Exhibitions
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia Exhibits Department Records
Collection
Identifier: ANSP-Coll-0998
Overview
Prior to the 1930s, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia had neither an education department nor an exhibits department. However, the museum clearly stated that “to see that our scientific work is shared with the public in ways that instruct and entertain is one of our direct responsibilities, for knowledge of Nature not only widens the mental horizon, but helps to ease the common burdens of life.” In 1920, Harold T. Green came to work at the Academy. At first, he was in charge...
Dates:
1852-2001
Exhibits Department Files
Collection — Box small accessions 5
Identifier: ANSP-2013-035
Scope and Contents
This collection contains various files from the Exhibits Department dating from 1977-1985.
Dates:
1977-1985
Hahnemann University African American collection
Collection
Identifier: HU-061
Overview
The collection includes biographical materials, visuals, publications, and exhibit components on the history of African Americans, with particular reference to health care. The material was collected primarily for inclusion in displays and exhibits for Hahnemann and the surrounding community. . Biographical and historical information on Black physicians, some of whom are Hahnemann graduates, and health related institutions, gathered primarily from published sources for exhibition purposes....
Dates:
1900 - 1992
Lewis and Clark: The National Bicentennial Exhibition Hat
Item — Box 1
Identifier: ANSP-2010-080-Artifact
Scope and Contents
The commemorative hat comes from the Lewis and Clark National Bicentennial Exhibition from November 6, 2004 to March 20, 2005. The hat is black and cost 15.00, the tag is still intact.
Dates:
2004
Wharton Huber Photographs
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: ANSP-2010-101
Scope and Contents
70 linear inches of glass plate negatives, positives, and plastic film (could be nitrate?).
Dates:
1920s