Robert B. Davis Papers, 1957-1997.

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Robert B. Davis Papers, 1957-1997.

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The Robert B. Davis Papers consist of twenty record storage boxes, spanning the period from 1957 to 1997. The collection is composed of handwritten notes, correspondence, printouts of e-mails, articles and book chapters, course materials and trip itineraries. The collection is arranged into nine series. Within each series, items are arranged alphabetically unless otherwise noted. Correspondence, 1957-1997 contains correspondence through regular and electronic means pertaining to numerous professional and personal topics. Academic, 1960-1997 pertains to the mathematics and education courses that Davis administered throughout his career as an educator. Projects, 1978-1997 focuses on the individual projects in which Davis was involved. These include the Madison Project and Mission Algebra. Books, 1965-1997 contains drafts, revisions, and the final versions of book chapters. Proposals, 1965-1997 contains grant applications and reports dealing with Davis's various projects, such as the Madison Project and the University High School project. Articles, 1964-1997, contains drafts, revisions, and the final versions of articles, both published and unpublished. Conferences, 1963-1997 pertains to the numerous national and international conferences that Davis was involved in throughout his career. Personal, 1958-1997 contains health information, financial statements, and material concerning Davis's family. Trips, 1968-1995 contains itineraries for conferences and other travel plans.

20 cubic feet (20 record center boxes).

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