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Department of Mathematics: correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: UA158

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

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.

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.

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

Contact:
Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation
River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd.
Rochester New York 14627-0055 USA