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Kattsoff, Louis O. (Louis Osgood), 1908-1979

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1908-05-07 - 1979

Biographical Note

A mathematician, philosopher, and author, Louis O. Kattsoff earned his bachelors and doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania in 1929 and 1934, respectively. He taught at several colleges and universities before coming to Boston College in 1959 as a professor of mathematics. Kattsoff was active in many organizations and wrote extensively on mathematics. He died in 1979.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Louis O. Kattsoff papers

 Collection
Abstract

Consists primarily of articles and lectures by Louis O. Kattsoff on mathematical analysis, the philosophy of math and science, math education, and logic, as well as professional and biographical information about Kattsoff, and letters received by Kattsoff from prominent philosophers about their work.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: approximately 1945-not before 1971