Ohio State University, Biological Club Records 1888-1911

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The Biological Club of the Ohio State University, later known as Biology Club, was organized in 1888; members discussed scientific topics from a variety of disciplines, gave reports on their recent research, and hosted lectures. The Ohio State University, Biological Club Records date from 1888 to 1911, and contain the club's meeting minutes, as well as an invitation to a special club meeting.

[identification of item], Ohio State University, Biological Club Records, RG 44.86, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, Biological Club Records date from 1888 to 1911, and contain the club's meeting minutes, as well as an invitation to a meeting commemorating the birth of Charles Darwin.

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Accession Number UA.2011.0126: source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2012.0100: source unknown, 2012

The Biological Club of the Ohio State University and Agricultural Experiment Station was organized on November 2, 1888; a small group of students and professors interested in the natural sciences met to organize the club. Its purpose was to promote knowledge of the biological sciences and foster the spirit of original investigations in biology. Members discussed scientific topics from a variety of disciplines, gave reports on their recent research, and hosted lectures. After 1928, it became known as the Biology Club; it was last active in 1958.

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Finding aid written by: Audrey Wimbiscus, 2018 August

Finding aid prepared by Audrey Wimbiscus