George D. Olds Papers ca. 1870-1915

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George D. Olds Papers ca. 1870-1915

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Professor of mathematics and President of Amherst College. Collection includes course notes taken by Olds as a student in Germany, lecture notes for guest lectureships at German universities and for mathematics courses at Amherst College, as well as a photograph album and scrapbook.

3 records storage boxes, 1 archives box; (3.5 linear ft.)

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Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

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Amherst College

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Founded in 1821, Amherst College developed out of the secondary school Amherst Academy. The college was originally suggested as an alternative to Williams College, which was struggling to stay open. Although Williams survived, Amherst was formed and diverged into its own institution....

Olds, George Daniel, 1853-1931

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Olds was born in Middleport, NY, Oct. 14, 1853. A.B., 1873; A.M., 1876, University of Rochester. Professor of Mathematics, University of Rochester, 1884-1891. Professor of Mathematics, Amherst College, 1891-1927; Dean of the College, 1909-1922; President of Amherst College, 1923-1927. Died May 10, 1931. From the description of Olds papers, ca. 1870-1915. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 52034180 Georege H. Olds was a United States (U.S.) Army medical officer who served during ...