John Charles Fields (1863-1932)

ID: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-0603]

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Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-0603

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Summary

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.

Subject

Fields, J. C (John Charles) 1863-1932

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-0603

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

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Topic

Mathematics

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Black-and-white photographs

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SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-0603]

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