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MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
1966-1971
Abstract:  

These are four annotated manuscripts of published articles, including reprints: "Bringing the Public to Science" (1966), "A Cell is not an island of itself" (1971), "Neural development in biological perspective" (1970), and "One plus one does not equal two" (1971).
Call #:  
Mss.B.W437
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet



MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
Circa 1647-1743
Abstract:  

These are the Sloane manuscripts 4036-4069, comprised principally of letters to Sloane from scholars, physicians, naturalists, and collectors in Great Britain, Europe, and America.
Call #:  
Mss.H.S.Film.18
Extent:
16 film_reel(s)



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Medallion
Alt. Title:  
Medallion with Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton  
Description:  
Dimension:H:4.500in W:3.625in D:0.500in
Creator:
unknown
Abstract:  

Small, classically-inspired, bust-length profile portrait relief within an oval medallion with molded edges. The medallion is made of gilded plaster. The underside of the medallion is smooth, and is inscribed "Newton" in horizontally-oriented, free-hand script. The top center of the medallion has been fitted with a small brass loop. This object bears no identifying marks with regard to its maker or date. A large, horizontal crack is visible running through the upper and lower surfaces of the medallion (this crack has been repaired). Various chips in the upper surface edges of the medallion / losses of gilding are visible as well. The underside of the medallion bears a small red-and-white tag that reads "U.82 / 20".
Call #:  
01.C.21



MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
n.d.
Abstract:  

A selected bibliography of American fundamental scientific research during the nineteenth century. 132 pp. Typescript, with index.
Call #:  
Mss.016.509.R41
Extent:
1 volume(s)



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Thermometer
Description:  
Dimension:L:14.750in Dia:0.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Glass and Mercury thermometer with fabric strap, fabric case, and metal case. Glass of thermometer is etched with degree lines and the degrees 10 through 240, in ten-degree increments. Also etched "Farenheit." Presented with the papers of Charles M. Wheatley (APS Library).
Call #:  
01.C.41



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Cast, Skull
Description:  
Dimension:H:8.500in W:7.125in D:5.250in
Creator:
unknown
Abstract:  

Plaster cast of skull housed in original wooden box with scraps of paper and handwritten note: "A celebre American Philosophical Society a Philadelphia de Prof. Joseph de Lenhosseky Budapest, 1879 31 Marz." Jawbone not included.
Call #:  
01.C.63



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.500in Dia:2.875in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1877
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Humphry Davy. Reverse: "THE ROYAL SOCIETY TO ROBERT WILHELM BUNSEN. GUSTAV ROBERT KIRCHHOFF. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WILL OF HUMPHRY DAVY WHO DEVOTED THE TESTIMONIAL PRESENTED TO HIM BY THE COALOWNERS OF THE TYNE AND WEAR TO THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH 1877."
Call #:  
M-D27-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:2.875in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Attached to heavy paper so only one side of medal is visible. Obverse: three overlapping bas-relief profile portraits of Benjamin Rush, Philip Syng Physick, and Caspar Wistar Reverse: not visible Acquired along with the papers of Charles Willson Peale and family, 1945 (APS Library).
Call #:  
M-R89



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Seal
Description:  
Dimension:W:1.875in L:2.500in D:0.375in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1786
Abstract:  

Oval metal box with green ribbon containing red wax seal of the Natural History Society of Edinburgh. Attached label reads: "Seal for certificate issued to Caspar Wistar by Natural history society of Edinburgh, May 4, 1786. Certificate with MISC. MS. COLLECTION oversize."
Call #:  
01.C.59



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:
Transparency, Lantern-slide
Alt. Title:  
Portrait of William Welch  
Description:  
Dimension:H:7.000in W:5.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Glass color transparency of William Welch seated outdoors in a chair. Presented with the papers of Simon Flexner (APS Library).
Call #:  
01.C.37



MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
1766-1803
Abstract:  

These letters are to Rev. Theophilus Lindsay and Rev. Thomas Belsham pertaining to natural history, science, and theology.
Call #:  
Mss.Film.1328
Extent:
1 microfilm_reel(s)



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Laryngoscope
Description:  
Dimension:W:0.750in L:7.000in Widest point
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
after 1858
Abstract:  

Square mirror on straight metal and wooden handle.
Call #:  
58.57



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Plate, Printing
Description:  
Dimension:W:4.250in L:11.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
mid-19th c.
Abstract:  

Printing plate advertising "Fowler's Phrenological Head."
Call #:  
01.C.82



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.375in W:1.875in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1940
Abstract:  

Rail at top serves as pin. Rail is decorated with stylized branch. Green and yellow ribbon attaches rail to medal. Medal is attached to velvet-covered board. Obverse: corn cob and wheat with diamond/rhinestone at bottom; "OPERAS OPTIMAS AGRICOLIS" around perimeter. Reverse: engraved with "To / George Harrison Shull III / In Recognition of his / outstanding contribution to agriculture / The Origination of / Hybrid Corn A.D. 1905, Presented by / The DeKalb Agricultural Association, November 29 / 1940"
Call #:  
M-D365



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Pin
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:1.000in
Creator:
The Robbins Co.
Dates:
1929
Abstract:  

Obverse: laurel wreath encircles "XIII International Physiological Congress" with raised rectangle at center bearing "363" in black. Reverse: "Boston 1929" and "The Robbins Co. Attleboro Mass."
Call #:  
M-In8-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1896
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Edward Jenner between "1796" and "1896"; "VACCINATION MAY 14th" at top and "JENNER" at bottom. Reverse: asclepius/caduceus; "Medical Society of the County of Kings" around perimeter.
Call #:  
M-J44-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.563in
Creator:
Lindberg, Erik
Dates:
1907
Abstract:  

Obverse: Carolus Linnaeus sitting in landscape; "E. TENEBRIS . TANTIS . TAM . CLARUM . EXTOLLERE . LUMEN . QUI . PRIMUS . POTUIT" around image and "ERIK LINDBERG" at bottom. Reverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Linnaeus and flora, fauna, and star flanked by three crowns; "CAROLUS . LINNAEUS . NAT . MDCCVII . OB . MDCCLXXVIII" around profile and "MEMORIAM . BISAECULAREM / PIE . CELEBRANS / RACAD . SCIENT . SUEC . MCMVII."
Call #:  
M-L65-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1943
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of John J. Carty; "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES" around perimeter. Reverse: "THE JOHN J. CARTY MEDAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE" and raised rectangle bearing "EDWIN G. CONKLIN 1943."
Call #:  
M-N21-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:2.500in
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1943
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of John J. Carty; "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES" around perimeter. Reverse: "THE JOHN J. CARTY MEDAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE" and raised rectangle bearing "EDWIN G. CONKLIN 1943" One of two identical medals.
Call #:  
M-C76-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.875in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Obverse: classical female figure standing with shield marked "NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES" Reverse: bas-relief of torch; "NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES" around perimeter; "DIGNUS HONORE EDWIN G. CONKLIN " at center.
Call #:  
M-C76-1



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