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Harry Blum papers.

 Collection
Identifier: HMD MS ACC 2015-027

Scope and content

The Harry Blum papers contain materials related to the professional work of a mathematician who worked at the NIH Lab of Statistical and Mathematical Methodology in the Division of Computer Research between 1967 and his retirement in 1982. During this time, Blum sought to map out a "new geometry for biology" and develop applications for this geometry, as well as developing a set of "new principles of organization for sensory integration in the central... nervous system." He collaborated on projects involving shape physchophysics, retinal neurophysiology, and the development of the human mandible. (Blum C.V. 1982, Box 2).

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Dates

  • Creation: 1960 - 1980

Extent

6.25 Linear Feet ( (15 boxes))

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Unprocessed collection. Access is restricted. See Reference Librarian for information regarding access.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Copyright was transferred to the public domain.

Scope and content

The Harry Blum papers contain materials related to the professional work of a mathematician who worked at the NIH Lab of Statistical and Mathematical Methodology in the Division of Computer Research between 1967 and his retirement in 1982. During this time, Blum sought to map out a "new geometry for biology" and develop applications for this geometry, as well as developing a set of "new principles of organization for sensory integration in the central... nervous system." He collaborated on projects involving shape physchophysics, retinal neurophysiology, and the development of the human mandible. (Blum C.V. 1982, Box 2).

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Language of Materials

English

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