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Notes from an initial investigation into the hiring practices and operations of San Diego Zoo.

An annotated draft of a letter requesting a meeting to discuss employment practices at the San Diego Zoo.

Letter to the Director of the San Diego Zoological Society requesting a meeting "for depth discussion of this whole problem" of racial discrimination in employment practices.

Response to Harold Brown's letter requesting a meeting. Dr. Schroeder claims that the zoo does not discriminate against anyone and requests more details about the accusations against them.

Brief letter from Ruth Sanderson, Secretary, acknowledging that Dr. Schroeder has received Harold Brown's letter.

Letter from Harold Brown requesting again to meet with C. R. Schroeder and other Zoo administrators "concerning the exclusion of Negroes in practically all of your job categories except that defined as custodian and groundsmen, and the conditions…

C. R. Schroeder refutes the claim that discrimination occurs at the Zoo in this letter but encourages Harold Brown to share specific information if he has it.

Letter to C. R. Schroeder explaining the Congress of Racial Equality's (CORE) intentions for pursuing allegations of discrimination.

Letter from Ruth Sanderson, Secretary, acknowledging receipt of Harold Brown's letter to C. R. Schroeder.

Letter from C. R. Schroeder asking Harold Brown to encourage those for whom he speaks to follow a policy of arbitration to settle any grievances.