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Draft of a speech ennumerating the essential role mathematics plays in all the natural sciences and in the lives of people, written by St. George Tucker, undated
15 pp. Ms. Incomplete.
Letters of Application and Recommendations for Professorships at the College , 1888-06 - 1888-07
Moncure Robinson, Williamsburg, to his father, John Robinson, 1816 January 10
Scope and Contents Christmas visit with his Aunt Cary in Warwick; mention of help in mathematics from Mr. Taylor; note on the inadequacy of his preparation for college by Mr. Terrel, especially in mathematics; and advice for the studies of his brothers, Cary and Conway.
Benjamin Ewell Medal, circa 1893
One proof of the Benjamin Ewell Medal given to outstanding students of mathematics. The obverse shows a kneeling James Blair before a seated King William III and standing Queen Mary II. The reverse reads "In Honor of Benjamin S. Ewell. For Excellence in Mathematics." Medal diameter is 1.3125in. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5439020132/. Located in Decorative Objects S2, SS1, Box 14. UA 1982.028
Richard Randolph (1770-1796), Williamsburg to Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker, 1786 October 4
Rejoices at her return to Virginia. Has entered with Mr. Andrews and Madison their courses in mathematics and moral and natural philosophy. If he accompanies Mr. Wythe to Richmond, he will get behind in Mr. Madison's lectures and in the mathematics class, but will do whatever father suggests.
Letters of Application and Recommendations for Professorships at the College, 1848
Letters of Application and Recommendations for Professorships at the College , 1888-06
Lists of students by classes and departments
News Clippings, 1984
Series 1: Exams and Syllabi (Acc. 1988.003), 1958-1986
This series contains exams and syllabi from courses offered by the Department of Mathematics at the College of William & Mary.
Series 2: Records (Formerly filed as "Publications"), 1967-2005
This series contains publications and printed material from the Department of Mathematics at the College of William & Mary.
Goldwater Scholarship, 2014
A scholarship for science, technology, engineering and mathematics students interested in receiving up to $7500 annually towards undergraduate expenses.
Correspondence, 1848 February 5
letter from B. S. Ewell, Lexington, to CP Dowman[?], regarding position of professor of mathematics at the College.
Elmore Depp Commonplace Book, circa 1818
Commonplace book, circa 1818, belonging to Elmore Depp. Contains different principles and rules of higher mathematics including geometry, trigonometry, calculating interest, among others.
Business, Legal, Financial and Personal Correspondence, Undated
Poetry and school exercises including Music and Mathematics. 32 items.
School Notebooks, Undated
Notebook containing French language rules, an essay on raising children, and mathematics rules. Partially in French.
Maxwell (William) to George E. Dabney, at Richmond, [1854?] June 8
Benjamin Ewell’s abilities as professor of mathematics.
Manuscript volume and account book No. 1, 1821, 1825-1828
Manuscript volumes, No.1 mathematics textbook of Charles H. Cabaniss. Back portion of the book was used by Philip Howerton, Halifax County merchant as an account book.
Jim (James Dickie Galt) to William R. Galt, 1841 March 20
Scope and Contents Supposes William has heard of Mr. Loyall's reappointment, which has made the Whigs very angry. Had a heavy snow. Has been studying mathematics and reading the Bible.
George S. Upshur, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, 1854 June 20
Scope and Contents Sends the boy as he promised. He wishes him to be a good Latin and Greek scholar, and strong in Mathematics, but Galt has complete control of him.
Letters, Telegrams, Postcards, 1901 August
Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and "Sue"; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, John Lloyd Newcomb, D. C. Watkins, and W. C. “Charlie” Hardy, Jr.; mathematics word problem.
William & Mary departmental histories, 1921-1946
Law School, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Science, Fine Arts, Ancient Languages, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, History, Home Economics, Physical Education, Physics, and Sociology. 1921, 1925, 1936, 1938-1943, 1946. 19 items.
Warner Throckmorton Jones Notebook, 1836-1851
Contains notes on national law and rhetoric lectures, and mathematics problems. The volume also contains accounts and memoranda from Jones' law practice, 1847-51. Acc 1983.19
Letter to John Myers, April 10-17, 1808
The letter dated April 10-17, 1808 is one single correspondence with his brother John spread out through the week. Myers shares his plan of becoming a lawyer although his brother suggests he pursue mathematics.
Peter M. Deshong, New York, to [Thomas Ritchie & John P. Heiss], Washington, D.C., 1847 July 16
Deshong's new approach to mathematics. 1 p. ALS.