John A. Hyden Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a 19th century handwritten notebook with explanations of mathematic principles, notes, and equations. The earliest entry appears to be from 1822.
Dates
- Creation: 1822 - 1850
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Biographical / Historical
John Albert Hyden (1893-1985) was born on January 17, 1893, in McMinn County, Tennessee. He received his BA from Maryville College in 1914, his MA from Vanderbilt University in 1922, and his PhD from Cornell University in 1934. He started teaching mathematics at Vanderbilt University in 1922 and retired in 1963. Hyden died on August 11, 1985, and is buried in Nashville, Tennessee.
Full Extent
0.02 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains a 19th century handwritten notebook with explanations of mathematic principles, notes, and equations.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated by Dr. John A. Hyden in the 1980s.
Topical
- Title
- Finding Aid for the John A. Hyden Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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