Box 13, Folder 12, Document 143

Box 13, Folder 12, Document 143

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CITY OF ATLANTA

DEPARTMENT of PARKS
Office of General Manager

Atlanta, Georgia 30303



February 24, 1967

JACK Cc. DELIUS
GENERAL MANAGER

MEMORANDUM





TO: Hon. Ivan Allen, Jr.

FROM: Jack Delius

Thank you for sending me a copy of your letter to
Mrs. L. W. Roberts concerning the report she had
prepared on the Atlanta Zoo. I agree substantially
with the report but Mr. Leftwich, the undersigned,
and Steve Dobbs all take exceptions to the remarks
made concerning Steve's qualifications. He is
certainly not a "lay Curator" but is a professional
in every sense of the word. Also, we take except-—
ion to the remark that we have given anyone a blank
check to remodel the Reptile House.

We are actively recruiting for a Zoo Director and
many of the changes which I realize must be made
and can be made will be more easily initiated and
operated with a professional director on the scene.

We appreciate your visits to the Zoo and I trust
that when you next pay us a call you will find things
in good order.

Qe/A__

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