Carl Allendoerfer papers, approximately 1911-1974

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Allendoerfer, Carl B. (Carl Barnett), 1911-1974
Title
Carl Allendoerfer papers
Dates
approximately 1911-1974 (inclusive)
Quantity
11 cubic feet (10 boxes)
Collection Number
2356 (Accession No. 2356-001)
Summary
Correspondence, speeches and writings and subject files of a University of Washington Professor of Mathematics
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

Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Carl Barnett Allendoerfer (1911-1974) was a professor of mathematics, chairman of the Mathematics Department and of the Faculty Senate at the University of Washington. He originated the Summer Mathematics Institute for High School Teachers at the University. He was president of the Mathematical Association of America, and developed the "new math" curriculum for primary and secondary schools.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, speeches and writings, subject files, reprints.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Preservation Note

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Mathematics teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington--Faculty

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Allendoerfer, Carl B. (Carl Barnett), 1911-1974--Archives (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives