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Albert Laessle animal statues and medal
Collection — Container: Box Small Collections 15
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0802
Overview
Albert Laessle (1877-1954), was a Philadelphia sculptor who combined science and art to create realistic animal studies. This collection includes four of his bronze sculptures, 2 modeled while Laessle studied in Paris, 1906 (of turtles), 2 others while in Philadelphia, 1908,1918 (a polar bear and an eagle). The works measure from 8 x 11 x 8 cm. to 54 x 57 x 95 cm. According to their inscriptions, three sculptures were cast at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry in New York. Also includes 1 bronze...
Dates:
1906-1918
American Entomological Society Printing Blocks, Original Sketch, and Certificate Copy
Collection — drawer: 84
Identifier: ANSP-2010-077-Artifact
Scope and Contents
This collection contains two printing blocks from the American Entomological Society. The large printing block was made from a sketch of the same design. The large printing block is to create certificates for members of the society. A metal printing plate is attached to a wooden block for support. The printing plate reads: The American Entomological Society Philadelphia. There are twelve names that make up the border of the printing block. The names are: Cresson, Uhler, Fitch, Edwards,...
Dates:
Circa 19th Century
ANSP Annual Meeting Programs
Collection — Box: small accessions 4
Identifier: ANSP-2012-087
Dates:
2005, 2007-2008
ANSP Bicentennial 2012
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2012-054
Scope and Contents
This collections contains materials relating to ANSP's Bicentennial Year, which was celebrated between March 2012 and March 2013. It also contains materials pertaining to events that happened during that year, but were not directly tied to the Bicentennial.
Dates:
2011-2013
ANSP Building Plans, Photographs, and Prints
Collection
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0049
Scope and Contents
This collection contains architect's plans, etchings, engravings, photographs and published pictures showing the various Academy buildings from its founding. The collection is divided by external depictions and internal depictions. The latter includes some exhibits, research areas, different versions of the library, renovations, etc. A partial account was included in the Academy's Proceedings for 1901.
Dates:
1812-1944
ANSP Centenery Celebration papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0085
Scope and Contents
The papers in the present collection begin with a volume of the registration of delegates, continues thru programs and minutes of the Centenary committee under the charimanship of Edward J. Nolan. A sizeable volume is also devoted to documents, that is, stenographers notes, final reports, cards, circulars, programs, and accounts all set up by Nolan. The Corresponding Secretary, J. Percy Moore, maintained his file of correspondence in four letter files with a cross reference on cards to some...
Dates:
1911-1913
ANSP Official Letterhead
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ANSP-2012-082
Scope and Contents
This collection contains different examples of official Academy letterhead.
Dates:
1990-2012
ANSP Strategic and Master Plans 1977-2012
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2012-055
Scope and Contents
This collection contains two ANSP Strategic Plans: a draft of the 2003 Stragetic Plan; the 2007-2012 Strategic Plan and the 2009 Masterplan, which is based on the 2007-2012 Stragetic Plan.
Dates:
2003-2012
ANSP Treasurer Reports
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0605
Overview
This collection contains the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Treasurers' reports and other financial documents. Annual reports, appropriation documents, a budget report, two building fund reports, minutes, correspondence, one Treasurer's final account and a Trustees lease are included from the timeperiod of 1815 through 1927. The largest portion of the collection consists of Treasurers' annual reports. The financial documents in this collection provide a unique view into the...
Dates:
1815-1927
Antique Goniometer
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2010-104-Artifact
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a Goniometer made by James W. Queen and Company of Philadelphia. A goniometer is an instrument that either measures angle or allows an object to be rotated to a precise angular position. The term goniometry is derived from two Greek words, gonia, meaning angle and metron, meaning measure. The Goniometer is from the late 19th Century. It stands on a black metal base with three legs. The Goniometer has three individual scopes that are linked to the cylinder container...
Dates:
Late 19th Century
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