National Institute for the Promotion of Science

Founded 1841 as National Institution for the Promotion of Science by a group of prominent private citizens who hoped to be entrusted with the management of the Smithsonian bequest; inc. 1842 as National Institute for the Promotion of Science; collections turned over to the newly formed Smithsonian Institution in 1846.

From the description of Records, 1840-1847. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70939674

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