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Euclid and the History of Mathematics.

  • BC6
  • Book Collection
  • 1557-1981

The nucleus of this collection, begun by the University of Waterloo's first dean of Graduate Studies, Dr. R. Stanton and the University's first librarian, Mrs. Doris Lewis, during the 1960's, is 45 editions of Euclid's Elements of Geometry. The collection has continued to be developed as a special collection. A collection of 110 nineteenth century mathematics books was acquired in 1981.

The earliest edition of Euclid's Elements of Geometry is dated 1505 (D0128). Another early Latin edition (D1029) is dated 1510. This unique work is also bound in a palimpsest parchment, which shows traces of effaced Hebrew text. This particular edition is also a so-called "ghost edition" where for many years bibliographies listed it as having been printed in the year 1515, a mistake in reading the date in the colophon.

The collection includes the first translation of the Elements into a modern language (1543, D0126), and the first edition printed in France (1516, D0272).

The first English language edition (1570, D0127) is an important edition that features pop-up figures of polyhedrons to help learners visualize Euclidean shapes. It is also includes the most comprehensive notes on Euclid to that point, also written by translator Henry Billingsley. The preface is also of note, as it was written by John Dee, alchemist and more to Queen Elizabeth I. The printer was John Daye, one of the preeminent printers of Post-Reformation England. At some point in the lived history of the book conservation work was done and binder's waste in the form of 14th century mss were discovered.

One of the most famous forays into pedagogical experimentation is the Byrne edition, using coloured printing (1847, G1947). Created by mathematician Oliver Byrne, it covers the first 6 books of Euclid's Elements of Geometry, and attempts to present Euclid's proofs in terms of pictures using only primary colours. It was published by William Pickering and printed by Chiswick Press. Although it was, and still is, considered an important item in the history of printing, it unfortunately directly contributed to the bankruptcy of the firm six years later.

The collection includes 9 of the 46 editions listed by Thomas-Stanford in his Early Editions of Euclid's Elements (which lists editions published prior to 1600), some of which are of "great rarity" according to Thomas-Stanford. The collection is particularly useful in showing the transmission and teaching of the Elements from almost the earliest printed form to modern texts.

Jerzy Pindera fonds.

  • SCA232-GA230
  • Fonds
  • 1940-1999

Fonds consists of materials relating to the life and career of Jerzy Pindera, with a specific focus on his time in World War II and as a prisoner of war in Sachsenhausen concentration camp during the Holocaust. Includes correspondence, articles, war records and short stories, as well as tapes of interviews conducted with Pindera.

Pindera, Jerzy Tadeusz

Indigenous publications collection

  • BC18
  • Book Collection

The Indigenous publications collection is a selection of published holdings held by Special Collections & Archives related to Indigenous peoples in Canada and abroad. with a primary focus on First Nations, Inuit, Métis communities. The collection consist of of books, periodicals, zines, and other published materials, produced by, about, and in the language(s) of various Indigenous peoples and communities.

Titles in this collection are varied in topic and will be of interest to those interested in grassroots activism, self-determination governance, land rights and stewardship, community building, and settler and religious colonialism.

Indian-Eskimo Association of Canada.

File consists of a very small number of the records of the Indian-Eskimo Association (IEA), along with a note indicating that the records from the early days of the Association (1960-1970) were donated by Mrs. W.H.Clark to the "Indian Archives at Trent University" in 1984.

Included in this file are fragmentary materials related to the IEA and its records including typescript notes describing the history and goals of the IEA, one item of correspondence relating to Indian and Northern Affairs and the work of the Canadian Association in Support of Native Peoples and its subsequent demise, a report on the second annual meeting and conference of the IEA in 1961, and a report by Clare Clark on the grand opening of Kainai Industries Ltd. (wholly owned Indian plant for the manufacture of portable prefabricated houses) at the Blood Reserve in Standoff, Alberta on July 10, 1971. Also in the file is a clipping from the Toronto Star dated July 3, 1974 reporting on the appointment of Ralph Steinhauer to the position of Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta. In light of Hon. Steinhauer's "native" background and roots this appointment is believed to have positive implications for native culture and issues according to this article.

Of note is a confidential report to the executive committee of the IEA written by Clare Clark in 1967. This report relates to a seminar on Government-Voluntary Relations sponsored by the Canadian Association for Adult Education in May 1967. A report of this seminar was originally prepared at the request of the Canadian Council on Rural Development for circulation to the executive. Clare Clark writes an additional report which aims to enlarge on the ideas discussed at this seminar and to give her own interpretation of how these ideas are relevant to the IEA. It also includes correspondence conducted between IEA. President, Martin P. O'Connell, and Clare Clark in March 1968 which relates to Clare's report which, according to Mr. Martin P. O'Connell, will be the subject of discussion at the next executive meeting

Indian-Eskimo Association of Canada

Canadian Council on Rural Development : Correspondence.

File consists of correspondence between Mrs. W.H. Clark and members of the executive of the Canadian Council on Rural Development (CCRD) including the President, Tom Espie, the Council Chairman, Mr. David Kirk, and Executive Director, Gaetan Daoust. Many of the letters relate to issues which are of joint relevance to the CCRD and the Indian-Eskimo Association. Other correspondence relates to Clare Clark's recommendations, contributions, and advice regarding CCRD activities and policies while she was a member of this organization in the 1960s and 1970s.

Also in the file is correspondence between Hon. Jean Marchand, Minister of Forestry and Development, and Mr. Kirk, Chairman of the CCRD, and some correspondence between Mr. Kirk and Mr. Tom Kent, Deputy Minister for the Department of Regional Economic Expansion.These letters primarily relate to the status and terms of reference of the CCRD in government policy as well as to other matters.

Canadian Council on Rural Development.

File consists of a report on the summary of activities of the Ontario Regional Committee of the Canadian Council on Rural Development (CCRD) from May 5, 1975-February 1977. During this time it would appear that Clare Clark was the Chairman of this committee. Included is a list of committee members' names, addresses, and phone numbers.

Also in the file is a list of contact names, addresses and phone numbers for various Canadian organizations including councils, associations, federations, and institutes (1978). This includes organizations which concerned with Native issues and affairs.

Clark, Clara Evelyn

Holy Ann Memorial Cross : dedication.

File consists of records related to the dedication of the Holy Ann Memorial Cross to Ann Preston, which formed part of the 170th anniversary events of Thornhill United Church. The cross, which was donated by Clare and Harold Clark, was dedicated by Rev. Alf McAlister during an anniversary service at this church on October 21, 1973.

Included in the file are clippings, photographs, informational booklets relating to the history of the Thornhill United Church, the order of anniversary service, a Thornhill United Newsletter (Spring issue, April 1973), and correspondence.

Holy Ann Memorial Cross.

File consists of correspondence, largely between Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Clark and Mr. Adlai S. Hardin and Mrs. Carol Hardin, relating to the donation of a memorial cross for Holy Ann to Thornhill United Church, including the design. Aldai S. Hardin appears to have been commissioned to design this cross, and the 1973 correspondence relates primarily to progress made and plans for its delivery.

Clark, Clara Evelyn

Clark Thornhill property : Purchase offer.

File consists of the correspondence and administrative records related to the purchase of land owned by Clare and W. Harold Clark, including the offer of purchase and a copy of the valuation of the property (or the Shepherd Estate). Included are sketches of a survey of lots 1, 2 &3 of the Clarks' property, reports about the land and the sale, a poster produced to advertise the auction sale of the Clarks' estate furniture, and a clipping reporting that a senior citizens' complex will be built on property adjoining Thornhill United Church.

Clark, Clara Evelyn

Clark Thornhill property : Holy Ann Prayer Shed and Well.

File consists of clippings, a snapshot, typescript notes, and correspondence related to the Holy Ann Prayer Shed and Well. The majority of clippings in this file relate to the controversial property development proposed for the Thornhill site and the refusal of Elizabeth Smith, the owner of the house, to surrender it to the developer who owns the land it stands on.

The typescript notes and some of the clippings describe the life of Ann Preston, who emigrated from Ireland in 1830 and worked as a servant in Dr. Reid's family home on the Thornhill Estate, as well as the origins of Ann's Prayer Shed and Well. A photograph which appears to depict Ann's Prayer Shed is also contained in this file. Some of the correspondence contained in this file (1973) took place between Mr. and Mrs. Clark and William G. Davis, Premier of Canada, and relates to Holy Ann's cottage and Annswell, located on the on the property.

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