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Richard Stevens Burington papers, 1882-1981
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Burington, Richard Stevens, 1901-
- Title
- Richard Stevens Burington papers
- Dates
- 1882-1981 (inclusive)18821981
1925-1970 (bulk)19251970 - Quantity
- 33.30 cubic feet (74 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07751
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Burington was a professor of mathematics at Case School of Applied Sciences (now Case Western Reserve University) and Ohio State University between 1926-1941. He became a civilian employee of the U.S. Navy Bureau of Ordnance in 1941, and in 1946 was named its chief mathematician. In 1959, Burington became chief mathematician of the Bureau of Naval Weapons and in 1966 was named the chief mathematician of the Naval Air Systems Command.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains subject files of notes, correspondence, reports, documents, reprints, and other materials; manuscripts of mathematical papers; notebooks; correspondence; speeches; reports; reprints; printed materials related to mathematics and his Naval work; his dissertation; timetables and travel brouchures, chiefly from various railroads; and miscellaneous other materials.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mathematics.
- Military research -- United States.
- Railroad travel -- United States.
- Railroads -- Timetables.
Corporate Names
- United States. Bureau of Naval Weapons.
- United States. Naval Air Systems Command.
- United States. Navy -- Weapons systems.
- United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance.
Form or Genre Terms
- Schedules.
- Technical reports.
Occupations
- Mathematicians.
