Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mathematics curricula
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: AC-0480
Abstract
Contains mostly syllabi and course notes, with some examination questions.
Dates
- 1884 - 1979
Creator
Access note
This collection is open.
Intellectual Property Rights
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Historical note
Mathematics was taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from the time the Institute first held classes in 1865. John D. Runkle, second president of MIT, oversaw the mathematics program until his death in 1902; he viewed it as a service department for the instruction of engineers. For many years the mathematics department was Section III of Course IX, General Studies.
In 1933, under the direction of MIT president Karl Taylor Compton who strengthened the study and research of scientific disciplines at the Institute, mathematics became an independent department, designated Course XVIII in the School of Science.
In 1933, under the direction of MIT president Karl Taylor Compton who strengthened the study and research of scientific disciplines at the Institute, mathematics became an independent department, designated Course XVIII in the School of Science.
Extent
1.3 Cubic Feet (3 manuscript boxes, 1 large flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Location
Materials are stored off-site. Advance notice is required for use.
Processing Information note
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- Massachusetts Institute of Technology -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mathematics
- academic affairs Subject Source: Thesaurus for Use in College and University Archives
- academic departments Subject Source: Thesaurus for Use in College and University Archives
- curricula Subject Source: Thesaurus for Use in College and University Archives
Creator
- Title
- Preliminary Inventory to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Mathematics Curricula, 1884-1979
- Status
- Ready For Review
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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Building 14N-118
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Cambridge MA 02139-4307 US
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