Description
This collection comprises the papers of
Edward O. Thorp, American mathematics professor, hedge fund manager, blackjack player, and
founding faculty member at the University of California, Irvine. The papers consist of
scholarly and personal papers, including published and unpublished manuscripts, research and
reference files, correspondence, records of professional activities, teaching materials,
audiovisual materials, biographical materials, and publicity.
Background
Edward Oakley Thorp is an American mathematics professor, hedge fund manager, and blackjack
player.
Extent
26.25 Linear Feet
(23 records cartons, 3 flat boxes, 1 document box, 1 half-sized
document box, 1 vinyl box, 1 audiovisual box)
Restrictions
Property rights reside with the University of California. Copyrights are retained by the
creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or to publish, please
contact the University Archivist. Digital material is provided for private study,
scholarship, or research. Transmission or reproduction of any material protected by
copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright
owners. The authors or their heirs retain their copyrights to the material. Contact the
University of California, Irvine Libraries, Special Collections and Archives for more
information (spcoll@uci.edu).
Availability
The collection is open for research. Access to original audio-visual material and digital
media is restricted; researchers may request viewing or listening copies.