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Alexander Wittenberg fonds
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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.

Studium

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

ENS

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

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.

Katchalsky

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

Stanford Congress

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

Nursery Clocks

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

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.

M.N.U.

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

MSUO

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

Weaver

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

Abel, Berlin

File consists of correspondence with Welther Abel, director of the Gymnasium zu Berilin-Steglitz with regards to Wittenberg's visit. The file also consists two publications about the history of the Gymnasium and an itinerary for a trip to Israel, September-October 1960

Barber

File consists of correspondence with Bernard Barber, sociologist, Columbia University.

ETHIK

File consists of a copy of an address made by US Judge Earl Warren re: ethic advisors and some newspaper clippings about the address.

Sherbrooke

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

Grene

File consists of correspondence with Marjorie Green (also spelled Grene), American philosopher.

Huemer

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

National Film Board

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

Walunski

File consists of correspondence with French mathematician Gilbert Walusinski.

Summer 1960

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

Ehrenfest

File consists of correspondence with mathematician Tatiana Ehrenfest Afanasyeva, Holland.

Lemaire

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

Pergamon

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

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)).

Critchley

File consists of correspondence with Prof. MacDonald Critchley, British Neurologist, re: mathematical thinking.

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.

Kuhn

File consists of correspondence with philosopher Thomas Kuhn.

Minerva

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

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.

ACFAS

File consists of correspondence with the 'Association Canadienne Francaise pour l'avancement des sciences'

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.

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.

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