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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.

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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    The definitive journals of Lewis & Clark by University of Nebraska--Lincoln. Center for Great Plains Studies, American Philosophical Society

    Published: University of Nebraska Press, 2002
    Description: 12 volumes : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
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    Atlas of the Lewis & Clark Expedition by University of Nebraska--Lincoln. Center for Great Plains Studies, American Philosophical Society

    Published: University of Nebraska Press, 1983
    Description: 1 atlas (23 pages, 151 unnumbered page of plates) : facsimiles, maps ; 51 cm.
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