Description
Consists of correspondence, writings, teaching materials, and notes relating to Lewy's career as a mathematician in Germany
and the United States. Also included are biographical materials and photographs. This collection includes very few materials
relating to the Loyalty Oath controversy at UC Berkeley.
Background
Hans Lewy was born on October 20, 1904 in Breslau, Germany (now Wrocław, Poland). He received his Ph.D. in mathematics in
1926 from the University of Göttingen, where, along with Richard Courant, he pursued the study of elliptic and hyperbolic
problems as Privatdozent (lecturer) until 1929. From 1929-1930 he studied in Rome under the sponsorship of the Rockefeller
Foundation, and with the help of the distinguished French mathematician Jacques Hadamard he continued his fellowship in Paris
from 1930-1931.
Extent
Number of containers: 2 cartons, 1 oversize folder
Linear feet: 2.55 linear feet
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts
must be submitted in writing to the appropriate curator or the Head of Public Services for forwarding. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and the copyright.
Availability
Collection open for research.