Papers, 1911-1955.

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Papers, 1911-1955.

The collection includes correspondence, notes on research and a few manuscripts of articles and reviews. Reflected are Archibald's concerns for the development of a comprehensive mathematical library, his work as editor -- specifically Mathematical Tables and Other Aids to Computation -- and efforts on behalf of the Mary Mellish Archibald Memorial Library.

Approximately 1820 items.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6750779

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Brown University.

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In 1917 the university established the Brown War Records Bureau, whose intention was to "collect and preserve a record of all Brown men who are serving in the present war". Brown faculty, students and alumni who were in the military were asked to fill out a small card called "Are you in the war?" and to send original letters, clippings or photographs which "have any bearing on the service of Brown men in the war." This collection is partly a result of that effort. From the guide to t...

Archibald, Raymond Clare, 1875-1955

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