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C TY OF A LANTA DEPARTMENT of PARKS Office of General Manager Atlanta, Georgia 30303 February 24, 1967 JACK C. DELIUS MEMORANDUM GENERAL MANAGER 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 exception 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 that when you next in good order • . JCD: bjw to the Zoo a nd I trust a call you will find things �