Memorandum from Belle J. Benchley to Captain W. P. Cronan
Entry/Object ID
A0237.7.01
Scope and Content
A memorandum typed on Zoological Society of San Diego stationary from Belle J. Benchley (Executive Secretary) to Captain W. P. Cronan (Master, Star of India) explaining Cronan's letter requesting materials was received and the order for letterhead stationary was made immediately and states the materials will be supplied by Jerry MacMullen.
Historic Note: Belle J. Benchley (1882-1973) was the director of the San Diego Zoo at a time when the zoo world was exclusively a male domain. Benchley began her career at the San Diego Zoo in 1924 as a bookkeeper, by 1927 she was appointed to the position of Manager and Executive Secretary and in the early 1940s she was appointed Director. Benchley was the first woman President of American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, elected in 1950.
Collection
Euterpe - Star of India Original Documents Collection
