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Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 54 Collections and/or Records:

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

Brandon Barringer Signature Plate, 1947 - 1960

 Item
Identifier: 2010.090.019.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: 1947 - 1960

Cadwalader Invitation Printing Block

 Item
Identifier: 2010.090.006.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

Cadwalader Official Printing Block

 Item
Identifier: 2010.090.007.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

Cary W. Bok Signature Plate

 Item
Identifier: 2010.090.020.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

Charles M.B. Cadwalader Signature Block

 Item
Identifier: 2010.090.023.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