Robert A. Chaffer Papers, 1972, 2005

Summary

Creator:

Chaffer, Robert A.

Abstract:

The papers include newspaper article, Central Michigan University Faculty Association letters, personal correspondence, and copies of Chaffer's publications.

Extent:

.25 cubic feet (in 1 box)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by J. Bentley, K. Gallaher, Marian Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The Papers consist of newspaper articles, Central Michigan University (CMU) Faculty Association (FA) letters, personal correspondence to fellow colleagues, copies of Chaffer's published articles, 1972-1985 and Mathematics Department photographs, prints from digital images, 2001-2005. The Shepherd [Mich.] Argus newspaper article (copy) describes a mathematical workshop for high school students run by Professor Chaffer. Letters are from the FA, highlighting the disputes over the changing of contracts and payments regarding union dues. The personal correspondence is between Chaffer and Mr. Martin Gardner, concerning "magic cubes."

Biographical / Historical:

Biography:

Robert A. Chaffer (1930-) earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Illinois State University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri. From 1970 to 1974, Chaffer held the rank of Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Central Michigan University. From 1977 to 1980, he served as the secretary treasurer of the Department of Mathematics Faculty Service in the Michigan Section of the Mathematics, later Mathematical Association of America. From 1985 to 1988, Chaffer served as the Director of the high school visiting lecturer program. He was the newsletter editor for the Department of Mathematics. Chaffer served as assistant to the chairperson beginning in 1990, until he was appointed chairperson of the Department in the fall of 1995. (This information is from the Clarke Historical Library’s CMU. Faculty Association (FA) and CMU. Faculty Personnel Services collections.)

Acquisition Information:

Acc# 73650, 76659

Arrangement:

The collection is organized alphabetically by topic.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Mathematics.

Names:

Central Michigan University. Faculty Association.
Central Michigan University--Faculty.
Central Michigan University. Dept. of Mathematics.
Mathematical Association of America.
Chaffer, Robert A.

Places:

Shepherd (Mich.)--History.