Mathematics
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Collection
Mary Somerville Collection
Correspondence and papers of Mary Somerville (1780-1872), science writer and mathematics expositor, and of the Somerville and related families.
Extents: 3.0 Linear metres (40 shelfmarks)
Dates:
Majority of material found within Bulk, 1778-1879; [c.1700]-1972
Single Item
Mathematical exercises of C. Tudway as a schoolboy, Shaw House
Mathematical exercises of C. Tudway as a schoolboy
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. misc. d. 1344
Extents: 64 Leaves
Dates:
1850
Single Item
Mathematical Tables
Mathematical Tables
Shelfmark: MS. Bodl. 949
Extents: 280 Leaves
Dates:
written in A.D. 1759
Single Item
Microfilm of astronomical and mathematical (15th century) texts
Microfilm of astronomical and mathematical (15th century) texts
Shelfmark: MS. Film 1429
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
Date not determined at time of cataloguing
Single Item
Microfilm of astronomical and mathematical tracts (15th century), including works by Aristotle, Jordanus, Sacro Bosco
Microfilm of astronomical and mathematical tracts (15th century), including works by Aristotle, Jordanus, Sacro Bosc
Shelfmark: MS. Film 1421
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
Date not determined at time of cataloguing
Single Item
Microfilm of John of Gmunden, Tractatus de composicione et usu cuiusdam instumenti quod Albion nuncupatur (1444; fols. 1R-53V), and other astronomical work; Mathematical and astronomical (early 15th century) treatises
Microfilm of John of Gmunden, Tractatus de composicione et usu cuiusdam instumenti quod Albion nuncupatur (1444; fols. 1R-53V), and other astronomical work; Mathematical and astronomical (early 15th century) treatises
Shelfmark: MS. Film 1546
Extents: 1 item
Dates:
Date not recorded at time of cataloguing
Single Item
Miscellaneous mathematical papers of Sir Henry Savile
Miscellaneous mathematical papers of Sir Henry Savile, in Greek and Latin.
Shelfmark: MS. Savile 108
Extents: 136 Leaves
Dates:
1580-1595
Collection
Papers and correspondence relating to the British Association Mathematical Tables Committee
Papers and correspondence relating to the British Association Mathematical Tables Committee
Extents: 0.88 Linear metres (8 boxes)
Dates:
1871-1960
Collection
Papers of Thomas Brooke Benjamin, FRS
The collection contains correspondence, mainly scientific, lecture notes, drafts of articles, and mathematical calculations, most concerning fluid dynamics. Also included are press cuttings about Benjamin, letters of congratulations on his appointment to the Sedleian chair, and material relating to the numerous societies, associations, etc. that he was involved with. The collection also contains material relating to his non-scientific interests, especially music and poetry
Extents: 14 boxes
Dates:
1947-1995
Single Item
Part of an Italian mathematical treatise and 'Tabula libri secundi [Scalae Perfectionis]'
Part of an Italian mathematical treatise and 'Tabula libri secundi [Scalae Perfectionis]'
Shelfmark: MS. Bodl. 584
Extents: 154 Leaves
Dates:
Made up of two MSS. written in the 15th and 16th century
Single Item
Ptolemy etc.: Astronomical, mathematical and musical treatises
Ptolemy etc.: Astronomical, mathematical and musical treatises
Shelfmark: MS. Auct. F. 1. 2
Extents: 373 Leaves
Dates:
About 1600
Single Item
Rough mathematical calculations by Edward Johnston, mainly of calligraphic interest
Rough mathematical calculations by Edward Johnston, mainly of calligraphic interest
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. misc. c. 340
Extents: 83 Leaves
Dates:
20th century
Single Item
Treatise 'On the mathematical principles of gunnery' by William Lambton
Treatise 'On the mathematical principles of gunnery' by William Lambton
Shelfmark: MS. Eng. misc. e. 146
Extents: 93 Leaves
Dates:
c. 1781-1782