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Lee E. Boyer papers

 Collection
Identifier: 003-MS 244

Scope and Contents

Papers: 1.02 linear feet (3 boxes) ; 27 x 35 x 40 cm. Books: 4 v. ; 24 cm. or smaller.

Dates

  • Created: 1884-1991
  • Other: Majority of material found in 1939-1959

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Archives and Special Collections of McNairy Library will reproduce Special Collections material to the extent that physical condition and copyright or other legal restrictions permit. Reproduction is available in the form of photocopies and digital images. All reproduction requests must be approved by a member of the professional staff. Decisions will take into account the type and condition of the binding, the brittleness of the paper, the size and the general size and fragility of the item.

Conditions Governing Use

Archives and Special Collections adheres to the provisions of the 1976 Copyright Act and amendments, and follows the minimum standards of educational fair use established under Section 107. In applying these standards, Archives and Special Collections will copy up to 10% of a copyrighted work if the copy is to be used for the purpose of private study, scholarship or research. The department will not copy for the purpose of public performance. Physical condition permitting, the department will copy more than 10% of a copyrighted work only with the written permission of the copyright holder. Multiple copies are not permitted under fair use. For authored works created since 1978, copyright lasts from the creation of the work until 70 years after the author's death. The expiration term for corporate, anonymous, or pseudonymous works is 95 years from publication or 120 years from creation, whichever occurs first. For works published before 1978, with a copyright notice, the maximum duration of copyright protection is 75 years. Works published before 1978 without a copyright notice are assumed to be in the public domain. Since March 1, 1989, a copyright notice is no longer necessary. Archives and Special Collections reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.

Biographical or Historical Information

Lee E. Boyer was a professor of Mathematics at Millersville State College from 1934 to 1957. He served as chairman of the Mathematics Department during a portion of his tenure at the University. Boyer Computer Center is named in his honor.

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Extent

1.02 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Correspondence, newspaper clippings, lecture notes, booklet draft, photographs, postcards, textbooks, pamphlets, and memorabilia relating to the teaching career and activities of Lee E. Boyer. Includes correspondence between Boyer and other mathematicians regarding calculus problems, textbooks and teaching notes which Boyer used in instructing his classes, drafts and layout of a booklet about a stained glass window in Millersville University’s Biemsderfer Executive Center, newspaper clippings about events and individuals associated with the University, and photographs and postcards depicting Millersville classes and scenes. The collection also includes pamphlets and bulletins about the Mennonite Children’s Home and Zion United Church of Christ, both located in Millersville, as well as booklets dealing with the Amish and with Pennsylvania folk art.

Arrangement Note

Organized into the following series: I. Correspondence, 1906-1956; II. Millersville, 1935-1991; III. Miscellaneous, 1884-1959; IV. Photographs, 1906-1982; V. Postcards, 1907-1954; VI. Textbooks, 1937-1949.

Technical Access Requirements

The processing fee for photocopying or scanning requests is $10.00/request. There is no charge for Millersville University students, faculty, or staff.

Source of Acquisition

Lee E. Boyer

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Existence and Location of Originals

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Latin
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Repository Details

Part of the Millersville University Special Collections Repository

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