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Academy of Natural Sciences Gold Medal for Distinction in Natural History Art Plaster Cast
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2010-089-Artifact
Scope and Contents
This plaster cast is the original plaster model for the obverse of the Academy of Natural Sciences Gold Medal for Distinction in Natural History Art. The medal was originally designed by David Bonner and Donald Patterson of the Franklin Mint. The original plaster for the reverse of the medal was never returned to the Academy by the Franklin Mint. The award was to be given to a person whose artistic endeavors and life's work have contributed to mankind's better understanding and appreciation...
Dates:
1980
Academy of Natural Sciences Printing Blocks and Plates
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2010-090-Artifact
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of single and group printing blocks and plates commissioned for use by the Academy of Natural Sciences. The plates and blocks range from animal figures, signature plates, letterhead, to special invitations. The printing blocks are made of wood with metal outlines fastened to the wood. There are solid metal printing plates and also metal roller printing plates. Each block or plate has a general note attached to it with more detail.
Dates:
Circa 20th Century
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 Archives Film Inventory
Collection
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-1012
Dates:
1900-1970; Majority of material found within Bulk 1930-1950
ANSP Publications, Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0412
Scope and Contents
The ANSP Publications Papers collection includes record books, subscription lists, prospectuses, financial documents and policies regarding the publications produced by the Academy of Natural Sciences. The collection is divided into four series. Series I. Subscription Record Books and Documents contains account books with the names and payments of subscribers. The books are arranged chronologically according to the earliest date of each book. Many of the account books overlap in terms of...
Dates:
1817-1961
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 Spectrometer
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2010-100-Artifact
Scope and Contents
This collection contains one large wooden box with handle and one antique spectrometer with a metal base. Two scopes are attached to the spectrometer and a crystal sits in the center of the instrument. A Spectrometer is an instrument used to measure properties of light over a specific portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, typically used in spectroscopic analysis to identify materials
Dates:
19th Century
Antique Spectrometer
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2010-097-Artifact
Scope and Contents
An instrument used to measure properties of light over a specific portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, typically used in spectroscopic analysis to identify materials. This antique spectrometer has two scopes, one attached and one loose. There is also no crystal to help reflect light. The spectrometer sits on a wooden base. The loose scope is attached to the wooden base.
Dates:
19th Century
Archivist Apron
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2010-094-Artifact
Scope and Contents
This apron was worn by Carol Spawn when she was the acting archivist at the Academy of Natural Science until her retirement in 2001. Then the apron was passed on to Earle Spamer. The apron has a floral pattern.
Dates:
2001
Commemorative Tee-Shirt
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: ANSP-2010-087-Artifact
Scope and Contents
This commemorative tee-shirt is from the Kansas Academy of Science for their 133 Annual Meeting on April 7, 2001 at the University of Kansas. The shirt was given out to participants of the Paleontology Symposium: Shells, Bones, and Stones". The top of the white shirt reads: "Kansas Paleontology 1868-2001: In their Footsteps". Five men are pictured on the front of the shirt, from left to right: E.D Cope; O.C Marsh; S.W Williston; C.H Sternberg; and G.F Sternberg. The tee-shirt is a size large...
Dates:
4/7/2001
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