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Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia

 Organization

Found in 68 Collections and/or Records:

Academie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-Arts de Belgique Medallion and Box, Circa 1900's

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: 2010.074.004.Artifact
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of three medallions, 2 small medallion storage boxes, and three notes accompany the medallions. The medals were given to the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia by outside institutions including the International Congress of Americanists, The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, and the Academie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-Arts de Belgique.

Dates: Circa 1900's
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / ANSP-2010-074-Artifact, Medals Presented to the Academy

Academie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-Arts de Belgique Medallion Note., Circa 1900's

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 2010.074.003.Artifact
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of three medallions, 2 small medallion storage boxes, and three notes accompany the medallions. The medals were given to the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia by outside institutions including the International Congress of Americanists, The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, and the Academie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-Arts de Belgique.

Dates: Circa 1900's
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / ANSP-2010-074-Artifact, Medals Presented to the Academy

Academy Library & Archives 2012 Activity Report

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2013-029
Scope and Contents

This collection contains the 2012 Activity Report which provides a comprehensive and detailed look into the happenings of the Academy Library & Archives.

Dates: 2012
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / Academy Library & Archives 2012 Activity Report

Academy of Natural Sciences Flag Carried by Lonnie Dupre to the North Pole

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2012-097-Artifact
Scope and Contents

In 2009, Lonnie Dupre led a team of explorers on a fifty-four day trek across the ice to the North Pole, following the footsteps of explorer, Robert Peary one hundred years earlier. This trip commemorated one of the most famous early polar expeditions and raised awareness of the effects of global warming. To mark the Academy of Natural Sciences' early support of Peary's explorations, Dupre planted the Academy flag at the Pole.

Dates: 2009
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / Academy of Natural Sciences Flag Carried by Lonnie Dupre to the North Pole

Academy of Natural Sciences Gold Medal for Distinction in Natural History Art Plaster Cast

 Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2010-089-Artifact
Scope and Contents This plaster cast is the original plaster model for the obverse of the Academy of Natural Sciences Gold Medal for Distinction in Natural History Art. The medal was originally designed by David Bonner and Donald Patterson of the Franklin Mint. The original plaster for the reverse of the medal was never returned to the Academy by the Franklin Mint. The award was to be given to a person whose artistic endeavors and life's work have contributed to mankind's better understanding and appreciation...
Dates: 1980
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / Academy of Natural Sciences Gold Medal for Distinction in Natural History Art Plaster Cast

Academy of Natural Sciences Letter Head Printing Plate, Circa 1896

 Item
Identifier: 2010.090.016.Artifact
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of single and group printing blocks and plates commissioned for use by the Academy of Natural Sciences. The plates and blocks range from animal figures, signature plates, letterhead, to special invitations. The printing blocks are made of wood with metal outlines fastened to the wood. There are solid metal printing plates and also metal roller printing plates. Each block or plate has a general note attached to it with more detail.

Dates: Circa 1896
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / ANSP-2010-090-Artifact, Academy of Natural Sciences Printing Blocks and Plates

Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia Board of Trustees records

 Collection
Identifier: ANSP-1990-013
Overview The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia (ANSP) is a natural history museum which was founded in 1812, “for the encouragement and cultivation of the sciences, and the advancement of useful learning.” The ANSP Board of Trustees, was established in 1925, as one of the institution’s primary administrative bodies. The Board of Trustees was charged with establishing financial policies, selecting the Academy President, assisting with fund raising and community relations, and serving as a...
Dates: 1925 - 1990; Majority of material found within 1976 - 1989
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia Board of Trustees records

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, Division of Environmental Research Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0999
Overview The Division of Environmental Research (DER) was established as a department of the Academy of Natural Sciences in 1947 by botanist and limnologist, Dr. Ruth Patrick. Originally called the Department of Limnology, the department was envisioned by Patrick as a multidisciplinary team of scientists devoted to helping protect the quality of the environment. Not only was environmental research a novel idea for the time, but the multidisciplinary nature of the research was also innovative. The...
Dates: 1952 - 1995
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, Division of Environmental Research Records

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, Exhibits Department Records

 Collection
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0998
Overview Prior to the 1930s, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia had neither an education department nor an exhibits department. However, the museum clearly stated that “to see that our scientific work is shared with the public in ways that instruct and entertain is one of our direct responsibilities, for knowledge of Nature not only widens the mental horizon, but helps to ease the common burdens of life.” In 1920, Harold T. Green came to work at the Academy. At first, he was in charge...
Dates: 1852-2001
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, Exhibits Department Records

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Papers on Expeditions

 Collection
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0113
Scope and Contents This collection was assembled by Library and Archives staff from various accessions of records transferred from Academy departments and offices. The collection documents the Academy of Natural Sciences sponsored expeditions from 1819 to 1977. The collection is rich in material, particularly regarding the Academy's expedition to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1969. There is some general information regarding expeditions, especially in regard to the Committee on Names, which is...
Dates: 1819-1969
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Papers on Expeditions

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