Tag: American Philosophical Society

Beverly Daniel Tatum Elected to the American Philosophical Society

The American Philosophical Society was founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin. This year 33 new members were elected to the society. Of the 33 new members, it appears that only one is an African American.

Sylvester James Gates Named a Member of the American Philosophical Society

Of the 27 new members of the society elected this year, Professor Gates is the only African American.

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