A history of the second fifty years, American Mathematical Society 1939-88American Mathematical Soc., Dec 31, 1988 This book chronicles the Society's activities over fifty years, as membership grew, as publications became more numerous and diverse, as the number of meetings and conferences increased, and as services to the mathematical community expanded. To download free chapters of this book, click here. |
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Meetings | 35 |
Mathematical Reviews | 69 |
Supporting Journals | 121 |
Translations | 135 |
Membership and Dues | 155 |
Presidents | 177 |
Officers | 231 |
Executive Directors | 247 |
Planning and Organization | 263 |
Other Committees | 287 |
Finances | 307 |
Archives | 323 |
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