John Charles Fields (1863-1932)
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Canadian mathematician John Charles Fields (1863-1932) was instrumental in establishing the Fields Medal in Mathematics, first awarded in 1936 after his death and bequest of $47,000 for endowment.
Fields, J. C (John Charles) 1863-1932
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-0603
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Mathematics
Black-and-white photographs
SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-0603]