19 notebooks containing mathematical notes and examples, possibly used by Parkinson for coaching students. Topics covered include: Newton, dynamics, hydrostatics, tides, statics, instruments, undulatory theory, mechanics, and planetary theory.
Parkinson, Stephen (1823-1889) mathematician
The collection comprises manuscripts, typescripts, letters, papers, lectures, notebooks, diaries, photographs, slides, film, audiotapes, reprints, preprints, books and artefacts.
A preliminary listing is also available on the Library's website: http://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/library/special_collections/personal_papers/hoyle1/
Hoyle, Sir Fred (1915-2001) Knight and astronomer
Mathematical notes.
Webb, Robert Rumsey (1850-1936) mathematician
Notebooks and loose papers containing mathematical notes, lists of books given to the Fitzwilliam Museum and St John's College Library, a catalogue of Pendlebury's books, notes on a mountaineering trip.
Pendlebury, Richard (1847-1902) mathematician
Notebooks on mathematical, classical, and theological subjects; notes on examinations; printed books.
Bland, Miles (1786-1867) mathematician
Correspondence with family, friends, colleagues and fellow mathematicians; documents relating to Newman's father and mother; documents relating to the Government Code and Cipher School at Bletchley Park and the development of the code breaking machine 'Colossus', both contemporary and post-war; Newman's Will and obituaries; other miscellaneous documents.
Newman, Maxwell Herman Alexander (1897-1984) mathematician
The papers comprise Adams's correspondence, notes and diaries, correspondence after his death, transcripts of correspondence and papers made for Donald MacAlister, biographical and miscellaneous material.
Adams, John Couch (1819-1892) astronomer
Manuscript notebooks in various hands on mathematics, astronomy, moral and natural philosophy, theology and classics, with some printed items.
Wood, James (1760-1839) mathematician and Dean of Ely
Notebooks containing mathematical notes, problems and solutions, a catalogue of Todhunter's library, letters to John Sephton.
Todhunter, Isaac (1820-1884) mathematician and historian of mathematics
Correspondence, papers, lecture notes, diaries, and photographs.
Smithies, Frank (1912-2002) mathematician