Geologists' Association - Revision history

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The Geologists' Association

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	== The Geologists' Association ==		== The Geologists' Association ==
	~~[[File:GA IMG 01.JPG\|thumbnail\|Easter 1903. GA Excursion group photograph. Typical group photograph in the collection.]]~~

	In August 1858, a letter appeared in the magazine The Geologist proposing the formation of ‘an Association of Amateur Geologists’ so that ‘solitary’ students of the science could form a society where they ‘could compare notes, give an account of our rambles, examine one another’s fossils and minerals and … be of great assistance to one another.’ As a result, an initial meeting by interested parties was held in London on 29 November 1858, to discuss the establishment of such a society. The name ‘The Geologists’ Association’ was formally adopted at a meeting of the organising committee on 17 December 1858, and a ‘Prospectus’ was circulated with The Geologist of January 1859. The first Ordinary Meeting, held on 11 January 1859, was attended by some 200 persons and the first Annual General Meeting took place on 2 January 1860. In the formation of the Association, particular emphasis was placed on the holding of ‘Excursions or Field Meetings.’ These, together with a regular programme of lectures (a list of which can be viewed here) and an annual exhibition, have remained the ‘backbone of the Association’ since. Another early objective of the Association was the formation of Local Groups, in order to advance the interests of the Association, initially in the home counties, both for the benefits of members and to liaise with other ‘Field-clubs and Societies.’ With the passage of time, our Local groups have since spread across the country.		In August 1858, a letter appeared in the magazine The Geologist proposing the formation of ‘an Association of Amateur Geologists’ so that ‘solitary’ students of the science could form a society where they ‘could compare notes, give an account of our rambles, examine one another’s fossils and minerals and … be of great assistance to one another.’ As a result, an initial meeting by interested parties was held in London on 29 November 1858, to discuss the establishment of such a society. The name ‘The Geologists’ Association’ was formally adopted at a meeting of the organising committee on 17 December 1858, and a ‘Prospectus’ was circulated with The Geologist of January 1859. The first Ordinary Meeting, held on 11 January 1859, was attended by some 200 persons and the first Annual General Meeting took place on 2 January 1860. In the formation of the Association, particular emphasis was placed on the holding of ‘Excursions or Field Meetings.’ These, together with a regular programme of lectures (a list of which can be viewed here) and an annual exhibition, have remained the ‘backbone of the Association’ since. Another early objective of the Association was the formation of Local Groups, in order to advance the interests of the Association, initially in the home counties, both for the benefits of members and to liaise with other ‘Field-clubs and Societies.’ With the passage of time, our Local groups have since spread across the country.

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	\| \|Excursion list by date 1960 to the present		\| \|Excursion list by date 1960 to the present
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	\| \| [http://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Geologists%27_Association_excursions_-_list_by_date ~~Field trip index.~~ Excursion list by date]		\| \| [http://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Geologists%27_Association_excursions_-_list_by_date Excursion list by date]
	\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order d. Make links to Excursion pages e. Add representative image or two for each year		\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order d. Make links to Excursion pages e. Add representative image or two for each year
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			\| \|Excursion list by date 1960 to the present
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	\| \| [http://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Geologists%27_Association_excursions_-_list_by_date Field trip index. Excursion list by date]		\| \| [http://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Geologists%27_Association_excursions_-_list_by_date Field trip index. Excursion list by date]
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	\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order d. Make links to Excursion pages e. Add representative image or two for each year		\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order d. Make links to Excursion pages e. Add representative image or two for each year
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	# excursions lacking the above but for which there is interesting material in the Johnston albums		# excursions lacking the above but for which there is interesting material in the Johnston albums
	# excursions lacking the above but for which there there are lots of photos in the already indexed photos in the Reader/Brown albums		# excursions lacking the above but for which there there are lots of photos in the already indexed photos in the Reader/Brown albums
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	\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order d. Make links to Excursion pages		\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order d. Make links to Excursion pages e. Add representative image or two for each year
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 |  | 1. Edit a MS Word file so it matches the PDF original publication. correct typos and formatting. 2. When correct each excursion will be added to Earthwise along with a transcription of the appropriate Circular for the excursion.
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 |  | '''Planned'''

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	\| \| [http://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Geologists%27_Association_excursions_-_list_by_date Excursion list by date]		\| \| [http://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Geologists%27_Association_excursions_-_list_by_date Field trip index. Excursion list by date]
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	~~\| \| Field Trip Index~~
	~~\| \| There is an Excel spreadsheet listing individual Excursions. This could be added as a resource to Earthwise and links made to Album photographs and PGA, GA Circular accounts~~
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	~~\| \| Prepare suitable format – possibly a table with thumbnail photos linking to full page entries~~
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	\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order e. Make links to Excursion pages		\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order d. Make links to Excursion pages
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	# excursions lacking the above but for which there is interesting material in the Johnston albums		# excursions lacking the above but for which there is interesting material in the Johnston albums
	# excursions lacking the above but for which there there are lots of photos in the already indexed photos in the Reader/Brown albums		# excursions lacking the above but for which there there are lots of photos in the already indexed photos in the Reader/Brown albums
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	~~\| \| GA Task 14~~
	~~\| \| Record of excursions made between 1860 and 1890~~
	~~\| \| Correct the Optical character recognition (OCR)~~
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	\| \| 1. Edit a MS Word file so it matches the PDF original publication. correct typos and formatting. 2. When correct each excursion will be added to Earthwise along with a transcription of the appropriate Circular for the excursion.
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	\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order e. Make links to Excursion pages		\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order e. Make links to Excursion pages
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	\| \| '''Planned'''		\| \| '''Planned'''

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	~~\| \| Record of excursions made between 1860 and 1890~~
	~~\| \| Correct the Optical character recognition (OCR)~~
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	\| \| 1. Edit a MS Word file so it matches the PDF original publication. correct typos and formatting. 2. When correct each excursion will be added to Earthwise along with a transcription of the appropriate Circular for the excursion.
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	\| \| [http://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Geologists%27_Association_excursions_-_list_by_date Excursion list by date]		\| \| [http://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Geologists%27_Association_excursions_-_list_by_date Excursion list by date]
	\| \| ~~a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order e. Make links to Excursion pages~~		\| \|
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	\| \|		\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order e. Make links to Excursion pages
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	\| \| '''Planned'''		\| \| '''Planned'''

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	\| \|Excursion list by date 1960 to the present		\| \|Excursion list by date 1960 to the present
	\| \|		\| \|
	\| \| [http://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Geologists%27_Association_excursions_-_list_by_date ~~Field trip index.~~ Excursion list by date]		\| \| [http://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Geologists%27_Association_excursions_-_list_by_date Excursion list by date]
	\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order d. Make links to Excursion pages e. Add representative image or two for each year		\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order d. Make links to Excursion pages e. Add representative image or two for each year
	\| \| '''Ongoing'''		\| \| '''Ongoing'''

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	\| \| GA Task 6		\| \| GA Task 6
			\| \|Excursion list by date 1960 to the present
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	\| \| [http://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Geologists%27_Association_excursions_-_list_by_date Field trip index. Excursion list by date]		\| \| [http://earthwise.bgs.ac.uk/index.php/Geologists%27_Association_excursions_-_list_by_date Field trip index. Excursion list by date]
	~~\| \|~~
	~~\| \|~~
	\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order d. Make links to Excursion pages e. Add representative image or two for each year		\| \| a. Complete the missing years b. Check each year against Circulars add missing entries c. Ensure entries in each year are in strict date order d. Make links to Excursion pages e. Add representative image or two for each year
	\| \| '''Ongoing'''		\| \| '''Ongoing'''