F.N. David papers, 1921-1989.

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F.N. David papers, 1921-1989.

Documents mainly the professional life of F.N. David, although a scattering of personal items is included. Personal papers include notes and drawings from university course work, a high school autograph book, and some correspondence. Professional papers include curriculum vitae, writings, speeches, correspondence, photographs, research notes and calculations, lecture notes and background materials, and information regarding her work with the British armed forces during World War II and the United States on security issues after the war.

10 cartons, 1 oversize folder (12.5 linear feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7957564

UC Berkeley Libraries

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David, F. N. (Florence Nightingale), 1909-1993

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F. N. (Florence Nightingale) David was born on August 23, 1909 in Ivington, England. She graduated from Bedford College for Women in 1931 with a degree in Mathematics. Her intention was to become an actuary in the insurance business, but she found she could not be hired because she was a woman. Frustrated, she sought out Karl Pearson at University College in London and began graduate studies and work as his research assistant. While working on her PhD she became an assistant lecturer in the Stat...

University of California, Berkeley. Dept. of Statistics.

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Online Archive of California

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