Finding Aid for The Paleontological Society Records, 1908-2020 | University of Illinois Archives

Title: The Paleontological Society Records, 1908-2020

ID: 15/11/100

Primary Creator: Paleontological Society

Extent: 18.0 cubic feet

Arrangement: Alphabetically by subject and chronologically thereunder

Subjects: American Geological Institute, Geological Society of America, History of Paleontology, Journal of Paleontology, Paleontological Society, Paleontology, Vertebrate Paleontologists, Zoology

Formats/Genres: Papers

Languages: English

Records of Paleontological Society contains agenda, brochures, correspondence, financial reports, membership lists and applications, minutes proceedings, news releases, news letters, obituaries, pamphlets, statements, and questionnaires, by Society secretaries, includes Ralph O. Langenheim Jr. (1964-70), Warren O. Addicott (1971-75), and John Pojeta (1982-88), relating to the organization of the Society (1908); constitution and bylaws (1910, 1921, 1935-87); Council, midyear, and annual meetings (1942-88); officers (1910-83); membership (1939-88); the Charles Schuchert Award (1962-2004), Medal Award (1968-2006), Strimple Award (1988-2004), treasurer's office (1955-88); organization of American Geological Institute (1943-44); committees (1953-92); awards and medals (1962-92); symposiums (1967-89); and affiliations with professional organizations including the Society for Economic Paleontologists and Mineralogists (SEPM) (1967-82). The series also includes records of the Joint Publishing Endeavor Agreement in which SEPM and the Paleontological Society (PS) agreed to fund publishing efforts. Correspondence includes Presidents James Vodentine (1973-74), Ellis Yochelson (1975-76), David M. Raup (1976-77), Francis F. Stehil (1977-78), and Richard Grant (1978-79).

American Geological Institute
Geological Society of America
History of Paleontology
Journal of Paleontology
Paleontological Society
Paleontology
Vertebrate Paleontologists
Zoology

Repository: University of Illinois Archives

Accruals: 1/65 - 6/92 (see IWS); 5/7/1998; 10/25/2022

Acquisition Method: October 2022 donation: R.L. Parsley via Claudia Johnson

Other Note: 27 Pages

URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/uasfa/1511100.pdf

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