Geographical Society of Philadelphia
Variant namesIn 1891, a group of Philadelphians with a passion for exploration and geography founded the Geographical Society of Philadelphia. The first president, Angelo Heilprin, climbed erupting Mt. Pelée on Martinique. Henry Grier Bryant explored and mapped unknown parts of Labrador. Charter member Robert E. Peary made expeditions toward the North Pole with funds and active participation of members. Artist-member Cecilia Beaux designed the Society’s globe logo.
From the guide to the Geographical Society of Philadelphia records, Circa 1891-1985, (American Philosophical Society)
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| referencedIn | Frank G. Speck papers, 1903-1950 | American Philosophical Society Library | |
| referencedIn | Henry G. (Henry Grier) Bryant Letterbooks, 1884-1918 | American Philosophical Society | |
| referencedIn | Bryant, Henry G. (Henry Grier), 1859-1932. Henry G. Bryant, Eighth International Geographic Congress Scrapbook, 1904-1906. | University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, UWM Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Geographical Society of Philadelphia records, Circa 1891-1985 | American Philosophical Society |
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| associatedWith | Bryant, Henry G. (Henry Grier), 1859-1932. | person |
| associatedWith | Speck, Frank Gouldsmith, 1881-1950 | person |
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