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Mr. Peterson

File consists of a mimeographed copy of 93 pages manuscript titled 'The teaching of mathematics'.

Science and morals

File consists of newspaper clips and other information sources regarding moral treatment of human and animal subjects in scientific experiments. File also contains several letters to the Science magazine (see also file 2019-027/005(09)).

Saturday night

File consists of correspondence with magazine staff re publishing of an article on Quebec and its educational policies.

Sherbrooke

File consists of correspondence with 'Les Filles de la Charite du Sacre-Coeur de Jesus' in Sherbrooke, QC, regarding a math course.

Schweis

File consists of correspondence with the Swiss consulates in Toronto and Montreal regarding citizenship and registration matters. The file also contains a 1965 list of "Swiss scientists and engineers in North America"

Seeley

File consists of correspondence with sociologist John Seeley, mostly regarding York University Governance and future direction.

Stanford Congress

File consists of materials from the 1960 'International Congress for logic, methodology and philosophy of science' that Wittenberg attended.

Studium

File consists of various certificates, letters and diplomas from Wittenberg's early education in Switzerland and France.

Teaching machines

File consists of various correspondence re Wittenberg's letter to the editor of the Times Educational Supplement regarding an article on 'Teaching machines'.

Thwaites

File consists of correspondence with mathematician Professor Brian Thwaites.

S.M.S.G

File consists of various correspondence regarding the 'School Mathematics Study Group' and with other group members. File includes also notes, drafts and publications by Wittenberg and other group members as well as correspondence with magazines and publishers re: plans for translations of articles.

Time

File consists of correspondence with TIME magazine regarding the reliability of an alleged quote by Albert Einstein that was included in one of the letters to the editor published by the magazine.

Steiner

File consists of correspondence with German mathematician Hans Georg Steiner.

SMSG reactions

File consists of letters sent to Wittenberg regarding his article 'Sampling a mathematical sample text'. File consists also of several of Wittenberg's replies to these letters.

Ste. Jeanne de France

File consists of correspondence with Rev. soeur sainte Jeanne-de-France, College du Bon Pasteur, Institut Maria, Quebec. File contains also notes re: math teaching and brochures about the college.

Weaver

File consists of correspondence with scientist and mathematician Dr. Warren Weaver.

The Prime imperatives

File consists of several reviews of Wittenberg's posthumous book as well as various correspondence regarding the book, its introduction and translations.

UICSM

File consists of correspondence with mathematician Max Beberman regarding math education projects and attendance in a 1963 conference by the University of Illinois' Committee on School Mathematics.

Universite Laval

File consists of various correspondence and documents, academic and administrative, re: joining and teaching at Laval University.

Universite Laval

File consists of various correspondence and documents, academic and administrative, re: joining and teaching at Laval University.

Walunski

File consists of correspondence with French mathematician Gilbert Walusinski.

Raeff

File consists of correspondence with Marc Raeff, historian, Russian history.

Restitution

File consists of various letters and documents regarding restitution funds for Marlyse Wittenberg and her mother.

Laval

File consists of correspondence, mostly regarding administrative matters, with various functions within Laval University.

Wiener library

File consists of correspondence with the Wiener library in London re: books on educational policies in Nazi Germany.

Wiley

File consists of correspondence with Wiley publishing house regarding the publication of Wittenberg's work.

ENS

File consists of various correspondence regarding an initiative to establish a dedicated school for the training of math teachers.

Nash

File consists of correspondence with Paul Nash, education professor.

Nursery Clocks

File consists of correspondence regarding an initiative to develop a numberless clock for young children.

Raeff

File consists of correspondence with Marc Raeff, historian, Russian history.

Varia

File consists of various letters, notes and newspaper clips that were found together in a separate file folder.

Academic and administrative files

Series consists of materials pertaining to Wittenberg’s life as an academic. While the Laval University-related materials consists mostly of course work and administrative matters, the York University files reflect a much more active and engaged involvement in University life and in questions of institutional governance and vision.

Schulen Toronto

File consists of correspondence with and brochures from various private schools across Toronto with regards to the Wittenberg family move to Toronto from Quebec and choosing schools from the children.

Summer 1960

File consists of correspondence and materials relating to a research trip to London England and meetings with various academics.

York

File consists of various notes, memos, reports and plans re the governance of York University

York

File consists of correspondence re Wittenberg's appointment as a Professor at York University and his move to Toronto as well as several letters he sent to Professor Murray Ross with regards to the direction of the University's pedagogical policies.

York - Varia

File consists of various administrative memos and correspondence relating to York University. File also contains a copy of a letter signed by several York faculty members that was sent to the American embassy and to Dr. Martin Luther King in support of his actions, as well as several documents pertaining to Wittenberg's efforts to rally faculty members on behalf of a campaign for Russian Jewry.

York - CAUT

File consists of notes, memos and reports regarding Wittenberg's involvement with the Canadian Association for University Teachers

York - Senate varia

File consists of various memos and correspondence re York University governance and the work of its Senate. File also contains a newspaper clip about 'television teaching' and a University of Toronto SGS calendar for 1963-64.

Student notes

Series consists of Wittenberg's hand-written notes and course work from his time as a student at the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich).

Gonseth I

File consists of Wittenberg's notes from a course with Ferdinand Gonseth.

Gonseth II

File consists of Wittenberg's notes from a course with Ferdinand Gonseth.

Research output, publications and drafts

Series consists of Wittenberg’s research output – books, articles, conference papers, book reviews, in both published and draft forms - from 1951 to posthumously published materials. Materials are written in German, French and English and for the most part pertain to the need and the ways to treat mathematical education as a foundational element within any humanistic education system.

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