American Philosophical Society

[[Philosophical Hall]], the headquarters of the American Philosophical Society in [[Philadelphia]] The American Philosophical Society (APS) is an American scholarly organization and learned society founded in 1743 in Philadelphia that promotes knowledge in the humanities and natural sciences through research, professional meetings, publications, library resources, and community outreach. It was founded by the polymath Benjamin Franklin and is considered the first learned society founded in what became the United States, as well as the most prestigious.

Philosophical Hall, the society's headquarters and a museum, is located just east of Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park. In 1965, in recognition of the building's history, it was designated a National Historic Landmark.

The society has about 1,000 elected members. As of April 2020, 5,710 members had been inducted since its creation. Through research grants, published journals, the American Philosophical Society Museum, an extensive library, and regular meetings, the society supports a variety of disciplines in the humanities and the sciences. Provided by Wikipedia
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    An essay on the causes of the variety of complexion and figure in the human species To which are added strictures on Lord Kaims's discourse, on the original diversity of mankind. By the Reverend Samuel Stanhope Smith, D.D. Vice-president, and professor of moral philosophy in the College of New-Jersey; and member of the American Philosophical Society, Held at Philadelphia for Promoting Useful Knowledge.

    An essay on the causes of the variety of complexion and figure in the human species To which are added strictures on Lord Kaims's discourse, on the original diversity of mankind. B... by Smith, Samuel Stanhope, 1750-1819

    Published 1787
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    Experiments and observations on the mineral waters of Philadelphia, Abington, and Bristol, in the province of Pennsylvania Read June 18, 1773, before the American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia. By Benjamin Rush, M.D. professor of chemistry in the College of Philadelphia.

    Experiments and observations on the mineral waters of Philadelphia, Abington, and Bristol, in the province of Pennsylvania Read June 18, 1773, before the American Philosophical Soc... by Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

    Published 1773
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    Calendar of the papers of Benjamin Franklin, being the appendix ... /

    Calendar of the papers of Benjamin Franklin, being the appendix ... /

    Published 1908
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    A New guide to the collections in the library of the American Philosophical Society /

    A New guide to the collections in the library of the American Philosophical Society /

    Published 1987
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    Eulogium on Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D President of the American Philosophical Society, Held at Philadelphia, for Promoting Useful Knowledge, fellow of the Royal Society of London, member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris, of the Royal Society at Gottingen, the Batavian Society in Holland, and of many other literary societies in Europe and America; late minister plenipotentiary for the United States of America at the court of Paris, sometime president, and for more than half a century a revered citizen, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Delivered Marc 1, 1791, in the German Lutheran Church of the city of Philadelphia, before the American Philosophical Society, and agreeably to their appointment, by William Smith, D.D. one of the vice-presidents of the said society, and provost of the College, and Academy of Philadelphia. The memory of the deceased was honored also, at the delivery of this eulogium, with the presence of the president, Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the corporation, and most of the public bodies, as well as respectable citizens, of Philadelphia.

    Eulogium on Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D President of the American Philosophical Society, Held at Philadelphia, for Promoting Useful Knowledge, fellow of the Royal Society of London, m... by Smith, William, 1727-1803

    Published 1792
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    Remarks on education illustrating the close connection between virtue and wisdom. To which is annexed, a system of liberal education. Which, having received the premium awarded by the American Philosophical Society, December 15th, 1797, is now published by their order. By Samuel Harrison Smith, A.M. member of the Am. Phil. Society.

    Remarks on education illustrating the close connection between virtue and wisdom. To which is annexed, a system of liberal education. Which, having received the premium awarded by... by Smith, Samuel Harrison, 1772-1845

    Published 1798
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    Memoir on the analysis of the black vomit, ejected in the last stage of the yellow fever By Isaac Cathrall.

    Memoir on the analysis of the black vomit, ejected in the last stage of the yellow fever By Isaac Cathrall. by Cathrall, Isaac, 1764-1819

    Published 1800
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    An oration, delivered February 24, 1775 before the American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia, for Promoting Useful Knowledge. By David Rittenhouse, A.M. member of the said society.

    An oration, delivered February 24, 1775 before the American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia, for Promoting Useful Knowledge. By David Rittenhouse, A.M. member of the sa... by Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796

    Published 1775
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    History of the portrait collection, Independence National Historical Park /

    History of the portrait collection, Independence National Historical Park / by Fanelli, Doris Devine

    Published 2002
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    Enlightened bureaucracy versus enlightened despotism in Baden, 1750-1792 /

    Enlightened bureaucracy versus enlightened despotism in Baden, 1750-1792 / by Liebel, Helen Pauline Grit, 1930-

    Published 1965
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    Murchison in Moray : a geologist on home ground : with the correspondence of Roderick Impey Murchison and the Rev. Dr. George Gordon of Birnie /

    Murchison in Moray : a geologist on home ground : with the correspondence of Roderick Impey Murchison and the Rev. Dr. George Gordon of Birnie / by Collie, Michael

    Published 1995
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    The Western journals of Dr. George Hunter, 1796-1805 /

    The Western journals of Dr. George Hunter, 1796-1805 / by Hunter, George, 1755-1824

    Published 1963
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    The English Presbyterians and the Stuart restoration, 1648-1663 /

    The English Presbyterians and the Stuart restoration, 1648-1663 / by Abernathy, George R., Jr

    Published 1965
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    Canal or railroad? : Imitation and innovation in the response to the Erie Canal in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Boston.

    Canal or railroad? : Imitation and innovation in the response to the Erie Canal in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Boston. by Rubin, Julius, 1921-2004

    Published 1961
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    Philosophical lectures /

    Philosophical lectures / by Williams, Samuel, 1743-1817

    Published 1970
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    Useful knowledge : the American Philosophical Society millennium program /

    Useful knowledge : the American Philosophical Society millennium program /

    Published 1999
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    Early transactions of the American Philosophical Society /

    Early transactions of the American Philosophical Society /

    Published 1969
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    Mankind advancing : a message of progress.

    Mankind advancing : a message of progress.

    Published 1929
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    A catalogue of portraits and other works of art in the possession of the American Philosophical Society.

    A catalogue of portraits and other works of art in the possession of the American Philosophical Society.

    Published 1961
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    Guide to the archives and manuscript collections of the American Philosophical Society /

    Guide to the archives and manuscript collections of the American Philosophical Society /

    Published 1966
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