The official 1873 founding document of the Minnesota Academy of Natural Sciences (later to become the Minnesota Academy of Science) contains its original Constitution and By-Laws. Article II states that, It shall be the object of the Academy to observe and investigate natural phenomena; to make collections of specimens illustrating the various departments of science; to name, classify, and preserve the same; also, to discuss such questions as shall come within the province of the Academy. The By-Laws direct the establishment of a museum, as well as regular meetings at which scientific investigations will be communicated either orally or in writing.
Report includes a description of bedrock geology and mapping on east-central Minnesota, including test drilling, outcrop and geochemical data, accompanied by two plates, Plate 1 Bedrock geology, Plate 2 Database.
The draft charter, "A Bill for an act of the Minnesota legislature to create a corporate body with the name and style of The Minnesota Academy of Science, is from around 1903, 30 years after its 1873 founding as the Minnesota Academy of Natural Sciences. Signers include Alexander Ramsey and Academy founder N.H. Winchell. Ex-officio members were listed as "the presidents of the Normal Schools at Mankato, Winona, St. Cloud, Moorhead, and Duluth, and the president of the University of Minnesota."
This printed Constitution of the Minnesota Academy of Science is from around 1937. It is very similar to the 1933 Constitution but has removed the associate membership category; the By-Laws set the annual dues as "one dollar for each member." The election process for members is also different, requiring nomination by a member, recommendation by the Council, and a two-thirds vote of the organization, at which point "he shall be duly elected."
This typed and annotated document is labeled as the "First Constitution of the Minnesota Academy of Science," thus presumably around the 1933 refounding (cf., the 1873 founding constitution of the Minnesota Academy of Natural Sciences). Article II states that, "The object of the Academy shall be the promotion of the sciences through an organization of scientists resident in the State of Minnesota." Provision is made for officers, committees and meetings, "taking into account the state wide nature of the organization." The By-Laws set the annual dues as two dollars for each active member and one dollar for each associate member.�
Evaluation of regional geology and geochemistry samples indicating the extent that hydrothermal fluids affected Paleozoic rocks in southeastern Minnesota. Superseded by Minnesota Geological Survey publication IC-41.
General descriptive information about the central Duluth Complex maps including drillhole facts and descriptions of map units. Text only, no maps included.
Recovery and digitization of geophysical and sample points and data from 1:100,000 paper maps of the COGEOMAP (cooperative mapping program with U.S. Geological Survey) area, text only
The April 1971 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included an updated map of the location of bronze geologic markers, an article on how agates form, and a story on the early history of society.
The April-May-June 1978 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter announced a new book called Rocky Roots, and included a report on a trip to southeastern Minnesota.
The April-May-June 1979 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included the second part of a society history prepared for the 40th anniversary, along with regular meeting notices.
The April-June 1990 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included the President's message from Walt Blowers, and a memorial to Dr. Henry Lepp.
The August-September-October 1985 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter reported on society affairs, including a highly successful state fair booth.
The August-September-October 1986 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included the President's message from Warren Mitchell, and various society notices.
The August-September-October 1988 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society notices, and news of a conference at Gustavus Adolphus College featuring noted geologists.
The August-September-October 1989 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society notices, and news of the death of Dr. Harold E. Harbo.
The December 1970 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a message from President Sam Mayo, along with various meeting notices.
The December-January-February 1972-1973 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included various meeting notices, and announced forthcoming publication of a Minnesota Geological Survey book on geology of Minnesota.
The December-January-February 1980-1981 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter reported on a field trip led by Gerry Webers on Cambrian and Ordovician strata of Minnesota, along with customary society notices.
The December-January-February 1981-1982 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included part two of the Black Hills field trip report, and regular society notices.
The December-January-February 1982-1983 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society news, and a report on the field trip to the Mesabi Range, as well as a Memorial to Ruth Benson.
The December-January-February 1984-1985 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included the President's message by George Johnson, and several society notices.
The Fall/Winter 1991 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society notices, and news that the Minnesota Geological Survey budget had been vetoed by the governor.
The February-March-April 1986 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included various society notices, and news that Jane Goodall would speak at the University.
The February-March-April 1987 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included various notices, and an indication that the new Minnesota Geological Survey Director Priscilla Grew would be speaker at the Spring Banquet.
The February-March-April 1988 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included various society notices, as well as news of the death of Rhea Wright, and Frederick P. Bradford.
The February-March-April 1989 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included the President's message from Fran Corcoran, and society notices.
The January-February 1972 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included the President's message, as well as a story on the Cuyuna Range.
The January-February 1977 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a report on the field trip to the Keweenaw Peninsula.