Conservation and Research Center Oral History Interviews, 2000

Object Details

Notes: The Conservation and Research Center (CRC) of the National Zoological Park, located in Front Royal, Virginia, was established in 1975 to encourage development of all aspects of animal sciences. It trains wildlife biologists from developing countries, and breeds, houses, and conducts research on a range of endangered species. Prior to being transferred to the Smithsonian Institution, the property served as a United States Army Cavalry Remount Station, a facility for prisoners of war during World War II, and a United States Department of Agriculture cattle station.; (1) Description in control file; (2) unprocessed.
Organization: (1) Audiotape, 1 hour
Summary: In May of 2000, as part of the 25th anniversary of the Conservation and Research Center, two long-time staff members, Maxie L. Cameron and George W. North, Jr., were interviewed about the history of the CRC. Both interviewees, who served on the facilities staff, provided historical background on the CRC property before it was transferred to the Smithsonian and in the years since.
Repository Loc.: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Subject: Cameron, Maxie L; North, George W. Jr
interviewer: Henson, Pamela M
Subject: Conservation and Research Center (National Zoological Park); National Zoological Park (U.S.); United States Army; United States Department of Agriculture

Restrictions & Rights: Restricted. Contact SIHistory@si.edu to request permission

Topic: World War, 1939-1945; Endangered species; Biological stations; Biology--Fieldwork; Facility management; Zoos; Employees; Zoos--Employees; Interviews; Oral history