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Mathematics Correspondence of Sylvester Robins

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Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
C0515
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 1 box
  • 0.4 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Mathematics Correspondence of Sylvester Robins, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1880-1899 (inclusive)
Creator:
Robins, Sylvester.
Form:
Correspondence -- 19th century and Mathematicians -- United States.
Abstract:
Consists of nineteenth-century correspondence of Sylvester Robins discussing mathematical questions, computations, and solutions.

Robins, Sylvester.

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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Folder Inventory added by Hilde Creager (2015) in 2012.

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Finding Aid Date
2008
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The collection is open for research.

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Collection Inventory

18 Letters from A.H. Bell to Sylvester Robins, 1893-1897. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

13 Letters from Reuben Davis to Sylvester Robins, 1880-1882. 1 folder.
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1 folder

7 Letters from Josiah H. Drummond to Sylvester Robins, 1894-1899. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

14 Letters from Edmund Fish to Sylvester Robins, 1893-1896. 1 folder.
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1 folder

18 Letters from M.A. Gruber to Sylvester Robins, 1896-1899. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

12 Letters from Artemas Martin to Sylvester Robins, 1888-1894. 1 folder.
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1 folder

27 Letters from George H. Richards to Sylvester Robins, 1893-1899. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

13 Letters from Clinton A. Roberts to Sylvester Robins, 1891 January 31-April 21. 1 folder.
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1 folder

15 Letters from Clinton A. Roberts to Sylvester Robins, 1891 May 16-November 26. 1 folder.
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1 folder

11 Letters from Clinton A. Roberts to Sylvester Robins, 1892. 1 folder.
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1 folder

11 Letters fromn Clinton A. Roberts to Sylvester Robins, 1893-1898. 1 folder.
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1 folder

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