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Alexander Wittenberg fonds
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Huemer

File consists of correspondence with W.S.L Huemer, Germany re: teaching methods of math.

I.C.M.I. - I.M.U.K.

File consists of an invitation, notes, letters regarding the International Colloquium on Modern Curricula in secondary mathematical education.

Inaugural lecture

File consists of a copy of 'General education as a challenge for creative scholarship' as well as various correspondence regarding responses to the lecture and its proposed publication.

Introduction

Item is a publication in 'Dialectica', 19, 1/2, 15.3 - 15.6, 1965, authored jointly by Wittenberg and F. Gonseth.

Israel

File consists of various correspondence with the Israeli embassy in Canada and with 'The central division Zionist organization of Canada'. File also contains a letter from Wittenberg to the Israeli ambassador re: the Dr. Robert Soblen case.

Katchalsky

File consists of correspondence with Professor Ahron Katchalsky (Katzir) regarding the 'Israel centre for the advancement of human culture'

Klamkin

File consists of correspondence with mathematician Professor Murray Klamkin.

Klett

File consists of correspondence with several publishing houses regarding publications of work. Most correspondence are with German publisher Klett which eventually published Wittenberg's 'Bildung und Mathematik'.

Kline

File consists of correspondence with mathematician Professor Morris Kline

Knight

File consists of correspondence with Douglas Knight, president of Duke University. The file also includes two public addresses by Knight.

Kuhn

File consists of correspondence with philosopher Thomas Kuhn.

Lauwerys

File consists of correspondence with Professor Joseph Lauwerys, England. Letters include references to 'The comparative education society'.

Laval

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

L'education nationale

File consists of correspondence with the French journal 'L'education nationale'. File includes journal issues from February-May 1961, October 1962 and February 1963.

Lehrbuch

File consists of correspondence with various publishers and academics re: Wittenberg's plan to publish a textbook on calculus.

Lemaire

File consists of correspondence with Dr. Jean Lemaire, France, regrading relationships between math and mental health.

Malediction

File consists of several copies of an unpublished article titled 'malediction' by Wittenberg regarding Christian Jewish relations. The file includes a 1959 newspaper clip on Pope Jean XXIII and a letter to Francois Mauriac introducing the article.

Mathematical Association of America

File consists of correspondence with the MAA re conferences and about the need for a section on mathematical education in the association's newsletter. The file also contains Wittenberg's membership card.

McGrow-Hill

File consists of correspondence re: publishing a manuscript titled 'The teaching of mathematics'

Methuen

File consists of correspondence re: publication of an English translation of Wittenberg's 'Bildung und mathematik'. File also contains correspondence with MIT press re: the translation from after Wittenberg's death.

Metzger

File consists of correspondence with Psychologist Professor Wolfgang Metzger, Germany

Minerva

File consists of correspondence with the journal regrading publication of an article by Wittenberg.

MIT press

File consists of correspondence regarding the translation of Wittenberg's book 'Bildung und Mathematik' into English.

M.N.U.

File consists of correspondence with the German journal 'Mathematische und naturwissenschaftliche unterricht'.

Mr. Peterson

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

MSUO

File consists of various materials pertaining to the 'Education in Science' conference held at Michigan State University.

Nash

File consists of correspondence with Paul Nash, education professor.

National Film Board

File consists of correspondence with the Canadian NFB re: suggestions for producing films on mathematics and mathematical education.

Neue Sammlung

File consists of several drafts of German-language articles sent to the journal 'Neue Sammlung' as well as correspondence with Elisabeth Heimpel, the journal editor and with several other German academics. The file also contains a correspondence between Wittenberg and the American state department regarding the presence of Martin Heidegger in a formal reception attended by the US representative in Berlin.

Nursery Clocks

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

O.A.C.D.

File consists of materials, notes and correspondence re attendance in the annual conference of the Ontario Association for Curriculum Development

O.C.I.

File consists of reports, materials, notes and correspondence re membership in the Ontario Curriculum Institute, Cognitive Development Committee.

O.C.I.

File consists of reports, materials, notes and correspondence re membership in the Ontario Curriculum Institute, Cognitive Development Committee.

O.C.I.

File consists of reports, materials, notes and correspondence re membership in the Ontario Curriculum Institute, Cognitive Development Committee.

O.E.C.D.

File consists of reports and correspondence re: the work of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development with regards to scientific education in schools.

O.M.C.

File consists of correspondence and notes re: work with the Ontario Mathematics Commission.

Pergamon

File consists of correspondence with the publisher regarding translations and publication of Wittenberg's works.

Peterson

File consists of correspondence with Professor Alec Peterson, England, mostly regarding an article on the teaching of mathematics.

Polanyi

File consists of correspondence with scientist Professor Michael Polanyi.

Polya

File consists of correspondence with mathematician Professor Georges Polya.

Radio Canada

File consists of various correspondence with Radio Canada/Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).

Raeff

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

Raeff

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

Redecouvrir les mathematiques

File consists of correspondence regarding the publication of 1963 book 'Redecouvrir les mathematiques', for which Wittenberg was one of the editors. File also contains reviews of the book.

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.

Restitution

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

Roth

File consists of correspondence with Professor Heinrich Roth, Germany.

Royal Canadian Institute

File consists of correspondence relating to Wittenberg's participation, as a teacher, in a summer science program by the Royal Canadian Institute. The files also includes teaching notes and correspondence with students as well a photograph of Wittenberg during the program.

Royal Canadian Institute

File consists of correspondence relating to Wittenberg's participation, as a teacher, in a summer science program by the Royal Canadian Institute. The files also includes teaching notes and correspondence with students as well a photograph of Wittenberg during the program.

Rumpf

File consists of correspondence with Professor Horst Rumpf, Germany.

Saturday night

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

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