Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1995">1995</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia Exhibits Department records, 1852-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:: 49.0 linear feet (50 containers)
Abstract:: 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 of arranging the public lectures funded by the Ludwick Institute. However, within a year he was also “superintending” exhibits. His skills as a taxidermist and artist soon overtook his role as a program coordinator and, in 1930 his title was officially changed to “Curator of Museum Exhibits.” In 1929, Green created his first habitat group, or “diorama” which depicted a group of rocky mountain goats. Over the years, the priorities and goals of the Exhibits Department shifted and expanded based upon...(see more)

Held at: Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia [Contact Us]

Ruth Patrick papers, 1960-1990 (bulk) 1908-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:: 159.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Born in Topeka, Kansas, in 1907, Dr. Ruth Myrtle Patrick spent most of her childhood in Kansas City, Missouri. Her interest in the natural sciences was shaped by her father's passion for the natural world. Her long association with the Academy of Natural Sciences began in 1933 as a volunteer. By 1937 she was curator of the Academy's Leidy Microscopical Collection and involved in the consolidation and expansion of the Academy’s diatom herbarium, but not on the Academy payroll until the early 1940s. From 1973 to 1976 she was the first woman to chair the Academy of Natural Sciences' Board of Trustees and later held the Academy’s Francis Boyer Chair of Limnology. She formed the Environmental Associates, a group of corporate executives concerned about environmental effects of industrial activities. She taught limnology and botany at the University of Pennsylvania for more than 35 years and wrote more than 200 scientific papers and a number of books. In 1970, Patrick became...(see more)

Held at: Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia [Contact Us]

The Library of Jacques Derrida, House Series, 1793-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:: 675 boxes and 16 items
Abstract:: Consists of the personal library of French philosopher Jacques Derrida and members of his household.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

Education in Brazil, 1940-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes, 2 items, and 1.7 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection of workbooks, reports, serials, pamphlets, and flyers documents the history of Brazilian educational initiatives and programs over the past six decades, from 1940 to 2006, with an emphasis on materials from the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Latin American Ephemera [Contact Us]

The Catholic Church in Cuba, IV, 1988-2008 (inclusive)

Extent:: 19 boxes, 4 items, and 7.7 linear feet
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Held at: Princeton University Library: Latin American Ephemera [Contact Us]

Protestant Churches in Cuba II, 1941-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1076 items and 3.5 linear feet
Abstract:: This microfilm contains materials published or distributed by Protestant Christian organizations in Cuba. Many are published or printed by independent evangelical groups and distributed by various denominations or churches.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Latin American Ephemera [Contact Us]

Princeton University Center For Energy & Environmental Studies Technical Reports, 1972-1999, 1972-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:: 283 volumes and 1.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of technical reports created by the Center for Energy & Environmental Studies. The Center has been integrated in the Princeton Environmental Institute in early 2000s.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Lewis Science and Engineering Library [Contact Us]

Water Resources Program Research Reports, 1973-1998, 1973-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:: 93 volumes and 1.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of research reports created by the Water Resources Program of the Department of Civil Engineering at Princeton University.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Lewis Science and Engineering Library [Contact Us]

Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research Laboratory Technical Notes, 1983-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:: 55 volumes and 1.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of 55 technical notes which describe the research conducted by the Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research (PEAR) program at Princeton University from 1983 to 2005. The research addresses a number of topics in consciousness-related anomalous pheonomena of possible relevance to modern engineering practice. Using conventional instrumentation and data processing equipment and techniques, the program endeavors to identify those engineering devices, systems and processes most likely to display operator-related anomalies in their performance and to illuminate the characteristics of such aberrations.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Lewis Science and Engineering Library [Contact Us]

Religion in Ecuador, 1977-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:: 334 items
Abstract:: This microfilm consists of pamphlets and booklets issues between 1977 and 2000 in Ecuador covering a wide range of themes touching on religion, among them: art and culture, biblical studies, biographies, catechism, family and education.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Latin American Ephemera [Contact Us]

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