Wade, J W 1973-07-05
J. W. Wade, former superintendent of the Dallas Zoo, discusses his career and the growth and development of the zoo, along with anecdotes concerning the animals there.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: J.W. Wade
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 05, 1973
Location: Dallas, Texas
Interviewer: Harry Jebsen, Patricia Hogan
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Brief review of career,
Recollections of escaped animals from Dallas Zoo,
Dallas centennial construction mentioned,
Zoo supervisors recalled,
Political scandals,
L. B. Houston characterized,
Anecdotes on the nature of zoo animals,
Position of assistant superintendent of zoo described,
Origin and influence of the Zoological Society,
Police protection of zoo cited,
Expansion of zoo traced.
Tape 1, Side 2: Recollections on acquisitions of expanded zoo budged,
Improvements in the zoo examined,
Behavior of elephants mentioned,
"Kiddy zoo" recalled,
Fontaine hired as zoo director (1953),
Differentiation between the positions of superintendent and director,
Early problems of zoo management,
Growth of educational role in zoo management,
Expressions of discontent with zoo policy,
Costs figures on animals given.
Range Dates: 1941-1973
Bulk Dates: 1941-1973
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