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Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences Library Scrapbook

Call Number

MC.392

Date

1954-1978, inclusive

Creator

Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. Library (Role: Former owner)

Extent

.5 Linear Feet
in 1 manuscript box

Extent

1 sound tape reels

Language of Materials

Most materials are in English, with some writings and clippings in German.

Abstract

The Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences serves as New York Unviersity's mathematics research school. It grew from the Graduate School of Arts and Science's Department of Mathematics starting in 1935, when Richard Courant joined the faculty. The Institute was named the Institute for Mathematics and Mechanics in 1946. In that year and in 1954, research projects led to the establishment of the Division of Wave Propagation and Applied Mathematics and the Division of Magnetofluid Dynamics, respectively. NYU's first computer was installed at the Courant Institute in 1952, and its Computer Science program rapidly developed to include research on programming languages, computer graphics, parallel architectures, and theory. In 1965, the Institute was renamed after Richard Courant and moved to the newly constructed Warren Weaver Hall, where a majority of its activities still take place. The Division of Computational Fluid Dynamics was created in 1978. This collection consists of collected clippings, ephemera, and published writings documenting the career of Richard Courant, as well as the history of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. The collection also includes one audio reel.

Historical Note

The Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences serves as New York Unviersity's mathematics research school. It grew from the Graduate School of Arts and Science's Department of Mathematics starting in 1935, when Richard Courant joined the faculty. The Institute was named the Institute for Mathematics and Mechanics in 1946. In that year and in 1954, research projects led to the establishment of the Division of Wave Propagation and Applied Mathematics and the Division of Magnetofluid Dynamics, respectively. NYU's first computer was installed at the Courant Institute in 1952, and its Computer Science program rapidly developed to include research on programming languages, computer graphics, parallel architectures, and theory. In 1965, the Institute was renamed after Richard Courant and moved to the newly constructed Warren Weaver Hall, where a majority of its activities still take place. The Division of Computational Fluid Dynamics was created in 1978.

Arrangement

This collection has not been arranged by an archivist. The materials are arranged in the order in which they were received from the donor.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of collected clippings, ephemera, and published writings documenting the career of mathematician Richard Courant, as well as the history of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. The collection also includes one audio reel.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Any rights (including copyright and related rights to publicity and privacy) held by the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences are maintained by New York University. Permission to publish or reproduce materials in this collection must be secured from repository. Please contact New York University Archives, special.collections@nyu.edu, 212-998-2596.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date; Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences Library Scrapbook; MC 392; box number; folder number or item identifier; New York University Archives, New York University.

Location of Materials

Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was transferred from the Courant Institute Library in October 2023 along with other collections in the library's holdings. Original provenance is unknown. The accession number associated with this transfer is 2024.010.

Audiovisual Access Policies and Procedures

Audiovisual materials have not been preserved and may not be available to researchers. Materials not yet digitized will need to have access copies made before they can be used. To request an access copy, or if you are unsure if an item has been digitized, please contact New York University Archives, special.collections@nyu.edu, 212-998-2596 with the collection name, collection number, and a description of the item(s) requested. A staff member will respond to you with further information.

Collection processed by

Rachel Searcy

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-02-08 10:59:40 -0500.
Using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language: Description written in English

Processing Information

Materials were originally housed in binders and plastic sleeves. During acquisition, materials were removed from enclosures and rehoused in archival folders and boxes. The materials were described on the collection-level with a folder-level inventory.

Repository

New York University Archives
New York University Archives
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012