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Guide to the Hans Lewy Papers
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Carton 1, folders 1-16

Series 1. Correspondence, 1923-1990, n.d.

Series Scope and Content Summary

Divided into two sub-series: Incoming and Outgoing. Correspondence consists mainly of letters between Lewy and his professional colleagues. Included are letters from Richard Courant, Jean Leray, and other leading mathematicians.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically, then chronologically.
 

Subseries 1.1. Incoming, 1923-1990

carton 1, folder 1

A-C miscellaneous 1932-1989

carton 1, folder 2

Courant, Richard, 1888-1972 1923-1928

carton 1, folder 3

D-L miscellaneous 1933-1990

carton 1, folder 4-6

Leray, Jean, 1906- 1941-1986

carton 1, folder 7

M-P miscellaneous 1951-1988

carton 1, folder 8

R-S miscellaneous 1936-1988

carton 1, folder 9

T-U miscellaneous 1935-1988

carton 1, folder 10

V-Z miscellaneous 1932-ca.1980

carton 1, folder 11

Wei, Si Luan 1981-1987

carton 1, folder 12

Zhiyuan, Tang 1982-1984

carton 1, folder 13-14

Unidentified 1927-1988

 

Subseries 1.2. Outgoing, 1946-1985, n.d.

carton 1, folder 15-16

Miscellaneous 1946-1985, n.d.

Carton 1, folders 17-84

Series 2. Writings, 1928-1987, n.d.

Series Scope and Content Summary

Divided into three subseries: Reports and Reviews, Research Papers, and Notes.

Arrangement

Arranged hierarchically, then chronologically.
 

Subseries 2.1. Reports and Reviews, 1947-1948

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

Reports and Reviews include Lewy's reports for the U.S. Office of Naval Research concerning the condition of science in Europe, specifically Czechoslovakia, France, and Italy in 1947. Employment records and correspondence in connection with Lewy's services to the U.S. Office of Naval Research are also included.
carton 1, folder 17-18

Correspondence, U.S. Office of Naval Research 1947-1948

carton 1, folder 19

Notes on the state and support of science in Czechoslovakia 1947

carton 1, folder 20

Notes on a visit to Professor Jan Smetana and the T. G. Masaryk Hydrological and Hydrotechnical Institutes in Prague Podbaba 1947

carton 1, folder 21

Notes on mathematics in present day Czechoslovakia 1947

carton 1, folder 22

A visit to the Neypric laboratories in Grenoble, France 1948

carton 1, folder 23

Needs of Italian and French science and possible American aid under ERP 1948

carton 1, folder 24

Organization of Italian scientific life 1948

carton 1, folder 25

Notes on general condition of French science, Winter 1947/48 ca. 1948

carton 1, folder 26

Miscellaneous notes about French mathematics ca. 1948

carton 1, folder 27

Reviews 1952-1986, n.d.

 

Subseries 2.2. Research Papers, 1928-1987, n.d.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

The Research Papers consist mostly of reprints of papers published by Hans Lewy or Hans Lewy and others. There are very few original drafts of manuscripts. This subseries also contains Lewy's reviews of colleagues' work as requested by the National Research Council.
carton 1, folder 28

Verallgemeinerung der Riemannschen Methode auf mehr Dimensionen, Göttingen Nachr. der Akad. 1928

carton 1, folder 29

On convergence in length, Duke Mathematical Journal, with C.R. Adams. 1935

carton 1, folder 30

Generalized integrals and differential equations, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 1936

carton 1, folder 31

On the non-vanishing of the Jacobian in certain one-to-one mappings, Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society. 1936

carton 1, folder 32

A priori limitations for solutions of Monge-Ampère equations, II, Transactions of the American Mathematical Society. 1937

carton 1, folder 33

On the existence of a closed convex surface realizing a given Riemannian metric, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 1938

carton 1, folder 34

On differential geometry in the large, I (Minkowski's problem), Transactions of the American Mathematical Society. 1938

carton 1, folder 35

Generalized integrals and differential equations, Transactions of the American Mathematical Society. 1938

carton 1, folder 36

A property of spherical harmonics, American Journal of Mathematics. 1938

carton 1, folder 37

Water waves on sloping beaches, Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society. 1946

carton 1, folder 38

The dock problem, with K.O. Friedrichs. 1948

carton 1, folder 39

On the convergence of solutions of difference equations, Courant: Anniversary Volume. 1948

carton 1, folder 40

Developments at the confluence of analytic boundary conditions. 1950

carton 1, folder 41

On steady free surface flow in a gravity field. 1951

carton 1, folder 42

Axially symmetric cavitational flow, Annals of Mathematics, with P.R. Garabedian and M. Schiffer. 1952

carton 1, folder 43

A note on harmonic functions and a hydrodynamical application, Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society. 1952

carton 1, folder 44

Introduction to the Collected Works of Bernard Riemann. 1953

carton 1, folder 45

The development of functions associated with surface waves over an inclined bottom, Stanford University Technical Report. 1954

carton 1, folder 46

Extension of Huyghens' principle to the ultrahyperbolic equation, Annali di Matematica Pura ed Applicata. 1955

carton 1, folder 47

On the relations governing the boundary values of analytic functions of two complex variables. 1955

carton 1, folder 48

On the local character of the solutions of an atypical linear differential equation in three variables and a related theorem for regular functions of two complex variables, Annals of Mathematics. 1956

carton 1, folder 49

An example of a smooth linear partial differential equation without solution erratum, Annals of Mathematics. 1958

carton 1, folder 50

Composition of solutions of linear partial differential equations in two independent variables, Journal of Mathematics and Mechanics. 1959

carton 1, folder 51

On the reflection laws of second order differential equations in two independent variables, Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society. 1959

carton 1, folder 52

Atypical partial differential equations, Partial Differential Equations and Continuum Mechanics. 1961

carton 1, folder 53

On the non-vanishing of the jacobian of a homeomorphism by harmonic gradients, Annals of Mathematics. 1968

carton 1, folder 54

About the Hessian of a spherical harmonic, American Journal of Mathematics. 1969

carton 1, folder 55

On the regularity of the solution of a variational inequality, Communications on Pure and Applied Mathematics, with Guido Stampacchia. 1969

carton 1, folder 56

On the partial regularity of certain superharmonics, Studies and essays presented to Yu-Why Chen on his Sixtieth Birthday. 1970

carton 1, folder 57

On a refinement of Evans' law in potential theory, Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei Rendiconti della Classe di Scienze fisiche, Mathematiche e Naturali. 1970

carton 1, folder 58

Generalization of the spatial angle, Uspehi Matematiĉeskih Nauk. 1971

carton 1, folder 59

On the coincidence set in variational inequalities, Journal of Differential Geometry. 1972

carton 1, folder 60

On analyticity in homogeneous first order partial differential equations, Annali della Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa. 1976

carton 1, folder 61

On the minimum number of domains in which the nodal lines of spherical harmonics divide the sphere, Communications in Partial Differential Equations. 1977

carton 1, folder 62

On the boundary behavior of holomorphic mappings, Contributi del Centro Linceo Interdisciplinare di Scienze Matematiche e Loro Applicazioni. 1977

carton 1, folder 63

On the relation between analyticity in one and in several variables. 1978

carton 1, folder 64

Expansion of solutions of t' Hooft's equation. A study in the confluence of analytic boundary conditions, Manuscripta mathematica. 1979

carton 1, folder 65

An inversion of the obstacle problem and its explicit solution, Annali della Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa. 1979

carton 1, folder 66

On conjugate solutions of certain partial differential equations, Communications on Pure and Applied Mathematics. 1980

carton 1, folder 67

Über die Darstellung ebener Kurven mit Doppelpunkten. 1981

carton 1, folder 68

On the analyticity of minimal surfaces at moveable boundaries of prescribed length. ca. 1950-1986

carton 1, folder 69

On free boundary problems in two dimensions. ca. 1982-1985

carton 1, folder 70

On the analyticity of minimal surfaces at moveable boundaries of prescribed length. 1985-1987

carton 1, folder 71

Über die Partiellen Differenzengleichungen der Mathematischen Physik. n.d.

carton 1, folder 72

On a minimum problem for superharmonic functions. n.d.

carton 1, folder 73

Miscellaneous n.d.

 

Subseries 2.3. Notes

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

Notes consist of math notes by Lewy. Untitled notes that have been labeled by mathematicians David Kinderlehrer and Michael Lewy, Lewy's son, appear in brackets.
carton 1, folder 74

[Carthéodory notes] n.d.

carton 1, folder 75-76

[Notes on potential theory] n.d.

carton 1, folder 77

[Potential theory lecture notes] n.d.

carton 1, folder 78

[Notes on geometry] n.d.

carton 1, folder 79-84

Unidentified mathematical notes n.d.

Carton 2, folders 1-5

Series 3. Writings by Others, 1976-1979, n.d.

Series Scope and Content Summary

Consists of writings by others that are either dedicated to Lewy or about his work.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.
carton 2, folder 1

Lewy problem for Cauchy-Riemann equations, Contributi del Centro Linceo Inter-disciplinare di Scienze Matematiche e Loro Applicazioni, by Aldo Andreotti. 1976

carton 2, folder 2

On Lewy's Equation, by G.M. Khenkinan. 1977

carton 2, folder 3

On the Korteweg-De Vries equation. Manuscripta mathematica, by Tosio Kato. 1979

carton 2, folder 4

Some mathematical problems suggested by questions in physics, by Mark Kac 1979

carton 2, folder 5

Families of analytic discs in C n with boundaries on a prescribed CR submanifold, by Hill, C. Denson and Geraldine Taiani. n.d.

Carton 2, folders 6-13

Series 4. Teaching Materials, 1948-1971, n.d.

Series Scope and Content Summary

Includes teaching materials from the course taught by Lewy in China in 1947, as well as some materials from his mathematics courses at Berkeley.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.
carton 2, folder 6

Aspects of the theory of surface waves. 1948

carton 2, folder 7

Some applications of abstract spaces on questions of analysis. 1948

carton 2, folder 8

Mathematics 205A, [Function theory]. 1965

carton 2, folder 9

Mathematics 206A, [Functional analysis]. 1971

carton 2, folder 10

Mathematics 206B, [Functional analysis]. 1971

carton 2, folder 11

Mathematics 217, [Special functions]. n.d.

carton 2, folder 12

Mathematics 222A, [PDE]. n.d.

carton 2, folder 13

Mathematics 222B, [PDE]. n.d.

Carton 2, folders 14-21; oversize folder 1A

Series 5. Professional Activities, 1935-1988

Series Scope and Content Summary

Consists of materials pertaining to UC committees, conferences, grants and fellowships received by Lewy, visiting professorships, and lecture announcements.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.
carton 2, folder 14

Grants and fellowships 1935, 1960

carton 2, folder 15

Lecture announcements 1947-1953

carton 2, folder 16

Visiting professorships 1947-1974

carton 2, folder 17-18

Conferences 1950-1987

Oversize folder 1A

Conference announcements 1963, 1986

carton 2, folder 19-21

Committees 1982-1988

Carton 2, folders 22-67; oversize folder 1A

Series 6. Personal Papers, 1906-1999

Series Scope and Content Summary

Divided into five subseries: Family Papers, Awards and Honors, Biographical Materials, Loyalty Oath, Photographs.

Arrangement

Arranged hierarchically, then chronologically.
 

Subseries 6.1. Family Papers, 1921-1988

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

The Family Papers consist of family immigration documents.
carton 2, folder 22

Immigration correspondence 1921-1941

carton 2, folder 23

Immigration papers 1938-1941

carton 2, folder 24-25

Helen Lewy correspondence 1988

carton 2, folder 26

Letters of condolence to Helen and Michael Lewy 1988

 

Subseries 6.2. Awards and Honors, 1964-1989

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

Awards and Honors include materials related to the Steele Prize and the Wolf Prize.
carton 2, folder 27

National Academy of Sciences 1964

carton 2, folder 28

New York Academy of Sciences 1974

carton 2, folder 29

The Leroy P. Steele Prize 1979

carton 2, folder 30-31

Wolf Prize 1984-1986

carton 2, folder 32

American Academy of Arts and Sciences 1985

carton 2, folder 33

Premio Balzan 1985

carton 2, folder 34

Exodus Professorum (Universität Göttingen) 1989

 

Subseries 6.3. Biographical Materials, 1922-1999, n.d.

Subseries Scope and Content Summary

The Biographical Materials include the biographical compilation titled Selecta Hans Lewy, composed by colleagues Stephen Hildebrandt and David Kinderlehrer. Also in this subseries are education and employment records.
carton 2, folder 35-36

Biographies ca. 1940-1999

carton 2, folder 37

Interview with William B. Wolf n.d.

 

Educational records

carton 2, folder 38

Johannes-Gymnasium zu Breslau 1922

Oversize folder 1A

Johannes-Gymnasium zu Breslau diploma 1922

carton 2, folder 39

Universität Göttingen 1922-1931, 1976

Oversize folder 1A

Doctoral diploma 1926

carton 2, folder 40

Universität Bonn 1986-1987

 

Employment records

carton 2, folder 41

University of Göttingen 1933

carton 2, folder 42

University of California, Berkeley 1935-1969

carton 2, folder 43-44

Miscellaneous employment records and certificates 1933-1952

carton 2, folder 45

United States War Department. Aberdeen Proving Ground 1944-1947

carton 2, folder 46

General Electric Company 1958-1959

carton 2, folder 47-48

Hans Lewy Memorial 1988

carton 2, folder 49-50

Miscellaneous biographical materials n.d.

Oversize folder 1A

Certificates 1964-1986

 

Subseries 6.4. Loyalty Oath, 1950-1951

Series Scope and Content Summary

The subseries Loyalty Oath consists of correspondence and Lewy's statements regarding the loyalty oath of the UC regents as well as the Department of Commerce.
carton 2, folder 51

Statement to the Members of the Senate Committee on Privilege and Tenure 1950

carton 2, folder 52

Correspondence with United States Department of Commerce, Loyalty Board 1951

 

Subseries 6.5. Photographs, 1906-1988

Series Scope and Content Summary

The photographs include family, the University of Göttingen, travel, and colleagues.
carton 2, folder 53

Lewy family ca. 1906-1916

carton 2, folder 54

Göttingen ca. 1930

carton 2, folder 55

France and Italy ca. 1930

carton 2, folder 56

Brown University ca. 1933

carton 2, folder 57

Lewy with family in Germany ca. 1934

carton 2, folder 58

California ca. 1935-1947

carton 2, folder 59

UC Berkeley ca. 1935-1962

carton 2, folder 60

Lewy and family ca. 1956-1985

carton 2, folder 61

Richard Courant 1961

carton 2, folder 62

Lewy and Erhard Heinz 1965

carton 2, folder 63

Lewy and others ca. 1977-1988

carton 2, folder 64

China 1982

carton 2, folder 65

Conference in Trento, Italy 1986

carton 2, folder 66

Hans Lewy memorial 1988

carton 2, folder 67

Unidentified ca. 1935-1938