David G. Bourgin papers, 1926-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bourgin, D. G.
Title
David G. Bourgin papers
Dates
1926-1977 (inclusive)
Quantity
39 linear feet
Collection Number
3678 (Accession No. 3678-001)
Summary
Biographical features, writings, lecture notes, research notes and project files of a mathematician
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users.

Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Mathematician for 60 years, especially at the University of Illinois and University of Houston. His field was algebraic topology, analysis, and applied mathematics.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Biographical features, writings, lecture notes, research notes, project and planning files.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Rose C. Bourgin, 8/12/1985.

Processing Note

Boxes 1-10 have not been organized in detail. Donor organized boxes 11-23.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1 Biographical features
1-2 Course notes
3 Research
4 Research outlines of papers, lectures, seminars
5 Research
5 Course materials
5 PhD student materials
6 International Congresses
6-7 Research outlines of papers, lectures, seminars
7 Notes for courses
7 Applied Mathematics reviews
7 Correspondence
7 Invited lectures
7 Random research notes
8 Publishers
8 Research grants
8-9 Miscellaneous files
9-10 Early versions of manuscripts
11 Master notebooks of David G. Bourgin for two courses in Algebraic Topology
As his theories developed, he updated the notebooks regularly
1966-1984
11 Notebooks thought to be part of the Algebraic Topology notes
11 Master notebooks on Homotopy Theory
12-15 Papers relating to Modern Algebraic Topology by David G. Bourgin
16 Lecture notes for a class related to Modern Algebraic Topology chapter 15 - Homotopy Theory
16 Notes for course in Applied Mathematics
17 Lecture notes for first year course in Algebraic Topology
17 Student outlines of course results
17 Student problem sets
18 Lecture notes - homotopy theory, bundle theory, differential geometry
18 Lecture notes - first year Algebraic Topology course
18 Working notes and early manuscripts for 3(?) papers
19 Lecture notes - first year course
19-21 Lecture notes - second year course
21 E-Isometry working papers 1940s-1970s
21 Notes for a book on Functional and Algebraic Topology
21 Early drafts of manuscripts
21 Corrections for various parts of Modern Algebraic Topology
22 Idea - and work notebooks covering most of Bourgin's career until about 1977
22 Notes for book on Algebraic Topology
22 Early drafts of a paper
22 Lecture notes for two courses 1937, late 1940s
23 Government contracts
23 Portions of original manuscript of Modern Algebraic Topology
23 Invited paper for USL conference
23 Work of three PhD students

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Algebraic topology
  • Applied mathematics
  • Mathematicians--United States
  • Mathematics teachers--United States
  • Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Bourgin, D. G.--Archives