Call Number:

MC.1316

Repository:

Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Extent:

0.43 linear ft. (1 box)

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Addition to Frank Morley collection (HC.MC.1316), Quaker & Special Collections, Haverford College, Haverford, PA.

Date:

1895-1953 (inclusive)

Creator:

Morley, Frank

Abstract:

This collection includes the mathematical publications of Frank Morley.

Frank Morley (1860-1937) was born in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, to Quaker parents. Morley entered King's College, Cambridge in 1879, but only completed his undergraduate studies in 1884 due to illness. He then attended Bath College, 1884-1887. Morley then came to the United States to serve as professor of mathematics at Haverford College, a position he occupied until 1900. In 1889, he married Lilian Janet Bird; they had three sons, Christopher, Felix, and Frank. In 1900, Morley was called to the Johns Hopkins University as professor and head of the mathematics department, a position that included editorship of the American Journal of Mathematics. The program was in disarray, and Morley was largely successful in remedying the situation. Morley served as professor and department head until his retirement in 1928, and continued to supervise doctoral students until 1931. Morley was a celebrated mathematician and professor. As well as presidency of the American Mathematical Society, 1919-1920, Morley made many contributions to the field of mathematics, including the book Inversive Geometry (1933), which was the product of a 20 year collaboration with his son, Frank V. Morley.

This collection includes the mathematical publications of Frank Morley, including reprintings from articles published in mathematical journals and bound full length volumes. Also included in the collection is an original inventory of the contents of the larger collection and a memorium for Morley following his death.

This collection is arranged in two series, Mathematical Publications and Miscellaneous.