Papers, 1745-1878.

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia

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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...

Cassin, Charles Luke, 1846-1878.

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Charles Luke Cassin (1846-1878) was the grandson of Commodore Stephen Cassin, U.S.Navy, and worked as a U.S. Navy physician. From 1869 he also served as a member of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. From the guide to the Charles Luke Cassin papers, 1745-1878, 1745-1878, (American Philosophical Society) Charles Luke Cassin was a U.S. Navy physician and grandson of Commodore Stephen Cassin, U.S.N. He was elected to the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia...

Cassin, Joseph.

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Cassin family.

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Pennsylvania Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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The Pennsylvania Hospital was established in 1751. The original section of its building was designed by Samuel Rhoads; construction began in 1755. From the description of Photographs, [ca. 1910]. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122548463 The Pennsylvania Hospital was founded in 1751 by Dr. Thomas Bond and Benjamin Franklin. Chartered by the Colonial Government, the Pennsylvania Hospital has the distinction of being the first hospital in America to care for the sick...