Thomas Scott Fiske Correspondence, 1891-1926

Creator:: Fiske, Thomas Scott, 1865-1944
Abstract:: The collection contains both personal and professional correspondence.
Extent:: 6.5 linear feet 13 manuscript boxes
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: Personal and professional correspondence of Fiske, including that of the Columbia University Mathematics Dept. The material consists principally of letters received by Dr. Fiske from contemporary mathematicians, teachers, and organizations in the field of mathematics. Also present are some copies of letters by Fiske.
Biographical / historical:: Mathematician. Fiske was professor of mathematics at Columbia University, and chairman of that department for many years. He was an officer of the American Mathematical Society.

Acquisition information:: Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1940. Accession number--M-40.
Processing information:: Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89. The 19 arranged "boxes" referenced in the old typed/PDF finding are actually poorly-bound binders. These were rehoused into 12 manuscript boxes.
Arrangement:: This collection is arranged in two series.
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Related material:: Professor Fiske's correspondence as an officer of the American Mathematical Society is now in the possession of that organization.
Alternative form available:: Type of reproduction--Copies in part

Access and use

Restrictions:

The cataloged correspondence box is located onsite. The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 1-12. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Box six is undergoing conservation treatment and is closed. 2023-09-21. kws

Terms of access:

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Thomas Scott Fiske Correspondence; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:: Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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