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Louis O. Kattsoff papers

 Collection
Collection BC-2005-117: Louis O. Kattsoff papers

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1945-not before 1971

Scope and Contents

Consists primarily of articles and lectures by Kattsoff on mathematical analysis, the philosophy of math and science, math education, and logic, as well as essays by Kattsoff on the implementation of the University Core Curriculum at Boston College. Also includes professional and biographical information about Kattsoff, and letters received by Kattsoff from prominent philosophers about their work.

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Restrictions on use

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Biographical note

Louis O. Kattsoff was born in Philadelphia on May 7, 1908. He earned both his bachelors and doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania in 1929 and 1934, respectively. He taught at several colleges and universities, including Harpur College (now Binghamton University) and the University of North Carolina, before coming to Boston College in 1959 as a professor of mathematics. He wrote and published extensively on mathematical analysis, the philosophy of math and science, math education, and logic. He married Hilda Jane Wilder, and they had one daughter, Anita Jane Kattsoff. Louis Kattsoff died in 1979.

Sources:

"Faculty appointments," The Heights, Volume XXXXI, Number 1, September 25, 1959.

"Resumes and CVs," Louis O. Kattsoff papers, BC.2005.117, John J. Burns Library, Boston College.

Extent

2.75 Linear Feet (3 containers)

Language of Materials

English

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.

Arrangement

Alphabetical by article title. Articles are preceded by general and biographical information, and followed by untitled articles and notes.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Because the current accessioning system was not used until January 1986, it is not possible to know exactly the dates of acquisition of materials received before that time.

Separated Materials

Published works associated with this collection have been transferred within the Burns Library and can be found in the Boston College Library catalog.

  • Offprints
Title
Louis O. Kattsoff Papers
Status
Completed
Subtitle
approximately 1945-not before 1971
Author
Elizabeth M. Peters
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861