Department History
Our department has had a rich, fascinating, and sometimes tumultuous history. We are able to present this collection of historical accounts thanks to the tireless efforts of Philip T. Church, Francis H. Root Professor Emeritus of Mathematics.
The timeline below lists many, but not all, of the people affiliated with the department throughout its history. Some of the years are approximate. Corrections and additions are welcome.
Early Years (1871-1942)
| AppointedBegan | Name | Left/retired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | John Raymond French | 1897 | Biography |
| 1887 | Henry Allen Peck | 1891 | |
| 1895 | William Henry Metzler | 1923 | Biography |
| 1897 | William Erastus Taylor | ? | |
| 1900 | Warren Gardner Bullard | ? | |
| 1901 | Edward Drake Roe, Jr. | 1929 | PME founding |
| 1906 | Floyd Fiske Decher | ? | PME founding |
| 1911 | John Lewis Jones | ? | |
| 1911 | Louis Lindsey | ? | |
| 1911 | Rich D. Whitney | ? | Yearbook |
| 1913 | Mae Naramore Harwood | ? | |
| 1920 | Frederick William Borgward | 1948 | |
| 1921 | Isaac Squire Carroll | 1948 | |
| 1927 | Henry Wright Farnham | ? | |
| 1934 | Leon L. Maltby | ? | |
| 1938 | Allen P. Cowgill | ? | |
| 1942 | Howard W. Eves | ? | |
| 1942 | Roy Homer Mason | ? |