Theophil Henry Hildebrandt Papers 1887-1978 1930-1960

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Theophil Henry Hildebrandt Papers 1887-1978 1930-1960

Mathematician, professor of mathematics at the University of Michigan. Correspondence and other papers relating to professional and family matters, to his association with the Bethlehem Church in Ann Arbor, and to his involvement with the American Mathematical Society, especially regarding the controversy over loyalty oaths in the 1950s; also letters from family members, notably sister Martha, a school teacher, who comments on her career and her life as a single woman; and letters from son Paul during World War II; and photographs.

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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...

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Hildebrandt, Paul

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University of Michigan. Biological Station

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Research station established in 1909 on Douglas Lake in Cheboygan County and administered by the University of Michigan for field research and education. From the description of Biological Station (University of Michigan) records, 1955-1991. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778539 The University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS) was established in 1909 and is part of the College of Literature, Science and Arts. It is located on the tip of the ...

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Bethlehem United Church of Christ (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

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Hildebrandt, Theophil Henry, 1888-

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Theophil Henry Hildebrandt was born July 24,1888 in Canal Dover, Ohio. His parents, German nationals (although his mother had been born in West Africa), were Basel missionaries in Africa. Following their marriage, they left the mission field and immigrated to the United States. After the birth of Theophil, the Hildebrandt family moved from Ohio to Bellewood, Illinois. Young "T.H." Hildebrandt was something of a prodigy. After completing high school in three years, he ent...

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...

Apostles Club (University of Michigan)

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Ann Arbor School of Music. Class of 1913.

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