Adam R. Barr mathematics exercise book, 1843

Summary

Creator:

Barr, Adam R.

Abstract:

Adam R. Barr of Conestoga Township, Pennsylvania, created this mathematics exercise book or cipher book of mathematical operations, rules and theorems, and example problems. Sections labeled with calligraphic lettering include the Single Rule of 3, Double Rule of 3, Simple Interest, Insurance, Commission, Barter, Fellowship, Exchange, Vulgar Fractions, Decimal Fractions, and others.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Cheney J. Schopieray, October 2018

Background

Scope and Content:

Adam R. Barr of Conestoga Township, Pennsylvania, created this mathematics exercise book or cipher book of mathematical operations, rules and theorems, and example problems. Sections labeled with calligraphic lettering include the Single Rule of 3, Double Rule of 3, Simple Interest, Insurance, Commission, Barter, Fellowship, Exchange, Vulgar Fractions, Decimal Fractions, and others.

Biographical / Historical:

Adam R. Barr lived in Conestoga Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1843. Circumstantial evidence suggests that he was born on October 17, 1831, to Emanuel and Catharine Robert Barr, that he married Emma M. Reed (1838-1934), and died on May 29, 1920.

Acquisition Information:

2017. M-6092 .

Processing information:

This collection has been processed according to minimal, accession-level processing procedures and may be revised, expanded, or updated in the future.

Arrangement:

The collection is a single bound volume.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Arithmetic--Problems, exercises, etc.
Arithmetic--Study and teaching.
Mathematics--Study and teaching.
Penmanship, American.
Weights and measures.

Formats:

Copybooks (instructional materials)
Exercises.