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Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 54 Collections and/or Records:

Academie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-Arts de Belgique Medallion and Box, Circa 1900's

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: 2010.074.004.Artifact
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of three medallions, 2 small medallion storage boxes, and three notes accompany the medallions. The medals were given to the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia by outside institutions including the International Congress of Americanists, The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, and the Academie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-Arts de Belgique.

Dates: Circa 1900's
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / ANSP-2010-074-Artifact, Medals Presented to the Academy

Academie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-Arts de Belgique Medallion Note., Circa 1900's

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 2010.074.003.Artifact
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of three medallions, 2 small medallion storage boxes, and three notes accompany the medallions. The medals were given to the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia by outside institutions including the International Congress of Americanists, The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, and the Academie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-Arts de Belgique.

Dates: Circa 1900's
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / ANSP-2010-074-Artifact, Medals Presented to the Academy

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
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / Academy of Natural Sciences Gold Medal for Distinction in Natural History Art Plaster Cast

Academy of Natural Sciences Letter Head Printing Plate, Circa 1896

 Item
Identifier: 2010.090.016.Artifact
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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 1896
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / ANSP-2010-090-Artifact, Academy of Natural Sciences Printing Blocks and Plates

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Metal Printing Block

 Item
Identifier: 2010.090.015.Artifact
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / ANSP-2010-090-Artifact, Academy of Natural Sciences Printing Blocks and Plates

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
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / Academy of Natural Sciences Printing Blocks and Plates

Academy Printing Block

 Item
Identifier: 2010.090.010.Artifact
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / ANSP-2010-090-Artifact, Academy of Natural Sciences Printing Blocks and Plates

Acknowledgement of Gift to Collections Printing Plate , 1919

 Item
Identifier: 2010.090.018.Artifact
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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: 1919
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / ANSP-2010-090-Artifact, Academy of Natural Sciences Printing Blocks and Plates

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
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / American Entomological Society Printing Blocks, Original Sketch, and Certificate Copy

ANSP Archives Film Inventory

 Collection
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-1012
Dates: 1900-1970; Majority of material found within Bulk 1930-1950
Found in: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University / ANSP Archives Film Inventory

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