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Smith, Aubrey Henderson, 1905-1996

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: October 3, 1905 - March 11, 1996

Biographical Information

Aubrey H. Smith was a professor emeritus of mathematics at Purdue University from 1935-1972. He received his Bachelors of Science from Mount Allison in 1925, his Masters from Brown in 1928, and his PhD also from Brown in 1932. At Purdue, he devoted considerable effort to establish the Mathematical Sciences Library. Smith passed away in 1996 at the age of 90.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Etchings of Famous Engineers album

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 333
Scope and Contents

The Etchings of Famous Engineers album, measuring 20 x 24 inches, contains print portraits of notable engineers alongside brief typewritten biographies of each. A typed table of contents lists fifty names in both chronological and alphabetical order, though fifty-nine men appear in the album. It is likely that the initial fifty names were in the album at the time of its donation to Purdue University and the additional entries added later.

Dates: circa 19th century - 1960
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Aubrey H. and Doris M. Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 525
Scope and Contents The Aubrey H. and Doris M. Smith papers contain Aubrey Smith's certificates and letters of recognition for distinguished service to Purdue, a train ticket from 1945, as well as his notebook, masters thesis, doctoral gown, and collection of materials relating to Purdue including a commencement brochure and an issue of the Purdue Alumnus. The papers also contain Doris M. Smith's copy of the Purdue Women's Club program and her notes, poems, and essays from Education 410 and English 551 classes...
Dates: 1928 - 1972
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections