Title:
Alfred L. Foster papers, 1947-1992
Creator/Contributor:
Foster, Alfred L. (Alfred Leon), 1904-1994, creator
Abstract:
Contains articles, notes, and mathematical proofs concerning Alfred L. Foster's work as a mathematician and his study of universal
algebra.
Date:
1947 (issued)
Subject:
n-us-ca
Mathematics -- Study and teaching
Mathematics -- Research
Algebra, Universal -- Research
Mathematicians -- United States
College teachers -- California -- Berkeley
Mathématiques -- Étude et enseignement
Algèbre universelle -- Recherche
Mathématiciens -- États-Unis
College teachers
Mathematicians
Mathematics -- Research
Mathematics -- Study and teaching
Universities and colleges -- Faculty
California -- Berkeley
United States
University of California, Berkeley -- Faculty
University of California (1868-1952) -- Faculty
University of California, Berkeley. -- Department of Mathematics -- Faculty
University of California (1868-1952)
University of California, Berkeley.
University of California, Berkeley. -- Department of Mathematics
Foster, Alfred L. (Alfred Leon) -- 1904-1994 -- Archives
Note:
Forms part of the History of science and technology collection.
Gift; Of Elsbeth Foster; 20120430.
Alfred Leon Foster (1904-1994) was born in New York City. In 1934 he accepted a position at the University of California,
Berkeley and served in the Mathematics Department until his retirement in 1971 at the age of 67. He specialized in the study
of universal algebra.
Preferred citation: Alfred L. Foster papers, BANC MSS 2012/150, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
In English.
Type:
faculty papers.
Archives.
Physical Description:
print
1 box (0.4 linear feet)
Language:
English
Origin:
No place, unknown, or undetermined