1 volume, leaves of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
Peru
Bolivia
South America
Date:
1898
1923
Notes:
Leslie Leland Locke (1875-1943) was a professor of the history of mathematics at Brooklyn College, and a noted authority on the history of mathematical instruments, particularly the Peruvian quipu. In 1939, Locke donated his personal collection of early calculating machines to the United States National Museum (Smithsonian Institution). He was also a graduate of Grove City College.
SCDIRB copy (39088016470817) is the gift of Henry Buhl Library, Grove City College.
SCDIRB copy bound in black cloth, title in gilt on spine.
Summary:
A collection of offprints by various authors, one manuscript letter, and magazine and newspaper clippings, centering on Locke's research into the history and interpretation of the Peruvian quipu; bound together subsequent to publication. See Dibner Library staff for a complete content list.