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SIA RU007115, National Academy of Sciences, Records, 1863-1887

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Summary

Creator:
National Academy of Sciences
Title:
Records, 1863-1887
Dates:
1863, 1863-1887
Notes:
The National Academy of Sciences, founded in Washington, D. C., in 1863, grew out of a desire for a body of scientists to give advice on scientific matters to the federal government. Joseph Henry, first Secretary of the Smithsonian, was a force behind its creation
Summary:
These records of the National Academy of Sciences include accounts of grants from the Bache Fund; general fund accounts; correspondence and other documents regarding the James Watson Fund; printed constitution and by-laws; a few lists of members and papers read; a small amount of material on research for the government by Academy members, especially the whiskey meter; and documents relating to major gifts to the Academy. This collection was retained with the Joseph Henry Papers until 1973
Restrictions:
Use of this record unit requires prior arrangement with the Archives staff
Topic:
Records of meetings, organizations, and professional societies
Subjects:
Bache Fund, Daniel Giraud Elliot Fund National Academy of Sciences, Henry, Joseph 1797-1878, James Watson Fund, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Sciences Daniel Giraud Elliot Fund, Watson Fund, James
Form/Genre:
Collection descriptions, Mixed archival materials
Local Number:
SIA RU007115

Finding Aids to Records of Professional Societies in the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Record Unit 7115

National Academy of Sciences

Records, 1863-1887

Repository: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator: National Academy of Sciences
Title: Records
Dates: 1863-1887
Quantity: 0.1 linear meter.
Collection: Record Unit 7115
Language of Materials: English

Historical Note

The National Academy of Sciences, founded in Washington, D. C., in 1863, grew out of a desire for a body of scientists to give advice on scientific matters to the federal government. Joseph Henry, first Secretary of the Smithsonian, was a force behind its creation.

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Introduction

This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.

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Descriptive Entry

These records of the National Academy of Sciences include accounts of grants from the Bache Fund; general fund accounts; correspondence and other documents regarding the James Watson Fund; printed constitution and by-laws; a few lists of members and papers read; a small amount of material on research for the government by Academy members, especially the whiskey meter; and documents relating to major gifts to the Academy. This collection was retained with the Joseph Henry Papers until 1973.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7115, National Academy of Sciences , Records

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Container List

Box 1

Folder 1 List of Members, 1865, 1872

Box 1 of 1

Folder 2 Watson Fund, 1880-1883

Box 1 of 1

Folder 3 Treasurer's Account of General Fund

Box 1 of 1

Folder 4 Bond Holdings, 1881-1884

Box 1 of 1

Folder 5 Methylatic Alcohol Committee, 1882

Box 1 of 1

Folder 6 Constitution and By-Laws and Rules

Box 1 of 1

Folder 7 Treasurer's Report, April 1883

Box 1 of 1

Folder 8 Report for 1891 (Galley)

Box 1 of 1

Folder 9 Lists of Papers to be Read at the Meetings, 1895, 1905, 1906

Box 1 of 1

Folder 10 Trust Account Vouchers, 1870-1880

Box 1 of 1

Folder 11 Lists of Nominations for Membership

Box 1 of 1

Folder 12 Current Account - Bills and Vouchers, 1863-1880

Box 1 of 1

Folder 13 Letter of John Rodgers, Naval Observatory - National Observatory, January 30, 1878

Box 1 of 1

Folder 14 Invitations to Meetings

Box 1 of 1

Folder 15 Bulletins of Stated Sessions, 1873, 1874, 1875, 1876, 1877

Box 1 of 1

Folder 16 Treasurer's Statements - General and Bache Funds, April 16-April 18, 1884

Box 1 of 1

Folder 17 Bache Fund - Grants Made

Box 1 of 1

Folder 18 Bache Fund, 1880-1883

Box 1 of 1

Folder 19 Miscellaneous Manuscripts

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