Subject: Mathematics - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

The Library of Jacques Derrida, House Series, 1793-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:: 675 boxes and 16 items
Abstract:: Consists of the personal library of French philosopher Jacques Derrida and members of his household.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

Eugene O'Connor practical mathematic, 1817-1818 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprised of notes on geometry, trigonometry, and mensuration, and a section dealing with apprenticeships kept by Eugene O'Connor from 1817-1818.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

John Frederick Lewis collection of notebooks on mathematics and navigation, circa 1750-1810 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 volumes
Abstract:: This collection consists of two volumes dating from the turn of the 18th to 19th century in London. The first volume is on mathematics with definitions and practical questions on addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and logarithms. The second volume is on navigation and sailing and includes definitions, rules and exercises on navigation and sailing techniques.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

James Smith Terry clippings scrapbook, 1782-1812 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Volume comprised of clippings from English newspapers created by James Terry Smith spanning the years from 1782 to 1812.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Album de stampine antiche, 19th century (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: An oversize volume probably created during the nineteenth century in Florence, Italy by a member of the Peruzzi family. "Album de stampine antiche" is written on a decorative label pasted on the cover. The volume contains a scrapbook comprised of cutouts from books of over 350 woodcuts and engravings of decorative printers' marks including borders, initials, head-pieces, tail-pieces, portions of title pages, and vignettes. The books represented in the volume were published from 1569 to 1790.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Robert Adrain papers, 1786-1826, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: Robert Adrain (1775-1843), a prominent Irish scientist and mathematician, is best known for his formulation of the method of least squares.The collection includes mathematical and scientific texts from Adrain's library written in English, French, and Latin, and cards containing a list of books from Adrain's library, as well as a letter concerning Adrain's potential appointment to a faculty position at the University of Pennsylvania.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Arnold and Deanne Kaplan collection of Americana, 1764-ca. 1900 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.125 linear feet (6 boxes, 2 volumes, and 1 oversized folder.)
Abstract:: The Kaplan collection of Americana consists of account books, ciphering books, diaries, letter books, penmanship notebooks, and recipe books. There are also a selection of photographs from the educational department of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

General principles of mensuration, or the investigation of areas, circa 1750-1800 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume consisting of mathematical instructional texts with formulas, problems, and diagrams written between 1750 and 1800.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Thomas Fisher letterbook, 1823-1859 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The majority of correspondence included is business correspondence related to Fisher's mathematics and his book, "Dial of the Seasons, or a Portraiture of Nature," on Fisher's theory of the effect of "the angles of incidence of the meridian sunlight." There are also a small number of letters of personal correspondence, generally letters of introduction for friends or family traveling to Philadelphia or New York.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Thomas Fisher signature album, Undated.

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Thomas Fisher (1801-1856) was a Quaker poet, a member of the Academy of Natural Sciences, and the author of books on science and mathematics. This collection is comprised of his single volume signature album. The note on the inside cover reads: "The undersigned have examined Mr. Thomas Fisher's Diagrams for Generalizing and Simplifying Mathematical Principles; and believing them to be Novel and useful, subscribe in order to promote their publication." At the back of the volume there is a facsimile list of subscription to the Nonimportation Resolutions.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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