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Title: Notes on interview with Paul Halmos, Notes on interview with Paul Halmos
Identifier: e_math_02040
Creator: Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Halmos, Paul R. (Paul Richard), 1916-2006, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor dictates his discussion with Paul R. Halmos, a renowned mathematics professor using the Moore method. Halmos explains his adaptation of the method, his disagreements with Moore's teaching theories, and his attitude toward J. R. Silber. Traylor records this while driving through Indiana. Number on tape: 091717.

Title: Notes on R. L. Moore's family and interests [side A], Notes on R. L. Moore's family and interests [side A]
Identifier: e_math_02060
Creator: Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)
Topic: Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Halmos, Paul R. (Paul Richard), 1916-2006, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States
Dates: circa 1970-1971
Resource: R. L. Moore legacy collection
Description: Donald R. Traylor dictates his notes on R. L. Moore, including his knowledge of Moore's father, Moore's appointment to the National Academy of Science, and Moore's relationship with Paul Halmos. Number on tape: 091727.