By (Unknown); Salvatore V. De Sando
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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