Wagner Free Institute of Science
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Geology and Paleontology Department Records
Collection
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0235
Overview
Although from its inception the Academy of Natural Sciences played a significant role in the field of geological paleontological research, this role was not organized within a specific department until 1936, when the Department of Geology and Paleontology was reactivated through the efforts of Edgar Howard. The Geology and Paleontology Department records document the history and activities of this department throughout the mid-20th century. This collection, which dates from 1838 to 1992,...
Dates:
circa 1978, circa 1980, 1992, 1994
President's Office and Administrative Records
Collection
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0990
Overview
The oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas, the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia (ANSP) 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. From 1937 to 1995, there were four presidents and one acting president who left their administrations well...
Dates:
1907-2003; Majority of material found within 1939-1993
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- American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976 1
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- Geology 1
- Minutes 1
- Natural history museums 1
- Paleobotany 1
- Paleontology 1
- Petrology 1
- Philadelphia (Pa.) 1
- Photographs 1
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- Rocks 1
- Scientific expeditions 1
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