- Archives of American Mathematics (x)
- Paul R. Halmos photograph collection (x)
- Max Beberman film collection (x)
- University of Texas--history (x)
- World War, 1939-1945 (x)
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Title
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II. Years in Chicago, II. Years in Chicago
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Identifier
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e_math_02051
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1973
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Donald R. Traylor dictates the draft of his book about R. L. Moore [Creative teaching: heritage of R. L. Moore]. Traylor talks about R. L. Moore's Chicago years, E. H. Moore, Oswald Veblen, and the common ancestry of R. L. Moore and E. H. Moore. Number on tape: 091722.
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Title
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Interview with Ben Fitzpatrick [side 1], Interview with Ben Fitzpatrick [side 1]
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Identifier
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e_math_02033
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Fitzpatrick, Ben (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Donald R. Traylor interviews Ben Fitzpatrick, a mathematician who studied under R. L. Moore. Fitzpatrick discusses the challenges and resistance involved in teaching with the Moore method and shares his knowledge of Moore. Number on tape: 091712.
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Title
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Interview with Blanche Bennett Grover [side A], Interview with Blanche Bennett Grover [side A]
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Identifier
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e_math_02030
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Grover, Blanche Bennett (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Donald R. Traylor interviews Blanche Bennett Grover, one of R. L. Moore's few Masters students. Grover taught math at the high school level, employing the Moore method in her geometry courses. Grover describes Moore's demeanor with students as well as the atmosphere of the University of Texas in the 1940s. Number on tape: 091710
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Title
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Interview with Blanche Bennett Grover [side B], Interview with Blanche Bennett Grover [side B]
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Identifier
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e_math_02031
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Grover, Blanche Bennett (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning, University of Texas--history
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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This recording concludes the interview with Blanche Bennett Grover, a mathematics teacher and Masters student of R. L. Moore. Grover discusses her mathematical background as well as Moore's reputation and teaching style. Number on tape: 091710.
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Title
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Interview with Carolyn Kerr, Interview with Carolyn Kerr
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Identifier
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e_math_02071
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Kerr, Carolyn (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Teaching and study--United States, University of Texas--history, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Donald R. Traylor interviews his doctoral student Carolyn Kerr. Kerr took several classes with Moore while at the University of Texas and recalls Moore's demeanor in class and one on one. Number on tape: 091735.
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Title
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Interview with Fred Stiles, notes on Anna M. Mullikin and on a meeting with R. L. Moore, Interview with Fred Stiles, notes on Anna M. Mullikin and on a meeting with R. L. Moore
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Identifier
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e_math_02052
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Stiles, Fred (speaker), Traylor, Donald R. (speaker)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning, University of Texas--history
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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In this recording, Fred Stiles talks about the forced retirement of R. L. Moore. Donald R. Traylor uses a portion of the tape to dictate notes on Anna M. Mullikin as well as a recent visit he had with Moore. Number on tape: 091723.
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Title
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Interview with H. S. Wall [side A], Interview with H. S. Wall [side A]
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Identifier
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e_math_02054
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Wall, H. S. (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Blind--Education--Texas, University of Texas--history, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Donald R. Traylor interviews Hubert Stanley Wall, a former mathematics professor at the University of Texas. Wall worked with Moore and taught in a similar style. He discusses teaching, class sizes, and visually impaired students as well as disagreements with the administration. Number on tape: 091724.
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Title
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Interview with H. S. Wall [side B], Interview with H. S. Wall [side B]
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Identifier
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e_math_02055
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Wall, H. S. (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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This recording concludes Donald R. Traylor's interview with Hubert Stanley Wall, a former mathematics professor at the University of Texas. Wall discusses his retirement, former students, and the upheaval at the University of Texas. Number on tape: 091724.
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Title
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Interview with Harbeck Halsted [side A], Interview with Harbeck Halsted [side A]
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Identifier
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e_math_02038
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Halsted, Harbeck (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Halsted, George Bruce, 1853-1922, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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1973-11-13
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Donald R. Traylor interviews Harbeck Halsted, one of George Bruce Halsted's sons. R. L. Moore studied under G. B. Halsted while earning his B. S. and M. A. at the University of Texas. Halsted's son describes his father's education and personal demeanor. Number on tape: 091716.
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Title
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Interview with Harbeck Halsted [side B], Interview with Harbeck Halsted [side B]
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Identifier
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e_math_02039
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Halsted, Harbeck (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Halsted, George Bruce, 1853-1922, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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1973-11-13
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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The final segment of Donald R. Traylor's interview with Harbeck Halsted, one of George Bruce Halsted's sons. R. L. Moore studied under G. B. Halsted while earning his B. S. and M. A. at the University of Texas. Halsted's son describes his father's education and personal demeanor. Number on tape: 091716.
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Title
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Interview with John Mac Nerney [part 2], Interview with John Mac Nerney [part 2]
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Identifier
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e_math_02063
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Mac Nerney, John (interviewee), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Teaching and study--United States, University of Texas--history, University of North Carolina--history, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1972
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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This recording comprises the second part of an interview with John Mac Nernery, a student of H. S. Wall and a professor of mathematics at the University of Houston. Mac Nerney relates his teaching history and style and discusses the politics of his time at the University of North Carolina. Additionally, he discusses the examination process he underwent at the University of Texas. Madeline Jones, Donald R. Traylor's secretary conducts the interview. Number on tape: 091728.
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Title
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Interview with John Mac Nerney [part 3], Interview with John Mac Nerney [part 3]
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Identifier
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e_math_02064
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Mac Nerney, John (interviewee), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Teaching and study--United States, University of Texas--history, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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This recording is the final segment of an interview with John Mac Nerney, a student of H. S. Wall and a professor of mathematics at the University of Houston. Mac Nerney discusses his early interest in mathematics, his knowledge of the faculty changes at the University of Texas, and his personal experiences while teaching. Number on tape: 091729.
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Title
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Interview with John Marshall Slye [side A], Interview with John Marshall Slye [side A]
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Identifier
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e_math_02044
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Slye, John Marshall (interviewee), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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An interview with John Marshall Slye, a student of R. L. Moore and a professor employing the Moore method. Slye recalls the friction between departments at the University of Texas and discusses taking classes with Moore. This interview is conducted by Madeline Jones, Donald R. Traylor's secretary. Number on tape: 091719.
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Title
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Interview with John Marshall Slye [side B], Interview with John Marshall Slye [side B]
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Identifier
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e_math_02045
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Slye, John Marshall (interviewee), Jones, Madeline (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, University of Minnesota--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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The conclusion of an interview with John Marshall Slye, a student of R. L. Moore and a professor employing the Moore method. Slye gives his impression of Moore and describes his time teaching with a modified version of the Moore method. This interview is conducted by Madeline Jones, Donald R. Traylor's secretary. Number on tape: 091719. Tape has some distortion.
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Title
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Interview with Joseph M. Thomas [part 1], Interview with Joseph M. Thomas [part 1]
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Identifier
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e_math_02066
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Joseph M. Thomas discusses Moore during his years at Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania. Thomas also knew and talks about other mathematicians including J. R. Kline, G. H. Hallett Jr., and Oswald Veblen. In addition, he comments on the current state of mathematics and general education in the United States. Number on tape: 091731.
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Title
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Interview with Joseph M. Thomas [part 2], Interview with Joseph M. Thomas [part 2]
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Identifier
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e_math_02067
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning, University of Texas--history
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Traylor continues to interview Joseph M. Thomas about R. L. Moore during his University of Pennsylvania years. They also discuss other mathematicians, the National Academy of Sciences, and other general topics. Number on tape: 091731.
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Title
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Interview with Lucille S. Whyburn, part 1, Interview with Lucille S. Whyburn, part 1
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Identifier
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e_math_02025
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Whyburn, Lucille S. (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Donald R. Traylor interviews Lucille S. Whyburn, a Masters student under Moore and the wife of Gordon T. Whyburn, a doctoral student of Moore's. Whyburn remarks on her and her husband's experiences with Moore, including his class structure, his relationships with other mathematics professors at the University of Texas, and his aversion to conferences. Number on tape: 091705.
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Title
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Interview with Lucille S. Whyburn, part 2, Interview with Lucille S. Whyburn, part 2
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Identifier
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e_math_02026
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Whyburn, Lucille S. (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Donald R. Traylor's interview with Lucille S. Whyburn continues. Traylor and Whyburn discuss the intellectual atmosphere of the University of Texas during Moore's tenure, Moore's devotion toward his students, and why students would take Moore's classes. Traylor and Whyburn both share stories about Moore heard from students and from Moore himself. Number on tape: 091705.
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Title
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Interview with Norman Hackerman, Interview with Norman Hackerman
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Identifier
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e_math_02032
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Hackerman, Norman (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, University of Texas--history, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning
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Dates
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1970-12-10
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Donald R. Traylor interviews Norman Hackerman, a professor of chemistry at Rice University. Hackerman taught at the University of Texas during Moore's tenure there. Traylor and Hackerman converse on the socratic method in other disciplines and the possibility of computers enhancing individual learning. Number on tape: 091711.
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Title
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Interview with Olan Hamilton, Interview with Olan Hamilton
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Identifier
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e_math_02035
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Creator
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Traylor, Donald R.
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Contributor
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Hamilton, Olan Harvey (interviewee), Traylor, Donald R. (interviewer)
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Topic
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Moore, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1882-, Mathematics--Study and teaching--United States, Socratic method, Inquiry-based learning, University of Texas--history
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Dates
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circa 1970-1971
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Box
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2.351/Math Office
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Resource
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R. L. Moore legacy collection
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Description
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Donald R. Traylor interviews O. H. Hamilton, a doctoral student of H. J. Ettlinger. Hamilton took several courses with R. L. Moore and teaches mathematics in the Moore method. He describes Moore's teaching style and his aptitude in producing mathematicians. Number on tape: 091713.