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Christian (John B.), at Williamsburg, Virginia, to H. B. Tomlin, 1854 June 15
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship, Chair of Mathematics at the University of Virginia.
Knowlton (Miner), at West Point, New York, 1838 November 8
Letter of recommendation for Benjamin S. Ewell as Professor of Mathematics or Natural Philosophy.
Hampden Sidney College, Board of Visitors, 1848 August 2
Letter from F. N. Watkins, secretary, to Benjamin S. Ewell, notifying him of his election to the chair of mathematics.
Gwathmey, William Henry, 1838-1840
One Bachelor of Arts diploma from William and Mary in 1840 that is written in Latin. One certificate of completion from 1838 for courses in Law, Chemistry, Rhetoric, National Logic, Moral Philosophy, Natural Philosophy, and History. Written in English. One certificate of completion from 1839 for History, Political Economy, and Mathematics. Written in English.
Hall, John Leslie, 1873-1921
One 1921 Honorary Doctorate from William and Mary that is written in Latin. One certificate of distinction in Mathematics from Randolph Macon College, and one diploma awarded in French. Both certificates are from 1873. One 1916 Honorary Doctorate from Wake Forest University that is written in English.
Correspondence, July 1897 - 11 September 1901
Correspondence. July 1897 - September 11, 1901. Including: Letters regarding Robert G. Robb's appointment to the chair of Mathematics in the Marion Military Institute, Marion, Alabama, July and August 1891. Letter of Robert G. Robb at the University of Virginia, July 22, 1900.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1842 May 20]
Scope and Contents Imagines that since William has passed mathematics he can consider himself "safe" [for the M.A. degree?]. ANS [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper.]
William R. Galt, Williamsburg, to Alexander Galt, [1842 October 2?]
Scope and Contents His brother Alexander's health is constantly improving. He is not losing time in school for he says mathematics and Greek and Latin to William. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]
Certificate for William R. Galt concerning Teaching, 1838 December 12
Scope and Contents A certificate by Edward L. Young, Teacher of Mathematics, that William R. Galt was his student during part of 1833, and that he is "amply qualified to assume the responsibilities as a Teacher of youth in any of our County Schools".
E. J. Steptoe, West Point, to his stepmother and father, 1834 November
Scope and Contents "The first two years of our course are exclusively devoted to Mathematics and French..." Encloses a work sheet and "Synopsis of the Course of Studies at the Military Academy."
Cocke (Philip St. George), at Richmond, to George E. Dabney, at Richmond, 1854 May 26
Letter recommending Benjamin S. Ewell for a professorship. The recommendation is for Chair of Mathematics at the University of Virginia.
Letters of Application and Recommendations for Professorships at the College , 1888-07
Ruffin, Francis, 1841-1844
One Bachelor of Arts diploma from 1842, one Bachelor of Civil Law diploma from 1844, one certificate of distinction in Chemistry and Junior Mathematics from 1841, and one certificate of distinction in Law from 1843. All are from the College of William and Mary. The diplomas are written in Latin and the certificates of distinction are written in English.
"James Blair, D. D.," in William B. Sprague, Annals of the American Pulpit, 1859
vol. 5 (New York: Robert Carter, 1859). Pages 7-14, containing biographical sketch of Blair, and also a biographical sketch of Hugh Jones, who was a professor of mathematics at the College of William and Mary as well as a clergyman. Typed transcription of Sprague's sketch of Blair.
Moncure Robinson, Paris, to his father, John Robinson, Richmond, Virginia, North America, 1827 April 27
Scope and Contents Moncure Robinson doubts that he will be offered the position of Professor of Mathematics at Charlottesville (University of Virginia); he plans to leave at the end of the lecture period for another tour of English engineering examples; he tells of the political conflicts of France, of the King and the minister.
Correspondence, 1894 May
May 29, 1894 Thomas H. Barnes to J. Thompson Brown Elwood, Va. I recommend professor Thomas Drewery for the mathematics department of the Blacksburg College. May 31, 1894 J. Thompson Brown to his wife, Cassie T. Brown, Brierfield, Va. Tucker, Peronneau and I arrived safely. Work on the library, parlor and porch is proceeding. Plase ask Ran to retrieve my forgotten articles from the hotel.
Ewell (Benjamin S.), at West Point, New York, to Paul H. Ewell, at Buckland, Prince William County, Virginia, 1830 April 1
Benjamin Ewell writes about life at West Point. He comments on current literature. He spent the last two years studying mathematics, which will never be of any service until he should become a teacher.
Benjamin Ewell Award, 1894
One round gold medal, the obverse of which shows the granting of the Charter for the College of William and Mary. The reverse says "In Honor of Benjamin S. Ewell Awarded to Robert H. Tucker 1894 for Excellence in Mathematics." Gift of Miss A. Tucker of Halifax, VA. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/3084647595/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/3085486628/. Located in Decorative Objects S2, SS1, Box 5. UA 1980.058
Likhitha Kolla Photographs and Video, 2020 March
Digital photographs and video from Likhitha Kolla, member of William & Mary's class of 2018 with a major in Biology, Computational and Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Kolla described the submissions: “Isolated streets of Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania]. Here during COVID-19 quarantine. Picture is taken at the end of March 2020. Video is my spring break trip before quarantine.”
Series also includes a photograph of Kolla, included with the submission.
Leroy(?) Anderson to Dr. A.D. Galt, 1834 September 18
Scope and Contents He discusses the fact that he and Professor Campbell used to argue over the relative merits of French and mathematics. Both came to appreciate the value of the other's field. Now he has an arrangement with John Murdaugh whereby he teaches his brother French and Murdaugh teaches Anderson's son, Henry, geometry. There were no improper motives in his action and he wants Dr. Galt to not misinterpret his last letter to him.
Gustavus Depp Commonplace Book, circa 1818
Mahan (D. H.), at West Point, New York, to John Tazewell, D. H. Mahan, at West Point, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Lexington, Virginia (On same sheet.), 1848 April 6
On same sheet. Mahan, D.H., West Point, N.Y., to Benjamin S. Ewell, Lexington, Va. Tazewell: Letter of recommendation of Ewell as Professor of Mathematics at William and Mary. Ewell: - Offer of aid in getting William and Mary position.
Letter, John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia to Sam Myers, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1808 April 12
[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell, Williamsburg, Virginia] John had promised to write Sam fully upon his return but his thumb is troublesome. Asks if Sam will be studying mathematics? John is trying to find a math tutor for himself but can't find a capable one in town. He feels envious of the advantage Sam is taking of the embargo.
St. George Tucker, Williamsburg to Mr. Heterick, Winchester, 1806 March 5
My wish to place my ward under you for public instruction and superintendance and a professional education. He seems inclined to study Physic. With you, he will have opportunity of forming acquaintance with Latin and Greek classics, French and English, History, Geography, Mathematics, Natural History, Natural Philosophy, also.
Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, to St. George Tucker, 1821 February 10
It has been very cold here. The idea of sending all the slaves back to Africa will be worse on the slaves than slavery. John is now a hearty fellow. I see Beverley is a judge again. John has five scholars in French, mathematics, and natural philosophy.