In 1891, he became the secretariat of the magazine Revista de Portugal established by his friend Eça de Queiroz and organized the Cabinet of Mineralogy, Geology and Palaeontology of the Polytechnic Academy of Porto (currently University of Porto). He also collaborated in other journals and magazines and was the director of the Public Library and Municipal Museum of Porto.
In 1891, he became a key figure in various academic and cultural institutions, serving as secretary for Revista de Portugal, organizing the Cabinet of Mineralogy, Geology and Palaeontology at the Polytechnic Academy of Porto, collaborating with other publications, and directing the Public Library and Municipal Museum of Porto.