Samuel Burger Mathematics Notebook

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Samuel Burger Mathematics Notebook, Ms2011-009, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Burger, Samuel, 1820-1889
Abstract:
The collection includes a mathematics notebook containing equations and work problems from Samuel Burger of Botetourt County, Virginia.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Samuel Burger Mathematics Notebook, Ms2011-009, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a handwritten notebook with math equations and problems from Botetourt County, Virginia, created around 1857. A majority of the problems are algebratic equations but there are also a number of word problems included. A signature on the inside cover reads Samuel Burger.

Biographical / historical:

Samuel Burger (1820-1889) of Botetourt County, Virginia, was a captain in the Confederate army and served as an aide for Jefferson Davis during the American Civil War. He also served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1877 to 1879 and was Botetourt's County Surveyor from 1870 until his death in 1889. In addition, he was a teacher and farmer.

Acquisition information:
The Samuel Burger Mathematics Notebook was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 2010.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Samuel Burger Mathematics Notebook was completed in January 2011.