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CONSTITUTION. 



ARTICLE I. 



Section 1. This association shall he called the Indiana Academy 

 of Science. 



Sec. 2. The objects of this Academy shall be scientific research 

 and the diffusion of knowledge concerning the various departments of 

 science; to promote intercourse between men engaged in scientific work, 

 especially in Indiana; to assist by investigation and discussion in devel- 

 oping and making known the material, educational and other resources 

 and riches of the State; to arrange and prepare for publication such 

 reports of investigation and discussions as may further the aims and 

 objects of the Academy as set forth in these articles. 



Whereas, The State has undertaken the publication of such proceed- 

 ings, the Academy will, upon request of the Governor, or of one of the 

 several departments of the State, through the Governor, act through 

 its council as an advisory body in the direction and execution of any 

 investigation within its province as stated. The necessary expenses in- 

 curred in the prosecution of such investigation are to be borne by the 

 State; no pecuniary gain is to come to the Academy for its advice or 

 direction of such investigation. 



The regular proceedings of the Academy as published by the State 

 shall become a public document. 



ARTICLE II. 



Section 1. Members of this Academy shall be honorary fellows, 

 fellows, non-resident members or active members. 



Sec. 2. Any person engaged in any department of scientific work, 

 or in original research in any department of science, shall be eligible 

 to active membership. Active members may lie annual or life members. 

 Annual members may be elected at any meeting of the Academy; they 

 shall sign the constitution, pay an admission fee of two dollars, and 



