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Byberry Philosophical Society records, 1886-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.3 linear feet (1 volume, 1 folder, 1 binder, 1 notebook)

Abstract:

The Byberry Philosophical Society was formed in 1829 with the objective of collecting and promoting scientific knowledge. They accomplished this through hosting lectures, purchasing relevant texts, and the collection of natural history specimens. Byberry Philosophical Society records, 1886-1990, includes a meeting minute book dating from 1886 to 1959, as well as collection inventories, newspaper clippings, and typescript copies of minutes.

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