Preliminary Guide to the Washington State University Mathematics and Astronomy Records, 1969-1994
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Washington State University. Mathematics Department
- Title
- Preliminary Guide to the Washington State University Mathematics and Astronomy Records
- Dates
- 1969-1994 (inclusive)19691994
- Quantity
- 2 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- UA2016-07 (collection)
- Summary
- Records from the Mathematics and Astronomy department from 1969-1994. Records include math, astronomy, and research files.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Mathematics Department dates back to 1893 under Osmar L. Waller as the first head of the department. Waller remained as the head of the department until 1919. The first female instructor Gladys H. Freeman was hired in 1921. The department was reorganized multiple times and Civil Engineering and Mathematics were separated in April 1919.
Content Description
This collection includes records from the math, astronomy, and research departments. Memo's and Committee meeting files are included.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Preliminary Guide to the Washington State University Mathematics and Astronomy Records, 1969-1994 (UA2016-07)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
This is an unprocessed collection. Any arrangement reflects either a pre-existing order from the records' creators or previous custodians, or preliminary sorting performed by staff.
Box 1 contains mostly administrative program files, correspondence, and memoranda, and covers 1969-1993. Box 2 contains files related to the Divisional Science Committee, such as meeting minute notes, as well as some personnel files. Files are sorted into subject files but beyond that are unorganized.
Location of Collection
(MASC STAFF USE) 2-38-01-7Acquisition Information
This material, along with personal files, was originally transferred to WSU Libraries' MASC by Tom Lutz in 1996 and retained as MS1996-25. On May 22, 2016, these remaining records were broken out of the personal files and retained as UA2016-07.
Separated Materials
The Tom Lutz personal papers were processed as manuscripts collection, Cage 846.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- Washington State University. Mathematics Department -- Records and correspondence
