RG I-B-1: General records. Letterbooks — Bound. Volume 13 | American Academy of Arts and Sciences

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Historical note

The Academy has received letters, announcements, and other forms of correspondence since the founding in 1780. All such correspondence was the responsibility of the Corresponding Secretary, one of the original officers of the Academy. Beginning sometime in the late 1800s, incoming letters were pasted into bound scrapbooks, which the Academy referred to as “letterbooks.” This practice continued until 1988, when staff began saving correspondence in folders.

For the time period covered by Volume 13, the President of the Academy was William Watson Goodwin (903-1908). The Corresponding Secretary was Edwin Herbert Hall (1904-1915).

Scope and Content

The series of letterbooks in its entirety includes letters from newly-elected Fellows, formally accepting their elections; communications with other learned societies (especially, invitations to attend meetings or send representatives to official events, and offers to exchange publications); correspondence concerning gifts of books, maps, and natural history specimens; and inquiries from members and nonmembers regarding the submission and publication of articles.

Volume 13 contains letters, circulars and other documents received by the American Academy during 1905-1908. Most from members are in the form of incoming correspondence acknowledging their election. Other topics include notices of member deaths, circulars from national and international scientific societies and institutions, announcements of international congresses and invitations to various institutional anniversaries. Of particular note is an invitation to the American Philosophical Society’s 1906 celebration of the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin, and form letters from the Nobel Committee soliciting suggestions for awardees.

Volume

1 volume contained within 2 document cases, Boxes 0288.1 -0288.2 (0.5 linear feet)

The Academy has begun disbinding the volumes and conserving the individual letters, and will continue that practice until all letters are in stable condition. The letterbooks in Series I-B are arranged numerically by volume number. Within each volume, the original order of the pages has been retained. Generally the records are arranged in chronological order. Multiple unrelated documents on one support page are labeled a, b; enclosures or envelopes are labeled e.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, date]. Series I-B-1: General records. Letterbooks. Bound letterbooks. Volume 13, 1905-1908. Archives, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Languages

Danish
Dutch
Esperanto
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Swedish

Subjects

Learned institutions and societies—America
Learned institutions and societies—Europe
Learned institutions and societies—Publishing
Letter books
Science—History

Processing Information

Processed by Lauren Buie, Simmons GSLIS intern, November 2012.

ITEM LIST

Page 13-1

Invitation, 1905 September 1; Anvers, Belgium.

The Royal Academy of Archeology of Belgium invites the Academy to participate in its celebrations commemorating the 75th anniversary of Belgium’s independence. Includes program of activities.

Creator: Académie royale d’archéologie de Belgique
Language: French

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Page 13-2

Invitation, 1905 September 1; Callejon De Santa Ines, Mexico.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1905 November 8.

Proposes a commemorative celebration of the 400th anniversary of the death of Christopher Columbus (D. Cristóbal Colón).

Creator: Sociedad Mexicana de Geografía y Estadística
Language: Spanish

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Page 13-3a

Letter from Charles Gross to Edwin H. Hall, 1905 October 14; Cambridge, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Gross, Charles, 1857-1909; Elected 1905

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Page 13-3b

Letter from Kuno Francke, 1905 November 8; Cambridge, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Francke, Kuno, 1855-1930; Elected 1905

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Page 13-4

Letter from A.E. Kennelly, 1905 October 17; Cambridge, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy; encloses dues.

Creator: Kennelly, A. E. (Arthur Edwin), 1861-1939; Elected 1905

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Page 13-5a

Letter from Herbert Langford Warren to E. H. Hall, 1905 October 25; Cambridge, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy; encloses dues.

Creator: Warren, Herbert Langford, 1857-1917; Elected 1905

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Page 13-5b

Letter from Michael Idvorsky Pupin, 1905 October 22; New York City.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Pupin, Michael Idvorsky, 1858-1935; Elected 1905

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Page 13-6a

Letter from Samuel Henry Butcher, 1905; [London].

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Butcher, Samuel Henry, 1850-1910; Elected 1905, FHM

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Page 13-6b

Letter from William Everett, 1905 November 6; Quincy, MA.

Disagrees with increase in dues.

Creator: Everett, William, 1839-1910; Elected 1871

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Page 13-7

Death notice, 1905 October 6; Berlin.

Announces the death of Ferdinand Paul Wilhelm Freiherr von Richthofen (1833-1905; elected 1901, FHM).

Creator:  Irmgard Freifrau von Richthofen
Language:  German
Related documents:  Volume 12, p. 17b; Volume 13, pp. 8, 12a

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Page 13-8

Invitation and death notice, [1905]; Berlin.

Announces memorial service upon the death of Ferdinand Paul Wilhelm Freiherr von Richthofen (1833-1905; elected 1901, FHM).

Creator:  Gesellschaft für Erdkunde zu Berlin
Language:  German
Related documents:  Volume 12, p. 17b; Volume 13, pp. 7, 12a

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Page 13-9

Letter from Carl David af Wirsen, 1905 November 8; Stockholm.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1905 December 13.

Announces circular for distribution regarding stipulations for the Nobel prize in Literature.

Creator: Wirsén, Carl David af, 1842-1912

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Page 13-10

Letter from Amos Emerson Dolbear to Willliam Watson, 1905 December 10; Tufts College, [Medford, MA].
Read at Stated Meeting, 1905 December 13.

Resigns membership to the Academy as he is unable to attend meetings. Requests replacement on the Rumford Committee.

Creator: Dolbear, Amos Emerson, 1837-1910; Elected 1877

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Page 13-11

Circular from the Congress of Mons Project, 1905 November 6; Brussels, Belgium.

Reports on the Congress of Mons, an international project for the study of polar regions.

Creator: Congress of Mons

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Page 13-12a

Death notice, [1905]; Berlin.

Announces the death of Ferdinand Paul Wilhelm Freiherr von Richthofen (1833-1905; elected FHM).

Creator:  Frau von Richthofen
Language:  German
Related documents:  Volume 12, p. 17b; Volume 13, pp. 7-8

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Page 13-12b

Invitation, [1906]; St. Louis, MO.

Announces a dinner commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Academy of Science of St. Louis, to be held on March 10, 1906. Includes small card inviting delegates to be guests of the Academy.
Note: Handwritten note from E. H. Hall stating he responded too late.

Creator: Academy of Science of St. Louis
Related documents: p. 21

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Page 13-13

Receipt, 1906 January 1; Brussells, Belgium.

Marks as paid bill for photographs.

Creator: Demolin - Clayes Librairie Ancienne & Moderne
Language: French

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Page 13-14

Invitation, [1906]; Philadelphia.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1906 February 14, March 14.

Announces the society’s celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790; elected 1781). Contains full schedule of events.

Creator: American Philosophical Society
Related documents: p. 14e

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Page 13-14e

Letter from The American Philosophical Society, [1906]; Philadelphia.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1906 February 14, March 14.

Expresses “particularly” the hope that the Academy will be represented on the occasion of this anniversary.

Creator: American Philosophical Society
Related documents: p. 14

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Page 13-15 Printed

Invitation, 1905 October 23; Brisbane, Australia.

Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, Queensland informs the Academy of its plans for the celebration of the twenty-first anniversary of the foundation of this society. The Society extends cordial invitations to the Academy on this occasion.

Creator: Royal Geographical Society of Australasia. Queensland Branch, Brisbane

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Page 13-16

Endorsement of plan for Joseph Leidy Memorial, [1906].

Solicits contributions to a memorial in Philadelphia for Joseph Leidy (1823-1891; elected 1848).

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Page 13-17

Death notice, 1906 January 19; Prague.

Announces the death of Karl ritt. von Koristka.

Creator: Königlich-Böhmische Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften
Language: German

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Page 13-18

Letter from Den Danske Arktiske Station, 1906 February 8; Disko, Greenland.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1906 March 14.

Proposes the exchange of books and materials on Arctic or Antarctic Nature and especially on Artic Biology for the Station for the Study of Artic Science to be permanently installed and supported in part by the Danish Government.

Creator: Den Danske Arktiske Station

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Page 13-19

Letter from Simón Plana Suárez to Secretary of the Academy, 1906 February 1; Caracas, Venezuela.

Presents a copy of his latest book on “The Foreigners in Venezuela,” a legal study, to the Academy.

Creator: Suárez, Simón Planas, 1879-
Language: French.

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Page 13-20

Letter from Carl Brendel, 1906 February 17; Berlin.

Written by Ernst von Niessen, Patent attorney, on behalf of Dr. Carl Brendel, clarifies the function of an invention to mitigate sea sickness.

Creator: Brendel, Carl, 1835-1922
Language: German

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Page 13-21

Letter from William Trelease to President of the Academy, 1906 March 17; St. Louis, MO.

States that, as a delegate of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he attended the commemoration of the semi centennial anniversary of the Academy of Science of St. Louis. Transmits a replica of the medallion struck for this occasion.

Creator: Trelease, William, 1857-1945; Elected 1892, Associate Fellow
Related documents: Volume 10, p. 24a; Volume 13, p. 12b

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Page 13-22a

Letter from Joseph H. Beale Jr., 1906 March 25; Cambridge, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Beale, Joseph Henry, 1861-1943; Elected 1906

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Page 13-22b

Letter from Walter B. Cannon, [1906]; Cambridge, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Cannon, Walter B. (Walter Bradford), 1871-1945; Elected 1906

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Page 13-23

Letter from George Foot Moore, 1906 March 27; Cambridge, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Moore, George Foot, 1851-1931; Elected 1906

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Page 13-24

Letter from Edward Charles Jeffrey, 1906 March 22; Cambridge, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Jeffrey, Edward Charles, 1866-; Elected 1906

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Page 13-25

Letter from Ostwald, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1905 October 13; Cambridge, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Ostwald, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1853-1932; Elected 1905, FHM

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Page 13-26a

Letter from Frank Winthrop Draper, 1906 February 21; Brookline, MA.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1906 April 11.

Resigns membership to the Academy due to ill health.

Creator: Draper, Frank Winthrop, 1843-1909; Elected 1879

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Page 13-26b

Death notice, 1906 March 10; Washington, DC.

Announces the death of Samuel Pierpont Langley (1834-1906; elected 1883).

Creator: Smithsonian Institution

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Page 13-27

Circular, [1868]; Abbeville, France.

The Société d’Emulation d’Abbeville Announces a conference of scientists, philosophers, and others to call attention to the life and works of Jacques Boucher de Crèvecœur de Perthes, an early on Stone Age and Antedeluvian man in France (1788-1868) Print.

Creator: Société d’Emulation d’Abbeville
Language: French

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Page 13-28

Invitation, 1906 October 19; [Philadelphia], PA.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1906 October 10.

Invites the recipient to attend a Dedication of new building for Engineering.

Creator: University of Pennsylvania

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Page 13-29

Letter from Emilio Antonucci, 1906 April 24; Naples, [Italy].

Offers collection of Lava samples from Vesuvius eruption of April 1906 for sale.

Creator: Antonucci, Emilio
Language: English, French

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Page 13-30

Certificate, 1906 May; Philadelphia.

Acknowledges the Academy’s recognition of Benjamin Franklin on the occasion of the two hundredth Anniversary of the birth of their founder (Franklin).

Creator: American Philosophical Society

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Page 13-31

Letter from American Philosophical Society ([Isaac] Minis Hays, Secretary) to President of the Academy, [1906]; Philadelphia.

Gifts a medal, struck by order of the Congress to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of its founder, Benjamin Franklin.

Creator: American Philosophical Society

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Page 13-32

Circular, 1906 January 25; Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Invites institutes and scientists to exchange publications and to engage in scientific cooperation.

Creator: Universidad Nacional de La Plata.
Language: Spanish

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Page 13-33

Death notice, 1906 September 8; Vienna, Austria.

Announces the death of Hofrat Dr. Ludwig Boltzmann (FHM,1897) (1844-1906) of the Universität de Wien, Akademie der Wissenschaften.

Creator: [Family of Ludwig Boltzmann]
Language: German

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Page 13-34

Death notice, 1906 September; Vienna, Austria.

Announces death of Ludwig Boltzmann (1844-1906; elected 1897, FHM) of the University of Vienna.

Creator:  Universität Wien. Fakultät
Language:  German
Related documents:  Volume 11, p. 20a

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Page 13-35

Death notice, [1906]; Mérico, Mexico.

Announces the death of Don Manuel Urbina y Alltamirano, (1884-1906) Chief of the Department of Natural History in the Museo Nacional, México and formerly interim director of the Museum.

Creator: Museo Nacional de México
Language: Spanish

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Page 13-36

Letter from Délégation pour L’Adoption D’une Langue Auxiliaire Internationale to President of the Academy, 5 November 1906; Paris.

Thanks the Academy support for efforts by the Delegation and mention of the enclosure, under separate cover, of the latest circulars. Requests further distribution of the circulars among colleagues and solicits support.

Creator: Délégation pour L’Adoption D’une Langue Auxiliaire Internationale

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Page 13-36e Printed

Circular, 1907 January 1; [Paris].

Lists 257 Societies and Federations of supportive organizations. Also lists 1,011 names of supporters via the L’Académie Des Sciences de Paris.

Creator: Délégation pour L’Adoption D’une Langue Auxiliaire Internationale
Language: French

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Page 13-36

Letter from Délégation pour L’Adoption D’une Langue Auxiliaire Internationale to Corresponding Secretary of the Academy, 1906 December 14; Paris.

Acknowledges receipt of the Academy’s letter of 3rd December 1906 and offers thanks for their support and for disseminating word of the Delegation for the Adoption of an Auxiliary International Language to the Academy's members.

Creator: Délégation pour L’Adoption D’une Langue Auxiliaire Internationale

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Page 13-37

A Plea for an International Language, 1905; [Paris].

Argues for a single international auxiliary language.

Creator: Couturat, Louis, 1868-1914

Page 13-38

Letter from Board of Jamestown Exposition Managers for Massachusetts (William A. Murphy, Secretary) to E.H. Hall, 1906 November 12; Boston.

Acknowledges the Commonwealth’s participation in the exposition to commemorate the first permanent English settlement in American, by providing a representation of the resources, products, and progress.

Creator: Board of Jamestown Exposition Managers for Massachusetts

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Page 13-39

Letter from Henry H. Edes to William Watson Goodwin, 1906 December 11; Cambridge, [MA].

Offers the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a large, framed copy of the Diploma to Dr. Benjamin Franklin sent at the time of his election in 1781.

Creator: Edes, Henry Herbert, 1849-1922; Elected 1909

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Page 13-40

Invitation, [1907]; [St. Petersburg, Russia].

Invites the recipient to celebrate the 80th birthday of Pierre de Séménov, held by the Imperial Russian Society of Geography.

Creator: Société Impériale Russe de Géographie
Language: French

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Page 13-41a

Circular addressed to President of the Academy, 1906 May 2; Mâcon, France.

Informs that they will receive the third series of Annales de L’Academie de Mâcon. Also forwarded is a celebratory medallion for the centennial. Solicits future exchanges of materials.

Creator: Académie De Mâcon Société des Arts, Sciences, Lettres, Agriculture
Language: French

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Page 13-41b

Circular, 1907 January 1; Koninklijk ,Nederlandsch.

Announces the appointment of the Director-in-Chief of the Koninklijk Nederlandsch Meteorologisch Instituut.

Creator: Koninklijk Nederlandsch Meteorologisch Instituut.
Language: French

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Page 13-42

Invitation, [1907].

The Seventh International Zoölogical Congress invites delegates from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences to attend its meeting to be held at Boston Massachusetts on August 19-23, 1907.

Creator: International Zoölogical Congress, Seventh

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Page 13-43

Letter from Henry Smith Pritchett to Secretary of the Academy, 1906 October 2; [Cambridge, MA].

Resigns membership to the Academy.

Creator: Pritchett, Henry Smith, 1857-1939; Elected 1901

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Page 13-44

Letter from Henry Gardner Denny to E. H. Hall, 1906 September 8; Roxbury, MA.

Resigns membership to the Academy.

Creator: Denny, Henry Gardner, 1833-1907; Elected 1871

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Page 13-44

Letter from Henry Gardner Denny to E. H. Hall, 1906 October 14; Roxbury, MA.

Resigns membership to the Academy.

Creator: Denny, Henry Gardner, 1833-1907; Elected 1871

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Page 13-45

Letter from David Williams Cheever to Corresponding Secretary Academy, [1906 November]; Boston.

Resigns membership to the Academy.

Creator: Cheever, David Williams, 1831-1915; Elected 1889

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Page 13-45

Letter from David Williams Cheever to Edwin W. Hall, 1906 November 28; Boston.

Resigns membership to the Academy.

Creator: Cheever, David Williams, 1831-1915; Elected 1889

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Page 13-46a

Letter from Jeremiah Smith to Secretary of the Academy, 1906 September 25; Cambridge, MA.

Resigns membership to the Academy.

Creator: Smith, Jeremiah, 1837-1921; Elected 1871

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Page 13-46b

Letter from James Burill Angell to Edward L. Mark, 1907 March 21; Ann Arbor, MI.

Acknowledges request, on behalf of the President of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, for Mr. James B. Burrill (1829-1916), President of the University of Michigan, to represent the Academy at the fiftieth anniversary of the Agricultural College of Michigan.

Creator: Angell, James Burrill, 1829-1916; Elected 1868

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Page 13-47

Invitation, [1907]; [Lansing], Michigan.

Requests representation by the recipient at the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Michigan Agricultural College.

Creator: Michigan Agricultural College, President and Board of Control

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Page 13-48

Circular, 1907 January 30; Washington, DC.

Announces appointment of Charles Doolittle Walcott, L.L.D. as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution on January 23, 1907.

Creator: Smithsonian Institution (Melville W. Fuller, Chancellor)

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Page 13-49

Invitation addressed to President of the Academy, 1907 January 15; Bologna, Italy.

Invites recipient to celebration in honor of the 300th Centennial of U. Aldrovandi’s death.

Creator: Comitato per le Onoranze a U Aldrovandi nel III Centenario dalla sua Morte
Language: Italian
Related documents: pp. 49e, 60-61

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Page 13-49e

Circular, [1907 June 12]; Bologna, Italy.

Lists officials and (corresponding) members for the Committee in honor of the 300th Centennial of U. Aldrovandi’s death.

Creator:  Comitato per le Onoranze a U Aldrovandi nel III Centenario dalla sua Morte (Giovanni Capellini, Presidente; A. Sorbelli, Segretario Generale)
Language:  Italian
Related documents:  p. 49, 60-61

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Page 13-50

Letter from Délégation Pour l’Adoption D’Une Langue Auxiliaire Internationale(Louis Couturat, Trésorier) to Corresponding Secretary of the Academy, 1907 February 3; Paris.

Summarizes results of efforts to advance the Delegation’s work.

Creator:  Délégation Pour l’Adoption D’Une Langue Auxiliaire Internationale
Language:  French
Related documents:  pp. 36, 36e, 36v, 50e, 51-52

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Page 13-50e

Circular, 1907 January 31; [Paris].

Recounts the latest news of efforts in Europe and Scandinavia on behalf of the Delegation for the Adoption of an International Auxiliary Language.

Creator:  Délégation Pour l’Adoption D’Une Langue Auxiliaire Internationale
Language:  French
Related documents:  pp. 36, 36e, 36v, 50, 51, 52

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Page 13-51

Copy of letter addressed to President, Académie Impériale des Sciences de Viennes, L’Académie Impériale des Sciences de Vienne, 1907 January 15; Paris.

Explains the Delegation’s history and the appropriateness of the moment for the adoption of an auxiliary international language for scholars.

Creator:  Délégation Pour l’Adoption D’Une Langue Auxiliaire Internationale
Language:  French, German
Related documents:  pp. 36, 36e, 36v, 50, 50e, 52

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Page 13-52

Circular, [1907]; [Rotterdam, Holland].

Announces plan for a mathematical review, written in Esperanto, for all mathematicians around the world.

Creator:  [Gazeto Mathematika Internacia]
Language:  Esperanto, English, French, German, Dutch
Related documents:  pp. 36, 36e, 36v, 50, 50e, 51

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Page 13-53a

Letter from William Coolidge Lane to Corresponding Secretary of the Academy, 1907 March 15; Cambridge, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Lane, William Coolidge, 1859-1931; Elected 1907

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Page 13-53b

Letter from Edward Henry Hall to E.L. Mark, 1907 March 19; Cambridge, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Hall, Edward H. (Edward Henry), 1831-1912; Elected 1907

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Page 13-54a

Letter from William Zebina Ripley, 1907 April 6; Newton, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy and encloses dues.

Creator: Ripley, William Zebina, 1867-1941; Elected 1907

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Page 13-54b

Letter from Henry Gardner Denny to William Watson, 1907 March 19; Roxbury, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Denny, Henry Gardner, 1833-1907; Elected 1907

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Page 13-55

Letter from Amos Emerson Dolbear to William Watson, 1907 March [20]; [Somerville], MA.

Acknowledges invitation to attend meetings of the Academy and to use its library; Resigns membership to the Academy.

Creator: Dolbear, Amos Emerson, 1837-1910; Elected 1877

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Page 13-56

Invitation addressed to President of the Academy, 1907 March 19; London.

Invites the Academy to send a delegate from the Academy’s membership to celebrate the Centenary of the Geological Society.

Creator: Geological Society of London

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Page 13-57

Death notice, [1907]; [St. Petersburg, Russia].

The Geologic Committee of Russia announces the death of Nicolas Sokolov.

Creator: Comité Géologique de la Russie
Language: French

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Page 13-58a

Pamphlet, [1907]; [New York].

Announces the Loubat Prizes, of the Duke of Loubat, in American Studies at Columbia University; describes the conditions and regulations of these prizes.

Creator: Columbia University

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Page 13-58b

Letter from Edwin F. Sawyer to William Watson, 1907 April 22; Brighton, MA.

Resigns membership to the Academy.

Creator: Sawyer, Edwin F[orrest], 1849- [from old catalog]; Elected 1885

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Page 13-59a

Letter from John Sterling Kingsley to Secretary of the Academy, 1907 April 15; [Somerville, MA].

Resigns membership to the Academy.

Creator: Kingsley, John Sterling, 1854-1929; Elected 1895

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Page 13-59b

Letter from Magnus Gustaf Retzius to E.L. Mark, 1907 March 29; Stockholm, Sweden.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Retzius, Magnus Gustaf, 1842-1919; Elected 1907, FHM
Language: Sweden

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Page 13-60

Circular, [1907]; [New York, NY].

Announces the 200th anniversary of the birth of Carl von Linné (Carolus Linnaeaus) (1707-1778) by the New York Academy of Sciences.

Creator: New York Academy of Sciences

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Page 13-60e

Printed invitation, [1907]; New York Academy of Sciences.

Invites the recipient to the 200th anniversary of the birth of Carl von Linné (Carolus Linnaeaus) (1707-1778) by the New York Academy of Sciences.

Creator: New York Academy of Sciences

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Page 13-61

Letter from Comitato per le Onoranze a U. Aldrovandi nel III Centenario dalla sua Morte (Giovanni Capellini, Presidente) to President of the Academy, 1907 April 14; Bologna, Italy.

Requests the names of participants for the celebration of the 300th Anniversary of the death of U. Aldrovandi.

Creator:  Comitato per le Onoranze a U. Aldrovandi nel III Centenario dalla sua Morte
Language:  Italian
Related documents:  pp. 49, 49e

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Page 13-62

Letter from Comitato per le Onoranze a U. Aldrovandi nel III Centenario dalla sua Morte (Giovanni Capellini, Presidente), 1907 May 14; Bologna, Italy.

Thanks the Academy for its participation in the the celebration of the 300th Anniversary of the death of U. Aldrovandi.

Creator:  Comitato per le Onoranze a U. Aldrovandi nel III Centenario dalla sua Morte
Language:  Italian
Related documents:  pp. 49, 49e, 61

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Page 13-63

Announcement addressed to President of the Academy, 1907 April 30; București, Romania.

Announces appointments to the Meteorological Institute and Central Department of Weights and Measures.

Creator: Romania. Institut Météorologique et Service central des poids et Mesures
Language: French

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Page 13-63v

Draft letter addressed to Villh. Thomsen, Président du Comités d’organisation, 1908 March 17; Cambridge, MA.

Notifies who, from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, will attend the Fifteenth International Congress of Orientalists.

Creator: Mark, Edward L. (Edward Laurens), 1847-1946
Language: French

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Page 13-64

Circular, 1907 May; Copenhagen, Denmark.

Announces 15th Congrès International des Orientalistes to be held in Copenhagen on August 4th - 20th, 1908. Names the Comité D’Organisation.

Creator:  15th Congrès International des Orientalistes
Language:  French
Related documents:  pp. 64e, 63v

Page 13-64e

Pamphlet, [1908]; Copenhagen, Denmark.

Details the order of events for the 15th International Congress of Orientalists to be held in Copenhagen on August 4th - 20th, 1908. Includes lists of delegates.

Creator:  Congrès international des Orientalistes
Language:  French
Related documents:  pp. 63v, 64

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Page 13-65

Death notice, 1907 May 26; Prague.

The Royal Bohemian Society of Science announces the death of Phil. Dr. Johann Gebauer.

Creator: Königlich-Böhmische Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften
Language: German

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Page 13-66

Letter from George Washington Pierce to President of the Academy, 1907 May 14; Cambridge, MA.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1907 October 9.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Pierce, George Washington, 1872-1956; Elected 1907

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Page 13-68

Death Notice, 1907 June 7; Prague.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1907 October 9.

The Royal Bohemian Society of Science announces the death of Judr. Bohuslav Freih.v. Rieger.

Creator: Königlich-Böhmische Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften
Language: German

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Page 13-69

Letter from California Academy of Sciences (Leverett Mills Loomis, Museum Director) to Secretary of the Academy, 1907 June 25; San Francisco, CA.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1907 October 9.

Thanks the Academy for its contribution of publications to the library of the Academy following their disaster in 1906.

Creator: California Academy of Sciences

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Page 13-70

Death notice, 1907 July 15; Liége, Belgique.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1907 October 7.

The Geological Society of Belgium announces the death of Henri-Joseph Forir.

Creator: Société géologique de Belgique
Language: French

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Page 13-71

Death notice, 1907 August 14; Potsdam, Germany.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1907 October 9.

The Potsdam Astrophysical Observatories, Prof. Dr. Lohse announces the death of Prof. Dr. Herman Carl Vogel, Director, (1841-1907) 1892, FHM.

Creator: Astrophysikalisches Observatorium Potsdam
Language: German

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Page 13-72

Letter from Administration de L’Enseignement Supérieur des Sciences et des Lettres (Cyr. Van Overbergh, Directeur général) to President of the Academy, 1907 September 18; Brussels, [Belgium].
Read at Stated Meeting, 1907 October 9.

Requests a transfer of recent relevant publications.

Creator: Administration de L’Enseignement Supérieur des Sciences et des Lettres

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Page 13-73

Letter from Arthur MacDonald to Secretary of the Academy, 1907 October [5]; Washington, DC.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1907 October 9.

Requests the Academy consider a resolution favoring the establishment of laboratories under Federal, State, and city control for the study of the “criminal pauper” and “defective classes”.

Creator: MacDonald, Arthur, [1856-1936]
Related documents: p. 73e

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Page 13-73e

Pamphlet, [Washington, DC].
Read at Stated Meeting, 1907 October 9.

Writes on Criminal Anthropology. Sections of the pamphlet include: A Plan for the Study of Man; Questions as to Utility; Some Conclusions as to Criminal Man, and other related topics.

Creator: MacDonald, Arthur, [1856-1936]
Related documents: p. 73

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Letter from William Hultz Walker to Edward L. Mark, 1907 October 12; Boston.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1907 November 13.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Walker, William Hultz, 1869-1934. [from old catalog]; Elected 1907

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Page 13-75

Announcement, 1907 October 1; Berlin.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1907 November 13.

Royal Prussian Meteorological Institute announces the appointment of Dr. G. Hellman, as Director.

Creator: Königlich Preussisches Meteorologisches Institut
Language: German

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Page 13-76

Death notice, 1907 September 24; Braunschweig, Germany.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1907 November 13.

The Society for Natural Sciences in Braunschweig announces the death of Professor Dr. med. Rudolph Blasius.

Creator: Verein für Naturwissenschaft zu Braunschweig
Language: German

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Page 13-76v

Newspaper clipping, [1907]; Medford, MA.

Announces the death of G.E. Davenport (1833-1907; Fellow, 1898). Includes the poem “The Blue Gentian”.

Creator: Davenport, George Edward, 1833-1907; Elected 1898
Related documents: pp. 77, 77e

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Page 13-77

Letter from Arthur Davenport to William Watson, 1907 December 9; Boston.

Announces the death of G.E. Davenport (1833-1907; Fellow, 1898).

Creator: Davenport, Arthur
Related documents: pp. 76v, 77e

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Page 13-77e

Newspaper clipping, [1907]; [Medford, MA].

Announces the death of G.E. Davenport (1833-1907; Fellow, 1898).

Related documents: pp.77, 76v

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Page 13-78

Circular, 1907 November; Vienna, Austria.

Announces the dates for the XVIth International Congress of Americanists, to be held September 9-14, 1908 in Vienna.

Creator: International Congress of Americanists
Related documents: p. 78e

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Page 13-78e

Program, [1907 November]; Vienna, Austria.

Announces general program, organizing committee, and members for the XVIth International Congress of Americanists Vienna (Austria) 1908.

Creator:  International Congress of Americanists
Language:  English
Related documents:  p. 78

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Draft letter addressed to Third International Congress for the History of Religions (J. Estlin Carpenter, Hon. Sec.), 1908 March 17; Cambridge, MA.

On behalf of the President of the Academy, names J. Estlin Carpenter of Oxford as representative of the Academy to the Third International Congress for the History of Religions.

Creator: American Academy of Arts and Sciences; Elected 1884

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Page 13-79e

Circular, 1907 November; Oxford, England.
Read at Stated Meeting, [1909] January 8.

Encloses the first announcement of the meeting in Oxford in September 1908.

Creator: International Congress for the History of Religions

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Page 13-80

Announcement, 1907 December 10; Frankfurt, Germany.
Read at Stated Meeting, [1908] January 8.

Announces the opening of a new building of a physics institute in Frankfurt in 1907.

Creator: Physikalischer Verein zu Frankfurt A.m. Vorstandes und des Dozenten-Kollegiums
Language: German

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Page 13-81

Letter from Premier Congrès de Chimie et de Physique, Comité d’organisation (T. [Borgmann], Président; V. Tišèenko and Ch. Baumgart, Secrétaires), 1907 December 18; St. Petersburg, Russia.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1908 January 8.

The organizing Committee of the First Congress of Chemistry and Physics, organized in memory of the celebrated Russian chemist D. I. Mendéléeff, Announces the Congress, to be held in St. Petersburg on January 2-12, 1908 (old style December 20-30, 1907).

Creator: Premier Congrès de Chimie et de Physique
Language: French

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Page 13-82

Greeting card, [1908 January]; Mexico.
Read at Stated Meeting, [1908 February 12].

Tenders New Year’s Greeting from the directors, professors, and employees of the museum.

Creator: Museo Nacional (Mexico)
Language: Spanish

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Page 13-83

Circular, 1908 [February]; Rome.

Announces the 4th International conference of Mathematicians to be held in Rome in April 6-11 in 1908. Includes subscription form.

Creator: Congresso internazionale dei matematici
Language: Italian, English, German, French

Page 13-84

Letter from LeBaron Russel Briggs to E.L. Mark, 1908 January 10; Cambridge, MA.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1908 March 11.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Briggs, LeBaron Russell, 1855-1934; Elected 1908

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Page 13-85

Letter from William Watson Goodwin to E.L. Mark, 1908 March 7; Cambridge, MA.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1908 March 11.

In his fifth year of service, Goodwin informs the acting corresponding secretary that he does not wish to be considered for re-election. He acknowledges the “deep sense of the great honor” the members of the Academy have done him.

Creator: Goodwin, William Watson, 1831-1912; Elected 1859

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Page 13-86

Letter from Geological Society of London (Archibald Geikie, President; William W. Watts, Secretary; Edmund J. Garwood, Secretary) to President of the Academy, 1908 February 19; London.

Gratefully Acknowledges the Academy’s participation in their centenary by sending W. M. Davis as delegate. Forwards a copy of the “History of the Geological Society of London”.

Creator: Geological Society of London

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Page 13-87

Circular, 1908 February 4; Aix-en-Provence, France.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1908 March 11.

The Academy of Sciences, Agriculture, Arts & Belles - Lettres of Aix Announces its centenary and welcomes delegates to the celebration.

Creator: Académie des Sciences, Agriculture, Arts & Belles - Lettres D’Aix
Language: French

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Page 13-88

Invitation, [1908 February ].
Read at Stated Meeting, 1908 March 11.

Invites the recipient to the 50 Year Jubilee of the Society of Friends of Science.

Creator: Gessellschaft von Freunden der Naturwissenschaften
Language: German

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Page 13-89

Letter from Thomas Dwight to President of the Academy, 1908 April 2; Boston, MA.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1908 May 13.

Resigns membership to the Academy.

Creator: Dwight, Thomas, 1843-1911; Elected 1876

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Page 13-90

Letter from Theodore Hough to Edwin Hall,, 1908 April 6; Charlottesville, VA.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1908 May 13.

Resigns membership to the Academy due to relocation from Boston to Virginia.

Creator: Hough, Theodore, 1865-1924; Elected 1902, Fellow

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Page 13-91

Letter from Louis Derr to Edward L. Mark, 1908 April 14; Boston, MA.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1908 May 13.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Derr, Louis, 1868-1923; Elected 1908

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Page 13-92

Circular, [1908 April]; Brussels, Belgium.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1908 May 13.

The International Congress of Botany Announces next convene in Brussels in 1910. Includes program and rationale.

Creator: Congrès international de botanique
Language: French, English, German

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Page 13-93

Letter from Arthur Michael to William Watson, 1908 May 6; Tufts College [Medford], MA.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1908 May 13.

Resigns membership to the Academy.

Creator: Michael, Arthur, 1853-1942; Elected 1883, Fellow

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Page 13-94

Death notice, [1908 May]; [Britwell, Berkhamsted, Herts], England.

Announces the death of Sir John Evans (1823-1908) 1888, FHM.

Creator: Lady Evans and Family of Sir John Evans

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Page 13-95

Letter from Charles Hyde Warren to Edward L. Mark, 1908 May 22; Auburndale, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Warren, Charles Hyde, (1876-1950); Elected 1908

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Page 13-96

Letter from Emil Fischer to Edward Laurens Mark, 1908 May 28; Berlin, Germany.

Acknowledges election to the Academy and replacement of Dimitri Mendeleef.

Creator: Fischer, Emil, (1852-1919); Elected 1908, FHM
Language: German

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Page 13-97

Letter from William Watson Goodwin to William Watson, 1908 May 19; Cambridge, MA.

Gratefully acknowledges the recognition of his efforts on behalf of the Academy.

Creator: Goodwin, William Watson, 1831-1912; Elected 1859

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Page 13-98

Letter from Charles Gross, 1908 October [1]; Cambridge, MA.

Resigns membership to the Academy.

Creator: Gross, Charles, 1857-1909; Elected 1905, Fellow

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Page 13-99 Printed

Invitation, 1908 June 4; Erlangen, Germany.

Invites recipient to the Centenary celebration of the Physico-Medical Society in Erlangen.

Creator: Physikalisch-Medizinischen Sozietät zu Erlangen
Language: German

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Page 13-100

Letter from Leland Ossian Howard, 1908 September 10; Washington, DC.

Inquires as to the Academy’s expected participation in meetings with the American Association for the Advancement of Science from December 28 1908 to January 2, 1909.

Creator: Howard, Leland Ossian, 1857-1950; Elected 1913

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Page 13-101

Invitation, 1908 June; Cambridge, England.

Invites the recipient to attend the centenary of Charles Darwin’s birth (Feb. 12, 1809) and the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of the “Origin of Species” (Nov. 24, 1859).

Creator: University of Cambridge

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Page 13-102

Program, 1908 May 22; Paris.

The Second International Congress for the Prevention of Fire and Accidents provides a program including a transmittal letter.

Creator: 2me Congrès International de la Prevention du Feu et des Accidents
Language: French

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Circular, [1908]; Stockholm, Sweden.

The Nobel Committees for Physics and Chemistry requests nominations for the 1909 prizes. Includes a pamphlet of earlier recipients for chemistry and physics prizes.

Creator: Kungl Vetenskapsakademiens Nobel Kommitte för Kemi och för Fysik
Language: Swedish, French

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Invitation, 1908 July 1; Catania, Italy.

Invites recipient to attend the commemorative occasion honoring the naturalist Giuseppe Gioeni.

Creator: R. Universita Di Catania, Comitato per le Onoranze a Giuseppe Gioeni D’Angio
Language: Italian

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Page 13-105

Announcement, 1908 July 8; Rio do Janeiro, [Brazil].

Announces the new director of the Observatory of Rio de Janeiro.

Creator: Observatorio do Rio de Janeiro
Language: French

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Page 13-106

Death Notice, [1908]; Prague.

The Royal Bohemian Society Of Sciences announces the death of Professor Johann Kvièala.

Creator: Königlich Böhmische Gesellschaft Der Wissenschaften
Language: German

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Page 13-107

Death notice, 1908; Prague.

The Royal Bohemian Society of Sciences announces the death of Professor Karl Pelz.

Creator: Königlich Böhmische Gesellschaft Der Wissenschaften
Language: German

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Page 13-108

Death notice, 1908; Portugal.

The Commission of Geological Services of Portugal announces the death of J. F. Nery DelGado.

Creator: Commission du Service Géologique du Portugal
Language: French

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Page 13-109

Death notice, 1908 May 10; La Plata, Argentina.

The Museum of La Plata announces the death of Enrique A.S. Delachaux.

Creator: Museo de La Plata
Language: Spanish

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Page 13-110

Letter from Premier Congrès Internationale des Science Administrative (M.P. DeVuyst, Secrétaire Général;E.Tibbaut, Président), 1908 June; Brussels, [Belgium].

Announces the first International Congress of Administrative Sciences and encloses a prospectus.

Creator: Congrès internationaux des sciences administratives.
Language: French

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Circular, 1908 [May 15]; Brussels, Belgium.

Announces the First International Congress of Administrative Sciences at the Universal International Exhibition in Brussels in

Creator: Premier Congrès Internationale des Science Administrative
Language: French, English, German

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Invitation, 1908; [Columbia], Missouri.

Invites the Academy’s representation on the occasion of the Inauguration of Albert Ross Hill as President.

Creator: University of Missouri. Board of Curators and the Faculty.

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Page 13-112

Circular, [1909]; Montpellier.

Announces the Alphonse Jaumes Prize to be awarded for a topic in Pathology and therapeutics.

Creator: Académie des sciences et lettres de Montpellier
Language: French

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Page 13-113

Assessment form, 1908 October 1; Boston.

Responds to an assessment from the Academy for year ending May 12, 1909 and reiterates having resigned as of May 1909.

Creator: Toy, Crawford Howell, 1836-1919; Elected 1888, Fellow

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Page 13-114

Circular, [1909]; [Rome].
Read at Stated Meeting, 1909 January 13.

Describes the status of fundraising efforts and current subscriptions for the Graziadio Ascoli Foundation. Notes funds are intended to create a prize for excellence in the Italian language and philology. Includes subscription lists.

Creator: Societą Filolņgica Romana
Language: Italian

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Page 13-115

Letter from William Zebina Ripley, 1909 January 12; Cambridge, MA.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1909 January 13.

Resigns membership to the Academy.

Creator: Ripley, William Zebina, 1867-1941; Elected 1907, Fellow

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Page 13-116

Letter from William Trelease to Edward H. Hall, 1908 November 20; St. Louis, MO.

Agrees to represent the Academy and the American Philosophical Society at the inauguration of President Hill at the University of Missouri.

Creator: Trelease, William, 1857-1945; Elected 1892, Fellow

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Letter from William Trelease to John Trowbridge, 1908 December 16; St. Louis, MO.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1909 January 13.

Reports briefly on inauguration of President Hill at the University of Missouri. Thanks Academy for choosing him as delegate.

Creator: Trelease, William, 1857-1945; Elected 1892, Associate Fellow

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Greeting card, [1909]; Mexico.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1909 January 13.

Tenders New Year’s greetings of the director, employees, and professors of the National Museum of Mexico.

Creator: Museo Nacional
Language: Spanish

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Letter from Charles I. Kiralfy to President of the Academy, 1908 December 1908; [London].
Read at Stated Meeting, 1909 January 13.

Invites the participation of the Academy at the Franco-British Exhibition of Science, Arts, and Industry in London 1908.

Creator: Kiralfy, Charles I.

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Death notice, 1908 November 12; Helsingfors [Helsinki], Finland.
Read at Stated Meeting, 1909 January 13.

The Society of Science of Finland announces the death of Lorenz Leonard Lindelof; Announces his replacement by Andres Donner.

Creator: Société des sciences de Finlande
Language: French

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Letter from Henry Herbert Edes to J. Trowbridge; E H Hall, 1909 January 18; Cambridge, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Edes, Henry Herbert, 1849-1922; Elected 1909

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Letter from Henry Fay to Edwin H. Hall, 1909 January 18; Boston, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Fay, Henry, 1868-[1939]; Elected 1909

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Letter from Reginald Aldworth Daly to Edwin H. Hall, 1909 January 27; Cambridge MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Daly, Reginald Aldworth, 1871-1957; Elected 1909

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Letter from Harris Hawthorne Wilder, 1909 January 30; Northampton, MA.

Acknowledges election to the Academy.

Creator: Wilder, Harris Hawthorne, 1864-1928; Elected 1909

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Circular, 1909; New York.

Announces exercises commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 50th Anniversary of the publication of the “Origin of Species” to be held on Feb. 12, 1909.

Creator: New York Academy of Sciences

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Letter from Université de Genève (Robert Chodat, Le Recteur) to President of the Academy, 1908 December; Genève.

The University of Geneva Announces plans to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the founding of the University which coincides with the 4th centenary of John Calvin’s birth.

Creator: Université de Genève
Language: French

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Circular, [1909 ]; [Worcester, MA].

Announces appointment of Clarence S. Brigham as the Librarian of the Society and the retirement of Edmund M. Barton.

Creator: American Antiquarian Society

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Circular, [1908]; [Göttingen, Germany].

Royal Society of Sciences of Göttingen Announces a fund to be awarded as a prize for the first person to prove the theorem. Prize is to be called the “Wolfskehl Prize”.

Creator: Royal Society of Sciences of Göttingen

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