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Gardner (Martin) papers
SC0647
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Description
These papers pertain
to his interest in mathematics and consist of files relating to his SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
mathematical games column (1957-1986) and subject files on recreational mathematics. Papers
include correspondence, notes, clippings, and articles, with some examples of puzzle toys.
Correspondents include Dmitri A. Borgmann, John H. Conway, H. S. M Coxeter, Persi Diaconis,
Solomon W Golomb, Richard K.Guy, David A. Klarner, Donald Ervin Knuth, Harry Lindgren, Doris
Schattschneider, Jerry Slocum, Charles W.Trigg, Stanislaw M. Ulam, and Samuel
Yates.
Background
Martin Gardner was the Mathematical Games columnist for SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from its
inception in 1956 until 1986. He earned his B.A. in philosophy at the University of Chicago
in 1936; after his service in the Navy during World War II, he became a writer. He is the
author of more than 65 books in the fields of science, mathematics, philosophy, literature,
and conjuring.
Extent
68 Linear Feet
Restrictions
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.
Availability
This collection is open for research.