| Reference Number | DZ |
| Title | Dudley Zoological Society |
| Description | Dudley Zoological Society was formed in 1935 by the Earl of Dudley; Ernest Marsh, a director of Marsh & Baxter, local meat producers; and Captain Frank Cooper, a director of the Oxfordshire jams and preserves manufacturers. Captain Cooper was also proprietor of the Oxford Zoo, and wanted to dispose of the existing animal collection there. Dudley Zoo opened in May 1937, with almost the entire animal stock coming from Oxford. As such, there are records in this collection which relate to the Oxford Zoological Society. The Fellows Club was also established at this time, as a members-only club. It later became frequented by local businessmen, but remained in the zoo's ownership until the early 1980s. |
| Date | 1932 - c 1975 |
| Physical Description | This material has, at some time before being deposited at Dudley Archives, been kept in very wet conditions. Much of it is deteriorating, or already in such poor condition that it is considered to be unfit for production until repaired. This is noted alongside entries in the catalogue (on the website, this will appear as 'Restricted'). |
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| AccessConditions | Some documents need repairing before they can be seen. (see also accession 8903 for architect drawings of Dudley Zoo) |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Extent | 61 volumes, 20 bundles and 25 items |
| Level | Fonds |