New York State Bureau of Wildlife Reference Slide Collection B2749

New York State Bureau of Wildlife Reference Slide Collection

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This series consists of binders of 35 mm color slides which relate to the activities of the Wildlife Pathology Unit and Endangered Species Unit within the Bureau of Wildlife.

Creator:

New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife

Title:

Bureau of Wildlife reference slide collection

Quantity:

13 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1962-2005

Series Number:

B2749

Arrangement

Roughly by subject.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of binders of 35 mm color slides which relate to the activities of the Wildlife Pathology Unit and Endangered Species Unit within the Bureau of Wildlife. Images provide necropsy details and depict habitats, live animals, and dead specimens. Slides relate to such topics as pesticide poisonings, oil spills, and specific species including bald eagles and white-tailed deer. Most individual slides are dated. Additionally, many slides are labelled with contextual information such as location or medical terms and disease names related to the image.