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CONSTITUTION. 



ARTICT.R I. 



Section 1. This association sliall lie called the Indiana Academy of 

 Science. 



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

 tiie diffnsion of knowledge concerning the various departments of science , 

 to promote intercourse between men engaged in scientifi ■ work, especially 

 in Indiana : to assist by investigation and discussion in developing and 

 making known the material, educational and other resources and riches 

 of the State : to arrange and prepare 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. 



Whereas, The State has undertaken the ]ml)lication of such proceed- 

 ings, the Academ.^• will, upon request of the Governor, or of one of the 

 several departments of the State. throi;gh the Governor, act through its 

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

 gation within its province as stated. The necessary expenses incurred 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. 



AIITICLE II. 



Section 1. Members 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 constitution, pay an admission fee of two dollars, and thereafter an 

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



