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Monroe Estes arithmetic book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0493

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a handmade, handwritten booklet of arithmetic problems and answers. It includes problems in simple and compound subtraction, measurements, vulgar fractions, barter, foreign exchange, and simple and compound interest.

Dates

  • 1856-1857

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Extent

0.02 Linear Feet (1 booklet)

Language of Materials

English

Overview

Handmade, handwritten booklet of arithmetic problems and answers, including problems in simple and compound subtraction, measurements, vulgar fractions, barter, foreign exchange, and simple and compound interest.

Provenance

unknown

General

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Processed by

Martha Bace, 2008; updated by Martha Bace, 2013
Title
Guide to the Monroe Estes arithmetic book
Status
Completed
Date
January 2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513