Computer Science, Math
Mathematics, Geometry, Trigonometry, Computer Science, Coding,
Sectors, Sines, Spheres and Solutions
- Elements of geometry and trigonometry from the works of A. M. Legendre
Revised and adapted to the course of mathematical instruction in the United States, by Charles Davies (1876)
Nearly 150 years old, this book gives examples and definitions of the principles of geometry and trigonometry based on French mathematician Adrien-Marie Legendre's texts. His Éléments de géométrie (1874), was the leading elementary text on the topic for about 100 years.
Available in University Archives and Special Collections, Albert Emanuel Hall, by appointment.
Linear Perspective
- General problems in the linear perspective of form, shadow, and reflection; or the scenographic projections of descriptive geometry
By S. Edward Warren (1868)
A rare copy of an early edition. This popular textbook was reissued nine times between 1868 and 1900.
Available in University Archives and Special Collections, Albert Emanuel Hall, by appointment.
18th Century Ledger
- Records of Santa Maria della Quercia de'Macellari church and confraternity in Rome, 1777-1778 : manuscript
This large ledger itemizes the income and expenditures for the care of a medieval church in Rome for the years 1777-1778. See the cost of the Easter feast, among other things. The church, Chiesa di S.Maria della Quercia dei Macellai di Roma, is in the center of the city.
Available in Marian Library Rare Books by appointment.
"Enterprise" TV show: Mead Data Corporation
- Mead Data Corporation (1980s Enterprise Anniversary Series)
In 1967 Mead Data Corporation began building technology they called Computer-assisted information management. See CEO Jack Simpson for a 1980's look back on the Dayton television show "Enterprise" produced by Glenn Walters. In the Glenn Walters Collection.
30 min.
Online. Made available by University Archives and Special Collections.
