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James B. Shaw papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSA 384

Scope and Contents

The James B. Shaw papers include Shaw's work on the science of algorithms as part requirement for the Doctor's Degree and various published articles on mathematics.

Dates

  • Creation: 1895 - 1922

Creator

Access Information

Collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Collection materials are in the public domain. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Biographical or Historical Information

James B. Shaw recieved a doctor's degree in mathematics from Purdue University in 1895. He went on to be a professor of Mathematics and Physics at Illinois College.

Extent

0.363 Cubic Feet (One full-width letter-size manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Processing Information

Papers are housed in an acid free box.

Title
James B. Shaw papers
Status
Under Review
Author
Archive Staff
Date
2020-09-24
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
Second edition.

Revision Statements

  • 2020-09-24: Collection identifier updated from shawjb0 to MSA 384 and description updated by Grace Anderson.

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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