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- Title
- Abigail Giles ciphering book, [1810?]
- Date
- 1810?
- Creator
- Giles, Abigail, 1796-1853
- Description
- This copy book consists of mathematical problems, calculations, and answers including arithmetic and weights and measures. At the back of the book are penmanship exercises.
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century; Penmanship -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_025
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:90107
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Alvin G. Dodge ciphering book, [1844?]
- Date
- 1844
- Creator
- Dodge, Alvin Greene
- Description
- This copy book consists of mathematical problems, calculations, and answers including arithmetic, financial calculations, and weights and measures.
- Series
- Karen D. Michalowicz Collection
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_009
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:102226
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Arithmetic Ciphering Book
- Date
- Date of creation unknown
- Creator
- Person responsible unknown
- Description
- This copy book consists of six sections, each a mathematical lesson: Profit and Loss, Fellowship with Time, Alligation Medial, Position, Double Position, Exchange. The instructions are followed by exercises and answers. The book includes hand-drawn flourishes and embellishments.
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 18th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_044
- Type
- manuscripts (documents); holographs (autographs)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:103928
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Astronomy Ciphering Book
- Date
- undated
- Creator
- Person responsible unknown
- Description
- This copy book consists of astronomy problems references dates in 1820-1822. Some pages have been excised. Additions in the form of broadsheets (Just before the battle, Mother; Bonny Eloise, the belle of the Mohawk vale; Who will care for mother now?; Annie Lisle) and hand-copied lyrics of The sailor's weeping bride are pasted on the original pages. On the final pages, The mariner's dream by William Dimond has been hand-copied by the author of the cipher book. "Beatrice C. Stains" is written on the front flyleaf in pencil.
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century; Arithmetic
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_046
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:90000
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Cobb's Ciphering Book No. 11
- Date
- 1836
- Creator
- Cobb, Lynam
- Description
- The printed copy book includes arithmetic, fractions, square roots, and financial calculation exercises.
- Series
- Karen D. Michalowicz Collection
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_031
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:103926
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- D. Wills Ciphering Book, 1817
- Date
- 1817; 1817; 1817
- Creator
- Wills, D.
- Description
- This copy book consists of instructions on mathematical principles, including arithmetic and financial calculations. The instructions are followed by exercises and answers.
- Series
- Karen D. Michalowicz Collection
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_019
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:102953
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- David Laird ciphering book, 1827
- Date
- 1827
- Creator
- Laird, David
- Description
- This copy book consists of instructions on mathematical principles, including arithmetic and weights and measures. The instructions are followed by exercises and answers.
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century; Penmanship -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_036
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:90384
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- David Lehman Ciphering Book, 1837-1839
- Date
- 1837
- Creator
- Lehman, David; Zimmerman, George G.
- Description
- This copy book consists of instructions on arithmetical principles. The instructions are followed by exercises and answers.
- Series
- Karen D. Michalowicz Collection
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_041
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:103980
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Eliza Peaslee Ciphering Book [1800?]
- Date
- 1800
- Creator
- Peaslee, Eliza
- Description
- This copy book consists of instructions on mathematical principles relating to financial calculations. The instructions are followed by exercises and answers. At the back of the book is a graphic representation of the tree planting problem.
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_038
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:104989
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Fragment of Mathematics Ciphering Book
- Date
- Date of creation unknown
- Creator
- Person responsible unknown
- Description
- This partial copy book consists of 20 pages of instructions on mathematical principles relating to financial calculations. The instructions are followed by exercises and answers.
- Series
- Karen D. Michalowicz Collection
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_023
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:103258
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Fragment of Navigation Ciphering Book
- Date
- Date of creation unknown; Date of creation unknown
- Creator
- Person responsible unknown
- Description
- This partial copy book consists of 6 pages and covers mathematical principles relating to latitude and distance in sailing.
- Series
- Karen D. Michalowicz Collection
- Subject
- Navigation -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_022
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:103247
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- G. W. Campbell ciphering book, [1795?]
- Date
- 1795
- Creator
- Campbell, G.W.
- Description
- This copy book consists of instructions on mathematical principles, including arithmetic, fractions, and weights and measures. The instructions are followed by exercises and answers. The book includes two hand drawn illustrations of birds.
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 18th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_006
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:90724
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Harmon Laird copy book, 1848-1862
- Date
- 1848/1862
- Creator
- Laird, Harmon
- Description
- This copy book consists of penmanship exercises. There are four pages on multiplication at the front of the book.
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century; Penmanship -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_037
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:90385
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Harvey Upham Ciphering Book, [1824?]
- Date
- 1824; 1824; 1824
- Creator
- Upham, Harvey
- Description
- This copy book consists of instructions on mathematical principles, including arithmetic, financial calculations, and weights and measures. The instructions are followed by exercises and answers.
- Series
- Karen D. Michalowicz Collection
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_018
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:102918
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Henry Garison ciphering book, 1763
- Date
- 1763
- Creator
- Garison, Henry
- Description
- This copy book consists of instructions on mathematical principles, including arithmetic, geometry, and financial calculations. The instructions are followed by exercises and answers. The book includes hand drawn illustrations and colored letters and phrases. Mark Dempsey was his Night School Master.
- Series
- Karen D. Michalowicz Collection
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century; Geometry -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_003
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:101729
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Henry Tayntor ciphering book, 1826
- Date
- 1826
- Creator
- Tayntor, Henry
- Description
- This copy book consists of instructions on mathematical principles, including fractions, square roots, and financial calculations. The instructions are followed by exercises and answers. The book includes hand drawn illustrations. Inserted in the book is a loose watercolor of a young man.
- Series
- Karen D. Michalowicz Collection
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_017
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:102805
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Henry Wagman Ciphering Book, 1803
- Date
- 1803
- Creator
- Wagman, Henry
- Description
- This copy book consists of instructions on mathematical principles, including arithmetic, financial calculations, and weights and measures. The instructions are followed by exercises and answers.
- Series
- Karen D. Michalowicz Collection
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_040
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:103986
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Isaac S. Gerhart ciphering book, 1850
- Date
- 1850
- Creator
- Gerhart, Isaac S.
- Description
- This copy book consists of mathematical problems, calculations and answers including algebra, arithmetic and fractions. The book includes colored letters and phrases.
- Series
- Karen D. Michalowicz Collection
- Subject
- Algebra -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century; Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_014
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:102546
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Jane Rich Ciphering Book, 1841
- Date
- 1841
- Creator
- Rich, Jane
- Description
- This copy book consists of instructions on mathematical principles, including arithmetic, financial calculations and weights and measures. The instructions are followed by exercises and answers.
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_029
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:103690
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Jesse Ellis ciphering book, [1831?]
- Date
- 1831
- Creator
- Ellis, Jesse
- Description
- This copy book consists of instructions on mathematical principles, including arithmetic, financial calculations, and weights and measures. The instructions are followed by exercises and answers. At the back is some genealogical information.
- Series
- Karen D. Michalowicz Collection
- Subject
- Arithmetic -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- 19th century
- Local Identifier
- SC_ciphering_book_010
- Type
- manuscripts (documents)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:102291
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.