Smith, Aubrey Henderson, 1905-1996
Person
Dates
- Existence: October 3, 1905 - March 11, 1996
Biographical Information
Aubrey H. Smith was a professor emeritus of mathematics at Purdue University from 1935-1972. He received his Bachelors of Science from Mount Allison in 1925, his Masters from Brown in 1928, and his PhD also from Brown in 1932. At Purdue, he devoted considerable effort to establish the Mathematical Sciences Library. Smith passed away in 1996 at the age of 90.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Aubrey H. and Doris M. Smith papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 525
Scope and Contents
The Aubrey H. and Doris M. Smith papers contain Aubrey Smith's certificates and letters of recognition for distinguished service to Purdue, a train ticket from 1945, as well as his notebook, masters thesis, doctoral gown, and collection of materials relating to Purdue including a commencement brochure and an issue of the Purdue Alumnus. The papers also contain Doris M. Smith's copy of the Purdue Women's Club program and her notes, poems, and essays from Education 410 and English 551 classes...
Dates:
1929 - 1972