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Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia Board of Trustees records

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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 of Philadelphia, Division of Environmental Research Records

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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

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