Norman Levinson papers
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Scope and Contents of the Collection
The papers of Norman Levinson include notes and calculations on analytic number theory, zeta functions, prime number theory, Wiener's theorem, and linear differential equations. Also includes correspondence with colleagues at MIT and elsewhere; memoranda concerning the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Mathematics; and biographical and memorial material on Levinson written at the time of his death.
Dates
- Creation: 1935 - 1976
Creator
- Levinson, Norman (Person)
Access note
This collection is open. One folder is restricted for 75 years in accordance with MIT policy on personnel records.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biography
Norman Levinson, 1912-1975, SB 1933 and SM 1934 in electrical engineering, and ScD 1935 in mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, became an instructor in mathematics at MIT in 1937; assistant professor in 1939; associate professor in 1944; professor in 1949; and Institute Professor in 1973. He was head of the Department of Mathematics, 1968-1971. His research focused on differential equations, analytic number theory and other branches of analysis.
Extent
1.3 Cubic Feet (1 record carton, 1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Location
Materials are stored off-site. Advance notice is required for use.
Processing Information note
Some collection descriptions are based on legacy data and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies. Description may change pending verification. Please contact the MIT Department of Distinctive Collections if you notice any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mathematics (Organization)
- Levinson, Norman (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Papers of Norman Levinson
- Status
- Data Entry In Progress
- Author
- Deborah A. Cozort
- Date
- Copyright 1978
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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