Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society Records, 1883-1983

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Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society Records, 1883-1983

Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society Records, 1883-1983

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The Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society was formed on 20 September 1883 under the leadership of Francis P. Venable and University of North Carolina President Kemp P. Battle. Composed of faculty, staff, and alumni of the university's science and mathematics departments, the society was organized to commemorate the name and contributions of Elisha Mitchell by fostering scientific research and disseminating scientific knowledge. The primary means of reaching these ends was the publication of the annual . In 1983, publication of the journal passed to the North Carolina Academy of Science and the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society dissolved. Records of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society include administrative files and files of the . The administrative files contain material on the routine activities and operation of the society. Included are correspondence of the officers, treasurers' records, minutes of the society's meetings, membership rolls, and other items. The records of the contain material on the organization, content, and finances of the journal, including correspondence with contributors. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society

2000; 4.5

eng,

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. University Archives and Records Service