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NewmanM/Box 5/5/5
Item
1935 (Circa)

Part of Papers of Max Newman

Discusses mathematical problem.

AL from University of Utah

NewmanM/Box 4/1-9/4-6/5/8
Item
25 Oct. 1966

Part of Papers of Max Newman

Gives news of life in Salt Lake City, is expecting William [son of MHAN and LN], has been for drives out into the countryside, is amazed at the few people who smoke. Is being pressed to take job at Michigan State University but is not sure.

AL from University of Utah

NewmanM/Box 4/1-9/4-6/5/11
Item
7 Dec. 1966

Part of Papers of Max Newman

Discusses change of plan for travel to Australia, snowy weather, and a visit by Chris Zeeman.

Alan Turing

NewmanM/Box 5/6
File
1954–1986

Part of Papers of Max Newman

Papers concerning Alan Mathison Turing (1912-54), friend of MHAN. Mostly concerning research into his work after AMT's death.

ALS

NewmanM/Box 2/12/2
Item
Feb. 1935

Part of Papers of Max Newman

Sends 'Polya's reply' and contends that it is not good enough as it is not enthusiastic enough. Attached is fragment of ALS, from Polya to GHH, dated 22 February 1935. Concerns the opinion of Hopf on Kaufmann's work. Hopf does not believe that Kaufmann's work is very important.

ALS

NewmanM/Box 4/1-9/7/9
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4 Mar. 1969 (No year given, so date is estimated.)

Part of Papers of Max Newman

Gives advice regarding academic matters.

ALS

NewmanM/Box 5/1/1
Item
1923 (Circa)

Part of Papers of Max Newman

Will not visit Cambridge, as invited, as it is too cold. Criticises Maupassant as lacking humour, mentions a trip to the Alhambra and notes her dog has died.

ALS