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ANSP papers on paintings and portraits
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0286
Scope and Contents
The portraits of the Presidents of the Academy are arranged chronologically in the reading room of the library; other portraits are hung in the sixth floor of the stacks and a few are to be found in various departments within
the Academy. A list of personalities with the name of the painter, when known, and other pertinent information was prepared in 1948 and typed for the files. A second list was done in 1958 and gives the person pictured, the
artist, the history of the painting, and its...
Dates:
1824-1958
Edward James Nolan, Commemorative volumes of the Centenary celebration of the Academy
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0431
Scope and Contents
This collection represents a specially prepared copy of Volume 15 of the Journal of the Academy, second series, 1912. The original letterpress copy is used as a base with interleaving and manuscript material inserted by the Recording Secretary, E. J. Nolan and presented to the Academy. The inserts consist of portraits, photographs, letters, reports, reminiscences, news clippings and many miscellaneous items. A total of 43 photographs, 53 letters, and 31 other items complete the volume.
Dates:
1912
Manuscript mentioning Peale, Portraits, and Benjamin West
Collection — Box: small accessions 5
Identifier: ANSP-2013-041
Dates:
1800s
Portrait Collection
Collection — Box: Oversize Small Collections 6
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0457
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of single and group portraits of scientists (professional and amatuer), many affiliated with the Academy. When known, Academy affiliation and scientific field of interest is noted (botany, entomology, geology, paleontology, zoology, ichthyology, ornithology, diatoms, etc.). Portraits show scientists in the field and at work as well as posed portraits. Thus far, the collection includes 1680 persons or groups. Formats include photographic prints, cartes de visite,...
Dates:
c. 1835-1983, undated
William MacLure Papers
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0401
Scope and Contents
Geologist, educator, traveler, businessman and philanthropist, he was one
of the most important personages in this Academy's history. While not a
founder, he was elected president in 1817, which position he held until his
death in 1840. During these 24 years he contributed greatly to its growth and
development, giving generously to it financially, and collecting and purchasing
many scientific specimens. His influence upon it was felt long after his
death when he bequeathed his personal...
Dates:
1806-1949
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- Carpenter, R. R. M. (Robert Ruliph Morgan), 1877-1949 1
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- Nolan, Edward J. (Edward James), 1846-1921 1
- Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827 1
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