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Mathematics textbook manuscript

 Collection — Volume: 1
Identifier: 1000-040

Scope and Contents

The Mathematics textbook manuscript consist of a handwritten mathematics textbook with a few drawings in the margins and correspondence tipped inside the cover regarding Wesleyan’s acquisition of the Mathematics textbook manuscripts. Topics covered in the textbook include simple addition, addition of federal money, simple subtraction, subtraction of federal money, simple multiplication, application and use of multiplication, division of whole numbers, contradictions in division, compound addition, compound multiplication, compound division, reduction ascending and descending, fellowship, compound fellowship, fractions, interest, brokerage, discount, barter, loss and gain, etc.

Dates

  • Creation: 1830-1850, 1959

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

In public domain - No Copyright - United States

Extent

0.10 Linear Feet (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Handwritten mathematics textbook from the mid-1800s.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged in the order it was received.

Title
Mathematics textbook manuscript, 1830-1850, 1959
Status
Unprocessed
Author
Erica Ciallela and Katie Toner
Date
April 30, 2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
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