Sociedad Ameghiniana de Ciencias Naturales e Instituto de Historia Americana, un fragmento de historia desconocida de la paleontología argentina del Siglo XX
Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: In this contribution we analyze the origin, organization and activities of the "Sociedad Ameghiniana de Ciencias Naturales e Instituto de Historia Americana" which began in 1947 and existed for more than 10 years. This society had its main headquarters at the Museo Escolar de Ciencias Naturales de San Antonio of San Antonio de Areco. The first directive committee comprised Carlos Merti (President), Roberto Pertierra (Vice-President), José Mignone and Juan Pisano (Secretaries), Luis Gil Paez (Treasurer), José Bonaparte, Julio Yelpo, Sergio Juanola, Florentino Domingues, Eduardo Soto and Alfredo Rosso (Vocals). Among its noteworthy members are Asencia M. de Ameghino (widow of Carlos Ameghino), Carlos Rusconi and Galileo Scaglia. The society held numerous events in different towns (e.g., Luján, Mercedes, Chascomús); organized the "Primer Congreso Ameghiniano de Ciencias Naturales e Historia" in the Uruguayan town of Mercedes and the ?Congreso Mundial Ameghiniano de Ciencias Naturales? in Luján; and made numerous efforts toward the protection of paleontological heritage (e.g., popular initiative to buy Florentino Ameghino?s house in Luján). Among the scientific presentations made at events, those by Lucas Jorge Kraglievich, Osvaldo Reig, Aníbal Montes, Aldo R. J. Paoli and Máximo Valentinuzzi stand out, in addition to those of other members of the society. The Society motto was: "To carry on Ameghino?s work by studying, researching and teaching, claiming no titles other than those of knowledge, nor more honor than cultivate popular culture." Despite its dynamism and a membership of outstanding researchers, this society has gone unnoticed in the history of Argentine paleontology.
Source: Revista del Museo de La Plata
Language: English
Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4383501792