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Founded by Benjamin Silliman Sr. in 1880.1
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American Journal of Science
Academic journal
The American Journal of Science (AJS) is the United States of America's longest-running scientific journal, having been published continuously since its conception in 1818 by Professor Benjamin Silliman, who edited and financed it himself. It was initially called the American Journal of Science and Arts until a name change in 1880, but its focus was always on natural sciences and especially on geology and related subjects.2 It was founded by Benjamin Silliman Sr.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The American Journal of Science (AJS) is the United States of America's longest-running scientific journal, having been published continuously since its conception in 1818 by Professor Benjamin Silliman, who edited and financed it himself. It was initially called the American Journal of Science and Arts until a name change in 1880, but its focus was always on natural sciences and especially on geology and related subjects.2
Leadership
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- FounderBenjamin Silliman Sr.1
Acquisitions
Timeline
- 1880Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitebooks.google.com/books?id=7HRUmJIas84C1
- Websitecatalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/213801576.html1
- WikipediaAmerican Journal of Science
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- WikidataQ465355
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