Smithsonian Institution Archives

Records, 1863-1887

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU7115
Creators:
National Academy of Sciences
Dates:
1863-1887
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

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.

Historical Note

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.

Administration

Author
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Using the Collection

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

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Non-SI Records


Keywords

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Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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James Watson Fund Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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