Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
Found in 69 Collections and/or Records:
Engraving Plate for the Academy Seal
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.
Foundation Meeting Minutes and Constitution
This collection consists of four drafts or copies of meeting minutes from January 25, 1812 when the founders of the Academy discussed forming a society "on subjects of natural science," two copies of which are signed by those in attendance. The collection also contains four drafts of the constitutional act dated March 17, 1812, establishing the Academy of Natural Sciences as an entity and outlining the organization's structure and operation.
Gavel
Nominations, as shown on the stubs of the book of records, appear in 5 volumes, 1817-1929. Two books of proposals, possibly a duplication of entries in the nomination book also record the names from Feb. 15, 1814 to Dec. 27, 1853.
Also Two ballot boxes, one gavel, one plastic box containing seven white balls and four black balls.
One folder containing two notes that accompanied the ballot box and gavel. Another box containing sixty-eight white balls and fourteen black balls.
Crawford H. Greenewalt papers
Hard Hat
The hard hat was worn by Carol Spawn when the construction of the library at the Academy of Natural Sciences was in progress.
Henry A. Pilsbry's Leather Case
This leather briefcase belonged to Henry Augustus Pilsbry while he worked at the Academy of Natural Sciences. The leather briefcase must be handled with care. It is fragile, torn, and folded in half. The leather has torn away from the stitching on the bottom sides of the case. The zipper is undone and a small tagged attached reads: Dr. Henry A. Pilsbry @ 2244 Franklin Avenue, Morton, Pennsylvania.
Horace G. Richards Papers
Inuit Statue
This statue is of three inuit tribe members and a bear. The statue is made from Soapstone. The statue once belonged to the Academy of Natural Sciences Gift Shop and was set to be sold. Since it was not sold at first, the Women's Committee at the Academy purchased the statue following an exhibition on Inuits and Alaska.