Includes mathematical theorems.
Notes for lessons, 1946-1948 (subjects include education, general methods, educational psychology, English literature, classroom English, speech training, arithmetic, history, geography, natural science, music, physical training and hygiene); examination papers, 1946-1948; Glasgow Training Centre prospectus, 1946-1947; Glasgow Provincial Committee for the Training of Teachers Article 55 prospectus, 1947; general methods non-graduate lecture scheme syllabus for first and second years, 1946-1947; Methods Department notes on beginning teaching, c 1946; programme for series of four concerts by Scottish Orchestra, 1947.
Taylor, Agnes C., fl. 1940-1949, student at Jordanhill College of Education, Glasgow20 volumes of lecture notes made by Alexander Porkess whilst a student at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow. The notebooks cover various subjects including mathematics, heat engines and natural philosophy. Many of the notebooks contain photographs, graphs and diagrams. There is also a copy of the thesis presented by Porkess for the Associateship of the Royal Technical College, August 1952. Also a bundle of notes, mainly examination questions and algebra, c. 1950s.
Porkess, Alexander Maclean, b. 1921, student at Royal Technical College, GlasgowMinute book, 1961-1976; membership cards; membership receipt.
Andersonian Mathematical SocietyThis section comprises what was probably part of the Outlook Tower library, although some books may have been in Patrick Geddes' private collection. Subjects covered are:
Agriculture, Husbandry, Gardens (1-21)
Architecture (22-42A)
Art (43-55)
Astronomy and Cosmography (56-75)
Biology, Botany and Zoology (76-108)
Education (109-113)
Exhibitions (114)
Geography (115-128)
Geology and Mineralogy (129-135)
History and Chronology (136-187)
Literature (188-196)
Music (197)
Planning, Housing, Public Health etc. (198-230)
Printing (231)
Religion and Philosophy (232-241)
Science (Applied and Theoretical) Including Mathematics, Mechanics, Navigation etc. (242-291)
Social Sciences including Sociology, Political Economy, Politics, Social Studies (312-317)
Travel and Topography (318-341)
Government Papers (342-349)
General Reference Works (350-354)
Miscellanea (355-361)
Published articles; speeches; notes on history of mathematics department and professorial staff.
Pack, Donald Cecil, 1920-2016, mathematicianLecture notes, 1935-1936 (on Speech Training, Hygiene, Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Methods, Religious Instruction, Principles of Arithmetic, Physical Exercises and Music); worksheets of school test questions on English and arithmetic; Glasgow Training College examination papers in mathematics, 1931, 1936; timetable for graduates, 1935-1936; Jordanhill Training College Music Society concert programme, 1936; leaflet about Article 55 summer vacation courses for the instruction of teachers offered by the Glasgow Provincial Committee for the Training of Teachers, 1936.
Jamieson, Douglas, d. c. 2000, student at Jordanhill College of Education, GlasgowJohn C. Eaton’s working collection of books from his office in the Mathematics Department of the University of Strathclyde. Includes items on mathematics, science and higher education.
Eaton, John Carnegie, 1915-1972, mathematicianCollection of mathematics texts from the 19th and 20th centuries, many in European languages, and including some first editions.
Gibson, George Alexander, 1858-1930, mathematicianArticle by William Muir. Reprinted from Proceedings of the Edinburgh Mathematical Society, vol. 19, series II, September 1974, pp. 109-113.
Muir, William W., fl. 1966-1984, mathematicianPublished articles by Miller on mathematics; job application and testimonials; biographical information.
Miller, John, 1871-1956, mathematicianCollection of mathematics texts dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
Laing, Alexander, d. 1882, mathematicianLeaflets outlining career opportunities and prospects, honours degree course structures, pass degree courses, BA joint degrees with mathematics and entrance requirements for the following degrees at the University of Strathclyde:
Signed and indexed minutes of meetings of the Mathematics, Natural Philosophy and Natural Science Committee of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College and (from 1912) the Royal Technical College, Glasgow concerning the direction of mathematics, natural philosophy and natural science teaching as well as the administration of the Euing Lectureship in the Theory of Music, preliminary and first science examinations and general bursaries and scholarships.
Royal Technical College, Glasgow | Mathematics, Natural Philosophy and Natural Science CommitteePublished articles by Benjamin Noble, mathematician.
Noble, Benjamin, 1922-2006, mathematician