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Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia Board of Trustees records
Collection
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
ANSP Entomological Section records
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0100
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of various records, including minutes, treasurer's books, membership lists and accounts, as well as a series of other general papers and a small collection of correspondence, from 1875 to 1924. The agreements and documents dated 1876-96, include original drafts, petitions, resolutions, reports of committees and a single scientific report by Henry Skinner and Wm. J. Fox appointed to investigate the possibility of eliminating the Tussock Moth in 1896.Signers...
Dates:
1875-1924