William Mynn Thornton papers [manuscript], 1868-1933.

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William Mynn Thornton papers [manuscript], 1868-1933.

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The papers pertain to thornton's career as a University of Virginia professor of applied mathematics and engineering and as chairman of the faculty. Correspondence and reports cover administrative matters of the University and the School of Engineering including a University needs assessment, the proposed women's coordinate college, President E. A. Alderman's plans for the University, the establishment of a separate Department of Engineering, a history of botanical plantings on the grounds, curriculum reform, increasing enrollment, scholarships, and engineering courses. There is also a manuscript of a textbook on "High School Algebra" together with a 17-page typescript of the first portion; a manuscript entitled "Generalized Arithmatic," possibly an earlier version of the high school algebra book; and a manuscript in a casebound notebook entitled "Elementary Lessons in the Infintesimal Calculus, for Students of Engineering." Other academic material includes exams, notebooks, and loose notes covering math and engineering courses. In addition there are addresses and essays on a variety of subjects, generally related to education, and a personal account book of household expenses, 1896-1897. An account book contains a diagram and figuraes for an unidentified bridge, and a dial slide rule calculator. Four typescript lecture notebooks including on on "Railroad curves and earthwork" were believed to have been prepared by Thornton and subsequently used by John L. Newcomb and Edward Watts Saunders, Jr.

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University of Virginia. Faculty.

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University of Virginia. School of Engineering and Applied Science

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Newcomb, John Lloyd, 1881-1954

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Professor of Engineering, University of President; 2nd President, University of Virginia. From the description of John Lloyd Newcomb papers [manuscript], 1875-1947 (bulk 1899-1947) (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 226293709 ...

Thornton, William M. (William Mynn), 1851-1935

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Chairman of the Faculty, 1887-95, and Dean of the Engineering School, 1903-25. From the description of Papers of William Mynn Thornton, [manuscript] 1880-1930. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 648004080 Professor of engineering, University of Virginia, 1875-1931. From the description of Notes on mechanical engineering [manuscript], n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647892193 Chairman of the faculty of the University of Virgi...

Alderman, Edwin Anderson, 1861-1931

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Educator and orator. From the description of Letter to a former student [manuscript], 1920 June 4. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647976354 From the description of Edwin Anderson Alderman papers [manuscript], 1881-1950. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647925708 University of Virginia president. From the description of Sketch of Edwin Anderson Alderman [manuscript], ca. 1925. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 64781...

University of Virginia. Chairman of the Faculty

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Saunders, Edward W. (Edward Watts), 1860-1921

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Rocky Mount, Va. politician, and judge of the 4th Circuit Court. From the description of Papers of Edward W. Saunders [manuscript] 1873-1921. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647946465 ...

University of Virginia

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University of Virginia student from Lexington, Ky.; afterwards a Presbyterian minister and missionary to Brazil. From the description of Diploma awarded to John Rockwell Smith [manuscript], 1866 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647905124 Lt., C.S.A.; teacher, Norwood School, Nelson County, Va.; principal Select School, New York, N.Y. From the description of Diplomas of Waller Holladay [manuscript], 1858-1872. (University of Virginia). WorldC...