Records, 1876-1882.

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Records, 1876-1882.

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The records of the Franklin Scientific Society consist of a minute book which details the election of officers, the topics of student discussions and debates, and the arrangements made for public meetings as well as additions to its collections of books and specimens.

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University of Pennsylvania, Archives & Records Center

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University of Pennsylvania, Archives & Records Center

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