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H. A. Pilsbry papers, 1900-1953 (bulk) 1885-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:

6.75 linear feet (8 containers)

Abstract:

Henry Augustus Pilsbry, Dean of American Malacologists, was the conservator, curator and head of the Department of Shells at the Academy of Natural Sciences for 70 years. He was also the internationally recognized authority in the field of land mollusks. He wrote and edited many volumes of the Manual of Conchology and from 1889 until his death was an editor of the journal Nautilus, which he founded. A member of many scientific expeditions, he traveled all over the United States, to the Caribbean, South America, Mexico, Hawaii and other Pacific Islands, and to Australia. This collection contains the professional papers of Henry A. Pilsbry between the years 1885 and 1957. The bulk of this collection consists of Pilsbry’s working files and drafts of published material that came from those files, including a draft of the second volume of Land Mollusks of North America. Pilsbry’s correspondence is by far the most valuable part of this...(see more)

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

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Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia Division of Environmental Research records, 1952-1995 (inclusive)

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21.0 linear feet (22 containers)

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The Division of Environmental Research (DER) was established as a department of the Academy of Natural Sciences in 1947 by botanist and limnologist, Dr. Ruth Patrick. Originally called the Department of Limnology, the department was envisioned by Patrick as a multidisciplinary team of scientists devoted to helping protect the quality of the environment. Not only was environmental research a novel idea for the time, but the multidisciplinary nature of the research was also innovative. The primary goals of the Division were to, "understand aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, including the effects of natural processes and human activities; apply this knowledge to assess ecosystems health and developing watershed-level strategies for enhancing environmental quality; and work with diverse stakeholders, including government, community groups, industry and environmental organizations to improve environmental stewardship" (ansp.org). This collection provides evidence of the activities of...(see more)

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

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James D. Reap, Jr. World War II Collection, 1939-1949 (inclusive)

Extent:

17.5 linear feet

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This collection comprises various papers and realia pertaining to the Pacific Theater of World War II.

Held at: Villanova University: Special Collections [Contact Us]

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John Joseph Fedigan, O.S.A. records, circa 1870s

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.42 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

The John Joseph Fedigan, O.S.A. records consist of printed materials.

Held at: Villanova University Archives [Contact Us]

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James Joseph Dean, O.S.A., records, 1918-1919

Extent:

.42 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

The James Joseph Dean, O.S.A. records consist of one folder of correspondence.

Held at: Villanova University Archives [Contact Us]

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James A. Donnellon, O.S.A. records, 1955-1959, 1955-1959 (inclusive)

Extent:

.42 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

The James A. Donnellon records consist of administrative, correspondence, minutes, printed material and reports from Donnellon's tenure as President of Villanova College.

Held at: Villanova University Archives [Contact Us]

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Joseph Anthony Flaherty, O.S.A. records, 1965-1967, 1965-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:

.42 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

The Joseph A. Flaherty Papers consist of the administrative records during Flaherty's tenure as Villanova University President.

Held at: Villanova University Archives [Contact Us]

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Centers records, 1983-2007

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.42 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

The collection is related to the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies, Center for Peace and Justice, and Center for Alcohol and Drugs.

Held at: Villanova University Archives [Contact Us]

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National Science Foundation Institute, 1959-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:

.42 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

The collection consists of records from the National Science Foundation Institute in the 1960s.

Held at: Villanova University Archives [Contact Us]

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Robert Langran papers, 1960s-2013 (bulk)

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2 linear feet (1 carton box, 2 oversized boxes,1 half-manuscript box)

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Held at: Villanova University Archives [Contact Us]