Donald J. Lewis papers 1961-2007 1970-1995

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Donald J. Lewis papers 1961-2007 1970-1995

Donald J. Lewis joined the University of Michigan as a professor of mathematics in 1961. From 1984-1994 he served as the Department of Mathematics chairman. After retiring, Lewis was named professor emeritus by the Board of Regents in June 2000. Materials include: Correspondence, Department of Mathematics records, Professional Activities, Reports and Studies, and Photographs.

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Lewis, Donald J. (Donald John), 1926-

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Donald J. Lewis, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, was born in Adrian, Minnesota on January 25, 1926. Lewis received his B.S. degree from the College of St. Thomas in 1946, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Michigan in 1949 and 1950, respectively. From 1950-52 he was an instructor at The Ohio State University, and in 1952-53 he was a National Science Foundation (NSF) fellow at the Institute for Advance...

American mathematical society

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University of Michigan.

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Outside of museum holdings, no comprehensive survey and inventory of campus artwork had been attempted since 1937. With support from the Michigan Commission on Art in Public Places, 1,076 items were inventoried during 1988-1990. Additional inventory work was undertaken in 1997-1998 for risk management purposed, but generated little new information. From the description of Inventory of University of Michigan-owned art, 1988-1990, 1997-1998. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id...

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University of Michigan. Department of Mathematics.

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The Department of Mathematics dates back to 1841, when formal instruction began at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Mathematics and science was taught by the Rev. George P. Williams (1841-1875).* The curriculum during the early years covered algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytical geometry and calculus. In 1863 Williams became professor of physics, and Edward Olney (1863-1887) became professor of mathematics. Course offerings gradually expanded as the mathematics faculty...