Archives, 1916-1973.

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Archives, 1916-1973.

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This small collection of records is not all-inclusive, but it does offer data on various periods of the Society's development. There is correspondence, membership records, and formal and informal material on its history.

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American Philosophical Society Library

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American Philosophical Society Library

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