Antiquities of Wisconsin, 1850-1855.

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Antiquities of Wisconsin, 1850-1855.

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In May 1850, Lapham was sponsored by the American Antiquarian Society to conduct a survey of the prehistoric animal-shaped mounds which he discovered throughout much of Wisconsin. In this manuscript he provided detailed and scientific information on the location, shape and occasionally the human remains and artifacts found within these mounds. In addition, he offered analysis of the ancient Indian civilizations, commenting upon their customs and character, as charted phrenologically. Lapham's survey, begun in May 1850 and completed in July 1852, was published in 1855 by the Smithsonian Institution. The Antiquities of Wisconsin appeared as volume VII of the series "Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge." This publication, in the AAS library, contains 55 plates and 61 wood engravings (executed by Lapham). There are, however, 53 plates and 97 engravings listed, but not included in the manuscript. (See also Lapham letters & sketches in the AAS Archives, especially the 1850s.) Samuel Foster Haven (1806-1881), librarian of AAS from 1837 to 1881 examined and corrected Lapham's manuscript. In May 1853, Lapham was elected a member of AAS.

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American Antiquarian Society

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The American Antiquarian Society was founded in Worcester, Mass., in 1812, largely through the efforts of Isaiah Thomas (1749-1831). The Society's original stated purpose was to "encourage the collection and preservation of the Antiquities of our country, and of curious and valuable productions in Art and Nature [that] have a tendency to enlarge the sphere of human knowledge." AAS from its inception attempted to be national in its collecting and its membership, which is by election....

Haven, Samuel F. (Samuel Foster), 1806-1881

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Haven, an archaeologist, was librarian for the American Antiquarian society and chairman of its publishing committee. From the description of Correspondence to Daniel Garrison Brinton, 1870-1871. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 226048748 ...

Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875

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Increase Allen Lapham (1811-1875), scientist and scholar of Milwaukee, Wis., was a keen observer and prolific recorder of geographical, topographical, botanical, climactic, and other physical aspects of the state of Wisconsin. He served as President of the State Historical Society and State Geologist and was influential in urging the establishment of a weather bureau in 1869. From the description of Antiquities of Wisconsin, 1850-1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207149049 ...

Smithsonian Institution

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The Smithsonian Institution was established on August 10, 1846, is a group of museums and research centers administered by the United States government. The institution is named after its founding donor, British scientist James Smithson. Originally organized as the United States National Museum.James Smithson (1765-1829), a British scientist, left his estate to the United States to found “at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusio...