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From: Elizabeth Ihrig (mail to: [log in to unmask] )
Each year, the Bakken Library and Museum in Minneapolis offers Visiting
Research Fellowships and Research Travel Grants to facilitate research
in its collection of books, journals, manuscripts, and instruments. The
subject of the Bakken's collections is the history of electricity and
magnetism with a focus on their roles in the life sciences and medicine.
Significant holdings include the works of natural philosophers,
scientists, physicians, electro-therapists, and electrophysiologists of
the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. Related subjects and
materials include mesmerism, animal magnetism, and hypnotism, in
addition to works documenting the history of para-psychology, psychical
research, and phrenology. Also of interest are collections of
19th-century medical and electro-medical ephemera, miscellaneous
scientists' letters, and trade catalogues. The instrument collection
includes electrostatic generators, magneto-electric generators,
induction coils, physiological instruments, recording devices, and
accessories.
Visiting Research Fellowships up to a maximum of $1,500 are to help
defray the expenses of travel, subsistence, and other direct costs of
conducting research at The Bakken. The minimum period of residence is
two weeks. Preference is given to researchers who are interested in
collaborating with The Bakken on exhibits or other programs. The
deadline for applications is 15 February 2005.
Travel Grants up to a maximum of $500 (domestic) and $750 (foreign)
are
to help defray the expenses of travel, subsistence, and other direct
costs of conducting research at The Bakken. The minimum period of
residence is one week. Application may be made at any time during the
calendar year.
For application guidelines or further information, please contact:
Elizabeth Ihrig, Librarian
The Bakken Library and Museum
3537 Zenith Avenue So.
Minneapolis, MN., 55416
tel 612-926-3878 ext. 227
fax (612) 927-7265
e-mail [log in to unmask]
www.thebakken.org <http://www.thebakken.org/> ; click on "Library" or
"Research"
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Elizabeth Ihrig
Librarian tel.: 612-926-3878 ex. 227
The Bakken email: [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
3537 Zenith Ave. So. fax: 612-927-7265
Minneapolis, MN 55416 www.thebakken.org
<http://www.thebakken.org/>
U.S.A.
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