| Title |
Todd |
| Reference |
32 |
| Creator |
John Arthur Todd (1908-1994) |
| Covering Dates |
1933–1964 |
| Extent and Medium |
6 letters |
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| Content and context |
Correspondence with John Arthur Todd. Letters are from JAT to LJM unless otherwise stated. |
| Index Terms |
| Todd, John Arthur (1908-1994) mathematician |
| St John's Library/Mordell/32 contains: |
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32.1
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A.L.s., from Princeton. Has found the algebra at Princeton 'a good way beyond' him, and finds geometry more exciting. Has been working on a some papers of Severi's. Has visited Boston for a 'full dress meeting of the American Mathematical Society'. He saw the mechanical integraph there and has been impressed by the instrument. 4p. |
19 January c. 1933 |
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32.2
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A.L.s., from Princeton. Gives news of his life and studies at Princeton. 4p. |
26 October 1933 |
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32.3
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A.L.s., from Princeton. Gives news on his work at Princeton on a paper which he hopes will appear in the Annals of Mathematics. Describes this publication which he does not believe appears in Europe and recommends it for 'the library'. Wonders what his courses will be next year and how many lectures he will have to give now that Verblunsky has been reappointed. Has had an active year at Princeton, and has also been to Toronto to give some lectures. 2p. |
14 May 1934 |
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32.4
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A.L.s., from London Mathematical Society. Advises LJM that a paper of his has been accepted for publication in the LMS Journal, with some amendments. 1p. |
23 February 1964 |
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32.5
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A.L.s., from Cambridge. Advises LJM that a paper of his has been accepted for publication in the LMS Journal. Notes that the referee had some misgivings. 1p. |
17 April 1964 |
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32.6
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Copy of a letter from LJM to 'Dear Todd'. Discusses a paper of his which was originally rejected by the London Mathematical Society for publication, but is now to be printed. Also discusses the work of the Journal referees. 2p. |
16 September 1964 |