Samuel Eilenberg Papers, 1902-1996

Collection context

Creator:
Eilenberg, Samuel
Extent:
10.21 linear feet (9 record cartons, 1 half-size document box, 2 oversize boxes, 2 tube boxes)
Language:
English , Polish , French , German .
Scope and content:

This collection contains materials either written or collected by Samuel Eilenberg, including original mathematics notes, books and article drafts and revisions, correspondence with fellow mathematicians, friends, art museums and collectors, photographs, and family, personal and legal documents spanning 1902 to 1996.

Biographical / historical:

Samuel Eilenberg, born in 1913 in Warsaw, was a member of Columbia University's faculty in the Mathematics Department for almost fifty years. After receiving a degree from the University of Warsaw in 1934 and his doctorate in 1936 from the Universitas Joseph Pilsudski Varsovienis, Eilenberg went to England before emigrating to the United States in 1939.

In 1947, Eilenberg, after appointments at other universities, accepted an appointment in the Mathematics Department at Columbia University and served as its chairman from 1960-1963 and 1982-1983. In addition to his work at Columbia, Eilenberg was a collector of Indian and East Asian Art. After becoming Professor Emeritus in 1982, he went on to receive several honorary degrees and continued to teach in the United States as well as India. Eilenberg died in 1998.

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no restrictions on this collection.

The following boxes are located offsite: 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.

Terms of access:

Reproductions 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); Samuel Eilenberg papers; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University in the City of New York.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
uarchives@columbia.edu