This collection documents the activities of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences. Also included are materials about related organizations – the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Louisiana Junior Academy of Sciences, and Louisiana State Science Fairs.

Series 1. Louisiana Academy of Sciences (1927-1991) includes administrative records, meeting minutes, membership records, newsletters, and histories about the organization.

Series 2. American Association for the Advancement of Science (1950-1976) includes guides, reports, and histories about the organization.

Series 3. Louisiana Junior Academy of Sciences (1954-1982) includes administrative records, student papers, photographs, and printed items.

Series 4. Louisiana State Science Fairs (1958-1979) includes administrative records, printed items, and histories about the organization.

Series 5. Printed Items (1959-1981) includes programs and handbooks for Louisiana and national science organizations.