Establishing the American Philosophical Society

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gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:American_Philosophical_Association
gptkb:University
gptkb:American_Sociological_Association
gptkb:American_Psychological_Association
gptkb:American_Historical_Association
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:Academy
gptkb:American_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science
gptkbp:date 1743
gptkbp:field_of_study gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:science
gptkb:literary_work
history
social sciences
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Benjamin_Franklin
gptkbp:historical_significance contributed to the Enlightenment in America
established a model for future societies
fostered collaboration among intellectuals
influenced the development of American science
preserved early American scientific records
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Establishing the American Philosophical Society
gptkbp:location gptkb:Philadelphia
gptkbp:membership by invitation only
gptkbp:notable_achievement first American society to promote scientific research
gptkbp:notable_event collaboration with universities
development of educational programs
celebration of anniversaries
establishment of the library
publication of research findings
outreach to the public
support for scientific expeditions
organization of conferences
establishment of fellowships
hosting of lectures and discussions
creation of the museum
first meeting held in 1743
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:John_Bartram
gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson
gptkb:William_Smith
gptkb:Charles_Willson_Peale
gptkbp:publishes gptkb:Transactions_of_the_American_Philosophical_Society
gptkb:Proceedings_of_the_American_Philosophical_Society
gptkbp:purpose promote useful knowledge
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:type gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:website www.amphilsoc.org
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Henry_Jefferson
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