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CONSTITUTION. 



ARTICLE I. 



Section 1. This u.ssociatiou shall he called the ludiauti Academy of 

 Science. 



Sec. 2. The objects of this Academy shall he scientific research and 

 the diffusion ot ivnowledge 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 developing and 

 making known the materiaJ, educational and other resources and riches 

 of the State; to arrange and jjrepare for publication such reports of inves- 

 tigation and discussions as may further the aims and objects of the Acad- 

 emy as set forth in these articles. 



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

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

 eral departments of the State, through the Governor, act through its coun- 

 cil as an advisory bod.v in the direction and execution of any investigation 

 within its pro\ince as stated. The necessary expenses incurred in the prose- 

 cution of such investigation are to be borne b.^' the State; no pecuniary gain 

 is to come to the Academj- for its advice or direction of such investigation. 



The regular proceedings of the Academy as published by the State 

 shall become n public flocument. 



AKTICLE II. 



Section 1. iSIenibers of this Academy shall be honorary fellows, fel- 

 lows, 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 be annual or life members. Annual 

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

 the c(mstitLition, pay an admission fee of two dollars, and thereafter an 

 annual fee of one dollar. Any person who shall at one tittle contribute 



