American Geographical Society
The American Geographical Society is an organization of professional geographers, founded in 1851 in New York City. Most fellows of the society are Americans, but among them have always been a significant number of fellows from around the world. Wikipedia
Founders: Henry Varnum Poor, Joshua Leavitt, Henry Evelyn Pierrepont, and more
Founded: 1851
Abbreviation: AGS
Chairman: Christopher Tucker
Chief Executive Officer: John Konarski
President: Marie D. Price