Kenneth L. Cooke Papers
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The collection contains published works by Cooke, including articles, book reviews, and technical reports. The material is mathematical and biological in nature.
Dates
- Creation: 1953-1996
Creator
- Cooke, Kenneth L. (Creator, Person)
Language of Materials
Languages represented in the collection: English.
Access
Collection open for research.
Publication Rights
All requests for permission to reproduce or to publish must be submitted in writing to Special Collections.
Biography / Administrative History
Kenneth L. Cooke was born on August 13, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1942 he attended Pomona College and served in the Navy as a radar and radio technician for two years during World War II. In 1947 he graduated from Pomona with a degree in mathematics, and earned a master’s and doctorate degree in mathematics from Stanford University. He taught at Washington State University, and then in 1957 began teaching at Pomona College. Cooke had an interest in mathematical biology, particularly that of epidemics such as AIDS. He died on August 25, 2007 in Claremont.
Source: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-sep-08-me-cooke8-story.html
Extent
2 boxes
Abstract
This is a compilation of works written by Kenneth L. Cooke and his academic peers. They mostly concern Differential-Difference equations, but include applicable reports in the fields of mathematics, biology, physics, and general science.
Organization and Arrangement
Materials are in their original folders and retain their original folder titles and organization.
Physical Location
Please consult repository.
Accruals
No additions to the collection are anticipated.
Processing Information
This collection was minimally processed to facilitate access. Front matter written by Katalina Peterson, Scripps College. Collection processed by Special Collections staff.
Topical
- Title
- Kenneth L. Cooke Papers
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Katalina Peterson
- Date
- 2020 May
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu