Donald J. Meyer papers, 1976-2000.

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Donald J. Meyer papers, 1976-2000.

The collection documents Don J. Meyer's work in animal management since the 1970s. The collection contains Meyer's correspondence with zoos and other animal businesses regarding his work as a consultant, animal trainer, and animal care-giver. His business enterprise, Jo-Don Farms, Inc., located in Franksville, Wisconsin, was the focal point of his involvement in the exotic animal business. The collection also contains Meyer's general files regarding elephant and animal management, including a substantial news clippings file about elephants. The collection also documents the emergence of Elephant Management, an organization dedicated to promoting the elephant species through a unique advantageous breeding program.

3.4 cubic ft.

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Elephant Management.

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Meyer, Donald H. (Donald Harvey), 1935-

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Dickerson Park Zoo (Springfield, Mo.)

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Seneca Park Zoo (Rochester, N.Y.)

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Jo-Don Farms, Inc.

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Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens (Wis.)

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Lincoln Park Zoo

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