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Mathematics Correspondence of Sylvester Robins
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Sylvester Robins was a teacher and math enthusiast originally from Union Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
The collection consists of 157 letters written to Robins discussing mathematical questions, computations, and solutions. Correspondents include A. H. Bell, Reuben Davis, Josiah H. Drummond, Edmund Fish, M. A. Gruber, Artemas Martin, who was editor of The Mathematical Magazine, George H. Richards, and C. A. Roberts.
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No appraisal information is available.
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- Finding Aid Date
- 2008
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The collection is open for research.
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