David Eugene Smith Library, 1450-1999

Summary Information

At a Glance

Bib ID:
15438575 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
13000 Volumes
Language(s):
English .
Access:
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

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

Description

Scope and Contents

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.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

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

Related Materials

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

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library