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Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Stanford University, Euler Project, records
Identifier/Call Number: SC0362
Physical Description:
2.25 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1979-1988
Abstract: Collection consists of Hermann Zapf's
original drawings used to develop the Euler typeface, as well as computer printouts and
proofs; correspondence between Zapf and Donald E. Knuth concerning the typeface design; and
the working papers of the Digital Typography Group, which produced the final digital
typeface, including correspondence, character proofs, galleys, computer programs, notebooks,
logs, and research notes.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Gift of Hermann Zapf, 1988, and Donald E. Knuth, 1989.
This collection is open for research.
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must
be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford
University Libraries, Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent is given on behalf of Special
Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright
owner, heir(s) or assigns. See:
http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/pubserv/permissions.html.
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of
digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
Stanford University, Euler Project, Records (SC0362). Department of Special Collections and
University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Biographical/Historical Sketch
The Euler Project at Stanford produced a digital typeface, consisting of over 500
mathematical characters, for the American Mathematical Society (AMS). The typeface, named
after the 18th century mathematician Leonhard Euler, was designed by German type designer
Hermann Zapf. The typeface was produced using the METAFONT type design language, developed
by Donald E. Knuth at Stanford University, and formulated by the Digital Typography Group at
Stanford University.
Collection consists of Hermann Zapf's original drawings used to develop the Euler typeface,
as well as computer printouts and proofs; correspondence between Zapf and Donald E. Knuth
concerning the typeface design; and the working papers of the Digital Typography Group,
which produced the final digital typeface, including correspondence, character proofs,
galleys, computer programs, notebooks, logs, and research notes.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Computerized typesetting.
METAFONT (Computer system).
Stanford University. Euler Project
Stanford University. Digital Typography
Group
Zapf, Hermann
Knuth, Donald Ervin, 1938-
American Mathematical Society.
Kim, Scott.