Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia minutes and correspondence, 1812-1924 1812-1924

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Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia minutes and correspondence, 1812-1924 1812-1924

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The Minutes and Correspondence of the Academy of Natural Science of Philadelphia, 1812-1894, include documents relating to the founding of the institution. Featured material found within the 38 reels: initiatory statements from the founders about ideas regarding the organization and policies as well as reports of curators, treasurers, secretaries, librarians, and various special committees.

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The oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia was founded in 1812 "for the encouragement and cultivation of the sciences, and the advancement of useful learning." Since the founding of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, there have been twenty-eight presidents and five acting presidents (please see additional note for a complete list of Academy presidents). From 1937 to 1995, there were four pre...