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The Euler Project at Stanford produced a digital typeface, consisting of over 500 mathematical characters, for the American Mathematical Society (AMS). The typeface, named after the 18th century mathematician Leonhard Euler, was designed by German type designer Hermann Zapf. The typeface was produced using the METAFONT type design language, developed by Donald E. Knuth at Stanford University, and formulated by the Digital Typography Group at Stanford University.

From the description of Stanford University, Euler Project, records, 1979-1988. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 703840659

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The Euler Project at Stanford produced a digital typeface, consisting of over 500 mathematical characters, for the American Mathematical Society (AMS). The typeface, named after the 18th century mathematician Leonhard Euler, was designed by German type designer Hermann Zapf. The typeface was produced using the METAFONT type design language, developed by Donald E. Knuth at Stanford University, and formulated by the Digital Typography Group at Stanford University.

From the guide to the Stanford University, Euler Project, records, 1979-1988, (Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives)

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creatorOf Stanford University. Euler Project. Stanford University, Euler Project, records, 1979-1988. Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
creatorOf Stanford University, Euler Project, records, 1979-1988 Cecil H. Green Library. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
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associatedWith American Mathematical Society. corporateBody
associatedWith Kim, Scott. person
associatedWith Knuth, Donald person
associatedWith Knuth, Donald Ervin, 1938- person
associatedWith Stanford University. Digital Typography Group. corporateBody
associatedWith Zapf, Herman person
associatedWith Zapf, Hermann. person
associatedWith Zapf, Hermann. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
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Computerized typesetting
METAFONT (Computer system)
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Active 1979

Active 1988

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