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David G. Bourgin papers, 1926-1977
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bourgin, D. G.
- Title
- David G. Bourgin papers
- Dates
- 1926-1977 (inclusive)19261977
- 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
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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
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
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