David Eugene Smith Library, 1450-1999

Extent:: 13000 Volumes
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: Donated in 1931, and augmented by books bought with the Smith Fund, the Smith library contains over 13,000 books mainly in the fields of mathematics and astronomy from the eleventh century to the early decades of the twentieth century. Professor Smith collected the history of mathematics regardless of format and language; Collections subject guide contains additional information about the Smith Collection on the History of Mathematics.

Related material:: Smith Professional Papers (Bib ID 4079347); Smith Historical Papers (Bib ID 4079344), Smith Western Manuscripts (12th century to 1910), Smith Oriental Manuscripts (8th century- early 20th century), Smith Portraits of Mathematicians, Smith Mathematical Instruments (1st century- early 20th century); Smith Documents

Access and use

Restrictions:: All books in this collection are cataloged, and should be requested individually in CLIO. This record is for informational purposes only.

Location of this collection:: Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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