Department of Mathematics Personnel Files 1920-1970 1950-1960

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Department of Mathematics Personnel Files 1920-1970 1950-1960

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The Mathematics Department personnel files include correspondence, a few reprints, and brief biographical data on teaching assistants, prospective teaching assistants, and a few faculty members. The bulk of the files span from the mid 1950's to the mid 1960's, although a few date from as early as the 1920's. The amount of material in each person's folder varies widely.

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