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Brigham Young University. Department of Mathematics

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1921-

Administrative History

The Department of Mathematics (1921- ) is responsible for teaching courses related to mathematics at Brigham Young University.

The Department of Mathematics was formed in 1921 in the College of Arts and Sciences as part of a division of the earlier Department of Mathematics and Physics. It was later transferred to the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences in 1954, and to the current College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences in 1973. The department provides instruction in the field of mathematics. Chairs have included Carl F. Eyring (1921-1929, 1931-1937, 1939-1951), Milton Marshall (1929-1931, 1938, and 1953-1957), Harvey J. Fletcher (1958-1963), Kenneth J. Hillam (1964-1978), Peter A. Crawley (1978-1990), Donald W. Robinson (1990-1995), Peter W. Bates (1993-1995), Gerald M. Armstrong (1995-1998), Wayne W. Barrett (1998-2001), Lynn E. Garner (2001-2007), Tyler J. Jarvis (2007-2012), and Robin O. Roundy (2012- ).

Citation:
Department of Mathematics records, 1978-2006

BYU organizational history, via WWW, Sept. 13, 2013 (Department of Mathematics; est. 1921 in College of Arts and Sciences; previously known as Department of Mathematics and Physics; transferred to College of Physical and Engineering Sciences, 1954; transferred to College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences in 1973; provided instruction in mathematics; chairs included Carl F. Eyring (1921-1929, 1931-1937, 1939-1951), Milton Marshall (1929-1931, 1938, and 1953-1957), Harvey J. Fletcher (1958-1963), Kenneth J. Hillam (1964-1978), Peter A. Crawley (1978-1990), Donald W. Robinson (1990-1995), Peter W. Bates (1993-1995), Gerald M. Armstrong (1995-1998), Wayne W. Barrett (1998-2001), Lynn E. Garner (2001-2007), Tyler J. Jarvis (2007-2012), and Robin O. Roundy (2012- ))

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Brigham Young University applied number theory news

 File — Volume 1
Identifier: UA 29
Scope and Contents

Newsletter containing progress reports, articles on computer systems, and the computation center, January 20, 1959 to March 6, 1961.

Dates: 1959-1961

Department of Mathematics audit report, 1984

 Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233646808], Folder: 24
Identifier: UA 5397 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains an audit report for the department reporting on its programs and status. Item dates from 1984.

Dates: 1984

Department of Mathematics chair records, 1959-2004

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5397 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains various records from the Department of Mathematics, mostly including newspaper clippings, department notes, and correspondence. Materials date from between 1959 and 2004.

Dates: 1959-2004

Department of Mathematics chair records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 387
Scope and Contents

Contains papers, correspondence, notes, and photographs regarding teaching, research, and administration at Brigham Young University. The correspondence deals with various university matters.

Dates: 1948-1961

Department of Mathematics faculty meeting minutes and correspondence, 1978-2000

 Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233646808], Folder: 25-31
Identifier: UA 5397 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains meeting minutes and correspondence from faculty meetings within the department. Materials date from between 1978 and 2000.

Dates: 1978-2000

Department of Mathematics printed materials, 1963-1978

 Series
Identifier: UA 659 Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Faculty Meeting minutes, forms and form letters, and reports.

Dates: Other: 1963-1978

Department of Mathematics records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5397
Abstract

Collection of files from the Department of Mathematics including meeting minutes, correspondence, and financial records concerning scholarships and awards, audit report, faculty meetings, gifts and grants, and software licensing.

Dates: 1959-2006

Department of Mathematics records of grants and gifts, 1996-1999

 Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233646808], Folder: 26-27
Identifier: UA 5397 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains letters of thanks, financial records, correspondence, and other records of gifts and grants donated to the department. Materials date from between 1996 and 1999.

Dates: 1996-1999

Department of Mathematics records of scholarships and awards, 1992-2006

 Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233646808], Folder: 1-23
Identifier: UA 5397 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains submission forms, correspondence, financial records, and purchase orders relating to scholarships and awards in the department. Materials date from between 1992 and 2006.

Dates: 1992-2006

Department of Mathematics review records, 1968-2004

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 6 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents Collection of review records from organizations including BYU's self-study program and the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, budgeting records for programs including BYU's math lab and audits for Math 98/99, records of the Undergraduate Mathematical program at BYU, hiring strategy records including a list of potential new hires for the program, correspondence between outside organizations including the University of Cambridge, a collection of curriculum vitae for various members...
Dates: 1968-2004

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  • Subject: Education X

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Archival Object 7
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Subject
Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Utah -- Provo 7
Letters 6
Minutes (Records) 4
Notes 3
Financial records 2