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...

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Edgecodes indicate that this film dates from 1939, 1959, or 1979.

Scope and Contents Committee reports were preserved for 1938 and 1939 when Stephen Thomas was Secretary and H. T. Green acting Secretary. A few of the papers relate to museum habitat groups and display of minerals. Also included are photographs of exhibits of specimens and other materials created by the Academy on display at Gimbel's and Wanamaker's department stores.Records assembled with the inclusive dates of 1868-1940 which carry the names of W. S. W. Ruschenberger, E. J. Nolan, and Wharton...

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Through the generosity of Mary M. Trexler, the habitat group of the American Bison was erected in the Academy in 1934 in memory of her husband, General Harry C. Trexler. The specimens came from the famous herd on the Trexler game preserve near Allentown, Pennsylvania, the background being painted by C. Clarke Rosenkranz from sketches made in the Judith Basin Region, Montana. The group was designed by Harold T. Green and the formal opening held on Nov. 17, 1934.

Scope and Contents In 1929 and again in 1930, the Academy sponsored the Gray African Expeditions to procure Giant Sable Antelope for a habitat group in its museum. Through the generosity of Prentiss N. Gray, the nationally known big game hunter, the display was set up. The animals were prepared by the James L. Clark Studios, and Mr. Rosencrantz painted the background. The formal opening was announced in the newspapers on May 28, 1933.The papers were culled from the Academy's correspondence files...

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Without edgecodes it is difficult to date this film specifically. Possible expeditions include:

1933 Biddle Alaska Expedition Kenai and Fort Yukon, Alaska. Harold T. Green, Nicholas Biddle. Diorama accessories, photography. Henry Lucas (guide); H. Anderson (cook); William Bishop (packer) landscapes and animals

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Edgecodes suggest this film dates to 1934, 1954, or 1974. Possible expeditions include:

1933 Biddle Alaska Expedition Kenai and Fort Yukon, Alaska. Harold T. Green, Nicholas Biddle. Diorama accessories, photography.

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Edgecodes suggest this film dates to 1934, 1954, or 1974. Possible expeditions include:

1933 Biddle Alaska Expedition Kenai and Fort Yukon, Alaska. Harold T. Green, Nicholas Biddle. Diorama accessories, photography.

Note on date The circle circle triangle edgecode noted is not helpful in dating this film without further inspection. As it is Kodachrome film we can presume that it dates from post-1935. Possible expeditions include:1937 Northwest Botanical Survey Bitterroot Mountains, Idaho/Montana, U.S.A. Francis W. Pennell. Botany (including Lewis and Clark). June 6-September 7.1939 Carpenter Salmon River Expedition Salmon River, Idaho, U.S.A. Robert R. M. Carpenter, Harold T. Green, Ernest...

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Possibly from the 1936 African Expedition Portuguese West Africa (Angola). Gilpin Lovering and James Devlin, Jr. Vertebrate Zoology, photography.

Other notes have date as unkown and possible association with George Vanderbilt?