Mathematicians

Abstract

The Hyman Levy Collection contains professional and personal papers of Hyman Levy (1889-1975), a Scottish-Jewish mathematician, philosopher, political thinker, and public figure active in Britain from the early to late 20th century. Papers include letters, academic writing, newspaper clippings, lecture materials, literary writings, meeting agendas, and political writing. The collection is arranged into 5 series, spanning 21 document boxes ranging in date from 1894 to 1969.

Abstract Arthur Pancoe is a philanthropist, mathematician and advocate for environmental and defense issues. He holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Northwestern University, receiving his graduate degree in mathematics in 1951. A World War II veteran, he went on to work for both Bear Stearns and Morgan Stanley, specializing in the development and advancement of breakthrough drugs. In 1995 he and his wife Gladys Pancoe established the Pancoe Chair of Mathematics at Northwestern...