909-2004; Majority of material found within 1960-2004

Ian Parker Collection Relating to East African Wildlife Conservation

 Collection
Identifier: MS Group 324
Abstract

The Ian Parker Collection documents wildlife management and conservation in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, over more than fifty years. The bulk of the collection spans 1956-2004 and covers Parker's service as a Game Warden in Kenya, his activities with Wildlife Services Ltd., work as an independent consultant, and his research and activities relating to the ivory trade, poaching, elephants and other wildlife.

Dates: 1896-2012; Majority of material found within 1956-2004

Jack and Anne Rudloe Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS Group 109
Abstract

The collection includes Jack and Anne Rudloe's writings, consisting of manuscripts, drafts, proof copies, and background material.

Dates: 1951-1997; Majority of material found within 1968-1997

Larry D. Harris Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0361
Abstract Larry D. Harris volunteered as a wildlife game management officer (1964-1966) and biologist (1966-1967) supporting the creation of Mkomazi Game Reserve in Tanzania. Following receipt of his doctoral degree, he served for 27 years as an academic professor and consultant (1972-1999). The papers contain field notes, research data, and photographs he collected while working on his dissertation concerning wild game populations in Tanzania. Also included is material relating to his consulting work...
Dates: 1955-2009; Majority of material found within 1965-1994

Lisa von Borowsky Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS Group 154
Abstract

Photographs and documents of Lisa von Borowsky, including photographs taken at the Chinsegut Hill estate of Raymond and Margaret Robins.

Dates: 1922-2001

Records of the East African Professional Hunters' Association

 Collection
Identifier: MS Group 283
Abstract

The Records of the East African Professional Hunters' Association (EAPHA) include the association's minutes, membership records, rules, reports, correspondence, collected press clippings, records of trophies awarded, disciplinary actions, member biographical sketches, and photographs.

Dates: 1934-1999; Majority of material found within 1934-1977