Benjamin Franklin Medal (American Philosophical Society) Explained

The Benjamin Franklin Medal presented by the American Philosophical Society located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., also called Benjamin Franklin Bicentennial Medal, is awarded since 1906. The originally called "Philosophical Society" was founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin. The award was created to remember the 200th anniversary of the birthday of Franklin.^{[1] [2] [3]} The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has this medal in its collection.^[4]

The medal was created by the brothers Augustus and Louis St. Gaudens.^{[3] [5]}

Recipients

Recipients received this award under different names for different reasons:^[1]

• The first medal was given to the Republic of France in 1906.^[3]
• 1906: Cleveland Abbe, meteorologist
• 1921: Franklin Medal to Marie Curie.^[6]

Benjamin Franklin Medal

Awarded for notable services to the American Philosophical Society, between 1937 and 1983.^[7]

Benjamin Franklin Medal for Distinguished Achievement in the Humanities or Sciences

Awarded between 1985 and 1991.^[8]

Benjamin Franklin Medal for Distinguished Public Service

Awarded since 1987.^[5]

Benjamin Franklin Medal for Distinguished Achievement in the Sciences

Awarded since 1993.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Benjamin Franklin Medal . . .
2. News: Rhodes awards Franklin medal to Bethe on 'a bittersweet day' . David Brand . . . . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111026173832/http://www.news.cornell.edu/chronicle/05/3.17.05/Rhodes_Bethe.html . 2011-10-26 .
3. Web site: The Benj. Fauver Collections - Auction Seventy Five . Maine Antique Digest . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111201212411/http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/catalogs/prescoin06.htm . 2011-12-01 . Look for the entry "398. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BICENTENNIAL MEDAL, 1906".
4. Web site: Benjamin Franklin Bicentennial Medal . . .
5. Web site: Benjamin Franklin Medal for Distinguished Public Service Recipients . American Philosophical Society . . https://web.archive.org/web/20111017212343/http://www.amphilsoc.org/prizes/franklinservice . 2011-10-17 . dead .
6. Minutes . . 60 . 4 . 1921 . p.xxii . 984523 . American Philosophical Society.
7. Web site: Benjamin Franklin Medal Recipients 1937-1983 . American Philosophical Society . . https://web.archive.org/web/20111017212321/http://www.amphilsoc.org/prizes/franklin3783 . 2011-10-17 . dead .
8. Web site: Benjamin Franklin Medal for Distinguished Achievement in the Humanities or Sciences Recipients 1985-1991 . American Philosophical Society . . https://web.archive.org/web/20111017212333/http://www.amphilsoc.org/prizes/franklin8591 . 2011-10-17 . dead .
9. Web site: Benjamin Franklin Medal for Distinguished Achievement in the Sciences Recipients . American Philosophical Society . .