A Guide to the Finite Simple Group Theory Oral History Collection, 1980-1985.
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Finite Simple Group Theory Oral History Collection | |
| Title: | Finite Simple Group Theory Oral History Collection | |
| Dates: | 1980-1985 | |
| Abstract: | Interviews of prominent mathematicians in the field of finite simple group theory, conducted and recorded by Joseph Gallian. | |
| Accession No.: | 2007-167 | |
| OCLC No.: | 300289602 | |
| Extent | 2 ft. | |
| Language: | Materials are written in English. | |
| Repository: | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Historical Note
In 1981 and 1982, Dr. Joseph Gallian recorded his interviews with several prominent figures in the area of finite simple group theory. Interviewees include Jonathan L. Alperin, Michael Aschbacher, Daniel E. Gonrenstein, Robert L. Griess, and Ronald Solomon. Dr. Gallian also recorded several lectures given by Gorenstein, Solomon, Bill Kantor, George Glauberman, and Michael O’Nan.
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of oral history interviews recorded on audio cassettes, and the transcriptions made of the recordings. The collection also contains cassette recordings of lectures, for which no transcriptions were made.
Forms part of the Archives of American Mathematics.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Some restrictions.
Use Restrictions
To listen to the interviews use “use-copy" tape duplicates.
Joseph Gallian retains copyright.
Box 4RM209 is restricted until 2035. Edited versions of these transcriptions are available. See Inventory.
Robert Greiss's transcript is not available.
Index Terms | ||
| Subjects (Persons) | ||
| Alperin, J. L. | ||
| Aschbacher, Michael, 1944- | ||
| Gallian, Joseph A. | ||
| Glauberman, G., 1941- | ||
| Gorenstein, Daniel | ||
| Griess, Robert L. 1945- | ||
| Kantor, W. M. (William M.), 1944- | ||
| O’Nan, Michael | ||
| Solomon, Ronald | ||
| Subjects | ||
| Finite simple groups | ||
| Mathematicians--History--20th century. | ||
| Mathematicians--Interviews. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Finite Simple Group Theory Oral History Collection, 1980-1985, Archives of American Mathematics, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Papers