- NewmanM/Box 5/2/8
- Item
- 1928 (Circa)
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Has been feeling miserable and gives personal reasons for being in such a state. Discusses their relationship.
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Has been feeling miserable and gives personal reasons for being in such a state. Discusses their relationship.
Part of Papers of John Anthony Crook
Letter to Crook updating on his work in the world of horse racing and suggesting a social pint when Owen is next in Cambridge.
ALS from Owen E. Roberts to FH
Part of Papers of Sir Fred Hoyle
Will be reading FH's books when on own over xmas.
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Sends an article for 'Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society'. Notes that Cartan has approved of it.
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Discusses mathematical problem.
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Thanks Lyn [Newman] for information about lost kit bag. Discusses the work of a number of mathematicians, especially that of Siefert and Threlfall, and how he would like to get hold of their books.
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Gives thanks for the letter regarding the post of a professorship at University of Bristol. Discusses the post and the other options he has at Oxford, and also the prospects of using 'machines' at Bristol. On balance would prefer the Bristol job, and asks for MHAN's opinion.
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Has been thinking about his book and discusses topological theories which will be in it. Invites MHAN to an R.S. event.
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Apologises for letting MHAN down over Cartan, had overlooked the urgency of the matter. Believes that Cartan is 'one of the two or three best mathematicians in the world' and would support him as a foreign fellow. Notes that his father has died.
Part of Papers of Max Newman
Expounds on his father's death, is glad about Cartan and answers mathematical questions.