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Hall, Marshall (Mathematician)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1910 - 1990

Biographical/Historical

Background: Caltech Professor of Mathematics, 1959-1981; Executive Officer of the Mathematics Division, 1966-1969.

Biographical/Historical

Description: An internationally known mathematician, Hall worked extensively in combinatorial analysis (the study of the arrangement of objects) and group theory (in particular, finite simple groups) and discovered important relationships between the two fields. He is also know for his research in number theory and projective geometry.

Biographical/Historical

Collection Notes: Correspondence 1968-1979.

Collection size: 2 boxes, 1 linear ft.

Finding aid not available.

Photo of Marshall Hall and Herbert Ryser (PhotoNet).

Restrictions: Partially processed (limited access).

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

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