Department of Mathematics: correspondence
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence to and from Arthur Sullivan Gale, head of the Department of Mathematics. Most letters pertain to vacancies or the possibility of vacancies in the department and cover topics such as credentials, recommendations, interviews, and salaries for teaching positions. The collection also includes recommendation letters and application materials. Some applicants enclosed a photograph along with their application.
Creator
- University of Rochester. Department of Mathematics (Organization)
- Gale, Arthur Sullivan, 1877-1964 (Person)
Dates
- Creation: 1923-1933
Language of Materials
English
Extent
0.56 cubic feet (2 containers)
Conditions Governing Access
For access to this collection, please contact the University of Rochester Archives (archives@library.rochester.edu) at least two business days prior to your planned visit.
Please note: Some materials may be restricted or require permission for use.
Conditions Governing Use
To request reproductions or permission to publish materials from the collection, please contact the University of Rochester Archives (archives@library.rochester.edu). Researchers may be responsible for determining any copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Department of Mathematics: Correspondence, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Arrangement
Originally in reverse chronological order, materials in this collection were placed into chronological order.
Genre / Form
Processing Information
For preservation reasons, in 2016, the papers in this collection were removed from their original housing in a 3 1/2-inch correspondence binder and placed into folders.
Subject
- University of Rochester. Department of Mathematics (Organization)
- Gale, Arthur Sullivan, 1877-1964 (Person)
- Title
- Department of Mathematics: correspondence (University of Rochester)
- Author
- Miranda Zammarelli (Class of 2020)
- Date
- December 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Library Details
Part of the University of Rochester Archives Library
Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd.
Rochester New York 14627-0055 USA
archives@library.rochester.edu